A conversion scheme for an old building to transform it into the new
headquarters of the Taller de Arquitectura in Paris. Originally
constructed to house the editorial offices of a Paris newspaper, it was
later converted into a theatre. The spacious interior of the cubic
volume was remodeled to obtain 900 m2 (1.076 sq. yards) of floor area
distributed over three floors and laid out around a landscaped interior
courtyard. The reception area is located on a fourth, lower, level. The
work spaces on these four levels have been divided into sectors
according to activity: reception and design. The suspended floors
accommodate all the cable and wiring of the computerized office, in
addition to giving acoustic insulation. The interior design, with its
use of glass partitions, make it easy to appreciate the spaciousness of
the working environment. The built-in cupboards of stained wood with
their metal details store the office’s drawings and other documents. All
of the furniture was designed by the Taller de Arquitectura.