"Vallet de Martinis Develops Eco-Friendly Assisted Living Community in French Woodland"
Vallet de Martinis Architectes has designed an assisted living complex as an "extension" of the Sénart Forest in the suburbs of Paris, aiming to create a dialogue with the surrounding nature while preserving a link with the neighborhood. The two-storey complex features open communal spaces on the ground floor, private living units above, and unique landscape designs in central courtyards. The project emphasizes functionality, sustainability, and a connection to the forest, with a palette of pale brickwork and deep window reveals creating a material effect and filtered light.