Last June the first phase of the transformation of the old Boucicaut Hospital was inaugurated, a scheme which intends to convert this 3 hectare superblock in the 15th arrondissement into an ecological neighbourhood. When the works are completed the new neighbourhood will boast social housing, private housing, facilities, gardens and stores.
The two new buildings flank the front of the site on Convention Street and they are surrounded by gardens and two hard squares. One of these, on the corner of Lourmel Street, houses 16 social dwellings, a shelter for abused women and homeless people and a store. Regarding the building located on the corner of Lacordaire Street, it houses 20 social dwellings, sheltered housing for the elderly and two stores on the ground floor.
Photos taken by Javier Arpa, available under request.
Brenac&Gonzalez
Transformation of the Boucicaut Hospital
71 Rue de la Convention
Paris, France 2009
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