Head offices and Housing in Lyon

The Les Girondins Urban Redevelopment Zone is located in Gerland, a district in Lyon undergoing a profound transformation which is to be connected to the La Confluence district with a new bridge. Lot 01 is highly visible and lies at the junction of two major roads.

The entire construction is defined by large ‘active’ base, consisting of a massive ground floor containing shops and common areas (halls, shared spaces etc.). The ground floor also holds housing units, offices, terraces, and a big suspended garden.

The overall architecture expresses the transition from street space to garden, offering a special relationship with the environment. The buildings all face onto the garden through variations in height and volume appropriate to outdoor spaces. Architectural terracotta has been used throughout the construction, lending it a timeless quality.

The expression of structural order confirms the development’s connection with the ‘Gerland spirit’, typified by remarkable large industrial vessels.