INTERFACE
LYON
Programme
Construction of 3- to 12-story buildings: 160 housing units, commercial and artisanal spaces, shared terrace
Client
Nexity
Area
11,800 m²
Cost
15,7 M€
Scope
Architectural Design and Construction Supervision
Schedule
Competition winner 2019 Completd in 2024
Environment
Collaboration with the Mazaud Group to implement low-carbon concrete throughout the project. NF Habitat and RT 2012 certified Bioclimatic design: 85% of the apartments are east-west facing with natural ventilation, green roofs, and sunshades on windows A 2,200 m² green space in the center of the block with 60 full-grown trees planted directly in the ground
Team
Client : NEXITY Architect : SUD architectes Project management (design team lead) : NEXITY Civil engineering (roads & utilities) and landscape : SIAF Ingenierie Landscape architect : Graphyte Technical inspection body, Health & safety coordinator : Alpes Contrôle Lyon Photographer : Studio Erick Saillet
The project pays particular attention to summer comfort, prioritizing dual-aspect or east-west-facing units, combined with a vast central garden and green roofs. Sunshades complement this approach, ensuring natural ventilation and thermal regulation.
Surrounding this central landscape, the building volumes stand out for their shapes and expressions, while maintaining an overall coherence through the use of materials. The facades, constructed entirely of low-carbon concrete, feature a range of textures and shades—from smooth to textured—giving the project an identity that is both understated and refined.
At the corner of the block, a high-rise building defines the site and explores new ways of urban living. Its adaptable structure creates unique spaces, combining duplexes, double-height loggias, and terraces offering distant views.
The complex offers a balanced architectural vision, where density, landscape, and quality of life come together to provide a sustainable and innovative living environment.
