Les Jardins de Verchant Apartment housing complex, Montpellier property, French architecture images
Les Jardins de Verchant Apartment Housing Complex in Montpellier
15 May 2024
Architecture: NBJ Architectes
Location: Montpellier, France
Photos by Paul Kozlowski
Les Jardins de Verchant Apartments, France
In a fusion of Mediterranean architecture and contemporary environmental principles, Les Jardins de Verchant takes place in the Eureka district of Castelnau-le-Lez, on the outskirts of Montpellier. With 138 apartments (of which 60 were designed by NBJ Architectes), this residential project embodies the very essence of the Mediterranean lifestyle, where freshness and respect for nature meet in a balance.
Designed by two architectural firms – NBJ Architectes and BLP & Associés – “Les Jardins de Verchant“ celebrates Mediterranean aesthetics with contemporary touches. Given its specific position between an urban area and a vast natural park, it has been possible to think of this whole as an urban ecotone.
Thus, at the heart of this project, a central garden unfolds like an oasis of freshness, inviting residents to escape the urban turmoil. This convivial space becomes the meeting point for residents, where exchanges take place at the quiet pace of nature. It embodies a commitment to the preservation of the environment, creating a space conducive to biodiversity and tranquillity.
The white colour, emblematic of the region, permeates every facade, reflecting the bright southern light and creating a soothing and luminous atmosphere in perfect harmony with the natural environment.
The project, led by NBJ architecte, aims to offer a Mediterranean way of life. The apartments are designed with that in mind, thanks to large shaded terraces inviting you to take full advantage of the mild climate of the region. These generous outdoor spaces become the natural extension of the interiors, offering residents the opportunity to live outdoors. In order to preserve their comfort and intimacy, cloisters on the façade act as a filter, while introducing a play of shadow and light to energize the space.
“Les Jardins de Verchant“ thus embodies much more than a simple real estate project: it is a true art of living, celebrating the cultural and environmental richness of the region, while offering a modern and comfortable living environment. Rooted in the values of sustainability and respect for the environment, this project illustrates the Mediterranean habitat, where tradition and contemporaneity come together to create a specific place where life is good to live.
Les Jardins de Verchant: Apartments in Montpellier, France – Building Information
Architects: Elodie NOURRIGAT / Jacques BRION – NBJ Architectes – https://www.nbj-archi.com/
Project name: Les Jardins de Verchant
Location: Zac EUREKA, Castelnau-le-Lez (34) – France
Collaborator: Ambre DERENNES – NBJ Architectes
Owner: Les Villégiales, Crédit Agricoles Immobilier, Financière Mestre
Project area: 3,492 m²
Project ending: February 2024
Teams: NBJ Architectes / BLP & Associés Architectes / BET TCE: Artelia / BE Environnemental: NATURALIA
About NBJ Architectes
Created in 2000 by Elodie Nourrigat and Jacques Brion, N+B architects became NBJ Architectes in 2013. Both are graduates of ENSAM and obtained Master of Philosophy degrees in 2002. In 2011, Elodie Nourrigat obtained a Ph.D. in Architecture. Both are also professors at the École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Montpellier (ENSAM).
The current structure of the agency brings together a team of professionals with expertise in architecture, urban planning, and sustainable environmental issues who engage in programs to explore new ways of project development. Their projects include a variety of scales, whether architectural or urban.
The firm’s work has been recognized through various awards. In September 2008, they were invited to the French Pavilion of the 11th Architectural Biennale in Venice. That same year, they were awarded the “Europe 40 under 40” prize, distinguishing the top 40 agencies under 40 years in Europe. Their work on the Activity Park of Camalcé project in Gignac was the distinguished recipient of the “International Award 2009”, presented by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum. In 2014 they received the AMO – GrDF prize for the maintenance center of the Civil Security Helicopters Group in Nîmes-Garons, and the Coup de Coeur Arcade prize for the Lez-In-Art housing project in Montpellier. In 2019, the Centre Technique Municipal de Blagnac project obtained the “International Architecture Award” awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum.
The team has been educated around the world, including at Laval University in Quebec (Canada), RMIT in Melbourne (Australia), Tohoku University in Sendai (Japan), College of Design at the University of Kentucky (USA), and Syracuse University (USA). Invested in the dissemination of architectural culture, they created and organized the annual Festival des Architectures Vives in 2006, which invites young architects to intervene in the courtyards of private mansions in the city of Montpellier.
Photography: Paul Kozlowski
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