We first proposed a pattern generated by the plan of the public spaces, then a volume consistent with them, and finally their use destination.

Based on the existing traffic patterns that have been maintained, passages now allow pedestrians to freely cross the new Halles from one end to the other, creating natural continuities with the surrounding streets. These transverse links have made the goal of physically linking the eastern and western banks of the Loire – the medieval city and city of the faubourgs – a reality by creating
covered passages.
Therefore the silhouette of this ensemble naturally marks each sequence, either via façades set back to indicate existing entrances and the new constructions, or via an assemblage of volumes alternating between accessible terraces and
gable roofs. The silhouette of this ensemble naturally marks each sequence, either via façades set back to indicate existing entrances and the new constructions, or via an assemblage of volumes alternating between accessible terraces and gable roofs.