UNIK Apartments| Beckmann – N’ thepe Architectes
Situated at the end of Avenue Lefaucheux, the plot of land is located at the entrance to the joint development zone by the quay. Thanks to its position, it has exceptional views over the Seine, with the island of Billancourt opposite and the new urban park anchoring the riverbank. The idea of the project is to open the garden, at the heart of the plot, outwards, so that it is linked to the new park within the development zone. This means that the majority of the apartments benefit from both the light and the views, and a link with the landscape is created.
photography by © Javier Callejas Sevilla
In response to instructions received from Patrick Chavannes and Thierry Laverne, visual transparencies have been built in at the level of the building?s common base. This offers an enhanced distribution of both light and sightlines, softening the transition between public and private spaces. In the same way, the way the building is set back from the street, along with the opening on the north side on rue Traversière, helps to open up the plot: a small private square broadens the urban perception of the street. The composition of the facades is directly influenced by the visual spectacle of the Billancourt park and the river: in the central part of the building, mosaic cladding reflects the context in its choice of colors, whilst the choice of modules of white concrete for balconies and walkways enhances the sense of con...