La Minoterie Lofts
Localisation
| State | France |
| Regional (NUTS III) hierarchical level | Nord-Pas-de-Calais region |
| District level (LAU1) | Lille |
| Municipality (LAU2) | Roubaix |
| Connection to traffic network | connected to E17 highway |
Main factors of successful redevelopment process
- general localization (great localization close to the border with the Belgium, next to the Lille)
- specific localization (city centre)
- transport links (excellent public transport connection, next to the Roubaix Eurotéléport)
- attractiveness of the site and objects (part of the historic centre, local interest in reconstruction of the old-looking building)
- economic status of a locality (high purchasing power, high demand for housing)
- decontamination of the area
Brief description of site and current use
This former flour-mill can be found in the centre of one of the most heavily influenced post-industrial cities Roubaix in northern France. The former house was attractively located in the centre of Roubaix, moreover the project was led by famous architectonical office TANK ARCHITECTES. The investor Maison Rouer bought the building from the Town Hall of Roubaix and invested apprx. 3,5 mil. euro into the modern style which is popular amongst younger generation nowadays. These homes enjoy a privileged generous deck angle. They will be the same streamlined aluminium, contrasting favourably with the brick and raw concrete. That the further south will extend the same door overhang above the parapet in an architectural gesture amplifying the effect of the lower floors of the balconies. The project was very welcomed in the city as it improves the surroundings and did not meet any problems. Moreover, project is now admired by general public.
Original use – basic description
| Original use | Industrial (flour-mill) |
| Area | 0,49 ha |
| Type of site | Industrial site |
Current state – basic description
| Current use | Housing (lofts) |
| % of built-up area | 40% |
| State of Environment | After complete decontamination |
| New use from | 2008 |
| Total costs | 3 409 800 Euro |
| Owner of site | Town hall of Roubaix |
Contact to stakeholders
| Owner of site |
Town hall of Roubaix contact@ville-roubaix.fr |
| Local public administration |
Mayor of Roubaix: René Vandierendonck contact@ville-roubaix.fr |
| Investors participating at redevelopment |
Maison Rouar Head office Adress: 33 Rue De Bouvines 59800 Lille, France Tel.: +33 3 20 33 05 73 |
| NGOs | No NGOs involved |
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