rounded gable of villa des sciences by LOG architectes defines paris street
all photos © vincent fillon
all images courtesy of LOG architects

 

 

 

 

‘villa des sciences’ by parisian studio, LOG architectes, is a mixed-purpose building that adopts the typology of its surrounding context, while standing out with a compelling curving façade. located in paris, france, the structure’s program is comprised of housing, office, and commercial spaces. fitting into the existing urban fabric, the patterning and distribution of closed and open external elements embeds ‘villa des sciences’ seamlessly with the neighboring volumes. however, when viewed from afar the characterizing gable wall and ‘trompe-l’œil’ windows are noticeable. the façade mimics the texture of the other buildings, but its brick work has a rhythmic scheme with a monochromatic gradient of colored slabs. blurring the line between the roof and the exterior cladding, a darker anthracite is used at the top of the form, referencing typical parisian roof slates. the first floor of the complex is is allocated for retail while residential units are situated higher. a garden behind the site can be looked onto from patios that have a circular aperture pattern in the railing.

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the exterior of ‘villa des sciences’, facing north towards a narrow street in paris

 

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entryway to the residences, offices, and commercial space

 

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glass partitions separate the indoors from balconies with characteristic bannisters

 

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windows jut inward to reveal the exterior triangulation of the glass expanses without obvious joins

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program info:

 

 

project owner: quanim

social landlord: foncierelogement

owners: private and public

project management: log architects and jean-pierre bouanha (former associate) for the schematic design and development design phases

program: construction of a mixed building (housing + offices + shop)

area: 1,319 sq. m. net floor area

cost: € 3,200,000 excl. vat 

construction length: 14 months
delivery: october 2014