Urban Valley
Massy

The plan geometry of this logistics and office building is a rectangle open on one side and in the center. The extruded volume is enriched by a roof with multiple slopes. The height of the slopes varies according to the needs of the interior program, creating a profile reminiscent of industrial sheds. The ground floor includes spaces dedicated to logistics, and is broken into four elements. Each contains a high-volume bay to which are associated a reception, showroom and services. The upper floor regroups two large office blocks with exterior terraces, showrooms, a waiting room, and services. The terraces, accessible from the office spaces on the east and west exposures, become shared space with full views over the site. Cantilevered and shaded by wooden louvers, they open directly onto the densely planted site.

Location

ZAC de l'Europe Massy, France

Program

Office and activities

Dates

2013-2018 Built

Client

Hertel Investissement, Foncière Atland

Architect

Tolila+Gilliland

Area

5.695 m² SDP

Photos

Herve Abbadie, Michel Blossier

Staff

Léa Charrat