Exactly 15 years ago – on 11 November 2011, at 11.11 am – the new Marin Centre in La Tène (NE) was inaugurated, following four years of phased construction work carried out whilst the centre remained open.
Inauguration of Marin Centre 15 years ago
Originally opened in 1981, then extended in 1991 and 2004, Marin Centre has been completely reorganised through the phased replacement of the existing floor space and the creation of new areas connected by a central hall flooded with natural light. From the motorway to the north, there is direct access to the car park, from where ramps lead to the main space. At the western end, a terrace opens out onto the landscape, the new bus stop and the footpath leading to the neighbouring village. The railway station, to the south, provides another key access point via public transport. The design also incorporates numerous features to minimise energy consumption and maximise the use of solar energy captured via the roof.
