an urban plan
mixed uses

The Saint-Sauveur project rebuilds the city upon the city, transforming the vast Gaury industrial wasteland into a lively, pedestrianized and wooded district, where a variety of uses converge. Formerly a street arts laboratory with “Projet 244”, this 15,900 m² site combines industrial memory and contemporary vision. The aim is to reconnect with the spirit of the place by integrating spaces dedicated to craftsmanship and creativity into the rehabilitated heritage structures.

Student residences, residential units and services connect to create a fluid, lively neighborhood. The first floors are home to shared spaces such as workshops, bicycle rooms and communal kitchens, enlivening the streets and strengthening social ties. Particular attention has been paid to soft circulation, with planted alleys and a planted heart of the block offering a continuity of vegetation and convivial spaces.

soberarchitecture
and contemporary

The architecture blends industrial sobriety and modernity, combining textured concrete, wood cladding and meticulous joinery. Double-sloped roofs evoke the original halls, ensuring aesthetic continuity. The facades, enlivened by staggered windows and subtle reliefs, reflect attention to detail and functionality.

Three main buildings punctuate the space: a hotel in a post-and-beam structure, offices in a rehabilitated hall, and residential units surrounded by sanctuary gardens. Thanks to the natural slope of the site, the latter benefit from unobstructed views while incorporating soothing green spaces.

exemplary management
of water and soil

Located in a flood zone, Saint-Sauveur places water at the heart of its design. The first floors, occupied by lobbies, parking lots and bicycle storage areas, are designed to allow water to circulate freely. A network of valleys, waterways and catchment basins allows rainwater to be fully infiltrated into the plot, reducing the risk of flooding while promoting local biodiversity.

The project limits its environmental footprint by building only on land that has already been artificially developed. The impermeable surfaces of the former industrial site have been reused, preserving natural areas and guaranteeing ecological continuity in harmony with the site’s Loire identity.

anactive and lively
strip

Along rue Saint-Sauveur, an active strip of shops, services and cultural activities. A mini-market, a restaurant with garden terrace and a cultural center enhance this lively facade. The aim is to revitalize the streets while respecting the tranquility of the homes in the heart of the district.

The program also integrates high value-added spaces for residents and visitors, such as craft workshops and offices in a rehabilitated hall. A central garden, designed as a green sanctuary, reflects the spirit of the wasteland, leaving vegetation free to express itself.

new lifestyles
adapted housing

The homes, designed according to the “Build-to-Rent” model, meet the new needs of tenants. Managed by investors such as Swisslife, they offer innovative collective spaces on the first floor: repair workshops, shared kitchens and coworking facilities. This model also includes temporary accommodation for visitors or relatives, reinforcing social inclusion. In addition, shared gardens and outdoor spaces accessible to all create a genuine community living environment. This strategy fosters a “living together” where collective and individuality coexist harmoniously.

Above and beyond its functions, Saint-Sauveur is designed as a model of sharing and synergy. Common spaces irrigate the entire site, offering meeting places open to all. This dynamic is further enhanced by innovative services, such as a silo parking lot managed on a leased basis by Zenpark.

PROJECT TEAM

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Architect: ANMA Architectes Urbanistes
Associate architect: Alain Gourdon
Landscape: Tendrevert
Environment: Etamine

CONTEST
Elise Glory

STUDIES
Hugues Desmoineaux
Coline Eysseric

TECHNICAL SHEET

STATUS On-going research

COMMISSIONED BYLinkcity

SCHEDULE2020-2026

SURFACE Site 15 900 m², 20 550 m² SP

OUTLOOK Airstudio

Midipix VIDEO

SEE +
Tours, Centre Dramatique Régional
Tours, Commerce Atemporel
Tours, Les Maisons Blanches