Renowned Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto worked alongside French colleagues Nicolas Laisné and Dimitri Roussel to develop the floorplan for this widespread building. The proposed mix-use structure won a design competition and will be built "as a new gateway to the suburb of Rosny-sous-Bois" in France.
Titled 'Vertical Village,' the building will be constructed almost entirely out of wood, with a two-level car park reinforced with concrete. The structure stands 50 meters tall and is 120 meters in length. It will offer space for offices and housing, including social housing. In addition, the widespread building will have about 6,000 square meters of communal space and a sports hub with climbing walls, urban soccer, a gym and more.
Widespread Building Concepts
Sou Fujimoto's New Project is Built Almost Entirely Out of Wood
Trend Themes
1. Wooden Architecture - The use of wooden materials in building design has the potential to disrupt traditional construction methods and offer more sustainable and eco-friendly options.
2. Communal Spaces - The incorporation of communal spaces into building projects could disrupt the way people interact and use public spaces.
3. Mixed-use Structures - The development of mixed-use structures, which combine residential, commercial, and leisure spaces, could disrupt traditional zoning regulations and offer more integrated living arrangements.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry has the opportunity to explore innovative building materials and designs, such as the use of wood in construction.
2. Real Estate - The real estate industry could benefit from incorporating communal spaces and mixed-use structures into their projects, leading to more vibrant and integrated communities.
3. Construction - The construction industry could explore new techniques and methods for building structures that are more sustainable, durable, and cost-effective, such as the use of wooden materials in construction projects.