The Viaduc des Arts is a converted train line located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris which is now both a string of workshops for highly skilled artisans and, on the top level, a linear park. It was, formerly, the “Viaduc de Bastille,” for the trains of the Paris-Bastille-Vincennes line.
This re-purposing project was designed by the architect Patrick Berger under the direction of the SEMAEST, a private-public consortium for infrastructure development.[1]
The vaults of the Viaduc now host the workshops of artisans working in such diverse areas as glass blowing, furniture manufacturing and jewellery making. Thus, the Viaduc preserves the 12th arrondissement’s tradition of skilled craftsmanship.[2]
The Vincennes Train Station at Place de la Bastille.
In 1853, the private company “Société de Chemin de Fer Paris Strasbourg” was authorised to build a train line crossing Paris 12th arrondissement from Bastille to Verneuil l’Etang, passing through Vincennes. The project required massive construction work, including tunnels and crossings.
A train on the Viaduc, at the level of avenue Ledru Rollin, in the late 19th century.
The “Viaduc de la Bastille” — a 1,5 km long viaduct consisting of 64 vaults— was a major part of the overall project. The brick and stone construction is about 10 meters high.
The train line was opened in 1859. It ceased to operate in 1969 after the creation of the RER A regional transport line, into which a part of the original line was integrated. The Paris-Vincennes stretch was completely abandoned (except for the merchandise train station at Reuilly).
In 1979, the APUR (Atelier Parisien d’Urbanisme) was commissioned to rethink the use of the viaduct that follows the Rue de Lyon and the Avenue Daumesnil Along with the choice of replacing the Bastille Station with a new Opera house (Opera Bastille), the decision was taken to re-purpose the railroad line itself into a public park, and to make use of the space under the viaduct’s vaults as places for artisans to work and display their wares. Indeed, the viaduc offered an attractive façade onto the Avenue Daumesnil and its vaults provided useful and unusual spaces is their own right.
In 1983, the plan for the public park - the “Promenade Plantée” - linking Place de la Bastille to Bois de Vincennes was one of the most important projects for the revitalization of the eastern neighbourhoods of Paris. The project was designed by the landscape architect Jacques Vergely and the architect Philippe Mathieux.
Frontal view of the Viaduc.
In 1988, the design of the architect Patrick Berger was chosen for the reconversion of the arcades into a strip of workshops, and the first part of the promenade plantée (from rue Picpus to rue Michel Bizot) was opened one year later. The occupation of the vaults by artisans began in 1994 and was completed in 1997.[3]
The design of the re-purposing project consisted mainly of cleaning the viaduct and closing the vaults with glass walls on their two sides. The central parts of the arches were cleared out in order to add relief in the façade and to allow the shadow of each arch to highlight its curved shape.[4] These changes allowed the 64 vaults (whose sizes vary between 150 and 460 m2) to be converted into a strip of workshops and cafés.[3]
Galleryedit
Entry staircase on the rue de Lyon.
Street-level view of the Viaduc.
View of the Garde républicaine from the top of the Viaduc.
Last vault on the Viaduc at rue de Rambouillet.
The backside of the Viaduc at the level of the rue de Rambouillet.
Another view of the Viaduc.
A typical view from the inside of one of the vaults.
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January 01, 1970
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The Viaduc des Arts is a converted train line located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris which is now both a string of workshops for highly skilled artisans and on the top level a linear park It was formerly the Viaduc de Bastille for the trains of the Paris Bastille Vincennes line Viaduc des ArtsLocation within FranceGeneral informationTypeInfrastructure rehabilitationLocationParis 12th ArrondissementAddress1 129 Avenue DaumesnilCountryFranceCoordinates48 50 48 N 2 22 37 E 48 8467 N 2 3769 E 48 8467 2 3769Construction started1990Opened1994Design and constructionArchitect s Patrick Berger This re purposing project was designed by the architect Patrick Berger under the direction of the SEMAEST a private public consortium for infrastructure development 1 The vaults of the Viaduc now host the workshops of artisans working in such diverse areas as glass blowing furniture manufacturing and jewellery making Thus the Viaduc preserves the 12th arrondissement s tradition of skilled craftsmanship 2 The Promenade Plantee is a linear park built on top of the Viaduc Contents 1 History 2 Gallery 3 Workshops along the Viaduc des Arts 4 Cafes and restaurants 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory edit nbsp The Vincennes Train Station at Place de la Bastille In 1853 the private company Societe de Chemin de Fer Paris Strasbourg was authorised to build a train line crossing Paris 12th arrondissement from Bastille to Verneuil l Etang passing through Vincennes The project required massive construction work including tunnels and crossings nbsp A train on the Viaduc at the level of avenue Ledru Rollin in the late 19th century The Viaduc de la Bastille a 1 5 km long viaduct consisting of 64 vaults was a major part of the overall project The brick and stone construction is about 10 meters high The train line was opened in 1859 It ceased to operate in 1969 after the creation of the RER A regional transport line into which a part of the original line was integrated The Paris Vincennes stretch was completely abandoned except for the merchandise train station at Reuilly In 1979 the APUR Atelier Parisien d Urbanisme was commissioned to rethink the use of the viaduct that follows the Rue de Lyon and the Avenue Daumesnil Along with the choice of replacing the Bastille Station with a new Opera house Opera Bastille the decision was taken to re purpose the railroad line itself into a public park and to make use of the space under the viaduct s vaults as places for artisans to work and display their wares Indeed the viaduc offered an attractive facade onto the Avenue Daumesnil and its vaults provided useful and unusual spaces is their own right In 1983 the plan for the public park the Promenade Plantee linking Place de la Bastille to Bois de Vincennes was one of the most important projects for the revitalization of the eastern neighbourhoods of Paris The project was designed by the landscape architect Jacques Vergely and the architect Philippe Mathieux nbsp Frontal view of the Viaduc In 1988 the design of the architect Patrick Berger was chosen for the reconversion of the arcades into a strip of workshops and the first part of the promenade plantee from rue Picpus to rue Michel Bizot was opened one year later The occupation of the vaults by artisans began in 1994 and was completed in 1997 3 The design of the re purposing project consisted mainly of cleaning the viaduct and closing the vaults with glass walls on their two sides The central parts of the arches were cleared out in order to add relief in the facade and to allow the shadow of each arch to highlight its curved shape 4 These changes allowed the 64 vaults whose sizes vary between 150 and 460 m2 to be converted into a strip of workshops and cafes 3 Gallery edit nbsp Entry staircase on the rue de Lyon nbsp Street level view of the Viaduc nbsp View of the Garde republicaine from the top of the Viaduc nbsp Last vault on the Viaduc at rue de Rambouillet nbsp The backside of the Viaduc at the level of the rue de Rambouillet nbsp Another view of the Viaduc nbsp A typical view from the inside of one of the vaults nbsp The Viaduc and flooding in 1910 Workshops along the Viaduc des Arts editAtelier Le Tallec Handmade porcelain decoration 1995 2015 5 Atelier Maurice Dupont Music instruments and accessories Silka Design Tzuri Gueta Textile and silicon jewelry 6 Ateliers du Temps Passe Paintings and restoration of art objects 7 Aurelie Cherell Women s fashion and wedding dresses 8 Creations Cherif Contemporary design furniture Atelier Michel Fey Leather work 9 Le Bonheur des Dames Embroidery work 10 Tissus Malhia Kent Textile making for Haute Couture 11 Aisthesis Art cabinet making 12 Atelier Guigue Locca Restoration and creation of furniture 13 Roger Lanne Luthier Restoration and creation of violins and cellos 14 Parasolerie Heurtault Umbrellas and parasol making 15 Cafes and restaurants editViaduc Cafe 16 Restaurant l Arrosoir 17 See also edit12th arrondissement of Paris Coulee verte Rene DumontReferences edit Viaduc des Arts 12e www semaest fr in French Retrieved 2021 02 13 Paris Promeneurs TOUT LE 12e ARRONDISSEMENT www paris promeneurs com Retrieved 2021 02 13 a b 404 PDF www semaest fr a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Cite uses generic title help architecte Patrick Berger Viaduc des arts Paris Patrick Berger Architecte www patrickberger fr Home atelierletallec com Page d accueil Tzuri Gueta Home atelierdutempspasse fr Robes de mariee Paris createur robe de mariage creatrice a Paris www aurelie cherell com Maison FEY Artisan du cuir a Paris depuis 1910 Maison FEY Home bonheur des dames biz Leo amp Mona MALHIA KENT www malhia fr Home aisthesis com J F GUIGUE ATELIERS GUIGUE ET LOCCA www guigue locca com roger lanne free fr Parasolerie Heurtault Parasolerie Heurtault Le Viaduc Cafe www leviaduc cafe com Restaurant l arrosoir Paris 12eme restauration brunch et cocktail pres de gare de lyon www restaurant larrosoir com External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Viaduc des Arts Le Viaduc des Arts Official website Patrick Berger Official page SEMAEST Official page Paris Tourism Office on Promenade Plantee Mairie de Paris 12 Official page Ateliers de Paris Official page Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Viaduc des Arts amp oldid 1218863799, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
