Paris Olympic Games Athletes’ Village Reimagines Urban Space

The Athletes’ Village for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, constructed by uapS Agency and captured by Géraldine Millo, represents the transformation of an industrial site in northwestern Paris. This development reorients towards the Seine River and establishes new urban connections with neighboring areas. Unlike traditional host city approaches, the primary focus is on creating a new district to accommodate approximately 20,000 athletes from around the globe for a month.

all images by Géraldine Millo

‘Les Quinconces’ is built from wood and recycled materials

Lot D, known as ‘Les Quinconces’ for its urban layout, primarily features a variety of residential units, including family homes, duplexes, triplexes, penthouses, townhouses, and patios. It also offers a diverse range of youth and sports facilities. This programming by uapS Agency addresses diversity and integration issues within a socially disadvantaged area. ‘Les Quinconces’ serves as a model of social inclusion, emphasizing universal accessibility, low-carbon construction, and environmental sustainability. Its integration with a nearby forest facilitates gravity-based water management and biodiversity enhancement.

Constructed primarily from wood and recycled materials, the project aligns with the Paris 2025 agreements, prioritizing comfort and practicality to create a vibrant and livable community.

Photographer Géraldine Millo captures the project.