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81 Housing Units / Ramdam Architectes + palast

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000

In the center of Nantes, the transformation of the former army barracks known as the Caserne Mellinet reflects contemporary urban challenges. Situated at the entrance of this neighborhood composed of six hamlets, the flats completed by Ramdam and Palast are part of the Chapus hamlet. This hamlet is the transitional urban feature linking the Saint-Donatien neighborhood and the heart of the barracks complex. Whilst respecting the intention of urban planners to create a coherent identity between the two areas, the project is first and foremost part of a powerful construction ambition of a wooden structure and mineral façades composed of plastered hempcrete.

Entrance Square for Hermes Workshop / palast

Andreas Luco — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000

This project was born from a specific order: to reclassify the entrance of a building occupied by the Hermès workshops in Pantin.

Alma Street Housing / palast

Paula Pintos — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000

The main urban challenge of the project lies in its ability to initiate a smooth transition and a fertile dialogue between the different neighboring urban forms with varying densities. To articulate the different built contexts present around our plot, we decided to stage a juxtaposition of varied modes of living, directly inspired by these neighboring urban forms.