# Mass-Timber Office Buildings Dream Completes the Olympic Games Office Design in Paris By Amy Duong | Published 2024-06-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-games-office References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/06/03/olympic-village-office-paris-dream/) & [dream.archi](https://dream.archi/fr)  French architecture studio [Dream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-dream-pillow) completes the Paris 2024 Olympic Games office that will be taking place later this summer. Nestled in Paris, the building is defined by its terracotta tile cladding which is meant to bring forth the history of the industrial site located right in the Saint-Ouen district. It is rested in one of the there Olympic villages and has a [mass-timber build](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katajanokan-laituri). Founder of the studio Dimitri Roussel speaks to [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-jardins), stating "The main idea behind the building is to imagine the office building of the future, with a particular focus on mixed-use programming and, in this case, the integration of a sports area of over 1,200-metre-square on the roof. [The office] will occupy a central position within the Olympic village and then, during the 'legacy phase', it will house companies." Image Credit: Cyrille Weiner ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mass-timber Architecture:** The use of mass-timber in large-scale construction, particularly for office buildings, represents a shift towards more sustainable and eco-friendly building practices. - **Mixed-use Buildings:** The integration of commercial, residential, and recreational spaces within a single building highlights a trend towards multifunctional and community-centric architecture. - **Sports-incorporated Workspace:** Designs that include sports areas within office environments emphasize the importance of promoting physical health and wellness in the workplace. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sustainable Construction:** Innovations in materials like mass-timber are driving the sustainable construction industry forward by reducing carbon footprints and improving energy efficiency. - **Urban Development:** The emergence of mixed-use buildings signifies a transformative period in urban development where flexibility and multifunctionality are highly valued. - **Corporate Wellness:** The integration of sports facilities in office buildings reflects a growing industry focus on corporate wellness and employee well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Woodland-Inspired Timber Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-jardins.md) - [Renewed Olympic Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletes-village.md) - [Mass-Timber Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-up.md) - [Mass-Timber Education Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-w-boyer-center.md) - [Timber Alpine Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfsufficient-bivouac.md) - [Slick Steel Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-olympic-and-paralympic.md) - [Urban Natural Expansive Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-national-des-forts.md) - [Exclusive Olympic Viewing Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-musee-dorsay.md) - [Mass-Timber Expansive Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katajanokan-laituri.md)