Of all the projects we have under way, silos 13, built for Semapa and soon used by Calcia, is the first on we will deliver this year. A look back on one year to build this unique building, were we used many construction techniques usually applied to civil engineering structures.
JULY 2012 – 3D view of the 5 silos | ©vib

JANUARY 2013 – the slip-form framework is ready to rise | ©vib

FEBRUARY 2013 – rising of the first two silos in 3 weeks, in the middle of winter | ©vib


JULY 2013 – construction of the laboratory, under the peripherique (Paris’s ring road). This 4th silo uses curved prefabricated concrete | ©vib

NOVEMBER 2013 – construction of the offices. This 4th silo uses curved prefabricated concrete | ©vib


JANUARY 2014 – lasts scaffolding is taken away, revealing the fresh concrete | ©vib

FEBRUARY 2014 – finishes | ©vib

© S. Chalmeau