Construction of a bioclimatic building
with 64 housing units and shops

Client

Fayat Immobilier

Architect

Atelier Cambium

Design team

A+R Paysages (landscape architects), ASTREE (metal framework), 180° Ingénierie (Environmental engineering consulting (AMO)), Vivien (plumbing/electrical), VIAM Acoustique (sound engineering), FORTEN (QS)

Image credits

RUA Representing Unbuilt Architecture, A+R Paysages

Location

Bordeaux (33), France

Programme

Construction of a mixed-use building with 64 housing units and shops

Surface area

5,240 m2 GFA for residential
720 m2 for commercial
52 parking spaces

Construction costs

11.5M€ pre-tax

Status

Under studies

Schedule

2018 – 2026

Situated on Cours Saint Louis in Bordeaux, this project involves the construction of 61 housing units, 4 shops, and 51 parking spaces for the developer Fayat Immobilier. Following 7 months of studies, the project was extensively redesigned to fulfil the goals of the new “Frugal Bordeaux Building” environmental label. Its volume is based on the traditional, surrounding urban fabric, while the site’s centre incorporates a landscaped area resembling the forests planted by the Japanese botanist Miyawaki. The design follows the principles of bioclimatic architecture (including biosourced materials and double-sided units). The project is implementing the 3-star version of the “Frugal Bordeaux Building” label.

Plan

All double or even triple-sided, the apartments are extended through an exterior space. The building’s structure was designed to allow for the interior spaces to be reconfigured to adapt to the changing needs of each household.