In Paris’s 12th arrondissement, at the foot of Sorbonne Nouvelle, the small iconic tower formerly occupied by France’s National Forestry Office (ONF) for over 50 years is beginning a new life!

After two years of renovation, the newly renamed Racine blends heritage with renewal, creating a new silhouette on the city’s skyline.

Respecting its past, the building retains its distinctive slim profile. A new extension wraps like a scarf around two reclaimed underground parking lots, turned into luminous patios.

Its rooftop — crowned with a greenhouse made of glass and wood — will be dedicated to urban farming, offering panoramic views of Paris and standing as a new urban beacon.

A project that combines:

✔️ The poetry of a new landmark in eastern Paris
✔️ Maximum flexibility and reversibility, allowing for future conversion into offices, housing, cultural or sports spaces
✔️ Strong environmental commitment: preservation, reuse, bioclimatic design, and urban nature — from the green roof (175 sqm) to the rooftop farm and first-floor gardens

🖇️ Discover the project in the Tema.archi video report by Temaprod