Wedoany.com Report on Mar 14th, Recently, Eau de Paris held the inauguration ceremony for its new headquarters at 14 Rue Fernand Braudel in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, France. This real estate project, with a total investment of nearly €100 million covering building acquisition, renovation, and fit-out, embodies the company's vision for public service since the remunicipalization of water services in 2010. As an asset investment, the new Eau de Paris headquarters is expected to save over €5 million in annual rent, contributing to long-term cost stability without impacting user water bills and ensuring the rational use of public funds.
The new headquarters provides approximately 5,400 square meters of usable space across nine floors, featuring 397 fixed workstations, 449 flexible work positions, 70 meeting rooms, a 243-square-meter outdoor terrace, a 72-seat auditorium, and the planned Pavillon de l'eau (Water Pavilion) to be opened on the ground floor. Eau de Paris stated: "The workspace is designed as a living environment, offering various configurations to meet team needs, including open-plan areas, relaxation corners, and isolated spaces. Employees can use acoustic meeting 'bubbles', a central kitchenette, and informal work areas."
The new building also houses an Integrated Control Center (CPI), located in a protected area, which ensures the real-time security of drinking water production and distribution for nearly 3 million users, optimizing operations across seven treatment plants, five strategic reservoirs, and 2,000 kilometers of pipelines. The Eau de Paris new headquarters excels in environmental performance, reducing final energy consumption by 60% compared to before the renovation. This is achieved through a high-performance building envelope, bio-based materials, and connection to the urban heating network. 100% of rooftop rainwater is collected in a 160-cubic-meter storage tank for water supply and irrigation, reducing annual water consumption by 377 cubic meters. Combined with water-saving fixtures, this results in total annual savings of 1,667 cubic meters of drinking water.
To address climate challenges, the project employed a bioclimatic approach, including a wooden-frame facade and high-performance wood-fiber insulation. The lower four floors feature glass curtain walls to ensure good daylighting, while the upper floors limit solar gain to prevent overheating. Optimized ventilation reduces reliance on mechanical air conditioning. The new Eau de Paris headquarters not only enhances operational efficiency but also strengthens its commitment to sustainable development.
