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THE THALES RESEARCH CENTRE AT PALAISEAU (91), FRANCE

This operation was financed by the project owner, Natiocredimurs / Cicobail.

End user's description sheet

Company: Thales
Activity: Electronics and systems for aerospace industry, defence and security
Key figures regarding Thales:
• turnover 2004: 10.3 billion €
• personnel: 60 000 people
• presence: 50 countries

Project description sheet

Situation:
Palaiseau (91) - France, the ”Ecole Polytechnique” campus
Type of activity carried out:
Research Centre for the Thales Group in France
Project: 5 buildings
Surface area: 18 500 m²
Key dates:
• Contract signature: Sept 2003
• Start of works: November 2003
• Thales 'A' office building made available for use: 20 December 2004
• Handover: May 2005
• 18 months to completion

Thales' brief

Thales Research and Technology (TRT) is the research centre for the Thales Group in France.

With the construction of this new centre, Thales Research and Technology intend to increase scientific, academic and industrial collaboration, thereby reinforcing technical and technological innovation within the divisions of the Thales Group. >> read more

Project description

This was a demanding project in terms of its highly technical nature, bold architecture and strict deadlines. GSE set up two separate organisational structures. >> read more

Testimonials

Thierry Chambellan, Project Director, GSE: “It was a complex operation carried out according to a carefully considered plan of action..." >> read more

Robert de Marchi, Director of Industrial Development: “For GSE the property construction approach to Research and Development...” >> read more

Serau architectes: The architectural concept was entrusted by Christophe Remy to Frédéric Tomat and Alain Dupont of the “Serau Architectes et Ingénieurs Associés” agency, due to their expertise and knowledge of the world of research. >> read more

Thales' statement: The architecture of these buildings will provide a motivating working environment for engineers, staff and researchers alike; well lit, functional laboratories and offices open out onto large, open spaces both internally and externally, giving the impression of transparency.