Construction of 5 social housing units / Building in a subdivision
In the mid-sized town of Le Crès, within a new subdivision of "neo-provencal" pavilion-style homes, rises this discreet collective building housing five social housing units.
Nestled in the heart of downtown, this project draws inspiration from the built forms of the historic core while harmonizing with the residential character of the city's first belt. This architectural intention, aimed at softening the social character of the residence, has guided work on the scale, thus developing a collective architecture that integrates the codes of individual domestic architecture, especially townhouses in the city center.
Each unit is traversable, with an independent door; the upper floor is accessible by a staggered staircase directly facing the street, reminiscent of traditional homes in our region. In this minimalist approach, monochrome is favored, allowing for a subtle emphasis on volumes, playing with shadow and light.
Initiated during the lockdown period, this modest-sized construction site (not allowing for economies of scale) required meticulous budget control and construction strategy in a context of multiple crises. In response to neighboring "developer" projects, we adopted a construction strategy implementing manufactured products and materials in a methodical orchestration between craftsmanship and industry. This balance, leveraging the expertise of local companies specializing in new construction, allowed us to maintain the integrity of the project despite an unstable economic and social context.
