The MGEN apiary

Above, below, in the trees, the apiary offers a thousand ways to gather food. It’s a collective way of living, an organization that imagines living together.
The desire to preserve as much of the vegetation as possible has led to a central layout for the buildings, reserving a reasoned urbanity for the heart of the block. The buildings are positioned on a surface pierced by patios, covering a planted base in the middle of a wood.

Program	Residential 384 apartments
Floor area	22 000m²
Client	BPD Marignan / Sogima
Location	Marseille
Deign Team	Architects Loci Anima et Caractère spécial ; Landscape Architect Sarah Ten Dam ; Engineering Adret Associés
Estimated construction cost	30 630 000 €
Dates	Competion 2017

The Rucher MGEN, designed by the firm Loci Anima, is a collective housing project located in Marseille, aimed at offering a lifestyle that is harmonious and respectful of the environment.

Architecture in harmony with nature
The concept of the Rucher MGEN is based on a central arrangement of buildings that maximizes the preservation of existing vegetation. The constructions are organized around patios, forming a green base at the heart of a wooded area, thus promoting thoughtful urbanity and successful landscape integration.

Program and features
Floor area: 22,000 m²
Program: 384 housing units
Client: BPD Marignan /Sogima
Location: Marseille, France
Construction cost (excl. tax): €30,630,000
Competition date: 2017

A multidisciplinary team
The project was realized in collaboration with a team of experts:

Architects: Loci Anima and Caractère spécial (lead)
Landscape architect: Sarah Ten Dam
Technical consulting firm: Adret Associés

The Rucher MGEN illustrates Loci Anima’s commitment to developing architecture in harmony with its environment, combining functionality, aesthetics, and respect for natural heritage.