Timber Engineering
Renovation and extension of a six-story office building with three basement levels, located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, to accommodate office spaces and a public-access facility (ERP).
Ney WOW is involved in a major refurbishment project of an existing reinforced concrete building, originally composed of columns, beams, solid slabs, and distribution cores. This ambitious transformation includes a 4-meter extension on the street-facing façade, from level R-1 to R+5, involving the full reconstruction of the façade and the creation of a new basement level.
The existing roof is demolished and replaced with an accessible rooftop terrace, built with composite steel decking on metal beams. The project also features a complete redesign of the vertical circulation cores: both the stairwells and elevator shafts are demolished and rebuilt, with updated geometries and locations to enhance the building’s functionality.
On the courtyard side, a glazed canopy is added at the ground floor, replacing a small existing roof. A portion of the slab at level R-1 is opened to create a double-height space, enhancing natural light and spatial quality. Targeted structural reinforcements are implemented where needed, including the addition of load-bearing elements and the infilling of former openings.
This project exemplifies Ney WOW’s expertise in transforming existing structures through precise, sustainable engineering solutions tailored to contemporary use.
38 rue de Ponthieu, Paris 8ième
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