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We are pleased to announce the arrival of Christina Mibanga Kabina as a project manager within the Great Ideas team. Christina will now work alongside us in developing the agency and the exciting projects entrusted to us.
Christina explains: “I am proud to join the wonderful team at Les Grandes Idées, and I am eager to contribute to bringing to life the many beautiful projects that are shaping our future in their own ways“.
A warm welcome to her!
In the heart of the 12th borough of Paris, adjacent to the Sorbonne Nouvelle, the former headquarters of the National Forestry Office (ONF) established in 1976 is undergoing a transformation. A heritage to preserve and enhance, this iconic building in the neighborhood is being revitalized by Maud Caubet Architects. This project, named Racine, interacts with the existing elements and presents a new landmark in the area.
The building retains its distinctive appearance with a preserved and enhanced façade. Its basement is transformed into a courtyard. The roof, on the other hand, will be entirely redesigned, crowned with a greenhouse-like structure, resembling a suspended winter garden reaching towards the sky.
As a property of EXTENDAM / VICARTEM investor duo under Hilton franchise, this new urban living space will be operated by hotel management company Younight Hospitality. Imagined as an inspiring arty lively place, the hotel will provide 61 rooms and lobbies matching an industrial ambiance with a classic and creative one. Its name: MARTY, derives from the combination of the “M” from Meriadeck district and the “arty” concept, emphasizing the central role of art within the establishment. It’s a true incubator, halfway between an art gallery and a living space.