ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS bio-based industries. The project aims for high energy performance while preserving the value and clarity of the original structure.
A Peaceful and Vibrant Setting Outside, the Château’ s historic English-style garden is reinterpreted by landscape designer Lynda Harris. Remarkable trees are preserved, new flowering beds introduced, and a predominantly native plant palette selected for drought resistance. Pathways are widened and made from permeable materials, improving the site’ s readability and flow. At the rear, former technical areas are fully greened, transforming the grounds into a calm and lively setting.
Inside, the spaces are completely reimagined. New enclosed staircases, a modernized elevator, discreetly integrated emergency exits, and accessibility features such as ramps and lifts ensure universal access without compromising the building’ s historic volumes. The interior architecture, vaults, ribs, and moldings are revealed through precise and careful work. Spaces are enhanced, particularly through the recovery of previously unused attic areas, creating a unique and stimulating work environment for future users. The intervention is contextual, understated, and committed. Thermal insulation is provided from the inside, structures are selectively reinforced, and materials are sourced from geo- and
A Project Scaled to the Site This architectural gesture is part of a broader urban vision. The entire Hertford British Charitable Fund site, bordered by Villiers, Barbès, Chaptal, and Voltaire streets, is undergoing a cohesive redevelopment. The two neighboring office buildings receive new façades that harmonize with the character of the site. At the southern end, the former maternity ward is being converted into housing. This existing, functional volume is preserved and enhanced with continuous balconies, providing each apartment with a quality outdoor space. True to her philosophy, Maud Caubet here develops architecture that nurtures both form and connection between past, present, and future residents.
• Architects: Maud Caubet Architectes www. maudcaubet. com
• Area: 1900 m ²
• Photos: Charly Broyez, Laurent Kronental
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