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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.
Last Friday, Nathalie Lederman, CUBE.S program coordinator, answered Virginie Guilhaume and Loïc Landrau’s questions on the set of SQOOL TV network’s Grand JT de l’Éducation! Organized jointly since 2019 by IFPEB and Cerema, CUBE.S is a competition awarding institutions minimizing their energy consumption. With adapted assistance, the challenge helps raising awareness and having facility users getting involved: teachers, students, administration staff and service managers, and communities.
Initiatives carried out, each more creative than the last, allow committed institutions to reach an average of 11% in energy savings, without major investment, from the first year of the challenge!