VINCI on top of Les Halles

11 November 2011 - New contracts - France

On 14 September 2011, as part of the renovation programme for Les Halles, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, the City of Paris awarded a consortium composed of Chantiers Modernes BTP (leader), Bateg, GTM TP IDF and Sogea TPI (all VINCI Construction France subsidiaries) the construction contract (structural works and envelope) for the above-ground part of the Forum.

The project calls for the creation of a 13,000 sq. metre structure with plant-inspired curved forms: the Canopy (a term usually referring to the topmost layer of branches and foliage of tropical forests). A translucent envelope unfurling around a patio, the Canopy will shelter two three-level buildings housing public facilities (library, hip-hop centre, music conservatoire, artists’ workshops) and shops.
Valued at 150 million euros, the works will be launched early in 2012 and should be completed by late 2013.