Paris’s Villa M Makes Greenery the Main Material
Villa M, designed by Triptyque Architecture with interiors by Philippe Starck, stands as a powerful example of how architecture can integrate nature into the urban fabric.
Located in Paris’s Montparnasse district, this bold structure uses greenery not as decoration, but as a fundamental building material. Wrapped in an open steel exoskeleton, the facade supports a thriving vertical garden made up of medicinal herbs, fruit trees, and native plants.
This green skin isn’t just aesthetic—it regulates the building’s temperature, improves air quality, and supports biodiversity. Every window, balcony, and ledge becomes a platform for vegetation, turning the building into a living ecosystem. The rooftop continues this approach, transforming into a lush garden that merges with the skyline.
Photographs:Yann Monel