Near The Tree Apartment Building, At the gateway of the Beaujolais vineyards, the project contributes to the qualification of one of the city’s entrances. The location of the project is defined by the preservation and the emphasis on the existing landscape heritage.
© Sergio Grazia
The corolla of trees defines the pentagonal shape of the building and gives it its architectural identity. The building offers qualitative housing, both by orientation and typology.
© Sergio Grazia
All of the apartment plans offer generous living rooms extended by large outdoor spaces.
© Sergio Grazia
As for the materials used, they bring a pure, timeless, and long-lasting feeling to the building. The concrete façade is stained in warm tones. It has a faded red color that complements the dominant green.
Project Info
Architects:PETITDIDIERPRIOUX Architects
Country: France, Villefranche-sur-Saône
Area: 1250 m²
Year: 2023
Photographs: Sergio Grazia
Project Manager: Jean-Baptiste Pierru
Client: UTIADE
Manufacturers: Aujogue, Decraux, Doitrand, Ducruet, Espaces Verts du Mont d’Or, Fontaine, Gonnet Perrut, Guelpa, LIMOGE REVILLON, Lovisolo, Otis, Plasse, Remuet TP, Rotival, Soprema, Vincent
Structure Engineers: RBS
Environmental Consultants: GC2E
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