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Quartier de la Croix Blanche Housing Units, Thouars
A design competition for the project of a 30-unit social housing development with public realm works in Thouars, France.
The Quartier de la Croix Blanche Housing Units is a forthcoming 30 unit social housing development in Thouars, western France, currently aiming to appoint its design team through an architectural competition. Commissioned by Deux-Sèvres Habitat, the project envisions the new dwellings complex with mixed typologies, replacing four demolished blocks within a landscaped residential quarter that reconnects the site with its surrounding urban fabric. Targeting modern sustainability performance standards and certifications, the programme prioritises environmental quality, energy efficiency, and long-term affordability for future residents. Alongside the housing, the redevelopment includes the requalification of existing garages, improved pedestrian circulation, and enhanced green spaces to foster community interaction. The competition seeks innovative, contextually sensitive proposals that integrate architecture, urban design, and sustainability as core design principles.
Location
Sector
Housing
Intervention
Retrofit and Extension
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
Qualification for design competition
Deadline
10 Dec 2025
Project Value/Scale
€3.8 million
Consultant Team
Lead architect
Structural engineer
Building services engineer (MEP)
Quantity surveyor/Cost consultant
Landscape designer
Environmental consultant
Project Scheduler
Structural engineer
Building services engineer (MEP)
Quantity surveyor/Cost consultant
Landscape designer
Environmental consultant
Project Scheduler
Submission Criteria
3 teams will advance to the design competition.
Each selected team will receive a fixed compensation amount of €15k.
Qualification Deliverables:
– Letter of application and team composition
– Eligibility declaration
– Insurance certificates
– Proof of registration
– Organisation chart
– Statement of design philosophy
References Portfolio (2 A3 panels):
– Written reference sheet listing up to five relevant projects
Design Competition Deliverables:
– Written design report
– Technical and environmental statement
– Cost plan outline
– Programme and phasing schedule
– Summary table of areas
– Sustainability and maintenance considerations
– Compliance statement
Two physical A1 boards:
– Site plan (1:500 scale)
– Ground and typical floor plans, sections and elevations (1:200 scale)
– 3D visualisations
– Axonometric or 3D view
– Landscape plan (1:500-1:200 scale)