Servan Workspace Project / Studio Vincent Eschalier

49 rue Servan, Paris 11th district. Studio Vincent Eschalier reimagines a complex of four buildings in a transparent project. The studio's approach highlights the existing buildings and their history, while opening to modernity with large floor plates, several living areas and green outdoor spaces. Located in a street of eclectic architecture and industrial heritage, between the lively neighborhoods of Saint-Ambroise and La Roquette, this building was originally built by the prestigious Gaveau piano factory in the 1850s. The Gaveau workshops and stores then gave way to the Legrand shoe manufacturers. Today, 49 rue Servan is a complex of four connected buildings housing 3,440 sq. m. of workspace and 445 sq. m. of green outdoor space. The roof terrace has been converted into a living and working space. An agora under a glass roof seats one hundred people, filled with zenithal light. OSESAM was the project owner for this project.