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The development of Bercy is one of the most successful example of contemporary urban planning. It created a neighborhood out of nothing on a site that initially seemed to be an unpromising one. The urban program was diverse and developed with the objective to create a real living in an autonomous neighborhood along with the park, the Cour Saint-Emilion and other amenities besides housing. Site: The site is a linear strip of land in east of Paris situated in on the south-west by the river Seine and the highway that goes along it. At the north -west of the site, there is the rail tracks that leads to the Gare de Lyon. Just opposite of the park is the National Library Complex (Bibliotheque) connected with a pedestrian bridge. Historical Background: Bercy once was the historic center of the wine bottling industry, used as a warehousing area for wine before it was transformed into an entertainment district. Since it was situated along the Seine, it allowed the easy unloading of cargoes from upstream. Because of the Fer-
miers Generaux Wall which was build in 1780s, the site had a added advantage to be located just outside the city limit which made it not subjected to the octroi tax. The site was used for warehouse development that turned the area into Paris’s main wholesale and logistical center for wine.
8. The new Cinematheque ( former American Center designed by architect Frank Gehry) opened in 2005. During our field trip in Paris 2016, we visited the site and experienced this blend of residential, commercial, leisure and cultural spaces around the park which is one of the best example of Parisian typical redevelopment operations since the mid-1970s.
air, fire, earth, water) and four seasons through their color and forms. There are water meanders and cascades through to the romantic garden to the east, with a small lake and hillyop labyrinth. The park is directly connected to the National Library of France by Simone de Beauvoir footbridge over the Seine ( opened in 2006).
Parc de Bercy: The term “memory” is the most appropriate word which clearly expresses the physical and conceptual integration of the park site into the rest of Paris. The competition for the design of the park was won by Mrylene Ferrand, Jean-Pierre Feugas, Bernard Leroy and Bernard Huet. The park seemed like a careful incorporation of the elements of the existing industrial facilities and the new contemporary idea of landscape design. A number of old buildings are restored, some old walls are kept and aspects of topography and specially we could see the design protected a number of glorious old trees once planted to shade the warehouses. The park still contains the granite cobblestone walkways which were used to carry the barrels.
Bercy Village- Cour Saint-Emilion: The shopping street Cour Saint-Emilion is composed with a set of remarkable historic buildings rehabilitated by architect Denis Valode and Jean Pistre. Its an open air shopping center with a central pedestrian street full of restaurants and cafes. There is a movie complex at the east end of the area.
There are theree sections to the park; a broad, flat grass lawn at the northwest end and the two gardens divided by Rue J. Kessel. The eastern one is known as Yitzhak Rabin garden which is a display of a variety of garden forms and functions through history, from decorative to medicinal, to productive of food and drink; and represent the four classical elements (
The new Bercy: From 1970’s to 1998 ( when the construction of the park was completed) the municipality launched a series of construction projects in order to rehabilitate the District12 of Paris that includes the Bercy. There were also later additions to the development process. These projects are_ 1. The Finance Ministry 2.The Palais Omnisports ( presently known as AccorHotels Arena) to the northwest in the park premise 3. The Park 4. Private and social apartments to the northeast 5. The Cour Saint Emilion Boutiques in restored warehouses to the southeast ( Bercy Village). 6. A giant agribusiness building. 7. The Metro line 14 started to serve Bercy and the Cour Saint Emilion stations in 1998
B-KUL-H02L8A Relevant Practice and Introduction to Research Method and Study Trip Faculty: prof. Bruno De Meulder (coordinator), prof. Jan Schreurs, Monica Rivera, Margarita Macera KU Leuven MaHS MaUSP Spring 2015
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Bercy Arena: Bercy Arena/ Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy is aslo known as Accord Hotel Arena. The complex has been designed by Jean Prouve. It has a pyramidal shape from outside with slopped green that has been cut from the top to give shape of the major vollume inside. It was a part of major urban development project (launched in 1970) with a realization to create a palace of sports for the city of Paris in the future park of Bercy. In 1979 architects were called to submit their designs for the arena. The construction started in 1981 and finished in 1983. It was inaugurated in 1984 by the Mayor of Paris. It went through extensive renovation in 2014 and 2015.
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B-KUL-H02L8A Relevant Practice and Introduction to Research Method and Study Trip Faculty: prof. Bruno De Meulder (coordinator), prof. Jan Schreurs, Monica Rivera, Margarita Macera KU Leuven MaHS MaUSP Spring 2015 Parc de Bercy: A careful incorporation of the elements of the existing industrial facilities and the new contemporary idea of landscape design. Ÿ A number of old buildings are restored, some old walls are kept and aspects of topography. Ÿ the design protected a number of glorious old trees once planted to shade the warehouses. Ÿ Still contains the granite cobblestone walkways which were used to carry the barrels. Ÿ ree sections of Park: e prairie ( the vast lawn), the �ower beds, and Romantic garden at the east.
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Bercy Neighborhood has 650 homes including 200 social housing. Each block of apartment has open courtyards facing facing the park to that the apartments can have maximum view of the park. e buildings look like “Pavilion” (referred by architect Buffi). e balconies run at eh same level along the building even in front of the courtyards as hanging terraces. e strong horizontal theme at pre-de�ned levels creates a sense of ‘Unity’.
image courtesy: Paris Field Trip 2016, Bing map ( satellite image)
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UGC Cine Cite Bercy: e movie complex center is at the east end of the bercy village. Ÿ e complex was openned in 1998. Ÿ It's a new architectural concept that has been incorporated in the new Sain-Emilion of Bercy.
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Bercy Village: Known as Cour Saint-Emilion. Ÿ Composed with historic buildings rehabilitated by architect Danis Valode and Jean Pistre. Ÿ Open air shopping center with a central pedestrian street. Ÿ Has lots of restaurants and cafes.
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Hotel ibis Styles Paris Bercy and Hotel Novotel Paris Bercy French Cinematheque: Ÿ e American Cultural Center at Bercy was Designed by American Architect Frank O. Gehry. Ÿ Constructed in 1993 and closed in 1996. Ÿ e French Cinematheque moved to this architecture in 2005. Ÿ e unusual different volume of coated stones expresses the initial program of a cultural center.
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Bercy Arena: Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy aslo known as Accord Hotel Arena. Ÿ Designed by Jean Prouve Ÿ Pyramidal shape from outside with slopped green Ÿ It was a part of major urban development project (launched in 1970) with a realization to create a palace of sports for the city of Paris ( 1979) in the future park of Bercy. Ÿ e construction started in 1981 and �nished in 1983. Ÿ It was inaugurated in 1984 by the Mayor of Paris. Ÿ It went through extensive renovation in 2014 and 2015. Ÿ
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Ministry of Finance and Economy: Extends to the river Seine. Ÿ Has two arches spanning one side the Quaide Bercy and the other dock Rapee creating a 360m Viaduct.
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Simone-de-Beauvoir: Known as also Passerelle Bercy-Tolbiac. Ÿ e bridge is solely for pedestrians and cyclists across the Seine river. Ÿ It's the 37th bridge on the river Seine. Ÿ It links the 12th and 13th district of Paris. Ÿ Creates a direct connection between Bibliothèque nationale de France and Parc de Bercy.
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Bibliothèque nationale de France: Under Francois Mitterrand, the plans for the national Library of France were made. Ÿ Architect Dominique Perrault designed a rectangle with four L-shaped tower building at the four corners. Ÿ e towers were designed to look like open books. Ÿ e towers were named according to its stored collections: Tower of the time Tower of the laws Tower of the numbers e letters Tower
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e grand stair that leads to the passerelle Simone de-Beavoir and connects the elevated terrace of the park whichallows the view of the river Seine and the view of National bibliotheque of France.
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is part is called Prairie since it's a large area or lawn shaded by large trees, open twenty four hours a day. is part of the garden is connected with Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir that is connected again with the National Bibliotheque of France. is part of the park is also used for playground and sports.
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is part is also known as Yitzhak Rabin Garden. is part of the garden offers display of a variety of garden forms and functions. is garden has decorative �ower gardens, medicinal plants, plants of productive of food and drink. Also the garden represents the four classical elements (air, �re, earth, water) and four seasons through their colors and forms. is garden is open for the school children to explore the plant world.
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is part is called Prairie since it's a large area or lawn shaded by large trees, open twenty four hours a day. is part of the garden is connected with Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir that is connected again with the National Bibliotheque of France. is part of the park is also used for playground and sports.
BERCY PARK and BERCY VILLAGE Lake House, headquarters of the Paris Climate Agency.
granite cobblestone walkways which were used to carry the barrels.
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Bercy Village/ Cour Saint-Emilion: open air shopping center with a central pedestrian street full of restaurants and cafes.
Chai de Bercy: a space for temporary exhibitions
Maison du Jardinage e Skatepark de Bercy
Landscape elements UGC Cine Cite Bercy A movie complex at the end of Bercy village
e passerelle Simone deBeavoir which links the district 12 and 13 and connects the park with the National Bibliotheque of France
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is part is made higher than the usual level of rest of the park. On this terrace there are 21 sculptures represent the children of the world. ese permanent sculptures are designed by Rachid Khimoune. 21 children from 21 different countries symbolize for the entry into the twenty-�rst century and respect for children's rights
View of Quai de Bercy, one of the most busy and noise producing avenue. e view also shows the relation between the park and the river.
B-KUL-H02L8A Relevant Practice and Introduction to Research Method and Study Trip Faculty: prof. Bruno De Meulder (coordinator), prof. Jan Schreurs, Monica Rivera, Margarita Macera KU Leuven MaHS MaUSP Spring 2015
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THE FLOWER BEDS YITZHAK RABIN GARDEN
e high blind wall cuts the noise from the busy Quai de Bercy and keeps the park environment free from noise pollution. But at the same time it cuts the visual connection of the park with the river Seine.
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Entrance of the Park from the road. Designed in a very indirect way.
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