The
project for a Cité de l'Eau is at the heart of the rehabilitation of two 19th-century
industrial buildings, along the A86 next to the Seine. The SIAPP, whose activity
is water treatment, includes offices, laboratories, training rooms and
archives. The project is both simple and rational, showcasing an oblong volume
that groups together all the departments. Stretched out the length of the 19th-century
building, the translucid block leaves an important area free for possible
cultural events.