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PARIS, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire＝KYODO JBN/ --

Sopra Steria, a European Tech leader recognised for its consulting, digital

services and software development, has welcomed almost 2,000 of its employees

to their new offices in Paris La Defense's new architectural icon, Latitude.

Long-established real estate development group Generale Continentale

Investissements (GCI) are delighted to have fully let the building to an

organization of Sopra Steria's calibre. Built in the 1970s, Latitude has been

completely redeveloped and extended to provide 22,000sqm of redesigned

workspace and extensive amenity areas.

With significant lateral floorplates and strong environmental credentials, the

building fulfilled Sopra Steria's specific requirements for an integrated,

flexible working environment suited to new workplace expectations and those of

the talent that occupies it.

The architects at STUDIOS Architecture designed flowing ribbons along

Latitude's façade, creating an organic, horizontal identity that adds dynamism

to the district's ultra-urban and traditionally vertical landscape. Its

strategic position overlooking the ring road and its inclusive, eco-friendly

design, have already established Latitude as a new urban landmark and an

integral part of Paris-La Defense's renewal.

Atelier Annie Vitipon created the interior design for Sopra Steria. The

building's spectacular, transparent, two-storey lobby opens onto a new

tree-lined piazza. Other landscaped areas include a Japanese-inspired "pocket

park", a ground floor terrace and extensive green roofs.

Modular, interconnecting spaces give the ground floor the feel of an open,

Parisian-style street. Designed by London-based SHH interiors, Prepline

catering consultancy and F&B operator, Baxter Storey, this promenade offers

ever-changing and diverse food and drink options, as well as other innovative

services for employees.

With versatility at its heart, the Atrium Bar, Food Hall, Grab & Go, Salad Bar,

Brasserie, Coffee Bar and Pop-up store provide lunchtime seating as well as

multi-purpose and event-oriented spaces to encourage informal meetings and

support a collaborative work culture.

This original concept received the Titan Property Award in three categories:

Platinum in the Property Development category, and Gold for both Commercial

Redevelopment/Renovation and Office Development.

Latitude is also aiming to qualify for the most demanding French and

international green labels and certificates, including HQE Outstanding, BREEAM

Excellent, Effinergie+ and Wiredscore Platinum. Choosing an energy-efficient

facade and facilities reduces consumption per square metre by two-thirds,

reflecting GCI's ongoing and passionate commitment to sustainability.

Contact: contact@gci-site.com  

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Source:  Generale Continentale Investissements (GCI)