Photo credits: Thomas Behuret
Established since 2008 under the META-MORPH banner, Alexandre Ettori, a recognized independent architect, carries out a wide range of projects, from heritage rehabilitation to new-build, including industrial, tertiary, hotel, retail and multi-family housing buildings. His latest challenge: to design a family building comprising 7 rental units, in the heart of the suburban district of Fontenay-sous-Bois.
The project’s objective was clear: maximize the diversity of the residential units, while ensuring perfect integration into the existing urban fabric. The result: seven apartments, from studios to two-bedrooms, all different in typology, but with a uniform level of standing thanks to the selection of top-of-the-range materials.
For the facade, priority was given to naturalness and modernity. Alexandre Ettori chose ORSOL natural-tone brick cladding to cover 110 m² of facade. This material offers both depth and authenticity, with a contemporary architectural expression in harmony with the local environment.
“ORSOL brick brings a texture close to the old while integrating perfectly with the aesthetics of the neighborhood. It was the restorer who recommended ORSOL cladding to me, and I was won over by its natural look.”
The demanding installation, carried out by a single worker, guarantees optimum finish quality and perfect homogeneity. The ORSOL bricks were bonded to 12 cm of graphite polystyrene exterior insulation, meeting both thermal and aesthetic requirements.
Today, Alexandre Ettori readily recommends ORSOL brick cladding for new projects, seduced by its qualities and stylistic diversity. This project illustrates how the use of ORSOL cladding enhances the value of residential buildings, and is a strategic choice for architects seeking to combine authenticity and modernity.
