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- Architects: PLURIEL[LES] ARCHITECTES, Michaël PLACIDI ARCHITECTE
- Location: Villerupt, France
- Architect In Charge: Caroline Lattwein
- Area: 1435.0 m2
- Project Year: 2017
- Photographs: Hervé Abbadie
- Client : Meurthe et Moselle Habitat
- Team : GTM-HALLE + EOLE Engineering
- Partner Architect : Michaël PLACIDI
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Text description provided by the architects. The project consists in 19 social (low-cost) housing for senior and a common room, located in the middle of a city-garden, typical of the iron making tradition of East French departments.
Floor Plan
The plot is a strategic point in the district because of its location at the crossing of central streets.
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The building strategy was focused on creating a protective cocoon for the elderly inhabitants but also, on recreating an urban solid structure for the neighborhood and, at a larger scale, for the district.
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The project consists in four articulated blocks forming an “L”. A public square was proposed by the architects as a main entrance for the project, to create meeting places and urban valuables. The common room is the building starting point with its singular shape and higher volume overlooking the square.
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Behind wooden fences, housing design is a contemporary reinterpretation of the semi-detached houses from the nearby surroundings: in form, materials and roofs presenting the two typical slopes of the regional architecture.
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The program is organized along private alleys. The atmosphere between gardens aims to be warm and welcoming, inviting to gathering and discussion. A ‘petanque’ field and benches have also been fitted out.
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Floor Plan
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Each dwelling includes common areas and bedrooms at the ground floor, suitable for seniors. A private garden and an entry terrace are also planed according to typologies.