Welcome to the Re-landing, a unique Normandie Landing Museum at Brise-Vent in Le Havre. This immersive experience connects visitors to history by arriving by boat, echoing the D-Day landings. "Re-landing" also signifies the revitalization of this forgotten structure by integrating contemporary activities.

Brise-Vent Havre, with its imposing form and historical significance, offered both challenges and opportunities. The design weaves its rich past into the museum, balancing preservation with innovation. Positioned as an observatory within a broader museum network, it extends from the industrial harbor to the vibrant neighborhoods. Visitors journey from downtown Le Havre, through the harbor, to the museum’s entrance, mirroring the soldiers’ path on D-Day.

The existing structure provides continuity, guiding visitors from east to west. While defining primary routes, the exhibition halls offer diverse perspectives inside-out and along the north-south axis. A reflective surface at the south highlights key D-Day moments, adapting to changing light through the metal ceiling. Curved walls and floating volumes create a dynamic landscape. The original curved roof merges with the terrain, accommodating activities like skateboarding and biking, extending the museum beyond its walls.

At the roof level, structures, facades, and gallery walls remain intentionally blank. An introductory film, projected onto the curved roof and extending to the second floor, enriches the experience. A lightweight metal mesh, inspired by Brise-Vent Havre’s engineering, captures the wind in an organic form. Floating volumes on the second level enhance spatial interaction. A semi-open theater overlooks the waterfront, while the sloped roof’s south side opens to modern surroundings, creating community spaces that blend contemporary life with history.