Architects Atelier Du Pont designs Woody, a new office building for the French public healthcare agency, near the Bois de Vincennes in Paris
The building was shaped like ‘bundle of sticks placed on the ground that branch out like open, protective arms’ explain the architects of the overall form. The building was shaped like ‘bundle of sticks placed on the ground that branch out like open, protective arms’ explain the architects of the overall form.
The new office, located at the edge of the Bois de Vincennes, draws its inspiration from the nature of the nearby public park . The architects worked on a composition that highlights the use of wood. The same material is featured everywhere from frame to floors, ceilings and walls, including an impressive cascading central staircase and bespoke furniture throughout.
The building includes workspace, but also several cafes spread across the various levels, as well as a restaurant. Meanwhile large terraces outside allow the activity inside to spill out towards the surrounding gardens with views over the wooded park. §