MVRDV completes ‘geological’ residential complex in Rennes, France

2022-10-21T13:35:00-04:00

MVRDV has completed work on Ascension Paysagère, a residential complex in Rennes, France which takes inspiration from “geological formations.” Designed in collaboration with co-architects ALL, the project delivers 138 homes within the 12-story, 113,000-square-foot scheme, including 37 social housing units and 42 affordable housing units.

Image © Ossip van Duivenbode

Located at the meeting point of two rivers, the development comprises two curving buildings with gradually receding slopes. A mixture of matte and glossy ceramic panels clad the complex in five “stratified” tones of gray, with dark matte tiles concentrated near the ground and lighter, glossier tiles to the upper levels. This stratified arrangement continues at night, with lighting integrated in the ceramic panels becoming more prevalent as the buildings rise.

Image © Ossip van Duivenbode

The two buildings step up towards the center of the site to form three peaks. Th...

Cristal Riviera competition entry by Périphériques Architectes + a/LTA architectes + Hamonic&Masson

2013-10-22T20:23:00-04:00

French firms Périphériques Architectes, a/LTA architectes, and Hamonic&Masson recently sent us their entry for the Cristal Riviera competition from this past June. The competition was held as part of a renovation program around the Rennes railway station area to improve connectivity within Rennes, France.

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MVRDV completes ‘geological’ residential complex in Rennes, France

Cristal Riviera competition entry by Périphériques Architectes + a/LTA architectes + Hamonic&Masson