14. Les jardins de Tati

Ludovic Biaunier is a native of Berry. He began his career with a Technical Studies Diploma (DUT) in Civil Engineering in Bourges in 1994, before turning to architecture. He studied at the Toulouse School of Architecture from 1994 to 1999, when he graduated as a State-registered (DPLG) architect. Back in his native region, he worked as a salaried draughtsman for the Pires-Villeret architectural firm between 1999 and 2003. He registered with the French Order of Architects in July 2000 and set up his own business in Châteauroux in 2002, going on to develop his activity under the name "LAB'o 52" in 2010; his firm now employs seven people. It works on a variety of projects, public and private alike, with particular expertise in the renovation of old buildings. Over the years, he has taken a number of training courses, including on bioclimatic architecture and sustainable development. The firm also made its mark with the creation of a garden at the Chaumont-sur-Loire International Garden Festival in 2006, and is successfully repeating the experience twenty years later. Very much involved in promoting his profession and the issues of resilience, the common good and respect for the environment, he holds several positions: President of COBATY 36 since January 2026; president of UNSFA 36 from 2018 to 2024 (after having been its secretary since 2007); member of the Centre-Val de Loire Regional Council of the Order of Architects since 2021 and its Vice-President since 2024; Treasurer of the Centre-Val de Loire’s Maison de l'Architecture since 2021; member of the Echobat Group since 2023; member of the Qualibat commission since 2013; President of Châteauroux’s Junior Economic Chamber (JCE) in 2014.

Armelle Gaboret is a versatile designer and artist. Her background, combining art, craftsmanship and architecture, blends creativity with technical expertise. Initially trained in ceramic decoration (Certificate of Professional Competence (CAP) obtained at the Lycée Henri-Brisson in Vierzon in 2010), her dedication and dexterity earned her the title of Best Apprentice of France (MAF) in earthenware decoration. She went on to obtain an Arts and Crafts Certificate (BMA) in ceramics at the Lycée Henri-Brisson in 2012. During her four years of training, she undertook several internships with ceramics craftspeople, which enabled her to develop her skills further. Wishing to broaden her field of expression, she took a refresher course in applied arts (2013) followed by an Advanced Technician Certificate (BTS) in space design (2015, Higher School of Applied Arts of Bourgogne (ÉSAAB) in Nevers). This training enables her to tackle different types of layouts (event, landscape, architectural, ephemeral and, interior decoration). To hone her expertise, she obtained a professional Bachelor’s degree in landscape design, computer graphics option (2017, Dijon IUT), on a work-study basis at Cher’s Council for Architecture, Urban Planning and the Environment (CAUE). Since 2015, she has worked as a multi-skilled draughtswoman, first of all for State-registered (DPLG) architect Ms Lesueur-Pasquier (2015-2016), followed by eight years with DS Architecture (2017-2025), before joining the Labo’52 architecture firm in 2025. At the same time, she cultivates her passion for art as an amateur artist, exploring a variety of visual techniques.

Rodolphe Chemiere is a recognised expert in the fields of land-use planning and landscaping. After obtaining a National Diploma in Fine Arts (DNBA) in Bourges in 1994, he graduated from the National Higher School of Landscape of Versailles (ENSP) in 1998 and rounded off his education with a course in urban planning at the François-Rabelais Faculty in Tours in 2005. Since 1998, he has run his own urban planning and landscaping firm based in Bourges. In addition to his private practice, he acts as a consultant to public institutions: State Landscape Architect Advisor for the départements of Marne (since 2011), Deux-Sèvres (since 2018) and Vienne (since 2019); former advisor to Loir-et-Cher’s Council for Architecture, Urban Planning and the Environment (CAUE) for seven years. He also provides complete project management services, from heritage enhancement to cycling infrastructures, including development of the “Berry Canal by Bike” (Cher), a €10-million structuring project completed in 2021; redevelopment of Place Moss in Nevers, a €3-million project, in 2023; enhancement of the Apremont-sur-Allier’s village centre – one of France's "Most Beautiful Villages".