Aluminium Tip

Description

Standing at the tip of a triangle-shaped plot of land in Paris’ 11th arrondissement, this new building creates visual transparency in the space between street and inner courtyard. The pattern of the street-side façade expresses this rigor with the regular spacing of the tall, narrow picture windows, with variations obtained by alternating the opening or closing of the folding shutters and the sublte reflection of natural light on the anodised aluminium.

Statement of the jury

The use of aluminium on the façade is not only a sign of high quality, but also subtly reflects the light – thus creating an intriguing effect.