Villanova Icône

Gennevilliers, France

Conscious of the importance of this eco-district, our response takes into account the unique specificities of this lot.

A true example of architectural and ecological quality, this specific zone will allow for the articulation between the different surrounding urban fabrics: the ‘Agnettes’ sector, the Chandon-République eco-district and the ‘Calmette’ sector. This is a pivotal position, at the intersection of the town’s different construction periods.

The building’s volume works alongside the differing scales, creating a sculpted fan effect. The implementation of intermediate floors allows a sequence to emerge within the building’s volume. The retail units, porches and hallways embellish the ground floor, creating a pedestrian level volume.

Transparency, depth, various perspectives and porosity enrich the town by offering a dynamism and liveliness around the perimeter of the project, and the landscaped garden at the heart of the block merges and blends with the local surrounding park.

Located in a strategic area, this project is an urban signal that structures the new neighborhood.

Program 
50 meters
120 apartments + retail

Location
Villanova Icône
ZAC Chandon-République
Gennevilliers, France

Schedule
Delivery: 2020

Client
NEXITY

Project management
Lead architect: Hamonic+Masson & Associés

Photographer
Takuji Shimmura

Renderings
LUXIGON + Hamonic+Masson & Associés

Floor Area 
8 000 m²: 7 750 m² of homes + 250 m² of shops

Environmental approach
Certification Habitat & Environnement Profil A