A multi-generation place by A26 Architectures
On Wednesday May 30, the French office A26 Architectures inaugurated the multi-reception centre Catherine Labouré, situated in Paris 12th arrondissement. AA participated to the press visit, and invites you to discover this intergenerational complex .
The project has been built on a parcel historically belonging to the apostolic association Compagnie des Filles de la Charité. The new Catherine Labouré multi-reception centre replaces the old and no more exploitable retirement home dating back to the 1970s. One of the attractive sides of the project: a private garden around which the architects organized the structure.
The centre is composed by two buildings; the first aligned on the street and giving direct access to the inner court, the second running along the garden. The project includes an associative children centre, two senior homes (one for independent and one for dependent people), a young people with Alzheimer’s accommodation unit, and a stabilization centre for women. The centre is part of the City of Paris gerontology program “Living well with your age in Paris”, as well as as part of the intergenerational “early childhood – elderly age” program.
The nature surrounded location and the big windows opening the view on the garden make the building a pleasant place to visit. On the South side of the building, the chapel great contemporary stained glass windows – designed by contemporary artist Hortense Damiron – offers a play of lights all day long.
Maîtrise d’œuvre : A26 Architectures
Maîtrise d’ouvrage : Association Monsieur Vincent, Paris Habitat
Surfaces : surface bâtiments : 11 221 m2, surface parcelle : 5 700 m2
Localisation : 75 – 79 rue de Reuilly, Paris 75012
