Ergonomic and Adaptable
The office floors benefit from natural light and views on all four façades of the building. Meeting and focus rooms are centrally located on levels 1 and 2, enjoying soft indirect lighting reflected from the large mineral and planted wall in the lobby/agora. The workspaces offer highly varied configurations.
The depth of the floor plates allows for multiple spatial typologies. The widest plates include dual circulation paths. This hierarchy—one primary, one secondary—enables the integration of “buffer spaces” that separate support services from the main traffic flow. These spaces take the form of meeting rooms, phone booths, informal lounges, or cafeterias. This service strip also includes janitorial spaces.
Furniture design supports user ownership of the space. Breakout areas and cafeterias offer a home-like atmosphere through materials and furnishings. Office furniture varies by zone to promote orientation and a sense of belonging.
The connection to the outdoors is ever-present. Levels 3, 4, and 5 feature direct access to green terraces, all interconnected by exterior staircases. This outdoor pathway is one of the project’s key strengths, creating fluid movement between floors.
Client
OuiCare (SCI OuiHome)
Design Team
Architect : AIA Architectes
Architect : Where is Brian
Engineering & Cost Management : AIA Ingénierie
Environmental Expertise : AIA Environnement
Program
Ground floor : a daycare center open to the public (Category 5 ERP), reception and waiting areas, and a space for the group’s events
Levels 1 & 2 : office spaces and meeting rooms
Levels 3, 4 & 5 : office spaces, meeting rooms, and accessible green terraces
Level 6 : a multi-sports field with direct access and a fitness room
Certifications & Labels
Osmoz approach for quality of living environments
HQE Sustainable Building 2016, Excellence Level
Area
7,465 m² (offices + daycare) and 180 parking spaces in a silo
Cost
€12.75 million (excl. VAT)
Timeline
Competition winner : March 2017
Delivered : February 2021