The design for the Lycee Polyvalent in Frejus aimed at low building and running costs, and rapid construction time combined with the use of natural sources of energy for ventilation, heating and cooling. The site of the school straddles a hill with fine views to the sea and hills. The building is linear in form which allows the use of modular in situ concrete units. Classrooms are arranged off a central 'street' with rooflight. To cope with the hot climate of Southern France, ideas on ventilation were based on traditional Arab architecture.