Office building near Paris by Atelier du Pont

09 / 27

2019

The office building for Santé publique France, the French public healthcare agency, is located at the edge of the Bois de Vincennes, from which it draws its inspiration.

Office building near Paris by Atelier du Pont
© Takuji Shimmura

Architect: Atelier du Pont (Anne-Cécile Comar & Philippe Croisier)
Client: Santé publique France
Location: 12 rue du Val d’Osne 94410 Saint-Maurice, France
Year: 2019
Surface: 4,270 sq.m.
Engineering Team: Quadriplus Groupe (General engineering), Spooms (Catering), Cronos Conseil (Public Safety and Security), Laurence Jouhaud (Landscape designer), CAP 6 (Management and Coordination)
Photography: Karel Balas, Takuji Shimmura

Office building near Paris by Atelier du Pont
© Takuji Shimmura

From the architect: It is entirely made of wood: structure, flooring, façades… The shape is like a bundle of sticks placed on the ground that branch out like open, protective arms. This design symbolizes the mission of this institution, which oversees the health of everyone who lives in France. The aim is to be exemplary in terms of its impact on the environment and the health.

Office building near Paris by Atelier du Pont
© Takuji Shimmura

The project has created a pleasant space that takes its users’ wellbeing fully into account. It uses natural and recyclable construction procedures and materials, free of all solvents and plastics. The workspaces are luminous and well cushioned in terms of sound; and have ample views of the surrounding landscape.

Office building near Paris by Atelier du Pont
© Takuji Shimmura

The stairways have been generously sized and naturally lit to encourage people walk to go from one floor to the next, instead of taking the elevators. The common spaces were created to stimulate interaction and host informal gatherings and meetings.

Office building near Paris by Atelier du Pont
© Takuji Shimmura

The restaurant and small cafés on the various floors are warm and intimate. Large, furnished terraces are available to anyone who wants to eat outside and enjoy the beautiful view over the wooded park. The three gardens surrounding the building are pedagogical, each one organized around the theme of beneficial, healing, or harmful plants.

Office building near Paris by Atelier du Pont
© Takuji Shimmura

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09 / 27 / 2019 The office building for Santé publique France, the French public healthcare agency, is located at the edge of the Bois de Vincennes, from which it draws its inspiration...