French President Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony, AIA Life Designers-Designed Project Officially Launches
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Laying of the Foundation Stone for the Institut Robert-Debré du Cerveau de l’Enfant in Paris
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June 10 marked a major milestone with the laying of the foundation stone for the Institut Robert-Debré du Cerveau de l’Enfant, in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Minister Stéphanie Rist, alongside representatives from AP-HP, Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris, Inserm, Université Paris Cité, Institut Pasteur, and the CEA.
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We are proud to serve as the architect for this project. For our Shanghai team in particular, who have been deeply engaged since the initial bidding proposal, contributing to the creation of this future center of excellence has been a highly rewarding journey. The institute will be dedicated to research, clinical care, and training in areas related to brain development in children.
Designed as an open, adaptable, and deeply human place, this 12,000 m² building will bring together spaces for research, care, and education within a calming environment where nature plays a central role. The architecture has been conceived to offer children, their families, and professionals a setting that fosters well-being, innovation, and the discoveries of tomorrow.
This foundation stone symbolizes the concrete launch of an ambitious project serving children’s health, research, and future.
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PROJECT PROFILE
Project Name：Institut Robert-Debré du Cerveau de l’Enfant, Paris
Project Location: Robert-Debré AP-HP Hospital Campus, Paris, France
Client: AP-HP, Greater Paris University Hospitals
Architectural Design: AIA Architectes
Engineering : AIA Ingénierie
Environmental Expert: AIA Environnement
Total Floor Area: 12,000 m²
Competition Award Date: September 2023
Expected Completion: Q2 2028
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