Irène Joliot Curie Residence was the first building in the first eco-friendly district of Paris, providing 183 flats for students and research scientists.

Irène Joliot Curie Residence provided an additional 183 flats for students and research scientists (90 student flats and 93 flats for scientists) with 500m² commercial space at the ground level. The building featured a simple polygonal shape and was built around a planted courtyard.

The commercial and communal areas were at ground level, with two additional three-storey high segments placed on top, each forming a juxtaposed and superposed block.

The concrete facade was insulated by the exterior, the floors were supported by shear walls perpendicular to the facade. There were at least two high windows per room. The frames and openings were completely masked by an exterior golden anodized aluminium skin which accentuated the cleanliness of the perforations of the facade.

Eckersley O’Callaghan designed the thermal insulation which reduced energy consumption to about 30 % below the current thermal regulation requirements. The installation of 160m² of solar thermal panels on the roof contributed to domestic hot water production.

A sustainable drainage system recovered rain water from the roof where it was stored in a cistern for sanitary use and to water the private garden. The Irène Joliot Curie Residence was certified BBC (Building with Low Energy Consumption) and has a H&E A- profile label.

Location
Paris

Client
Espacil Habitat

Architect
Hauvette et Associés