Sustainability above all: A whole residential district made of wood has emerged in Toulouse.
In the French city of Toulouse, the residential neighborhood La Cartoucherie has emerged, unique in that 72 percent of it is made from wood. Natural and sustainable material is becoming a major trend in the field of architecture. Architect Helmut Dietrich, the author of the La Cartoucherie project, will also come to Prague to discuss this at the contemporary wooden architecture festival Salon dřevostaveb.
Spanning a total of 13 square kilometers in a former industrial zone in Toulouse, the exceptional La Cartoucherie project proves that wood is an excellent material for constructing multi-story buildings, as well as entire neighborhoods.
Advantages of wooden constructions
In addition to two-story residential buildings, this neighborhood features a ten-story hotel built from prefabricated wooden modules. The floors and walls of the residential buildings are made from prefabricated wooden elements. This construction not only positively affects energy consumption and the internal climate but also shortens construction time, thereby reducing costs and potential errors on site.
In the hotel lobby, on façades, ceilings, and balconies, wood creates a pleasant visual atmosphere and a sense of coziness. The advantages of wood can be appreciated through senses beyond just sight. The tactile experience enhances the coziness, while the typical wooden scent contributes to the feeling of connection with nature.
In the La Cartoucherie neighborhood, consideration was also given to sound, specifically the silence and tranquility that are so highly sought after in the city. Taking into account acoustic requirements and the desire to preserve the exposed wood on the ceiling, cast floors were created here. The concrete allows for underfloor heating, which is connected to the central heating network of this eco-friendly neighborhood. At the same time, underfloor heating is very economical and offers space savings and greater comfort due to the dispersion and permeation of heat.
The wooden partitions in the interiors are designed to be easily converted into passages in the future, enabling true multifunctionality of the indoor layouts. The greenery surrounding all buildings is designed to serve as a meeting place. However, there is also plenty of space for necessary services and shops.
The author of the project is heading to the Czech Republic
The author of the La Cartoucherie neighborhood is Austrian architect Helmut Dietrich, one of the founders of Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architekten. His goal was to highlight the benefits of wood, which he considers one of the most modern building materials today due to its sustainability and practical ecological use.
Helmut Dietrich will also deliver a lecture on this topic in Prague. On Wednesday, April 19th, in addition to his presentation, he will participate in a discussion with Norwegian architect Reiulf Ramstad at Prague's CAMP, where the opening of the Salon dřevostaveb festival will take place.
PROJECT DETAILS OF LA CARTOUCHERIE TOULOUSE
Client: Oppidea / Icade, Toulouse
Location: Toulouse, France
Architecture: Dietrich | Untertrifaller, Seuil Architecture
Construction: 2017-2020
Area: 13,000 m²
Function: apartments, shops, hotel
The Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architekten studio was established in 1994 in Bregenz, Austria. It ranks among the typical representatives of the famous Vorarlberg school. The office, led by Helmut Dietrich, Much Untertrifaller, Dominik Philipp, and Patrick Stremler, currently employs an international team of 70 architects based in Austria (Bregenz and Vienna), Switzerland (St. Gallen), France (Paris), and Germany (Munich). In recent years, Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architekten has completed several projects in France, Germany, and Switzerland and plans to further expand its international activity in the future.
Spanning a total of 13 square kilometers in a former industrial zone in Toulouse, the exceptional La Cartoucherie project proves that wood is an excellent material for constructing multi-story buildings, as well as entire neighborhoods.
Advantages of wooden constructions
In addition to two-story residential buildings, this neighborhood features a ten-story hotel built from prefabricated wooden modules. The floors and walls of the residential buildings are made from prefabricated wooden elements. This construction not only positively affects energy consumption and the internal climate but also shortens construction time, thereby reducing costs and potential errors on site.
In the hotel lobby, on façades, ceilings, and balconies, wood creates a pleasant visual atmosphere and a sense of coziness. The advantages of wood can be appreciated through senses beyond just sight. The tactile experience enhances the coziness, while the typical wooden scent contributes to the feeling of connection with nature.
In the La Cartoucherie neighborhood, consideration was also given to sound, specifically the silence and tranquility that are so highly sought after in the city. Taking into account acoustic requirements and the desire to preserve the exposed wood on the ceiling, cast floors were created here. The concrete allows for underfloor heating, which is connected to the central heating network of this eco-friendly neighborhood. At the same time, underfloor heating is very economical and offers space savings and greater comfort due to the dispersion and permeation of heat.
The wooden partitions in the interiors are designed to be easily converted into passages in the future, enabling true multifunctionality of the indoor layouts. The greenery surrounding all buildings is designed to serve as a meeting place. However, there is also plenty of space for necessary services and shops.
The author of the project is heading to the Czech Republic
The author of the La Cartoucherie neighborhood is Austrian architect Helmut Dietrich, one of the founders of Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architekten. His goal was to highlight the benefits of wood, which he considers one of the most modern building materials today due to its sustainability and practical ecological use.
Helmut Dietrich will also deliver a lecture on this topic in Prague. On Wednesday, April 19th, in addition to his presentation, he will participate in a discussion with Norwegian architect Reiulf Ramstad at Prague's CAMP, where the opening of the Salon dřevostaveb festival will take place.
PROJECT DETAILS OF LA CARTOUCHERIE TOULOUSE
Client: Oppidea / Icade, Toulouse
Location: Toulouse, France
Architecture: Dietrich | Untertrifaller, Seuil Architecture
Construction: 2017-2020
Area: 13,000 m²
Function: apartments, shops, hotel
The Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architekten studio was established in 1994 in Bregenz, Austria. It ranks among the typical representatives of the famous Vorarlberg school. The office, led by Helmut Dietrich, Much Untertrifaller, Dominik Philipp, and Patrick Stremler, currently employs an international team of 70 architects based in Austria (Bregenz and Vienna), Switzerland (St. Gallen), France (Paris), and Germany (Munich). In recent years, Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architekten has completed several projects in France, Germany, and Switzerland and plans to further expand its international activity in the future.
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