Le 14.03.24
Transforming empty offices, a key to the housing problem

With 4.7 million square meters vacant in Île-de-France alone, the conversation about offices is essential to solving the current real estate crisis and adjusting cities to urban and environmental needs.

 

Louise Montout, development director for REDMAN Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, answered M6 19:45 news’ questions on the about the conversion of offices into housing live from the Impulsion project in Lyon.

 

The former CIRC Tower (International Center for Research against Cancer) will soon meet housing needs in the Lyon Metropolis.

 

The Impulsion project resulte of a collaboration between REDMAN, Icade Promotion, the architectural teams of Nouvelle AOM and Atelier CH.V. Winner of the international Reinventing Cities call for projects, launched by the City of Lyon and C40 Cities in May 2022, the project is part of a low-carbon urban transformation approach by addressing 10 emblematic climate challenges.

 

An ambitious project, illustrating REDMAN’s commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions for the city of tomorrow, a necessity in the fight against the housing crisis and urban regeneration.

 

Watch the replay on M6