Architectural jewel in Paris - protection and ecology
The task was to combine the listed building ‘Le Palacio’ with the requirements of the present and the necessities of ecology. The office building by Maurice Hennequet (1887-1949) on Place Madeleine is a jewel of the late 1930s, with elements of Style Paquebot or Streamline Modernism.
The BREEAM ‘very good’ certificate attests to the quality of the ecological interventions. External insulation was of course out of the question for the climate fitness of the house, so the insulation with glass wool was moved inside without reducing the original room height. The ventilation systems were relocated below the window parapets to prevent centralised ventilation on the roof from disrupting the appearance. The light colour scheme was restored, as were the glazed window frames.
It became apparent that Hennequet's design was conceived as an open-plan system. The office spaces are now and then very suitable for changes in utilisation. Space for a new lift was gained, as was the existing passageway was restored. Conclusion: there is a common ground between Hennequet and our architects over eight decades.
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Other prizes BLT Built Design Award - Winner "Architectural design - Hospitality" 2023
