The Docks Dombasles
Hamonic + Masson's mixed-use office and housing building block is part of an initiative to preserve and reuse the industrial heritage of the southern quarters of Le Havre. Through its scale, rhythm, shape and materials, the project forms an integral part of a re-envisioned harbour landscape, creating the transition between a domestic scale and the greater harbour landscape.
A 19th-century brick warehouse was conserved and incorporated into the project as office space, subsequently inspiring the repetitive module used for the new housing portion. The use of modules allowed for a prefabricated construction system, both for the concrete structure and the metal façade.
The southern, dockside, elevation refers to the character of the site: galvanised metal balustrades, grey fabric blinds that help enliven the façade and white fabric privacy screens. The apartments are all double-orientated with living spaces and large balconies facing south towards the water and services facing north.
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