2024-02-02 11:00:12
The headquarters of the communications and graphics agency Printvallée, in Courbevoie (Hauts-de-Seine), in January 2024. MAZAM
Ten thousand steps and more. As soon as you enter the building, the inscription above the intercom sets the tone: “Home second floor, it’s not that high to walk. » The layout and decoration of the hall of this small modern building in Courbevoie (Hauts-de-Seine) is to match. Here, everything invites you to get moving, with a smile. On a black wall, a trompe-l’oeil parachute suggests doing the chair (standing with your back straight against the wall, thighs parallel to the ground, as if you were sitting). On the ground, colored lines clearly direct visitors towards the staircase, signage supported by encouraging messages in large letters on the walls. Rebels tempted to head for the elevator at the back are treated to a humorous “You still have the choice to use your energy by taking the stairs rather than the elevator”. This means of transport “represents 5% to 8% of the energy consumption of a building”underlines a sign next to the swing doors.
Candidates for the ascent on foot are encouraged with “Climb stairs for seven minutes a day – 50% cardiovascular risk over ten years”, inscribed on the first three steps. In fact, it has been proven that regular practice of this activity, which requires the heart and the respiratory system – especially when going uphill – and strengthens the muscles – both uphill and downhill – reduces the risk of heart attack and of stroke.
While the stairwells of modern buildings are generally grim and difficult to access, since stairs are only considered as an emergency option, this one stands out with its colorful and dynamic decor, on the theme of climbing and climbing. the mountain. Two floors later, we arrive in smart offices, where the same spirit reigns.
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Office bikes and standing desks, ball seats, multiple and varied freely accessible accessories (punching bag with gloves, dartboard, mini basketball hoop, ladder for stretching or doing abs, etc.) encourage activity, both during work and during breaks. As are the multiple messages on the walls, reminding you not to sit still for too long. Fun ways to fight against a sedentary lifestyle and its many harmful effects on health. As the British proclaim, « sitting is the new smoking » (“sitting is the new smoking”).
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Headquarters of the communications and graphics agency Printvallée, these premises are in a way the model apartment of Mazam, a workspace redevelopment company, which is launching into active design. “The principle of this concept is to encourage physical activity in a free and spontaneous way”specifies Christophe Mazières, president of Printvallée and founder of Mazam, with Nicolas Paugam.
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