Denfert Rochereau

Redevelopment of the site forthe congregation of the blind sisters of st. Paul

AZC Atelier Zündel Cristea as Architects

This project located at 88 avenue Denfert Rochereauin Paris includes several works of demolition, asbestos removal and reconstruction. The Congregation of the Blind Sisters of St. Paul is mainly surrounded by religious functions and programs dedicated to healthcare. Its main access is currently possible from the avenue on the south side of the site. Our project includes a new one from the north side to facilitate the access for pedestrians, deliveries and fire services.


We see in this redevelopment a great opportunity to improve clarity and functionality in the site. Yet its human scale and its peaceful atmosphere must be maintained. To achieve a coherent result we propose a redevelopment scheme which is more like a base to start from. A framework that can evolve as the project goes on and as the users’ needs and desires change.


In order to maintain the Parisian atmosphere, we chose to distinguish the built volumes in two distinct categories. They are superposed so one forms the base of the project while the other forms the attic. The base serves all the built volumes and is materialized by the regular pattern of the openings. A graphic approach of the project emphasizes on lightness, assertion of levels with horizontal concrete elements and a clever choice of materials andnatural colors.


As important as the built volumes, the outdoor spaces of the courtyard are considered as extensions of the project. They connect all the spaces and initiate movements through the whole site. They are designed with care and coherence. The materials which are used allow a good accessibility and an overall readability.

Products Behind Projects
Product Spotlight
News
Shigeru Ban’s Paper Log House at Philip Johnson’s Glass House
18 Apr 2024 News
Shigeru Ban’s Paper Log House at Philip Johnson’s Glass House

In New Canaan, Connecticut, Shigeru Ban: The Paper Log House has opened as part of the 75th annivers... More

10 commercial buildings that benefit from planted facades
18 Apr 2024 Specification
10 commercial buildings that benefit from planted facades

The integration of nature into architecture marks a proactive urban response to the climate emergenc... More

Hudson Valley Residence by HGX Design draws inspiration from local agricultural vernacular
17 Apr 2024 News
Hudson Valley Residence by HGX Design draws inspiration from local agricultural vernacular

New York City-based creative studio HGX Design has completed the Hudson Valley Residence, a modern,... More

Key projects by Perkins&Will
17 Apr 2024 News
Key projects by Perkins&Will

Perkins&Will, a global interdisciplinary design practice, places architecture at its core. With... More

Archello Awards 2024 – Early Bird submissions ending April 30th
16 Apr 2024 News
Archello Awards 2024 – Early Bird submissions ending April 30th

The Archello Awards is an exhilarating and affordable global awards program celebrating the best arc... More

Albion Stone creates stone bricks from “unloved” stone
15 Apr 2024 Innovations
Albion Stone creates stone bricks from “unloved” stone

A stone brick is a sustainable building material made using stone blocks and slabs that do not meet... More

25 best engineered wood flooring manufacturers
15 Apr 2024 Specification
25 best engineered wood flooring manufacturers

Engineered wood flooring is a versatile building product that offers several advantages over traditi... More

Austin Maynard Architects designs a “pretty” wellness-enhancing home in Melbourne
12 Apr 2024 News
Austin Maynard Architects designs a “pretty” wellness-enhancing home in Melbourne

Australian architectural studio Austin Maynard Architects recently completed a new two-story house i... More