The Residence Descartes in Tremblay, was designed by one of France's most presitious architects, Pablo Katz. The apartments are characterized by the use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) Walls and Roofs for the balconies. The 4 storey building consists of 43 social housing residential units. In addition to the positive environmental effects the CLT create a comfortable living atmosphere for the residents. The completion of the building was in 2020. altogether the flat comprises 2 997 m².

Residential Multi-storey Building Concept by Stora Enso
Multi-storey buildings in massive wood are high-performing, renewable structures that can help to meet the growing demand for new urban buildings and more efficient, sustainable construction.
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