mixed program

commercial & residential

Bordered to the south by the university and to the north by a business park including the MIN Val-de-Loire, the Horizon Maine block lies at the heart of the Quai Saint-Serge ZAC in Angers, wedged between the river Maine and the residential district of Deux-Croix-Banchais. This area is mainly made up of buildings dating from the 80s and 90s, characterized by their inactive first floors – linked to the neighborhood’s flood risk – which reinforce the presence of cars in the area.

It comprises three programs: a 28-unit residential building for first-time buyers, a 150-room student residence and a 5-storey office building. These are complemented by a 55-space semi-integrated parking lot and a planted core area.

The project’s right-of-way is determined by the urban reflection that led to the extension of Rue Renée Rouchy, which borders the project to the east and provides a visual breakthrough into the heart of the neighborhood. The buildings thus comply with the building heights permitted by the PLU in terms of alignment, and are set back in terms of attic height.

domestic writing
roofing

The three programs on the block are built around the garden in a distinct architectural style, but with a common language.

The design is deliberately sober, taking up the domestic codes of the adjoining architecture. It sits on a generous base and takes up the classic silhouettes of the district’s double-sloped roofs.

In keeping with this contextual domestic style, the commercial building features an opaque facade pierced by a regular rhythm of openings, and is distinguished by the silhouette of its attic, punctuated by three double-sloped roof profiles. This double-sloped skyline, continued by the attic of the two residential buildings, contributes to the identity of the project and its homogeneous appearance.

natural floors & outdoor spaces

In contrast to the rest of the district, the project features active facades, slightly elevated above ground level, to create real living and working first floors within the urban walkway. This approach also avoids artificialising 100% of the plot and preserves water paths.

At every level and for every audience, the project makes it a point of honor to make outdoor spaces available to everyone. The residential units feature generous terraces, the student rooms each have their own balcony, and the service sector program features large terraces, transforming the workplace into a true living space.

With its open floor plan, the office building is fully modular and can accommodate multiple companies or the headquarters of a major corporation. The generous entrance hall is open to the public space, reflecting the high quality of use of these new office spaces.

PROJECT TEAM

PROJECT MANAGER
Architect : ANMA
Associate architect: Lionel Vié et Associés

RESEARCH
Aurélie Perrin
Jordi Ponomareff
Pol-Alain Nedelec
Camille Gravellier

CONSTRUCTION SITE
Bruno Isambert

TECHNICAL SHEET

STATUS Under construction

COMMISSIONED BYEiffage Immobilier

CALENDAR 2023

SURFACE 8,500 m² SP

PERSPECTIVIST Noé Simonet

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