Carré Seine

Pietri Architectes
Photos: © Luc Boegly, Thierry Favatier, Vincent Fillon | Courtesy of Pietri Architectes


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By Pietri Architectes - 12/Aug/2014

Photo © Vincent Fillon | Courtesy of Pietri Architectes

This development is located in the mixed development zone stretching from the banks of the Seine in Issy-les-Moulineaux opposite Île Saint Germain up to the Jacques Henri Lartigue tramway station on the T2 line. The operation is part of the Val de Seine masterplan which aims to reclaim wasteland in this former industrial area in order to harmoniously link it with the city center. This site is served by RER C train line and several underground lines (8/9/10/12) which are accessible via buses and footpaths. However, the T2 and RER C lines create a significant urban barrier which isolates this site from the rest of the city. Hence, the development on this islet of landscaped, pedestrian, and cycle areas (ground floor retail premises) running perpendicular to the Seine will open up this part of the city, where non-motorized transport will be a credible alternative to car travel, including for local journeys.

Carré Seine demonstrates the use of unusual housing techniques to meet demanding regulation specifications. Small in size, the distinctive character of these homes lies in their high environmental quality and the innovative use of outdoor spaces, which are detached from the façade to form zinc “boxes” oriented towards the views and sunlight.

This urban construction is made up of three buildings comprised of many distinct architectural elements. First, there are two buildings comprising 69 dwellings erected over 4,673 sqm between Quai de la Bataille de Stalingrad and Rue du Passeur de Boulogne. Secondly, there is a hotel residence with 175 rooms built over 6,027 sqm, the technical facilities of which are located in a dark brown brick tower on the 10^th floor, a real landmark on Rue du Passeur de Boulogne.

Surrounding a shared patio, the three buildings provide soft stories and views of the Seine. Density is controlled by breathing spaces, which consist of the landscaped garden (650 sqm) in the heart of the development and the large area separating the hotel residence from the housing, connected, on the Seine side, via metal walkways. The concrete of the north façade of the tourist residence overlooking the Quai de la Bataille de Stalingrad has received a specific moulding treatment (“ bamboo” model) in order to signal entry into the new district, an important and defining element both during the day and night on the banks of the Seine.