Bouygues Construction to Build, Operate Arena at Porte de la Chapelle

A consortium led by Bouygues Bâtiment Ile-de-France, in association with Bouygues Energies & Services, two subsidiaries of Bouygues Construction, have been awarded a contract with the City of Paris, France for the Porte de la Chapelle Arena project—a sports facility in the new district that will be a key infrastructure for the 2024 Summer Olympics, which will happen in Paris.

The facility will include:

• Large 8,000-seat sports hall, which will host national and international competitions, with Paris Basketball installed as the resident team, along with concerts, shows and conferences
• Two gymnasiums to be used for community sports, as well as serving as an amenity for local residents
• Additional 2,600 square meters
• Property development program, providing a range of leisure activities and shops

The design and construction budget for the arena is €98 million, to which are added €20 million for the two gymnasiums and €7 million for the additional property development program. Bouygues Construction’s share for the design and construction of the whole project is €110 million. Bouygues Energies & Services FM France will also provide 10 years of service and maintenance, in collaboration with Dalkia for management of the energy mix.

Designed by the architecture firms SCAU and NP2F, in collaboration with Franck Boutté Consultants for environmental and energy-related aspects, this facility of more than 26,000 square meters makes maximum use of recycled, bio-sourced and carbon-free materials.

As a catalyst in an urban regeneration program that includes the Gare des Mines-Fillettes mixed-development zone, the arena will be an attractive and integrated addition, giving the district a new impetus by doubling as a focal point for the local population and a venue for major events.

The works will begin in summer 2020 and delivery is scheduled for July 2023. Bouygues Energies & Services will carry out the technical packages, with Mathis handling the timber structural elements of the project.

Image © SCAU / NP2F.