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glazed facade cuts through monolithic brick community center within paris park

designboom | architecture & design magazine·Milena Villaba·7 months ago
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atelier mja uses reclaimed brick to shape community hub in paris

The Rosa Parks Community Center, designed by Atelier MJA, is located within a newly developed park near Paris , France . Positioned at the center of the landscape, the building functions as a community facility for local associations and nearby schools , accommodating activities such as workshops, cultural events, and recreational programs. The project is conceived as a compact, adaptable structure that integrates with its surroundings while serving a broad public program.

The architectural approach is based on simplicity, durability, and contextual integration. The building references the local architectural heritage of brick construction found in surrounding social housing. Brick is used as the primary material, both for its structural capacity and its long-term performance.…

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