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Preserving state heritage
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Preserving state heritage
In Contern, rue Gabriel Weis, Félix Giorgetti is once again deploying its expertise and 360° service offering for the State with the construction of an archive building that meets very specific needs.
Launched last October, this project represents a gross surface area of 6,800 m2 and is built around a basement level, a ground floor and three upper floors designed to optimise the storage of documents and furniture.
Appropriate technical choices
The building rests on 72 piles 14 m deep, capable of supporting exceptional loads of up to 1,000 kg/m2 - well above the usual 350 kg/m2.
The entire structure of the building is made of reinforced concrete, including the roof, and the façade will be clad in painted galvanised steel. To ensure energy efficiency, photovoltaic panels will be installed on the roof. The ground floor, which will house a number of offices, has a high ceiling height of 4.60 m, providing ample storage capacity. The infrastructure also includes 32,000 m of mobile shelving on the upper floors and a custom-built forklift lift.
Creating a stable environment
With delivery scheduled for March 2026, the main challenge lies in keeping to a tight schedule.
Particular care is taken with document storage conditions. Temperature and humidity will be regulated at all times to ensure a stable environment. In addition, specific fire prevention and surveillance systems will be put in place.
A tight schedule
After a meticulous preparation phase, the first concreting works began in March 2025 and will be completed in September. Once again, we are proud to be able to demonstrate our expertise by meeting a demanding set of specifications, while at the same time rising to the challenge of an ambitious schedule and meeting the needs of the French government.
