# Steel-Cladded Social Housing Christ & Gantenbein Creates a Block of Social Housing in Paris By Amy Duong | Published 2023-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-housing-1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/09/28/christ-gantenbein-social-housing-paris-steel-facade/) & [christgantenbein](https://www.christgantenbein.com/)  Architecture studio Christ & Gantenbein designs a new block of [social housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/85-social-dwellings-in-cornell) located in Paris defined by its [steel cladding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomun-house). It measures about 124 meters in total and is made with the help of Margot-Duclot Architectes Associes. It contains 104 apartments and spans across five floors. The housing rests over a subway maintenance workshop and is made with a concrete framed structure complete with [large timber infills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-w-boyer-center) that are meant to reduce the overall weight. Christ & Gantenbein tells Dezeen that "The building's facade is a light construction with prefabricated wooden elements. The choice of wood follows a twofold strategy: it lightens the construction and reduces the costs of superimposed structures while improving the building's ecological footprint." Image Credit: Florent Michel ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Steel Cladding in Architecture:** The use of steel cladding in architecture provides new design possibilities, improved aesthetics, and increased durability. - **Social Housing Design:** Innovative designs for social housing prioritize cost-effective construction methods, sustainable materials, and efficient space utilization. - **Integrating Sustainability in Construction:** Architects are increasingly incorporating sustainable practices into construction projects to reduce environmental impact and promote energy efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore new ways to incorporate steel cladding and sustainable materials into their designs for both residential and commercial projects. - **Construction:** Construction companies can leverage innovative social housing designs and sustainable construction practices to meet the growing demand for affordable and eco-friendly housing solutions. - **Timber Industry:** The timber industry can seize opportunities to supply sustainable timber materials for construction projects that prioritize efficient space utilization and ecological footprint reduction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Welcoming Prefabricated Student Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ignacio-prego-architectures.md) - [Mass-Timber Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-up.md) - [Colorful Social Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-sinderen-plaza.md) - [Minimal Housing Terraces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houses-on-rue-de-clermont.md) - [Wood-Framed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-woods.md) - [Industrial-Inspired Housing Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westhof.md) - [Social Housing Unit Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/54-social-housing.md) - [Metal Mesh Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cit-angus-ii.md) - [Triangular Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-raval.md)