The ADP MIDI development is part of the renovation of the cargo area at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. It is being built on two plots of 31,766m2 and 6,690m2 respectively, at the junction of rue de la jeune fille and rue du midi, in Tremblay-en-France, in place of obsolete logistics facilities. This strategic location puts it within easy reach of the runways.
Harmony and Programme: A New Aesthetic for Logistics at Paris CDG Airport
The ADP MIDI project stands out for its coherent architecture and choice of colours. The facades are uniformly clad in a slightly golden-yellow grey, creating a neutral aesthetic but offering captivating visual contrasts. This colour palette gives the project an architectural uniqueness while blending harmoniously into the context of the Paris CDG Airport logistics zone.
The ADP MIDI project comprises three key elements:
1. A large freight hall
The centrepiece of the project is a large freight hall built on the main plot. Divided into three cells of around 3,600 m2 each, it totals 10,521 m2. This imposing structure, 180 m long and 60 m wide, is organised along a north-south axis, served by two truck yards.
The east-side lorry yard is accessible from the entrance to the town, offering around ten loading bays per cell and light vehicle access via a ramp. The west-side lorry yard is used by lorries from the customs area, with level platforms and 6 large sectional doors per cell, part of which is partially sheltered by a 15 m-wide canopy.
2. Modern offices
The second element of the project comprises offices divided into 2 blocks, located at the junction of each freight cell. Each building offers around 300 m2 of floor space per level, on two levels (R+2). The top floors are set back, creating two accessible terraces. An office section connects the two blocks on a mezzanine floor, ensuring fluid traffic flow without disrupting the logistics zone. Their contemporary design offers a noble and modern image.
3. Parking area
The secondary plot, to the east of the main plot, houses the parking area.It is accessible via two double access channels and a footpath located opposite the access to the rue du Midi freight station.The car park offers a total of 199 spaces, including 4 for people with reduced mobility (2%) and 20 equipped with charging points for electric vehicles.There is also a 20-space bicycle shelter near the entrance.
Master Plan and Location
The ADP MIDI project is being developed on two plots totalling 38,456 square metres, located at the intersection of rue de la jeune fille and rue du midi. These plots are currently undeveloped.
The freight station, at the heart of the main plot, complies with alignment and height constraints to ensure harmonious integration.The protruding offices offer a contemporary image while remaining slightly lower than the main warehouse.
The site is fully enclosed for security reasons. Access is well defined:
– HGV entrance to the south-west, with fencing, sliding gate and retractable studs.
– Pedestrian access to the east, with rising barriers and a sliding gate.
– Access to the maintenance area to the west of the secondary plot.
– Access from the runways to the north, secured by rising barriers.
The ADP MIDI project is much more than a simple architectural achievement. It embodies the future of airport logistics, offering a strategic location, modern architecture and perfect integration into its environment at the heart of the Paris CDG Airport logistics zone.
