jacques ferrier + chartier dalix plan garden network for paris

jacques ferrier + chartier dalix plan integrated network of gardens for réinventer paris
image by SPLANN / © jacques ferrier + chartier dalix architectes

réinventer paris is an initiative that aims to develop innovative urban projects within the french capital. named ‘porte des ternes’, one of the 23 winning schemes has been designed by local practices jacques ferrier and chartier dalix architectes. the project proposes to transform part of paris’ boulevard périphérique — the ring road that encircles the city. the design involves the creation of a shared landscape, formed by an integrated network of gardens. an elevated bridge spans the ring road, forming an inhabited structure that contains markets, shops, a school of urban horticulture, and a coworking space.

the design involves the creation of a shared landscape, formed by an integrated network of gardens
image by SPLANN / © jacques ferrier + chartier dalix architectes

the planned structures have been designed to allow for the site’s natural evolution, with connected roofs creating an urban farm dedicated to growing local produce. shared pavilions enable more of the site’s occupants to take advantage of the garden. together with the landscaped bridge, the planted balconies form a 3D ecosystem conceived as an environmental machine. see here for designboom’s ongoing coverage of réinventer paris.

the inhabited structure contains markets, shops, and a coworking space
image by SPLANN / © jacques ferrier + chartier dalix architectes

the scheme contains office and residential units
image by SPLANN / © jacques ferrier + chartier dalix architectes

site plan

sectional drawing

project info:

clients: BNP paribas real estate, NBIM (investor)
lead contractor: jacques ferrier + chartier dalix architectes
operating partners: 3F (social housing landlord), comptoir richard (tea grower), mugo (urban farmer), arval (car-sharing operator)
program: offices (11,000 sqm), housing for first-time buyers (4,200 sqm), social housing (1,800 sqm), school of horticulture, tea grower boutique, retail shops
surface area: 20,000 sqm
competition: january 2016