ArBrE BLaNc

New exciting projects are popping up everywhere in the world and I was really fascinated by this one in Montpellier, France.

This new housing complex is part of the urban development project "Folie architecturale du 21eme siècle", as a tribute to the "Folie Montpelliéraines" which occurred in the 18th century. As the names suggests, this was a period of local architectural splendour and madness. Castle and extravagant homes started popping up along the city's peripheral.

In the same spirit, 12 new structures will be added to ton landscape of Montpellier. 

 Sou Fujimoto Architects, Nicolas Laisné Associés and Manal Rachdi Oxo architects’ “White Tree" (L’Arbre Blanc)” is one of the winners of the “Architectural Folie of the 21st Century” competition.

The 17 storeys building is inspired by a natural shape, more specifically a tree trunks. The balconies look like leafs or branches spanning all around the core of the building. 

The choice of colour is I think wise as it gives the structure serenity,purity and modernity. 

The future tenants will not be restricted to a generic interior. They will be given an array of possibilities, with modular interior and a catalogue of choices. 

Just like the exterior of the building, the free choice architecture of the interior embodies organic growth.

This project definitely make me day dream about my future apartment! What about you?