Social Housing /Atelier du Pont

Social Housing /Atelier du Pont - Windows, Cityscape, FacadeSocial Housing /Atelier du Pont - Stairs, Facade, HandrailSocial Housing /Atelier du Pont - Windows, FacadeSocial Housing /Atelier du Pont - Fence, Windows, Facade, HandrailSocial Housing /Atelier du Pont - More Images+ 18

Ivry-sur-Seine, France
  • Project Team: Claire Chauvois
  • Artistic Intervention: Atelier YokYok
  • Project Managers: Eve Honnet, François Giannesini
  • City: Ivry-sur-Seine
  • Country: France
More SpecsLess Specs
Social Housing /Atelier du Pont - Windows, Cityscape, Facade
© Takuji Shimmura

Text description provided by the architects. In Paris suburb, located in a flood risk area, this project of 61 social housing units contributes to the objective of the Ivry Confluences Urban Development Zone (ZAC) to revitalize the southern part of this former industrial district.

Social Housing /Atelier du Pont - Image 20 of 23
Facade

To ensure a transition between the scales of the very different urban situations, the project forms a homogeneous built environment made up of a series of buildings ranging from two to seven storeys in height. This staggered height plan goes hand-in-hand with a consideration of the range of uses and typologies, urban forms and modes of living that form a city.

Social Housing /Atelier du Pont - Fence, Windows, Facade, Handrail
© Takuji Shimmura

The buildings on the street corner are collective housing and have a far-ranging view out over the neighbourhood, but the height then gradually tails off towards the small square on the south side, splitting up to form an intermediary environment of superimposed townhouses. This typology marries the need for compactness with the quality of individual homes or small-scale collective housing that reflect the neighbourhood’s past and how people have always lived here.

Social Housing /Atelier du Pont - Windows, Brick, Facade
© Takuji Shimmura

The houses and flats are raised above ground level, since the site is covered by flood prevention regulations. They are reached by means of a pathway that passes through the treetops of a ground-level park, offering residents a gentle transition between private, collective and public spaces along with a view of the entire site.

Social Housing /Atelier du Pont - Facade, Garden, Handrail
© Takuji Shimmura

Artistic add-on, Atelier YokYok painted an anamorphosis on the porches, establishing a graphic and playful dialogue with the architecture and the nearby school group.

Social Housing /Atelier du Pont - Stairs, Facade, Handrail
© Takuji Shimmura

Project gallery

See allShow less

Project location

Address:94200 Ivry-sur-Seine, France

Click to open map
Location to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.
About this office
Cite: "Social Housing /Atelier du Pont" 22 Nov 2017. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/883652/social-housing-atelier-du-pont> ISSN 0719-8884

© Takuji Shimmura

公益住房,巴黎郊区内的小型 “乌托邦” /Atelier du Pont

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.