The Canopée of les Halles

Architectes : P. Berger et J. Anziutti

Client

City of Paris

Partenaire(s)

Architectes : P. Berger et J. Anziutti

Montant des travaux

190 M€

Superficie

25 000 m²

Mission

General contractor
Financial management
Specific technical studies
Geo tech
Overview of execution studies
Rationalization of design
Fire safety
Lots : structure, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electricity, plumbing, envelope

Lieu

Paris (75)

Construction of the new element providing a new identity for the Forum des Halles housing:

  • A "culture" center with conservatory, library, cafe of the 21st century, literature café, space for young and creative minds,
  • A "metropolitan services" center with tickets for shows and museums, a youth branch, a tourist office,
  • An "environment and well-being" center with a village of flavors and a wellness area.

The project includes a construction of a glass roof over the entire Forum, crossing the crater without intermediate supports.

 

An architectural canopy, which mimics that of trees in a garden, above the premises. The overall material is a glass composite with transparent, translucent or opaque elements according to their purpose.

The project includes the construction of public facilities and commercial spaces on an area of ​​14.000 m².

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The Canopée of les Halles
The Canopée of les Halles
The Canopée of les Halles
The Canopée of les Halles
The Canopée of les Halles
The Canopée of les Halles - ©Franck Badaire
The Canopée of les Halles - ©Franck Badaire
The Canopée of les Halles - ©Franck Badaire
The Canopée of les Halles - ©Franck Badaire