The site is located in a cul-de-sac in the Marais, behind the Place des Vosges. The design proposal aims to replace the existing 1960s factory building.
The six-story residential building will feature five units and a garden at the rear. The design is positioned in a prominent location, bridging the gap between two existing structures.
The facade is composed of two layers: a curtain wall and a perforated concrete skin. The perforations on the outer skin create an impression of tension: vertically, from one side of the building to the other, and horizontally, between the earth and the sky.
The entrance is created by lifting the surface like a theater curtain, enticing the visitor into the third dimension.
The project palette consists of:
• Two geometries: regular and fluid
• Two materials: concrete and glass
• Two colors: black and white
