The City of Château-Thierry is embarking on a vast urban redevelopment operation, with the active collaboration of the Bartolo+Contré Architectes agency. This ambitious project, divided into two phases, concerns two blocks of the Île district and provides for the construction of 60 housing units, ground-floor shops, as well as the rehabilitation of surrounding public spaces.

The second phase, led by SCI EIFFEL, focuses on the construction of 16 spacious housing units, associated with commercial spaces. The proposed architecture reinterprets the heritage of Château-Thierry while respecting the proportions and volumes of the local urban landscape. The complex is divided into three moderately sized buildings, organized in such a way as to create visual openings towards a central interior garden.

Each of the three buildings is subdivided into two longitudinal volumes, adopting a contemporary approach that harmonizes with the characteristic gable ends of the district. The ground floor, with its raw concrete façade housing shops, halls and car parks, fits naturally into the urban environment thanks to a regular rhythm and a balanced dialogue with the street.

This project is also in line with the main lines of the report "Living in the France of Tomorrow", written by Girometti-Leclercq after the Covid-19 crisis. The spacious and bright housing units are mainly dual-aspect and offer large shaded terraces. These developments promote a comfortable and pleasant living environment for residents.

In terms of construction, the innovation lies in a low-carbon approach that far exceeds the requirements of the RE2020 regulations. Thanks to a structural system of "floor-slab posts" combined with terracotta filling, this project reduces CO2 emissions by 70% compared to a conventional concrete construction. This innovative approach also gives the building increased flexibility, making it scalable and reversible, in line with the Climate and Resilience Law of August 22, 2021. The aesthetics of the facades are subtly inspired by the traditional architecture of the banks of the Marne, with cowtail balconies and curved cornices evoking 19th century holiday homes. This project thus succeeds in combining respect for heritage, architectural innovation and ecological performance, contributing to the harmonious transformation of the neighborhood and the improvement of the living environment in Château-Thierry.