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15 HOUSING UNITS IN SOLID STONE, TIMBER, AND HEMP CONCRETE
15 HOUSING UNITS IN SOLID STONE, TIMBER, AND HEMP CONCRETE
Rue Pradier, Paris, France
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15 HOUSING UNITS IN SOLID STONE, TIMBER, AND HEMP CONCRETE
Rue Pradier, Paris, France
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
$1M - 5M
The main challenge of the site is to establish urban continuity at the corner of an intersection. The
street-facing façade naturally extends the Haussmannian building on the corner, harmonizing with
both the rhythm of Boulevard de la Villette and Rue Pradier. Viewed from the Parc des Buttes-
Chaumont, the building emerges as a key feature in the urban landscape, asserting its role in the
perception of the whole.
The choice of materials and their implementation reflects a contextual approach. The cut stone from
the Paris Basin (Noyant stone) becomes a structural element of the project, creating a direct link
with the existing built environment while favoring a low-carbon, local supply chain. On the
courtyard side, the timber frame and hemp concrete reinterpret traditional construction techniques.
These choices go beyond a mere historical reference and embody a thoughtful approach where
durability, construction coherence, and resource efficiency guide the design.
The façade, clad in solid stone on the street side and lime render on the garden side, combined with
hemp concrete insulation, forms a breathable envelope that actively contributes to the building’s and
apartments’ thermal comfort. These natural materials, known for their vapor-permeable properties,
promote the regulation of heat and moisture exchange between the interior and exterior, allowing
humidity to escape while minimizing temperature fluctuations. The work on the Noyant stone, with
its angles and cornices, emphasizes the effect of a thick façade that shifts with the daylight. Large
wooden joinery, wooden shutters, and detailed metalwork give the whole its domestic and urban
character.
The volumetric design preserves the proportions and views into the block’s interior as much as
possible. The intervention seeks to open up the space, increase natural light, and enhance greenery
through the planting of tall trees directly in the ground. The work on window placement limits
direct lines of sight between apartments and offers good natural lighting throughout the day. Though
compact, the interior layout prioritizes bright, multi-oriented, and ergonomic apartments, each
served by a landing shared by two units. The ground floor common areas (lobby, bicycle storage)
open onto the garden. A lightweight roof structure, supported by a wooden frame integrated into
existing limestone walls, accommodates soft mobility parking.
The structure relies on a combination of stone, timber, and hemp concrete, significantly reducing the
use of carbon-intensive materials. Concrete is limited to floor slabs and columns to ensure good
acoustics and to maintain a modest building height within its surroundings. Prefabrication of
construction elements (precast walls, stone, timber panels) enabled a low-nuisance construction site
that respected neighbors despite the limited site space.
street-facing façade naturally extends the Haussmannian building on the corner, harmonizing with
both the rhythm of Boulevard de la Villette and Rue Pradier. Viewed from the Parc des Buttes-
Chaumont, the building emerges as a key feature in the urban landscape, asserting its role in the
perception of the whole.
The choice of materials and their implementation reflects a contextual approach. The cut stone from
the Paris Basin (Noyant stone) becomes a structural element of the project, creating a direct link
with the existing built environment while favoring a low-carbon, local supply chain. On the
courtyard side, the timber frame and hemp concrete reinterpret traditional construction techniques.
These choices go beyond a mere historical reference and embody a thoughtful approach where
durability, construction coherence, and resource efficiency guide the design.
The façade, clad in solid stone on the street side and lime render on the garden side, combined with
hemp concrete insulation, forms a breathable envelope that actively contributes to the building’s and
apartments’ thermal comfort. These natural materials, known for their vapor-permeable properties,
promote the regulation of heat and moisture exchange between the interior and exterior, allowing
humidity to escape while minimizing temperature fluctuations. The work on the Noyant stone, with
its angles and cornices, emphasizes the effect of a thick façade that shifts with the daylight. Large
wooden joinery, wooden shutters, and detailed metalwork give the whole its domestic and urban
character.
The volumetric design preserves the proportions and views into the block’s interior as much as
possible. The intervention seeks to open up the space, increase natural light, and enhance greenery
through the planting of tall trees directly in the ground. The work on window placement limits
direct lines of sight between apartments and offers good natural lighting throughout the day. Though
compact, the interior layout prioritizes bright, multi-oriented, and ergonomic apartments, each
served by a landing shared by two units. The ground floor common areas (lobby, bicycle storage)
open onto the garden. A lightweight roof structure, supported by a wooden frame integrated into
existing limestone walls, accommodates soft mobility parking.
The structure relies on a combination of stone, timber, and hemp concrete, significantly reducing the
use of carbon-intensive materials. Concrete is limited to floor slabs and columns to ensure good
acoustics and to maintain a modest building height within its surroundings. Prefabrication of
construction elements (precast walls, stone, timber panels) enabled a low-nuisance construction site
that respected neighbors despite the limited site space.
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