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On Tuesday, April 11th, students from Saint-Joseph College in Pipriac worked on the Cube.S project, a challenge for secondary schools. It engages the educational community and students over a 5-ear period. The Center for Studies and Expertise on Risks, Environment, Mobility, and Development (Cerema), represented by Didier Meaux and Julie Baumann, is assisting the college in partnership with the Departmental Union of Catholic Institutions Management (Udogec) and the College Organizing Committees (Ogec).
The students’ testimonies reveal the impact of this initiative as Lucas explains: “I chose the environment. I set a goal for myself to spend less time in front of the TV. I make sure to turn off lights every time I leave a room. I want to show more interest in nature and its preservation. When we see these beautiful spaces, we must protect them. We discuss it with our family at home“. The students are realizing that it is through each individual’s action that we will collectively achieve results in the quality of daily life.
Charmed by a family home located near Paris, the owners nevertheless wanted to redesign the interior and give it a fresh update. They also wished to expand the house to enjoy a more comfortable space. The couple entrusted their project to the Recto Verso Architects agency, which conceived a beautiful extension and optimized the living spaces.
To seamlessly integrate the building into its urban and residential environment, Andrius Queiroz and Julien Combot opted for a contemporary architecture with clean and sleek lines, in harmony with the existing residence.
A great example of a family home refurbishment!
Read Stéphanie Thibault’s article in Maison à part
The project involves a six-story complex on André Morizet Avenue. Its aim is to transform what was once a hotel, then an office building, into a 3-star upscale residence with 41 serviced apartments.
Raphael Madar, CEO of Groupe WS, explains: “This project responds to an entirely new demand: that of workers who have moved to the provinces and are seeking a regular foothold in Île-de-France, which is more personal than a traditional hotel“.
Other similar projects, co-signed by EXTENDAM and Groupe WS, are expected to emerge soon. John Hewitt, real estate manager at EXTENDAM, says: “We are looking at a number of cases. Our strategy of transforming old hotel assets or obsolete office buildings is more relevant than ever. The idea is to expand this offering not only in Île-de-France but also in other regions“.
Read Catherine Boquet’s article in Les Echos