As part of the development of the Paul Meurice area, SEMAVIP wanted to establish the offices of the Direction of Cleanliness and Water (DPE) and a business hotel. Our project contributes to an urban and landscape reorganization, featuring modern buildings at the forefront of environmental standards, while respecting the overall coherence of the ZAC Porte des Lilas. We have met the expectations of the DPE in terms of institutional image, functionality, work comfort, environmental behavior, and sustainability.
Client: Sodearif – General contractor: Brezillon. Ville de Paris. SEMAVIP
Programme: Premises for the DPE and business hotel.
Surface: 11 300 m²
Budget: 15,5 M €
Mission: Competition in competitive dialogue.
The business hotel is located along Rue Paul Meurice, and the DPE is situated on the new V10 road, to the northwest of the plot. This positioning creates a clear differentiation and an obvious identity for the two programs. The design of the envelope for each of the two buildings strengthens this differentiation while maintaining overall coherence.
The building serves as a continuous acoustic barrier, separating the residences from the ring road. Additionally, the project reintegrates vegetation into the plot, which will not feature soil beds. A green canopy has been placed within the project above the service courtyard.
The DPE benefits from direct vertical communication, connecting the superstructure with the basement. The DPE offices are aligned with the service courtyard, offering good visibility of it. The penthouse enjoys a panoramic terrace with views of Paris, and a second outdoor space is located at the heart of the building. This interior garden allows the meeting room to open up to an outdoor/indoor space, sheltered from acoustic disturbances and wind.
The geometry of the business hotel is simple and efficient. This facilitates distribution and optimizes modularity. The layout, with a corridor on the facade, allows for deeper, through spaces. Natural lighting for the circulation areas, consideration of acoustic constraints, accessible terraces, and the relationship to views and the landscape are all designed with the future users’ comfort in mind.
