massimiliano + doriana fuksas: lyon confluence housing

'lyon confluence housing' by massimiliano fuksas architetto located in lyon, france
images courtesy of massimiliano fuksas architetto


italian architects massimiliano and doriana fuksas of massimiliano fuksas architetto have completed the
'lyon confluence housing' located in lyon, france. bordered by two rivers, this residential block has unobstructed
views of the vegetated hill of adjacent sainte-foy. the industrial form is comprised of shifted and rotated volumes
responding to the areas past presence of stacked shipping containers.

the exterior is clad with varied materials providing a diverse appearance the facade's reflection within the water
ripples adding additional movement to the already dynamic environment. penetrations are staggered to prevent
direct views into neighboring apartments. recessed voids provide terraces which overlook the nearby park and
water front.



stacked and shifted building volumes



view of facade from the street



alley between two apartment buildings



facade detail



rendering of facade overlooking water


project info:


object: lyon confluence-housing
project: massimiliano and doriana fuksas
site: lyon, france
client: bouwfonds marignan immobilier
area: 55000-75000 mq
type: realized project