Prefabricated systems for classic compositions. 15 social housing units and commercial premise by MAO architects
21/06/2021.
[Paris] France
metalocus, PAULA ARIAS
metalocus, PAULA ARIAS
The 15 social housing project designed by the MAO architecture studio is located between the Boulevard de Picpus and an urban street in the Parisian district located in the twelfth arrondissement of the French capital.
The new 8-story building is integrated between the adjoining buildings following the classic modular composition of openings and walls, generating a modern design that harmonizes with a traditional Parisian neighborhood. The design intent is for tranquility, stability, and durability.
The new 8-story building is integrated between the adjoining buildings following the classic modular composition of openings and walls, generating a modern design that harmonizes with a traditional Parisian neighborhood. The design intent is for tranquility, stability, and durability.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
15 social housing units and commercial premise in París by MAO architects. Photograph by Luc Boegly.
Location plan. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
Plane axonometry situation. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
Ground floor plan entrance from secondary street. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
Floor plan of the first entrance from the Boulevard de Picpus. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
R + 1 floor plan. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
R + 4 floor plan. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
R + 6 Floor Plan, Duplex. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
R + 7 Floor Plan, Duplex. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
Plan section 01. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
Plan section 02. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
Elevation plan of the main facade. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
Rear facade elevation plan. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
Construction detail plan facade 01. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
Construction detail plan facade 02. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
Construction detail plan facade 03. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
Construction detail plan facade 04. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
Construction process plan. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
Construction process plan. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
Construction process plan. 15 social housing and commercial premises in Paris by MAO architects.
The building of 15 social housing units between party walls in Paris, designed by the MAO studio, solves construction problems in such a small space through prefabrication. The extensive prefabrication of masonry elements made it possible to shorten the construction time, in a site without space to carry out the work.
The facades are built by a concrete prefabrication system, the main one having 8 floors, while the rear only has 5 floors to adapt to the heights of the buildings on the street.
The facades are built by a concrete prefabrication system, the main one having 8 floors, while the rear only has 5 floors to adapt to the heights of the buildings on the street.
Description of project by MAO
The site is located in a rich but difficult urban setting. Built between a boulevard and an urban street, the project derives its volume and expression from this duality.
On Boulevard de Picpus, the 8-storey building harmonises with adjoining buildings. Marked with great urbanity and civility, the facades express a coherent shared built elevation. The repetitive grid, similar window module and masonry project a very classic character. The design intent seeks calmness, stability and durability.
On rue Sibuet, the building is a lower built volume. The lower height reduces overlooking between neighbours and integrates the building into the streetscape. This 5-storey building also deploys the adjoining regularity of window openings. On the roof, a shared deck provides residents with a large outdoor space and vegetable garden.
The tight site required a building design that takes into account the construction constraints and resulting nuisance to the neighbourhood. Extensive prefabrication of masonry elements made it possible to shorten construction programme, on a site without storage space.
The concrete prefabrication system (precast walls) is evident in facade, giving to it mouldings and proportions. The application of materials is frugal and sober. A colourless stain to protect the precast concrete, timber joinery and shading (made in Corrèze), a black metal joinery (welded and assembled in Bagnolet) give the facades domesticity and character.
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Architects
Project team
Architect manager.- Fabien Brissaud. Architect.- Aurélien Ferry.
Client
I3F.
Area
Floor area.- 650 sqm. Living area.- 607 sqm.
Budget
Cost of the works (excl.VAT).- € 2.08 M.
Dates
Building permit.- August 2017. Delivery March.- 2021.
Manufacturers
Concrete premur (finish with hollow joints and butt joints).- IDSB. Colorless stain (Boulevard de Picpus).- Colorless KEIM. Gray stain (rue Sibuet).- KEIM RAL 9473. Larch - joinery.- Bieber. Larch - Marseille shutters.- Corrèze closing. Powder coated steel - commercial curtain facade.- SAPA. Powder-coated steel - railing.- Porte de Bagnolet. Porcelaine assembly workshop - bathroom and kitchen lighting.- Zangra. Porcelain stoneware - hall tiles.- Samsara. Porcelain stoneware - bathroom and kitchen tiles.- Frazzi. Stainless steel - fittings.- Gröhe.
Location
52, boulevard de Picpus, Paris (12th arrondissement), France.
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Mobile architectural office
Mobile architectural office created in 2012, by fabien brissaud, has been recognized and awarded by several international competitions and laureate of many competitions in France. our workshop seeks to achieve a quality architecture, contemporary and timeless both in direct connection with our theoretical research on architecture, society and our concern on the establishment of a particular constructive device.
Mao develops each project "in situ", studying and drawing from the existing architecture to create a project respectful of its environment. our work is based on a contextual approach that is not satisfied with a stereotyped response. each territory has its history, its geography, its materiality and its constraints. our work is based on the concept of "critical reuse", which involves always starting from the existing state in order to design a contemporary project in line with the environment. it is a question of introducing into the project approach a material part like the history, the cartography, the heritage, the economy, the human and the insertion acquired during the years and another immaterial part as the notions scale, limit, mobility and location.
In today's globalized and generic world, we strive to create architectures specific to each territory. the creed of the agency is not only to respond to an order but is, first and foremost, to re-question the issue for each project through a strategic discussion with project stakeholders and more broadly the territory.
Mao develops each project "in situ", studying and drawing from the existing architecture to create a project respectful of its environment. our work is based on a contextual approach that is not satisfied with a stereotyped response. each territory has its history, its geography, its materiality and its constraints. our work is based on the concept of "critical reuse", which involves always starting from the existing state in order to design a contemporary project in line with the environment. it is a question of introducing into the project approach a material part like the history, the cartography, the heritage, the economy, the human and the insertion acquired during the years and another immaterial part as the notions scale, limit, mobility and location.
In today's globalized and generic world, we strive to create architectures specific to each territory. the creed of the agency is not only to respond to an order but is, first and foremost, to re-question the issue for each project through a strategic discussion with project stakeholders and more broadly the territory.
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