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Once the headquarters of France’s National Forestry Office (ONF), this iconic example of 1970s naturalist architecture has been revitalized, blending poetry and technique in a design that engages with what was already there.
Through this restructuring, Racine takes on a new role in its neighborhood, becoming a new urban beacon.
Its reinvention is rooted in fertile ground and now rises majestically toward the sky.
Maud Caubet’s work focused on several key principles:
✔️ Building with the existing: reinvesting underground spaces by turning parking levels into bright, high-quality spaces
✔️ Creating a public urban connection between two neighborhoods
Racine acts as a bridge between Boulevard de Saint-Mandé and Rue de Picpus, returning a new vegetated public space to the city
✔️ Prefiguring reversible uses
Offices, housing, hotel… Racine can now adapt over time to the neighborhood’s evolving needs without requiring major construction
✔️ Reaching for the sky with a bioclimatic crown
A new rooftop crown completes the green roof on the ground extension and integrates an educational urban farm — a transparent, light-filled space offering unique views of Paris
✔️ Reuse and craftsmanship
4 tons of materials were recovered and reused off-site by woodworking associations. The project called on skilled craftspeople for specialized restoration work
✔️ Vegetation as a primary material
Present on every floor, functional greenery enhances occupant well-being and strengthens the site’s biodiversity and cooling role within the neighborhood
📖 Read the article by Laurence Albert in Les Echos
📸 Photo credits: Laurent Kronental
In a real estate sector undergoing rapid transformation, REDMAN Île-de-France welcomes Thaïs Ekel and Jean-Guillaume Listre, two seasoned professionals who will enrich the group’s expertise and vision.
Thaïs Ekel, appointed Agency Director, brings 17 years of experience in territorial development, architecture, and the development of office and Life Sciences projects. Her multi-product approach and ability to create synergies with local stakeholders will be valuable assets for shaping tomorrow’s projects.
Jean-Guillaume Listre, appointed Development Director, joins REDMAN after working with Bouygues and Ogic, where he built strong expertise in office, residential, and hospitality real estate. Actively involved in the real estate ecosystem, he brings a 360° vision and network to support the group’s development.
“The arrival of Thaïs Ekel and Jean-Guillaume Listre reflects REDMAN’s ambition: to support the transformation of the real estate sector by combining creativity, expertise, and agility in response to market challenges. We’re delighted to welcome them to the team.”
— Matthias NAVARRO and Nicolas Ponson, co-founders of the REDMAN Group.
In 2024, €2.7 billion were invested in the hotel sector in France — a 25% increase compared to the average over the past ten years.
This strong signal confirms the sector’s appeal, supported by robust tourism and ever-increasing demand.
According to Jean-Marc Palhon, Chairman of EXTENDAM, investors are drawn to hospitality for three key reasons:
– Proven resilience
– Attractive returns, with repositioned assets achieving gross yields of 12 to 15%
– Ongoing transformation, with hotels being reimagined to meet new traveler expectations — a field in which EXTENDAM is one of the most active players
📖 A full analysis by Jessica Gourdon is available in Le Monde