Rescue center

To the west of Paris, at the foot of Mont Valérien, the city of Rueil-Malmaison is aligning itself with the ambitions of Greater Paris. In the predominantly residential fabric of single-family homes and small apartment buildings that characterizes the northern part of the municipality, the arrival of the Line 15 metro station presents an opportunity for urban renewal and the creation of a new central hub.

The rescue center project is integrated into this emerging neighborhood, composed of relatively dense blocks and a large pedestrian green corridor — a vibrant public space that prioritizes soft mobility and helps structure the urban landscape.

The steep slope of the site has guided the architectural approach, turning a constraint into a design opportunity. At the corners of the two streets, at the lowest point of the site, the building volumes rise higher, creating a distinctive architectural marker for the rescue center — a visual landmark that signals the entrance to the development zone.

The program, which includes two distinct yet complementary entities — the rescue center and the residential units — forms a compact and cohesive whole.

The training courtyard, located at the lower end of the sloping plot, helps distance the rescue center from nearby residential areas, ensuring both operational efficiency and neighborhood harmony.