Selection 62 projets

Near the historic center of Dijon, in the district of the train station, the Sigma tower is an office building built in 1974 by the architect H. Favre. The complex consists of two buildings: an 11-storey tower and a building in R+2 organized around an interior patio.

The project consists of rehabilitating the Sigma tower in order to adapt it to current uses, with a particular focus on energy performance. The rehabilitation introduces transparencies thanks to the architectural treatment of the facades, makes the accesses more legible and takes care of the landscaping.

The objective of the project is to restore a strong tertiary identity to the building which, thanks to its 360-degree panoramic view over the entire urban area, stands as a signal marking the entrance to the city.

REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE – PEACE STREET

The project involves setting up the Paris representative office of a Swiss company specializing in trading in petroleum products.

The space has been arranged so as to favor the views and the use of terraces. Lacquer elements allow to reflect the light and project views on all sides of the meeting space.

The layout allows for two distinct workspaces while maintaining visual transparency. The choice of furniture contributes to establishing a friendly working atmosphere, in line with the identity and values of the company.

The space is divisible thanks to a set of electric blinds, also allowing to modulate the light variations of the two meeting spaces.

ENERGY REHABILITATION IN OCCUPIED SITE

The property complex blends harmoniously into a mixed district combining offices, businesses and residences. The project aims for an ambitious thermal renovation, with energy savings objectives by 2040, 2050 and 2060.

Our commitment goes beyond aesthetic considerations. With an improvement in energy performance of 60%, in line with the requirements of the tertiary decree, the facades will be equipped with prefabricated modules combining wood, zinc and high-performance glazing. Fixed brise-soleils, both functional and durable, will regulate natural light while effectively protecting from summer solar radiation.

Outside, a partial green cover, modernized fences, as well as charging stations for electric vehicles will contribute to renewing and enhancing the urban environment. It is not simply a renovation, but a rehabilitation respectful of the original identity of the building.

Each choice — from innovative materials to contemporary layouts—sets this project in a dynamic of sustainable transformation, making the building a truly living entity, fully integrated into the city.

A STRONG LANDSCAPE INTEGRATION

The terminal blends harmoniously with the natural topography, its compact massing preserving visual breakthroughs. Mainly on one level, it highlights the slope of the site and, like a deployed airplane wing, seems to be placed on the forecourt. Its corrugated roof gives the illusion of a building emerging from the ground.

The forecourt, mineral and vegetable, constitutes a functional and unifying pole, facilitating gentle access and the tram-train located in the South. The interior spaces, bright and modular thanks to transparent and flexible walls, express constructive clarity and the “truth of materials”.

Vegetation is integrated as a dynamic and identity component of the project. The artificial light, incorporated into the structure, creates, at night, a visible halo from the entrance of the site.

HOW TO TRANSFORM A TRANSPORT HUB INTO AN URBAN PLACE

The project seeks a harmonious transition of scale between the existing suburban fabric, to be preserved according to the PLU, and a new metropolitan dimension accompanying the arrival of the Grand Paris metro.

The requalification of public spaces combines the integration of a multimodal hub (M13, M15, bus station, cycle paths, Véligo) and the creation of a landscaped forecourt promoting daily urban life. This forecourt is based on:

• a continuous floor, from facade to facade, promoting pedestrian flows;
• a connection to the existing urban framework;
• the integration of the plant and a permeable soil;
• a framework of varied uses: terraces, market, carousel, food trucks, events.

THE STATION AS THE DOOR AND HORIZON OF THE CITY

The project for the new district of the future Quzhou TGV station, on a perimeter of 11.6 km 2, is structured around three sectors: station, ecological park and Innovation & Finance.

The station, a true starting point for urban development, is designed as an architectural landmark and a place of connection. Its design emphasizes natural light, the fluidity of circulation and openness to the surrounding landscape.

The project aims to create an ecological and innovative garden city, integrating economic production and quality of life, while affirming the station as a symbol of modernity and sustainability for the territory.

The terminal embodies a dual imaginary: that of departure or return to the country, and that of arrival in a mythical destination. Designed as a symbolic gateway to New Caledonia, it blends modernity and cultural roots, inspired by ritual totems and the entrance doors of traditional houses. The project is organized around a fluid axis connecting the city to the track, with transition spaces marked by lush gardens reflecting the local flora. Passengers pass through the existing building to access the new public hall, with its interior gardens, before reaching the city via a third garden, which respects the existing trees and extends the avenue of access.

WINNING PROJECT FOR EXTENSION OF THE NANCY STATION

The operation, consisting of a tertiary building and two public halls, extends the Nancy station with the arrival of the TGV-Est. Major project of the Republic site, it connects the spaces through a coherent organization and integrates harmoniously into an environment with a strong heritage character.

Two large windows ensure the connection: the Trains hall, between the station and Place Thiers, and the Tramways hall, integrating the new station as well as the service and commercial spaces.

The floors house offices. Combining silk-screened glass and limestone, the facade highlights local expertise. The transparency of the first levels makes activities visible and creates bright and welcoming spaces.

IMAGINE AN OPEN AND HARMONIOUS ARCHITECTURE

Located on the edge of the A86, this set adopts a rectangular plan structured around a central recess, inspired by ancient buildings.

The monumental fissure of the main facade reveals an elliptical landscaped patio, heart of the project and terrace of the company restaurant. Covered with exotic wood and planted with pine trees and perennials, it creates a friendly and bright space. Composed of two buildings with nine floors of offices, the complex includes a basement with a restaurant, meeting rooms and storerooms, as well as three levels of parking. Two main halls, to the north and south, mark the accesses and lead to an oval atrium, crossed by a footbridge.

DESIGN A MODERN AND EFFICIENT LOGISTICS HUB

The design of the logistics centre for cargo area 5, at Charles-de-Gaulle airport, in Tremblay-en-France, has been meticulously thought out to meet the requirements of efficiency and fluidity of goods flows.

The result of modern engineering, the project incorporates the latest technological advances in logistics management and handling. Its strategic location, on the immediate outskirts of the airport, facilitates access to the main transport routes, thus optimizing the distribution of products.

With state-of-the-art facilities and a robust infrastructure, this logistics centre is an essential link in the supply chain, helping to boost trade and strengthen the competitiveness of the region.

DESIGN TO COMBINE PERFORMANCE AND HARMONY

It is a set of six buildings including offices on the floor and on the first day. This logistics park enjoys an optimal geographical location, the buildings being directly accessible from the A1 and located less than 10 minutes from Roissy airport and 20 minutes from Le Bourget.

In addition to the high-quality logistics services offered by the design—high-height, numerous docks and VL/PL access—, the green and gray metal cladding blends harmoniously into the urban landscape.

DESIGN TO SIGNAL WITH ELEGANCE

Located in one of the six territories of the port of Gennevilliers, the project consists of an area dedicated to the construction of buildings, a landscaped area and a parking area.

The identification of the place is reinforced by the dynamic of the oblique lines of the angles and acroteries, as well as by the contrast between the horizontal cladding of the warehouses and the smooth panels with flush glazing, arranged in strips and protected by wide coping in coronation.

VALUE TECHNICAL RESEARCH

Located in Minhang, southwest of Shanghai, the R&D center of Saint-Gobain is structured around two units: the showroom and the laboratories.

The showroom, comprising conference rooms, exhibition and reception areas, is distinguished by its curved glass facades on a light metal structure. The research and development spaces, spread over two levels on either side of an inner street under a glass roof, benefit from natural and zenith lighting. Natural materials dominate the interiors, connected by stairs in wood and metal. The complementarity between introverted spaces (on the inner walkway) and extraverted ones (on the garden) gives the project its originality and integration to the site.

A SLEEK STYLE CERTIFIED GOLD LEED

The project comprises two parts: a street facade housing offices and presentation rooms, and a perpendicular volume dedicated to laboratories and life sciences. An extension will complete the set around a central garden.

Organized like a cloister, the garden, the heart of the project, connects the different areas by galleries on the ground floor. Its organic and curved shape evokes biological research and contrasts with the clean, rectilinear architecture.

The project stands out for its energy and environmental performance, having obtained the first “Gold LEED” certification in China.

RETHINKING THE CITY: A SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT ISLAND

Integrating into the urban requalification of the neighborhood, this block revitalizes the commercial axis of Mirabeau Street while being part of the spirit of the garden city. Designed as a refined volume, it is distinguished by salient elements that animate its silhouette and by an envelope of glass and concrete offering transparency and durability in response to coastal constraints. Designed according to a bioclimatic approach, the project combines high-performance insulation, solar protection and functional vegetation, improving comfort and air quality. Certified “NF Tertiary Building – HQE” and labeled “Effinergie+”, it also incorporates anti-flood devices, ensuring optimal resilience.

MAJOR TRANSFORMATION OF BRY’S STUDIOS

The Bry Studios, located on 12 hectares, are being renovated to meet the growing demand for film and audiovisual production infrastructure. Supported by the France 2030 plan, this strategic project aims to modernize and double filming capacities with the creation of seven new sets, workshops, storage spaces and multipurpose rooms.

The «Hub», central entry point, will ensure the logistical connection of the site. A covered pedestrian street and a logistics street will facilitate travel.

The completion of work is scheduled for 2027, consolidating Bry Studios as a major center of audiovisual creation in France.

RETHINKING THE CANCER POLE: A MODERN AND PRACTICAL MEDICAL CENTER

The medical-technical building and adult clinical hematology includes the pharmacy, central sterilization, biology laboratories (extension) and the hematology service (care units, consultations, day hospital).

Its volumetry takes up the principle of existing laboratories in parallel strips and, thanks to the patios, promotes natural lighting. The off-white and light beige reconstituted stone facades harmonize with those of the hospital block and laboratories.

The fourth facade, protected in gravel, incorporates grating panels to hide the technical ducts. The terraces of the patios are partially planted to enhance the interior views.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF BUILDING CHB1

The spatial organization offers optimal internal functionality, allowing a smooth flow of activities while preserving the tranquility of staff and patients. The hospital thus seeks harmonious connections with the city and its green spaces to accompany the patient.

This degree of openness makes the hospital a place of healing open to all, interconnected, in order to reconcile the image of the hospital with the collective imagination. A coexistence between sports equipment and public spaces of the hospital is proposed to affirm this mix of uses and strengthen these links.

Reception and circulation spaces combine multiple flows of communication and permeability between the services, while reconciling the needs for discretion and privacy.

A HOSPITAL THAT IS PART OF ITS NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

The project revolves around a single building grouping together common services, specialized services, main emergency equipment (consultations, medical imaging, laboratory, odontostomatology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology), as well as hospitalization services (cardiology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, internal medicine, operating theatres, central sterilization, general surgeries, visceral, orthopedic and maxillofacial), resuscitation services, anesthesiology, functional rehabilitation and hygiene.

COMMIT TO THE WELL-BEING OF ALL

At the initiative of the association Architectes Solidaires, thanks to the financial support of the Capelli Foundation and the collective Protège ton Soignant, Arte Charpentier has voluntarily ensured the renovation of the space dedicated to the nursing staff of the Jean Verdier Hospital, from design to completion.

By redesigning this space as a place of relaxation and well-being, Arte Charpentier wanted to improve the daily life of the teams working on the site, offering caregivers a friendly and pleasant break setting, with particular attention paid to acoustics and the choice of design.

A FRUGAL REHABILITATION ON A OCCUPIED SITE

At the heart of Le Raincy, this social housing and senior residence project illustrates the transformation of existing buildings towards carbon neutrality. The old vacant offices, built in 1957, are rehabilitated to accommodate housing adapted for elderly people.

Located in the heart of a block, within a dense urban fabric, the site required a major restructuring carried out on an occupied site, while maintaining the activity of the Orange premises.

The old shop on Allée Gambetta is converted into an extension of social housing, in the architectural continuity of neighboring buildings. A second extension, located at the alignment of Avenue de la Résistance, completes the built front and fills the existing hollow tooth.

The two hotels are part of a site bordered by the tramway and the fast lane leading to Orly airport. They each have their own architectural identity, while having as a common denominator a set of horizontals expressed through the volumes, the models or the lines present on the facade.

On the south side is the existing hotel Mercure, whose reception areas (lobby, restaurant, meeting rooms) are relocated in a new building located at the intersection of the future mail fitted out by A.D.P. and the line 7 of the tramway.

Behind its pure geometry and glass facade, the architecture of the place is thought as a breath in the airport territory. The hotel guests are welcomed in structured spaces around a central landscaped patio.

The three wings of the original building, intended for accommodation, are rehabilitated, and one of them is elevated.