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The story of a unique site that hosts both workshops, a school, and a gallery space open to all.

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The design of this residence dedicated to creation and transmission was entrusted to the renowned architect Rudy Ricciotti, a winner of the Grand Prix d’Architecture and the creator, amongst other projects, of the MuCEM in Marseille. For le19M, Rudy Ricciotti imagined a complex wrapped in woven concrete threads inspired by a vertical textile weft. This exoskeleton is made up of 231 modules standing 24-meters tall which act as a sun shade as they become denser depending on the orientation and exposure to the sun.

Brightness, acoustic comfort, and modular layouts respecting the specificities of each profession make le19M the perfect place to spend time and work. The building designed by Rudy Ricciotti is also an architectural testament to the excellence of the skills it houses.

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Spread over five levels, the residents each have a space of their own, dedicated to their own teams and clients. The workshops were thought out and designed to allow them to freely express their respective creative worlds and visual identities.

The structure of le19M is built in a U-shape around a 2,600 m2 garden. This natural setting brings together a great diversity of species of trees, plants, and grasses. Sheltered from the noise of the city, it accommodates beehives, bird nesting boxes and perches, and has been designed as an ecosystem in its own right, respectful of the well-being of flora and fauna.

By combining innovation and sustainability, the building is committed to promoting energy efficiency and biodiversity, and is the recipient of the leading environmental certifications and labels (*).

Finally, it houses la Galerie du 19M in an ultramodular 1,200-m2 space. A place for debate and dialogue, the gallery is open to all, for exhibitions, talks, and practical workshops.

(*): NF HQE Standard for Tertiary Buildings, Exceptional; BREEAM International certification, Excellent; LEED V4 / silver + biodiversity certification.

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Architect competition

April 2016

During the architectural competition organized at the Pavillon de l'Arsenal in Paris, Rudy Ricciotti's project won over all the stakeholders thanks to its urban and architectural qualities, its functionality, and its objectives in terms of innovation and sustainability.

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Lay of the First Stone

September 2018

Laying of the first stone of the site dedicated to the Métiers d’art by Mr. Bruno Pavlovsky, President of Fashion, President of CHANEL SAS, accompanied by Mrs. Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, by Mr. Patrick Braouezec, President of Plaine Commune, Mrs. Meriem Derkaoui, Mayor of Aubervilliers, Mr. François Dagnaud, Mayor of the 19th arrondissement of Paris, and Mr. Rudy Ricciotti, architect of the project.

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The foundations of le19M

May 2019

Laying of the foundations of le19M building, situated to connect the 19th arrondissement of Paris and the city of Aubervilliers.