Residence Stephane Hessel

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The project consists in 19 social (low-cost) housing for senior and a common room, located in the middle of a city-garden, typical of the iron making tradition of East French departments.

The building strategy was focused on creating a protective cocoon for the elderly inhabitants but also, on recreating an urban solid structure for the neighborhood and, at a larger scale, for the district. The project consists in four articulated blocks forming an “L”.

A public square was proposed by the architects as a main entrance for the project, to create meeting places and urban valuables.

Behind wooden fences, housing design is a contemporary reinterpretation of the semi-detached houses from the nearby surroundings:

The program is organized along private alleys. The atmosphere between gardens aims to be warm and welcoming, inviting to gathering and discussion. A ‘petanque’ field and benches have also been fitted out.

A private garden and an entry terrace are also planed according to typologies.