Image Credit : Avenier Cornejo Architectes
Project Overview
An energy positive housing block with 22 housing units and 2 ground-floor retail units, located at 222 Rue de Charenton, Paris 12ieme.
Project Commissioner
Project Creator
Team
Morgane Adler
Project Innovation/Need
The rustic facade is in reference to its Haussmann-era and art deco style neighbours. The blue glazed bricks used to decorate the facade are arranged in a diamond pattern reminiscent of a patter on the facade of the neighbouring building. On the southern elevation, certain bricks have been swapped for translucent glass blocks, creating a dappled pattern of light in the interiors. In contrast, the south elevation is clad with metal panels and perforated shutters. Residents can use the shutters to shade their apartments or open them up to external spaces.
On the ground floor, a glazed entrance into the lobby provides a view directly through the building and out to the courtyard at the rear. Either side of the entrance a bin store and bike parking area provide a buffer between the residential entrance and the two retail units at the site's edges. At the edges of the block, the brickwork and glass edges of the block have been rounded to soften the visual transition to the adjacent buildings. At the centre, a staircase and lift leads up to each apartment level. Bedrooms have been arranged to maximise natural light and ensure that each is provided with its own outdoor space.
Tags
Architecture - Residential - Constructed
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