Construction d’un immeuble à appartements

Located at the interface between the public and private spheres

The project proposes a sculpted volume that seeks to interact with the built environment, combining urban constraints with legal habitability requirements: the ground floor remains aligned with the building line of the road, while the front elevations on first and second floor are set back to break away from the northern neighbour. These different setbacks create a series of platforms, some of which are planted, while others are used as terraces for the residential units.

The front elevation and its urban expression

The sculpted volume of the front accommodates the entire program in a compact and simple manner, while maintaining a moderate height. It also includes a semi-public entrance with a carriage entrance on the ground floor, creating a visual link between the interior of the housing block and the street.

The rear elevation and its relationship to the housing block 

Beyond the street-facing construction, the plot embodies the ambition to create a larger, more composed urban ensemble. Considering the numerous filters already present on the site, the project suggests a more uncomplicated garden design that is integrated into the whole.

The natural boundaries of the whole take on a central role, creating a more pleasing design with richer visual perspectives than yet another physical boundary. In addition, the slight depression in the heart of the garden allows water to flow into the central wadi. The project for the surrounding area proposes a strong, symbolic presence of water, with a playful and utilitarian dimension.