Biome Paris, France

92% of these offices are lit by natural daylight

The complex boasts a rare asset in central Paris: 3,500 m² of outdoor space, including a landscaped garden. The planted areas have been doubled to conserve biodiversity, and enable the introduction of more than 70 regional plant species.

This is one of the few major contemporary office projects ever to be built in a district of Paris - the 15 th arrondissement - that has historically been both residential and commercial. At 24,000 m², BIOME combines new build with the renovation of a 1960s building to create the mixed use it previously lacked. Symbolising this new openness, a business centre is now available to nearby companies, while local residents can rent space in its 500-m² cow- orking facility at reduced rates. A feat of architectural and technical prowess, the new building is distinctive for its concrete exoskeleton and sloping eight-storey design, and is connected to the existing structure by a transparent walkway. The construction process made great use of recycled materials, including the original marble flooring and serpentine stone facings. Delivered by SFL in July 2022, BIOME is now home to La Banque Postale and SFIL.

Technical Sheet

• Architect: Agence Jouin Manku - YMA / Yrieix Martineau Architecture

• Project owner: SFL

• Developer: BOUYGUES RENOVATION PRIVÉE IDF