Concept
The new service sector office building by Foster + Partners takes the form of a set of three buildings lining the Boulevard National at La Garennes-Colombes, on the western outskirts of Paris. Arte Charpentier was nominated execution architect.
The intrinsically modern design creates a backdrop to the large, new tree-lined boulevard instilling a contemporary dialogue between architecture and public space.
Program
The reconfiguration of Boulevard National and the urban renewal programme of the district accompanies the extension of the T2 tramline linking La Défense with Bezons to the west. The exceptional geographic location of the site along this route reinforces the project’ as the economic showcase of the district. The Belgique/National sector, within the Champs Philippe commercial area, comprises three zones: la Place de Belgique, Kléber and Barrilliet, within the urban renewal perimeter.
Team
Client
– Client: Sefri Cime: SNC LGC BKB
– Investor: SMABTP
– Planning: SEM 92
– Environmental certifications: HQE / BREEAM / BBC
Project Design Team
– Design architect: Foster + Partners
– Execution architect: Arte Charpentier Architectes
– Interior Designer: Jean Jégou
Technical Design Consultants
– Structural: Terrell
– Facades and environment: Elioth
– HQE consultant: Egis Conseil
– Building services – fluids, fire safety coordination: Egis Fluides
– Kitchens: Restauration Conseil
– Acoustics: Avel Acoustique
Project specifics
– Address: Boulevard National, La Garenne Colombes, Hauts-de-Seine (92)
– Postcode: 92250
– City: La Garenne Colombes
– Expected completion: Belgique and Kléber buildings: End 2013; Barrilliet building: April 2014
– Programme: Construction of three service sector buildings: Belgique: 23,500m², Klébert: 9,000m², Barrilliet: 3,500m²
– Rental office space: yes
– Specific services: shops (ground floor), inter-company restaurant (1st floor)
– Total floor area: 36,000m²
