URBAN BLOCK REHABILITATION buiLding within the structure

This project is located in the city center of Lisieux and has the main objective of rehabilitating two urban blocks that originated from post-war reconstruction. These buildings present numerous issues with insulation and unsanitary conditions due to the presence of a supermarket. The project revolves around a new pedestrian axis that connects the two blocks to the north. This axis serves the green public spaces as well as the majority of the housing units. The main changes include the addition of self-supporting greenhouses on the facade to compensate for the lack of insulation in certain buildings on the first block, and the creation of new housing units on the second block. Similarly, the construction of a tower helps define this new district and echoes the tall buildings present in the city center. The first block was transformed in a simple manner to counterbalance the extensive changes made to the second block. In addition to the greenhouses, this block now features a central park, providing a tranquil space with great flexibility.

Second urban block

More densely developed, the second block includes housing units, a daycare center at its heart, and shops in the location of the former supermarket.

The central courtyard of the block serves as a passage to the shops or the daycare center, and it’s also a green space where a tranquil break can be taken.

The new structures rely on the existing ones, often made of steel, but have been designed using wood, along with wool insulation to reduce the environmental impact of the buildings. In the same vein, the housing units feature patios and winter gardens equipped with trombe walls, providing protection from the sun in summer and helping to heat the interiors in winter.