"This restructuring project makes it possible to intensify a strong architectural gesture - this briefly describes the basic idea of our Paris office for the renovation of the former, modernist Peugeot headquarters (architects Sainsaulieu) near the Arc de Triomphe. The project offers the central Parisian urban space an exciting 110-metre long facade. In this area, the existing concrete structure forms the backdrop for an innovative window system."
"Its rules are as simple as they are intelligent: simple openings alternate with box-type windows set at different depths in the concrete structure. The elementary moments of the architecture are realised in this way: rhythm, plasticity and self-chosen order come together to form a facade that gives the address and the "Grande Armee - l1ve" project a strong physiognomy. Published on December 07, 2025"
A restructuring intensifies a strong architectural gesture in the renovation of the former modernist Peugeot headquarters near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The intervention produces an engaging 110-metre-long street-facing facade that uses the existing concrete frame as a backdrop. An innovative window system alternates simple openings with box-type windows recessed to varying depths, creating controlled depth and shadow. The arrangement emphasizes rhythm, plasticity and a deliberate order that unifies the elevation. The resolved facade gives the address and the "Grande Armee - l1ve" project a powerful physiognomy and a distinctive urban presence.
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