clientJP Morgan & S2i Partners
servicesBuilding Renovation, Interiors
locationParis
size23 000 m² / 247,569 sq ft
statusCompleted 2017
certificationNF HQE™, BREEAM Very Good, WELL Core & Shell
The renovation of the former headquarters of French oil giant GDF set new standards for “next generation” office buildings in Paris by focusing on base’s common areas.
A modern site conceived like an interconnected, dynamic, brightly lit hub.
STUDIOS removed partitions from poorly lit common areas and transformed the site into a vibrant 6000-square-meter complex with flexible, brightly lit spaces, making it a desirable destination in its own right.
Openings allow natural light in on all floors, even on the basement level.
New openings let in natural light and innovative, open and flexible workspaces answer evolutions in the workplace.
Within, openings were widely used to create large, interconnected spaces that are flooded with light.
Designed using noble, timeless materials, the site’s different spaces, which include an auditorium, a variety of dining areas, a conference center and a double-height lobby, are filled with natural light that permeates throughout.
"Noble, timeless materials were used to create a modern site that is adapted to new uses."
Eric Gratacarp, Associate Principal, STUDIOS
STUDIOS updated the site’s technical installations and revamped access points to increase visibility and foster interaction with green areas and the surrounding neighborhood.
Renovated according to STUDIOS’ values of sustainable development, the Metropolitan received HQE and BREEAM environmental certifications and was one of the first buildings in Paris to receive the WELL label, which is focused on the health and well-being of users.
photographySébastien Siraudeau
Awards
- City of Palo Alto, Architectural Review Board (ARB) Design Award | The Hub at Stanford Research Park
- ULI Washington Awards for Excellence, Finalist | MLK Gateway II
- Future of Work Awards, Jury’s Special Prize | Ledger HQ
- BIM d’Or, Tech Show Awards | Google AI Hub
- Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Awards, Office Renovation, Winner | Meta EMEA Headquarters
- Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Awards, Medium Tech Office: Finalists | WHOOP Headquarters
- ULI Europe Awards for Excellence : Winner | L’Atelier Covivio
- Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Awards, Finalist: Large Early Education | Raymond Elementary School
- AIA DC, Awards of Excellence in Architecture, Chapter Design Award: Winner | Raymond Elementary School
- ULI Washington Awards of Excellence, Excellence in Institutional Development: Winner | Raymond Elementary School
- ULI Washington Awards of Excellence: Finalists | Raymond Elementary School
- USGBC, US Local Market Leadership Swards DC, MD, VA, Decarbonization Award: Winner | Raymond Elementary School
- Fast Company, Innovation by Design Awards, Best Workplace Design: Honorable Mention | WHOOP Headquarters
- Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award, Display Installations: Winner | Welcome Galleries at the National Building Museum
- Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award, Best in office Buildings: Winner | Meta EMEA Headquarters
- Interior Design Magazine, NYCxDesign Awards: Finalist | 825 Third Avenue
- CoreNet NYC Design Excellence Awards, Project of the Year Under 25K sq ft: Winner | 825 Third Avenue
- USGBC, US Local Market Leadership Awards DC, MD, VA, Judge’s Choice Award: Winner | MLK Gateway II
- NAIOP DC MD Awards of Excellence, Best Washington DC Urban Office: Winner | MLK Gateway II
- CoreNet New England Awards of Excellence, Large Workplace: Winner | WHOOP Headquarters