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Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. An Apartment Building in Paris by MAAST architectesMarch 13th, 2014 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: MAAST architectes PROJECT Creation of an ensemble of six social housing rental units (PLAI). CONTEXT The site proposed by RIVP, the Parisian housing authority, is part of the old Paris, with its dense urban fabric of courtyards and small gardens, an environment which is currently undergoing major changes.  Image Courtesy © CECILE SEPTET
 Image Courtesy © CECILE SEPTET FREE-STANDING LEVELS The six apartments, which boast double exposures, are spread across seven stories. The main access point is located in the garden in order to free up the floors, which are accessed through private corridors.  Image Courtesy © CECILE SEPTET LIGHT AND BODY This design means that all of the apartments enjoy views of the street to the west and the garden to the east and extend into private hallways. Because the plot is surrounded by other structures, the building plays with light in order to provide optimal natural lighting. Corian was chosen for the building’s envelope because it reflects lights. The facade overlooking the street is inspired by the classic three-part Parisian facade. It is covered with very light corian and marked with rolling corian blinds, installed directly on the façade to create a perfectly smooth surface.  Image Courtesy © CECILE SEPTET ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Solar panels are used to produce 39% of the building’s hot water.  Image Courtesy © CECILE SEPTET  Image Courtesy © CECILE SEPTET  Image Courtesy © CECILE SEPTET  Image Courtesy © CECILE SEPTET  Image Courtesy © MAAST architectes  Image Courtesy © MAAST architectes  Image Courtesy © MAAST architectes  Image Courtesy © MAAST architectes
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