MAD reveals plans for UNIC, a sinuous residential building in paris

MAD reveals plans for UNIC, a sinuous residential building in paris
all images courtesy of MAD architects

MAD architects has unveiled its first residential project to be constructed in europe. located in clichy-batignolles — a newly developed neighborhood in paris’ 17th arrondissement — the planned building will be situated next to martin luther king park, and a courthouse designed by renzo piano, which is currently under construction. named ‘UNIC’, the 13-storey scheme will be developed in collaboration with local french firm biecher architectes.

the building will be situated next to a 10-hectare park

oriented to face the adjacent 10-hectare green space, the building’s form is accentuated by sinuous floor plates, with each asymmetrical level tapering as the building ascends. MAD attempts to blur the boundary between architecture and nature through stepped terraces, which extend the green space from the park into the building. this also provides room for residents to directly interact with nature. comprising 13 floors, the building’s upper levels offer sweeping views of the city, including the eiffel tower.

the building’s form is accentuated by sinuous floor plates

a double core structure clad with a raw concrete façade emerges from a podium that adjoins an adjacent public housing project. direct connection is also provided to the metro transit network, as well as other community resources such as a kindergarten, and various retail outlets and restaurants.

upper levels offer sweeping views across the city

after being selected to complete the project, MAD participated in a series of workshops to explore topics from urban plans to sustainable community development, resource sharing, energy management, and population demographics. ‘we worked closely with the local government, city planners and local architects in a series of workshops to ensure UNIC is a creative and iconic residential project united with the community,’ explains MAD’s founder and principal partner ma yansong.

a double core structure clad with a raw concrete façade emerges from a podium

scale model illustrating the structure’s form

terraces extend the green space from the park into the vertical area of the building

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project info:

name: UNIC
location: paris, france
type: residential
status: under construction
expected completion: 2018
site area: 1,033 sqm (2,350.7 sqm lot total)
building area: 6,600 sqm (71,000 sqf)
building height: 50 m

directors: ma yansong, dang qun, yosuke hayano
design team: zhao wei, flora lee, wu kaicong, daniel gillen, jiang bin, andrea d’ antrassi, tristan brasseur, juan valeros, gustavo alfred van staveren, xin dogterom, juan pablo, cesar d pena del rey, natalia giacomino