Comte Vollenweider Architectes

Sonia Delaunay Housing

Sonia Delaunay Housing 

Comte & Vollenweider

Sonia Delaunay Housing
© Takuji Shimmura

LEAD TEAM
Comte & Vollenweider

ENGINEERING & CONSULTING
B52

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Sei

PHOTOGRAPHS
Takuji Shimmura

AREA
4110 M²

YEAR
2020

LOCATION
Mouans-sartoux, France

CATEGORY
Housing

Sonia Delaunay Housing
© Takuji Shimmura
Sonia Delaunay Housing
© Takuji Shimmura
Sonia Delaunay Housing
© Takuji Shimmura

Text description provided by architect.

The surrounding context is significant for the evolution of the urban fabric. We observe a transition from individual morphology to collective housing.

The project proposes to extend the pedestrian path from Chemin des Gourettes to the mall, thus creating a connection with the east of the city. This passage allows the preservation of the small existing watercourse.

Sonia Delaunay Housing
© Takuji Shimmura
Sonia Delaunay Housing
© Takuji Shimmura

The adjoining plot is treated as a landscaped space by the creation of allotment gardens in direct connection with the mall, making it possible to enrich it with social life and create a shared space for residents.

In line with the neighboring project, "les Passantes," the project is distributed by exterior walkways, which once again create a place for social life as a direct extension of the housing and in connection with the landscape.

Sonia Delaunay Housing
© Takuji Shimmura
Sonia Delaunay Housing
© Takuji Shimmura
Sonia Delaunay Housing
© Takuji Shimmura

The environmental approach is the common thread of the project; economics of the territory, taking into account natural contributions, implementation of healthy materials, and reduction of consumption of natural resources are all subjects treated.

A well-oriented, well-insulated, well-ventilated home already constitutes a good basis for meeting the challenges of sustainable development.

Sonia Delaunay Housing
© Takuji Shimmura
Sonia Delaunay Housing
© Takuji Shimmura
Sonia Delaunay Housing
© Takuji Shimmura

The thickness of the buildings being 11.60m, all the accommodation is through and therefore benefits from good ventilation, natural light and a double orientation.

Each accommodation opens onto a loggia, an additional living space in the accommodation, protected by screens which manage the summer comfort and privacy of the accommodation.


Sonia Delaunay Housing
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Sonia Delaunay Housing
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Sonia Delaunay Housing
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