Following an international competition featuring eight prestigious teams, Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind, Studio Libeskind, in collaboration with La Compagnie de Phalsbourg, has been chosen to design the flagship building for the Léon Blum district, adjacent to the future Line 15 of the Grand Paris Express.
Issy-les-Moulineaux is undergoing a remarkable transformation, positioning itself at the forefront of urban development. Central to this change is Issy station, which will soon be connected to the Grand Paris Express, serving as a catalyst for growth.
This significant infrastructure project aims to enhance mobility for residents and workers, reflecting the City’s commitment to ambitious and sustainable urban planning. To make a lasting impact on this new trajectory, the city initiated an exceptional international architectural competition, particularly noteworthy given the ongoing real estate crisis in France.
Eight of the industry's leading architects, including Snohetta, Valode et Pistre, Stefano Boeri, Sou Fujimoto, and Jean-Paul Viguier, presented innovative proposals that thoughtfully addressed the future of urban spaces, emphasizing architectural and ecological advancements.
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Daniel Libeskind, the competition's winner, will redesign the ZAC Léon Blum. After a meticulous selection process, the renowned architect, in partnership with La Compagnie de Phalsbourg, was selected to create the iconic building facing the future Line 15 station.
© Studio Libeskind
His architectural philosophy, which merges innovation, symbolism, and boldness, has been exemplified in numerous global projects, including the reconstruction of the World Trade Center in New York following the September 11 attacks and the Jewish Museum in Berlin. Libeskind’s work embodies a dialogue between history and modernity, characterized by asymmetrical forms and dynamic interactions.
An Ambitious Project of Over 20,000m²
This large-scale initiative project is part of a broader urban development strategy that emphasizes architectural innovation, environmental stewardship, and the enhancement of residents' living conditions. The project aims to create a new focal point for the city, featuring office spaces, housing (with one-third designated as social housing), a hotel, retail outlets, and a sports hall, all integrated within a 20,000m² architectural ensemble.
© Studio Libeskind
The jury selected this proposal for its boldness and commitment to sustainable construction, incorporating biosourced materials and renewable. In partnership with Seine Ouest Habitat et Patrimoine (SOHP) and the SPL Seine Ouest Aménagement, the municipality plans to initiate this project (spanning from the current 83 to 91 avenue de Verdun) once the Grand Paris station construction is completed, aiming to secure the building permit by 2025. The implementation will involve a collaborative approach with residents and local stakeholders to ensure seamless integration into the existing urban landscape.
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Cover image: © Studio Libeskind
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pierre alain varreon
commentAnother Libeskin's spatial gesticulation which will end up being stripped off its architectural superficial features. once again it will be hard to build realistically a conceptual formalist design.