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Commissioned by Sir Richard Wallace, known as the “benefactor of Paris,” this former hospice from the 1870s was intended for the reception and care of disadvantaged British citizens.

Maud Caubet Architects agency plans a complete restructuring to bring the building up to date in terms of thermal requirements and accessibility, providing an appropriate response to contemporary needs and uses.

“The idea is to enhance these volumes, reclaim the previously unused attic space, and work on the facades to breathe new life into this heritage,” says Maud Caubet. To achieve this, original materials and colors such as light stone-toned wood and black metal will be used.

This extensive project aims to adapt the building to new urban uses while fitting into a broader approach at the scale of the block, including generous greenery!

Read the full article in Les Echos

During the SIBCA (Low-Carbon Real Estate Fair) second morning at the Grand Palais Ephémère, Paris La Défense unveiled the winning project for Ségoffin site as part of Empreintes call for innovative mixed and low-carbon urban projects.

Located at the crossroad of Paris La Défense and Courbevoie, SYNAPSES positions as a token of excellence to leave a positive mark on the territory and for future generations, by involving responsible stakeholders in its realization and sustainability. It will be the first reversible mixed residential building of the 4th category in France, constructed off-site using 3D modules.

Led by Pitch Immo and GA Smart Building, designed by Atelier(s) Alfonso Femia, Wald, Merci Raymond, and Elioth, SYNAPSES creates new living spaces and connects new uses and housing modes!

The agency is thrilled to have supported this great team and to have created the graphic identity, as well as producing the project documents and film. Congratulations to all!

Summer is coming to an end and leaves behind some insights gathered in the latest monthly barometer conducted by EXTENDAM, with the support of its partners: MKG Consulting, Deutsche Bank, SNCF, e-axess, D-edge Hospitality Solutions, Flightradar24, La Bourse des Vols, CDS Groupe, and BNP Paribas Real Estate.

Despite a slight decrease in occupancy rates to 69%, compared to 71% in 2022, players in the French hotel industry managed to perform well by generating increased revenue. This performance was made possible by the high average prices, which contributed to the sector’s profitability.

To learn more about hotel trends in Europe, explore the complete results of the European Hotel Barometer on Business Immo.

Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, October 3rd, the new edition of the Paris region Renewable Energy Day, organized by Énergie Partagée, will take place. It is a unique event dedicated to energy shift and environmental innovation. The agenda includes a morning of discussions with institutional and non-profit players in citizen renewable energy in Paris region. In the afternoon, there will be a sneak peek at the largest citizen-owned photovoltaic installation in Paris region.

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023

🕤 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Location: Headquarters of the Entre Juine et Renartrechy Community of Communes

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet key players, discover promising projects, and explore citizen investment opportunities.

Find the complete program and register on the Énergie Partagée website.

Led by IFPEB, Claire Chabrol, Head of Low Carbon Architecture Business Unit within A4MT, Construction 21, Dominique Boré, Honorary President of the Maison de l’Architecture Ile-de-France and member of the Academy of Architecture, Pierre Darmet, Vice President of CIBI, and Laetitia George, founder of Contrast-e, the Unisson(s) movement brings together stakeholders in construction, development, and landscaping to explore solutions and ideas for low carbon and living architecture.

In addition to awareness-raising events and design thinking activities organized throughout the territories, Unisson(s) and Le Moniteur Editions offer a book that brings together an analysis of the RE2020 environmental regulations and numerous levers for low carbon and living design.

While its official release date is October 4, 2023, the book will be available for exclusive pre-sale starting this Friday, September 22, at SIBCA – the Low Carbon Real Estate Fair, in the Eiffel Room as part of the “Together to combine adaptation and attenuation” conference. Those eager to get their hands on a copy can also pre-order it now on the Le Moniteur website!

Learn more about the Unisson(s) movement.

While the occupancy rates of French hotels have seen a slight decline (-2.2% during the summer of 2023 compared to summer 2022), the increase in prices and the return of international clientele are contributing to boosting the sector.

Vianney Lautrous, Asset Management Supervisor at Extendam and responsible for Extendam’s hotel industry barometer, discusses the figures of this record-breaking summer in an interview for L’Industrie Hôtelière.

Find the full interview in the September issue of L’Industrie Hôtelière

Because health concerns all of us, À Vos Soins association has created Le MarSOINS, a mobile healthcare truck going through the Western territories to diminish healthcare access inequalities. Le MarSOINS’ teams set up in marketplaces, high schools, rural areas, etc., offering individual, free screenings accessible to everyone. They also inform and guide beneficiaries toward standard healthcare services.

In this way, Le MarSOINS brings healthcare for all within an anonymous, compassionate, and trustworthy framework.

An amazing project that Les Grandes Idées applauds!

Discover Le MarSOINS

Enhancing and revitalizing commercial areas at the entrance to cities: that is the government’s ambition. The idea is to enable the development of housing, offices, public facilities, but also to give nature its place in these urban spaces often referred to as “ugly France.” This program falls within the framework of the Climate and Resilience Law, which decrees net zero artificialization of land (ZAN) by 2050.

45 medium-sized cities have already applied to benefit from support under the second phase of the “Action cœur de ville” program launched in February. Olivia Grégoire, Minister of Commerce, and Christophe Béchu, Minister of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion, are set to announce a call for projects to encourage about twenty demonstrators among local authorities!

Read the full article on Les Echos.

EXTENDAM continues its investments in the Iberian Peninsula, where it recently acquired the Blue Sea Calas Marina in Benidorm. The company has now purchased the property and business of the M.Ou.Co. in Porto, a 4-star establishment that opened last year and has 62 rooms. For this new asset, the hotel private equity investor is initiating a partnership with the coliving specialist Outsite. With nearly 5,000 square meters of space, the asset will undergo significant repositioning, including the provision of coworking spaces and services, as well as a revamped food & beverage offering.

Read the full article on CFNEWSIMMO

While women make up for half of the workforce in France, they represent only 10% of entrepreneurs in innovation. This gap cannot be explained by any logical economic reason.

Women have the ability to build, lead, innovate, initiate, unite and transform. The WILLA incubator aims to reveal their still underestimated potential, overshadowed by an outdated economic and societal model. To achieve this, WILLA supports women in their entrepreneurial and innovative endeavors with the aim to inspire, encourage and educate them!

Graduated with a specialized master’s degree in entrepreneurship from HEC Paris, Flore Egnell decided to commit 100% to entrepreneurial parity and joined WILLA as a program manager before becoming its CEO in 2020.

Explore her belief and path in her interview with Changemakers Times!