QUARTIER LES GRANDES BORNES
GOUSSAINVILLE
Programme
Construction of 67 housing units spread across two blocks
Client
FRANCE HABITATION
Area
4,020 m²
Cost
7,4 M€
Scope
Full Service
Schedule
Competition winner 2015 Completed in 2018
Environment
RT2012 H&E (Habitat and Environment) Certified The double-layer parking structure was left intact to minimize the carbon footprint; the building features a mixed-structure design combining concrete and thermal brick, Exemplary construction site management in terms of sustainable development Continuity of vegetation within the city’s green corridor
Team
Client : FRANCE HABITATION All-trades engineering consultant, Quantity surveying : SERO General contractor : ZUB Photography : Philippe Billard
The architectural style emphasizes restraint and precise proportions, eschewing spectacle in favor of a homogeneous and serene silhouette. The buildings, ranging from two to four stories, create a gentle variation that complements the site’s character.
Materiality plays an essential role in the project’s identity, with a deliberately limited palette blending natural hues and contrasting textures. Brick forms the primary envelope, ensuring thermal performance and durability, while stamped concrete reinforces the most exposed areas. Selective metal elements highlight certain key lines and introduce a subtle variation to the facades.
The project is grounded in a focus on the quality of craftsmanship and the durability of materials, with a clear commitment to sustainability. An existing parking structure is incorporated and renovated to accommodate some of the residential units, thereby optimizing the available land.
This project proposes a measured redevelopment, where architectural simplicity serves as the foundation for a new, balanced, and sustainable living environment.
