The project is located in the heart of Bordeaux on the left bank, northeast of downtown, in the district of Bacalan. It?s the first land which has been given by the French Government as a result of the Duflot Law to build social housing in town. It is situated on the corner of two streets, Brunet and Dupleix, adjacent to the tramway.

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Architects: BLAMM Architecture

Location: Bordeaux, France

Architect In Charge: Christophe Blamm

Area: 1080.0 m2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Arthur Pequin, Courtesy of BLAMM Architecture

Other Participants: GIRONDE HABITAT

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From the architect. The project is located in the heart of Bordeaux on the left bank, northeast of downtown, in the district of Bacalan. It?s the first land which has been given by the French Government as a result of the Duflot Law to build social housing in town. It is situated on the corner of two streets, Brunet and Dupleix, adjacent to the tramway.
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The position of this housing block with large bay windows benefits from the best exposure to natural day light.

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The building consists of 23 apartments, T1 and T3 bis in R + 2, plus attic.  It combines a functional aspect and user comfort as well as some architectural, environmental, technical qualities. The black part is  family housing and the white part is the social and student ho...