Pradrier 15 Housing Units / mobile architectural officeSave this picture!© Cyrille LallementResidential•Paris, France Architects: mobile architectural office Area Area of this architecture project Area:  820 m² Photographs Photographs:Cyrille LallementMore SpecsLess Specs Save this picture! Text description provided by the architects. The main challenge of the site is to establish urban continuity at the corner of an intersection. The street-facing façade naturally extends the Haussmannian building on the corner, harmonizing with both the rhythm of Boulevard de la Villette and Rue Pradier. Viewed from the Parc des Buttes- Chaumont, the building emerges as a key feature in the urban landscape, asserting its role in the perception of the whole.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The choice of materials and their implementation reflects a contextual approach. The cut stone from the Paris Basin (Noyant stone) becomes a structural element of the project, creating a direct link with the existing built environment while favoring a low-carbon, local supply chain. On the courtyard side, the timber frame and hemp concrete reinterpret traditional construction techniques. These choices go beyond a mere historical reference and embody a thoughtful approach where durability, construction coherence, and resource efficiency guide the design.Save this picture!The façade, clad in solid stone on the street side and lime render on the garden side, combined with hemp concrete insulation, forms a breathable envelope that actively contributes to the building's and apartments' thermal comfort. These natural materials, known for their vapor-permeable properties, promote the regulation of heat and moisture exchange between the interior and exterior, allowing humidity to escape while minimizing temperature fluctuations. The work on the Noyant stone, with its angles and cornices, emphasizes the effect of a thick façade that shifts with the daylight. Large wooden joinery, wooden shutters, and detailed metalwork give the whole its domestic and urban character.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The volumetric design preserves the proportions and views into the block's interior as much as possible. The intervention seeks to open up the space, increase natural light, and enhance greenery through the planting of tall trees directly in the ground. The work on window placement limits direct lines of sight between apartments and offers good natural lighting throughout the day. Though compact, the interior layout prioritizes bright, multi-oriented, and ergonomic apartments, each served by a landing shared by two units. The ground floor common areas (lobby, bicycle storage) open onto the garden. A lightweight roof structure, supported by a wooden frame integrated into existing limestone walls, accommodates soft mobility parking.Save this picture!The structure relies on a combination of stone, timber, and hemp concrete, significantly reducing the use of carbon-intensive materials. Concrete is limited to floor slabs and columns to ensure good acoustics and to maintain a modest building height within its surroundings. Prefabrication of construction elements (precast walls, stone, timber panels) enabled a low-nuisance construction site that respected neighbors despite the limited site space.Save this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less Project locationAddress:Paris, FranceLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this office MaterialsStoneConcreteMaterials and TagsPublished on May 25, 2025Cite: "Pradrier 15 Housing Units / mobile architectural office" 25 May 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1030342/pradrier-15-housing-units-mobile-architectural-office&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream