To attain its objectives of excellence the Fondation Imagine has undertaken the construction of an institute on the Necker Hospital campus. It will bring together under one roof the main actors in research and patient care in the area of genetic diseases. The project management is ensured by the Public Assistance-Hospitals of Paris (AP-HP), within the framework of a procurement contract of concept-development. The contract was awarded to Urbaine de Travaux, Valero Gadan Architects, the Jean Nouvel Ateliers and INGEROP. The group has proposed a pioneer architectural concept based on an innovative organization designed to stimulate synergies between the different teams.
The 18 990 m² building will be constructed on ground made available by the AP-HP on the site of the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital. Organized around a vast atrium suffused by natural light, it will house research laboratories and cutting-edge technologic platforms as well as space for clinical patient care for the consultations in genetics, a clinical investigation center, a center for biological resources and the reference centers for rare diseases.
Giving priority to glass and natural materials, integrating perfectly into the urban environment, the future
Imagine Institute will also contain several gardens including one open to the public. The facades will be decorated with serigraphed glass evoking a DNA sequence, illustrating symbolically the mission of this Institute of Genetic Diseases.