Guérin & Pedroza Architects designed a seven-story block of flats to help transform a nineteenth century fort outside Paris into a residential district. The Issy-les-Moulineaux fort was one of several built around Paris to protect from Prussian invasion between 1841 and 1845.
It was decommissioned and went unused for a long period of time. It was bought by the local government in 2010 and is now becoming a residential area. The contribution from Guérin & Pedroza contains 74 flats which range from studio apartment to five bedroom homes. Each flat was created unique by the architects by hollowing out or filling the face of the building to create terraces and balconies. Each balcony and terrace is covered in a gold material to make it stand out among the surrounding infrastructure.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Adaptive Reuse Architecture
- Opportunities for converting unused structures into unique residential or commercial spaces.
- Luxury Real Estate
- Designing unique and luxurious living spaces with high-end amenities.
- Green Architecture
- Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly features into residential and commercial structures.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Creating innovative and unique structures for residential and commercial spaces.
- Real Estate Development
- Transforming unused structures into real estate opportunities for residential and commercial properties.
- Sustainable Design
- Adopting environmentally-friendly architectural practices and materials for new and existing structures.
