Social housing project with two "faces" channels Parisian duality

The design of the building reflects the dual nature of its surroundings and uses different materials to eliminate borders. It channels the dynamism of the urban development zone of Batignolles and connects two different urban conditions. Its southwest facade reflects the numerous brick buildings of Clichy-la-Garenne, while the southeast facade with perforated metal and louvered shutters echo the activity of the city. An array of ornamentation on the brick facade connects the two expressions of the city-its center and the suburbs. Related: Modern Green Social Housing Complex Rises East of Paris Large glass surfaces dominate the ground floor dedicated to commercial spaces. The hall acts as a transition between the exterior and interior, establishing visual connections from the sidewalk into the garden at the heart of the lot. The 38 social housing units have double exposures thanks to balconies and loggias either hidden behind perforated metal or cut into the brick facing the street. + Avenier Cornejo Architectes Photos by Takuji Shimmura / Avenier Cornejo

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Architectkidd renovated this building using almost nothing but steel tubing

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Mountain Tree House in Georgia encompasses a beautiful bamboo garden

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Scientists invent the world’s first microchip powered by biological systems

Researchers at Columbia University have successfully created the world’s first computer chip powered by an isolated chemical biological process. Natural systems emit enormous amounts of energy that is often underutilized. This new bio-chip represents a high-tech version of “working with nature” and is producing promising results in the laboratory. Read the rest of Scientists invent the world’s first microchip powered by biological systems

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Zaha Hadid’s stainless steel facility weaves around existing buildings and an ancient sequoia

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Coop Himmelb(l)au complete their reflective Musée des Confluences in France

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Futuristic Blade Runner-Style Liverpool Department Store Opens in Mexico City

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