On the corner of Rue de l'Hôtel des Postes and Rue Foncet on the east side of Place Wilson, in an area of homogenous historical architecture, this old building housing the Wilson Post Office was mostly unused after the telephone and telegraph services were withdrawn and postal services cut back. Michel Benaïm and Sophie Nivaggioni reconfigured and renovated the interior so as to create business premises that conform to present-day criteria of comfort, accessibility, security and sustainability. The outwardly visible part of their work is the two-storey elevation, for which they chose to forge a link between two architectural styles representing two eras, two stories and contrasting techniques: glass and steel as against stone and ornamentation. Repetition of the architectural rhythm of the original façades along with the curved glass above ensure harmony between the two. The roof-top duplex villa-apartments benefit from conservatories and terraces, precious assets in the city centre.
Localisation : Nice
Maîtrise d’ouvrage : Wilson Development
Architectes : In Situ Benaim/Nivaggioni Architectes (Michel Benaïm et Sophie Nivaggioni)
Cotraitants : Be 2tl, Gaujard
Surface SHON : 1 800 m²
Montant des travaux : 2 000 000 € HT
Livraison : 2018
Par Tanja Stojanov
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