CityGate I – Goujons advances the regeneration of an industrial neighbourhood into a mixed and inclusive enclave, comprising 35 subsidised dwellings and 1,500 m² of social and healthcare facilities, integrating passive-standard energy performance and nearly zero-energy building criteria.
CityGate I – Goujons is presented as an urban regeneration intervention with a sustainability focus, transforming an obsolete industrial area into a mixed and inclusive environment. The project includes 35 subsidised housing units and an Integrated social and health centre of approximately 1,500 m², conceived as a meeting point for primary care services, social stakeholders, and residents.
From the outset, the design aimed to minimise environmental impact through energy performance aligned with passive standards and nearly zero-energy building (NZEB) requirements. The building dispenses with traditional boilers, supplying the dwellings via photovoltaic panels that ensure autonomy and the absence of direct CO₂ emissions.
The shared roof combines green areas, greenhouses, and urban gardens that foster community interaction and resilience. The material strategy includes the recovery and reuse of elements from previous demolitions, reducing construction waste. The horseshoe-shaped form optimises solar gain, improves bioclimatic conditions, and mitigates railway noise, while natural ventilation and passive lighting limit operational energy demand.
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