La pointe Cantagrel: a new space at the heart of the Pôle des langues et civilisations

6 July 2023

Institute

Located at the bow of the Pôle des Langues et Civilisations building, between rue des Grands Moulins and rue Cantagrel, the "pointe Cantagrel" will soon be the subject of a joint development project by Inalco and BULAC. This new cultural space will offer the public of both establishments a place to relax and eat in a convivial setting.
Dessin d'architecture pour le projet d'aménagement de la pointe Cantagrel
Dessin d'architecture pour le projet d'aménagement de la pointe Cantagrel © CALMM architecture‎

A multi-functional third place

La pointe Cantagrel will offer users of the Pôle a catering offer as well as a relaxation area with free access to multiple facilities and services (microwaves, electronic device recharging, games, books, administrative, social or associative hotlines).

13 Avenir, a 13th arrondissement-based company dedicated to employment and social services, will be in charge of the day-to-day management of the third-living space. In particular, it will provide light catering based on an ecologically responsible approach that favors organic ingredients and a short supply circuit.


A space with low environmental impact

Project management has been entrusted to the CALMM architectural agency, which has designed the pointe Cantagrel as an energy-efficient space with low carbon impact. The project favors the use of bio-sourced materials, and the layout has been designed to take account of different types of sunlight, to ensure natural light inside the premises. Thermal comfort in mid-season and summer will be ensured mainly by natural ventilation of the building through the various openings.

Work is scheduled to start early next year for an opening in 2024.