Aluminum Rain-Screen Architecture

The Vaugirard Housing Complex is Distinguished from Surroundings

The Vaugirard Housing Complex in Paris stands out from the surrounding buildings due to the distinct aluminum rain-screen wrapped around the structure. Not only is it much taller than the buildings on either side, but it also has this different material for the facade.

The housing complex is used by various people, including students as well as small families. Babled Nouvet Reynaud architecture firm are the ones responsible for the design, and they've really managed to turn an average building into something worth noting. Moreover, the screening on the outside is also perforated, which adds a different texture to the design, and appears to be plant-like for those that quickly glance at the place.

The Vaugirard Housing Complex is an ideal place for both students and those with limited income alike.

Photo Credits: designboom, babled.fr

Aluminum Rain-screen Architecture
The trend towards using aluminum rain-screens in architecture presents an opportunity to disrupt the construction material industry through innovative, sustainable designs.
Perforated Facade Design
The use of perforated facades in architectural design presents an opportunity to disrupt the building design industry through creative, unique and environmentally friendly designs.
Affordable Housing Complex
The trend towards building affordable housing complexes provides an opportunity to disrupt the housing industry through sustainable, modern and affordable designs for those with limited income.

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Construction Material
The innovative use of aluminum rain-screens in architecture presents an opportunity to disrupt the construction material industry.
Building Design
Perforated facade design presents an opportunity to disrupt the building design industry through creative and sustainable designs.
Real Estate Development
Designing and developing affordable housing complexes provides an opportunity to disrupt the housing industry through sustainable, modern and affordable housing for those with limited income.
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