MAO architectes

Description

The challenge of this plot is to create urban continuity at a crossroads. The street façade we developed seamlessly extends the adjacent Haussmann building at the corner and takes up the rhythms of both Boulevard Bolivar and Rue Pradier. When seen from Buttes-Chaumont Park, the building asserts its presence in the urban landscape. Material choices follow a contextual approach. Noyant limestone connects with the existing built fabric, utilising a local supply chain with a low carbon footprint. In the courtyard, timber frames and hemp concrete reinterpret traditional techniques, combining durability, coherence and resource efficiency. The façade blends solid stone on the street side and lime plaster on the garden side, with hemp concrete insulation forming a breathable envelope that enhances thermal comfort. The volumetric design preserves courtyard proportions and maximises light intake. Compact yet ergonomic apartments are served by shared landings, each giving access to two dwellings. Common areas on the ground floor open onto the garden, while a lightweight timber roof, embedded in limestone walls, shelters a parking area for soft mobility. The hybrid structure of stone, wood and hemp concrete minimises non-bio-sourced materials, with prefabrication ensuring a low-impact, neighbour-friendly site.