Selection 8 projets

Located at 203–205 rue Carnot in Fontenay-sous-Bois, the CAP EST – Jules Verne property complex stands out for its contemporary architecture structured around legible circulations and assertive reception areas.

The project concerns the restructuring and expansion of the two entrance halls — Hall A Vincennes to the north and Hall B Plaisance to the south—in order to improve access control and the quality of the pathways. The new volumes fit into the hollow of the existing facades, clearly marking the entrances while respecting the urban alignment.

The double-height glass facades on the street side provide transparency and visibility, while the halls benefit from bright and functional volumes. Hall A is completed by an accessible and partially vegetated terrace on the 2nd floor, contributing to the quality of use and environmental integration of the project.

The entire intervention is part of an architectural continuity with the existing building, combining legibility of access, aesthetic coherence and improvement of uses.

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.

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 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.

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.