{"id":116062,"date":"2025-07-18T10:03:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T14:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/?page_id=116062"},"modified":"2025-07-18T10:03:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T14:03:10","slug":"chatillon-architectes-redefines-urban-aging-with-dignity-and-design","status":"publish","type":"metro_project","link":"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/projects\/chatillon-architectes-redefines-urban-aging-with-dignity-and-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Chatillon Architectes Redefines Urban Aging with Dignity and Design\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-sandow-article-header article-header\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-header\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" src=https://metropolismag.com/"https:////metropolismag.com//wp-content//uploads//2025//04//B8A2252/u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-copie3.jpg/" alt=\"Front facade covered in performance glass of a senior living residence building.\" class=\"wp-image-116063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2252\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-copie3.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2252\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-copie3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2252\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-copie3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2252\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-copie3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2252\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-copie3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2252\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-copie3-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chatillon Architectes\u2019 renovation of the Brest Post Office marks its third transformation. Built in 1927 by Georges Milineau and rebuilt in 1950 by Pierre-Jack Laloy after wartime damage, the post office now boasts a concrete and glass brick addition that complements the existing stone, concrete, and granite facade. Courtesy Antoine Mercusot Chatillon Architectes. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group article-header_intro none\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"article-date\" aria-label=\"Post Date\">July 18, 2025<\/p>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Chatillon Architectes Redefines Urban Aging with Dignity and Design\u00a0<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column article-header_meta is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"summary size-regular\">The firm transforms a historic French post office into a vibrant, modern senior community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-sandow-byline byline size-regular\"><span>By: <\/span><a href=https://metropolismag.com/"//tag//petra-loho/">Petra Loho<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"social-share\"><li><a href=https://metropolismag.com/"https:////www.facebook.com//sharer//sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmetropolismag.com%2Fprojects%2Fchatillon-architectes-redefines-urban-aging-with-dignity-and-design%2F\%22 target=\"_blank\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 8h-3v4h3v12h5v-12h3.642l.358-4h-4v-1.667c0-.955.192-1.333 1.115-1.333h2.885v-5h-3.808c-3.596 0-5.192 1.583-5.192 4.615v3.385z\" \/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=https://metropolismag.com/"https:////www.linkedin.com//sharing//share-offsite//?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmetropolismag.com%2Fprojects%2Fchatillon-architectes-redefines-urban-aging-with-dignity-and-design%2F\%22 target=\"_blank\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4.98 3.5c0 1.381-1.11 2.5-2.48 2.5s-2.48-1.119-2.48-2.5c0-1.38 1.11-2.5 2.48-2.5s2.48 1.12 2.48 2.5zm.02 4.5h-5v16h5v-16zm7.982 0h-4.968v16h4.969v-8.399c0-4.67 6.029-5.052 6.029 0v8.399h4.988v-10.131c0-7.88-8.922-7.593-11.018-3.714v-2.155z\" \/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=https://metropolismag.com/"http:////pinterest.com//pin//create//button//?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmetropolismag.com%2Fprojects%2Fchatillon-architectes-redefines-urban-aging-with-dignity-and-design%2F&amp;description=Chatillon+Architectes+Redefines+Urban+Aging+with+Dignity+and+Design%C2%A0\%22 target=\"_blank\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"> <path d=\"M12 0c-6.627 0-12 5.372-12 12 0 5.084 3.163 9.426 7.627 11.174-.105-.949-.2-2.405.042-3.441.218-.937 1.407-5.965 1.407-5.965s-.359-.719-.359-1.782c0-1.668.967-2.914 2.171-2.914 1.023 0 1.518.769 1.518 1.69 0 1.029-.655 2.568-.994 3.995-.283 1.194.599 2.169 1.777 2.169 2.133 0 3.772-2.249 3.772-5.495 0-2.873-2.064-4.882-5.012-4.882-3.414 0-5.418 2.561-5.418 5.207 0 1.031.397 2.138.893 2.738.098.119.112.224.083.345l-.333 1.36c-.053.22-.174.267-.402.161-1.499-.698-2.436-2.889-2.436-4.649 0-3.785 2.75-7.262 7.929-7.262 4.163 0 7.398 2.967 7.398 6.931 0 4.136-2.607 7.464-6.227 7.464-1.216 0-2.359-.631-2.75-1.378l-.748 2.853c-.271 1.043-1.002 2.35-1.492 3.146 1.124.347 2.317.535 3.554.535 6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12 0-6.628-5.373-12-12-12z\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=https://metropolismag.com/"mailto:?body=https%3A%2F%2Fmetropolismag.com%2Fprojects%2Fchatillon-architectes-redefines-urban-aging-with-dignity-and-design%2F&amp;subject=Chatillon+Architectes+Redefines+Urban+Aging+with+Dignity+and+Design%C2%A0\%22 target=\"_blank\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 12.713l-11.985-9.713h23.97l-11.985 9.713zm0 2.574l-12-9.725v15.438h24v-15.438l-12 9.725z\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column empty-header-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group none\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"size-regular\"><strong>Where a stamp once sealed a letter\u2019s journey<\/strong>, Chatillon Architectes&#8217; imprint on the <a href=https://metropolismag.com/"https:////www.chatillonarchitectes.com//portfolio//anciennepostedebrest///">Brest Post Office in Northwestern France<\/a> marks not an end but a new beginning\u2014transforming the historic building into a vibrant senior community. The post office was built in 1927 in the Art Deco style. It was reimagined post-WWII in a neo-regionalist fashion, a term used by Chatillon Architectes to describe design that reflects local traditions, cultures, and materials while accommodating modern needs. The designers preserved the building\u2019s original U shape, while integrating a modern wing. \u201cWe had to seamlessly integrate a four-story addition with the original three-story building, all while keeping two business spaces operational during construction,\u201d says Simon Chatillon, partner at Chatillon Architectes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">The addition, designed in collaboration with <a href=https://metropolismag.com/"https:////www.flamant.com//int_en/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flamant Interior Design<\/a>, features concrete and glass brick, complementing the original stone facade, while Douglas fir loggias and balconies soften the concrete structure, adding material warmth. \u201cThe addition of greenery, warm wood tones, and a glass brick facade, inspired by a hidden section of the original building, has transformed the once-gray structure into a welcoming residence,\u201d says Chatillon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=https://metropolismag.com/"https:////metropolismag.com//wp-content//uploads//2025//04//B8A2237_v1/u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-scaled.jpg/" alt=\"A woody exterior facade given to a senior living building with groud floor open to a courtyard full of greenery and covered in floor to ceiling glass. \" class=\"wp-image-116064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2237_v1\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2237_v1\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2237_v1\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2237_v1\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2237_v1\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2237_v1\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A new courtyard brings nature into the design, with wooden balconies softening the concrete exterior and floor-to-ceiling windows enhancing transparency at street level. Courtesy Antoine Mercusot Chatillon Architectes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Independent Senior Living with Customizable Comforts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">Now home to 93 rental apartments\u201481 in the historic structure and 12 in the new addition\u2014it offers independent living centered around a courtyard and garden, with amenities like a restaurant, gym, and a hair salon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">Operated by Les Jardins d\u2019Arcadie, a privately held French leader in nonmedical senior housing, the residence provides thoughtfully designed apartments that feature kitchens, built-in storage, and accessible bathrooms, with flexibility for the interiors to be personalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">Without in-house medical personnel, a concierge service manages medical appointments if needed. Safety is paramount, with a 24\/7 on-site staff and a call system, offering peace of mind to residents as well as their families. Dining and recreational activities are available but optional, ensuring autonomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=https://metropolismag.com/"https:////metropolismag.com//wp-content//uploads//2025//04//B8A2318/u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-copie-scaled.jpg/" alt=\"Interiors of the common lounge space with blue carpet, red and upholstered metal chairs and ergonomic seating with lots of natural light coming through the windows.\" class=\"wp-image-116065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2318\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-copie-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2318\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-copie-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2318\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-copie-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2318\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-copie-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2318\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-copie-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2318\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-copie-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The interiors prioritize communal spaces, featuring warm materials and comfortable furnishings. Courtesy Antoine Mercusot Chatillon Architectes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chatillon Architectes Blend Historic Elements with Modern Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">The building\u2019s interior includes open layouts, ergonomic furniture, and slip-resistant, threshold-free floors that enhance mobility, while handrails, support bars, and thoughtful lighting provide the necessary accessibility. \u201cThe goal is to preserve autonomy while anticipating future needs,\u201d says S\u00e9bastien Flamant, interior designer. The adaptable layout fosters long-term independence, he adds, as furniture arrangements are flexible and can later be adjusted to reduce risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">To create a calming atmosphere, the designers included soft shades of gray and blue, characteristic of France\u2019s Brittany region. \u201cIn corridors, artwork and color changes near apartment doors help aid orientation,\u201d Flamant says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">Acoustic comfort is prioritized with high-performance ceiling treatments, carpeted floors, and upholstered furniture that reduces noise in lively spaces like the restaurant and TV lounge, ensuring a peaceful environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-regular\">The design celebrates the building\u2019s rich history and looks toward the future, honoring both. Chatillon believes that \u201cbringing this generation to the heart of the city in a space that blends the past with the present is a statement that sees the older generation as an integral part of the future.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=https://metropolismag.com/"https:////metropolismag.com//wp-content//uploads//2025//04//B8A2205/u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-scaled.jpg/" alt=\"The u shaped courtyard with red outdoor furniture and wood facade walls open to sky. \" class=\"wp-image-116066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2205\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2205\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2205\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2205\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2205\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/metropolismag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/B8A2205\u00a9Antoine-Mercusot-Chatillon-Architectes-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Originally U-shaped, the building now includes a contemporary wing, enclosing the courtyard and preparing the building for its new role as a senior residence. 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