The entrance to 6B from the quai de Seine.
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Clement Villaume
Established in Saint-Denis since 2010 in a former Alstom industrial building, 6B is an artistic wasteland, but also a coworking place.
Established in Saint-Denis since 2010 in a former Alstom industrial building, 6B is an artistic wasteland, but also a coworking place.
No less than 200 residents create and reflect on the world over 7,000 square meters.
Draftsmen, sculptors, luthiers ... Immerse yourself in this true cultural broth.
The plastic arts of 9-3
Half of the residents of 6B are artists who work in the visual arts.
More than 60% come from Seine-Saint-Denis.
To join the cultural fabric, you must submit a file presenting your project.
“We especially favor people who bring something cool,” explains Jean-Clément Grisard, a resident.
Inside a plastic arts workshop at 6B.
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"Space Ix", the flying saucer
During confinement, a graphic designer imagined a flying saucer.
After three weeks of construction, “Space Ix” is ready.
“The children were at donf!
We can show in it, we even organized children's stories!
At school, 3-4 year olds assured their teachers that there was a saucer in Saint-Denis, ”he smiles.
The flying saucer in the garden of 6B.
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A sacred "field of experimentation"
But who is behind this yucca?
This is Gonzague Lacombe, the creator of the flying saucer.
“The 6B is a great testing ground,” he says.
We feel good there because we have fun, we play, we create.
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Gonzague Lacombe, graphic designer at 6B.
- Clement Villaume
An armada of Martians
Besides, there are aliens at 6B.
Involved in the flying saucer project, youth illustrator Laure du Faÿ designed the building, transforming all residents into Martians!
Laure du Faÿ drew all the residents of 6B in Martians.
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An oasis in the city
Located at the confluence between the Saint-Denis canal and the Seine, the 6B has a beach and a garden to host events in summer.
The residents have built the exterior on the ruins of an old garbage dump.
The cultural factory of 6B is located near the Seine.
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Develop know-how
The luthier Jean-Clément Grisard is installed on the sixth and last floor of the building.
He just finished making a violin.
“We're not just artists here!
There are also people like me who want to develop know-how and share it with others.
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Jean-Clément Grisard, luthier at 6B located on the 6th floor of the building.
- Clement Villaume
Creative citizens who are committed
On the outskirts of 6B, committed slogans flourish on the walls, such as “Futur is queer”.
“We also want to think about the town planning of Saint-Denis.
We are creative citizens who believe that the job is not just for politicians, ”says luthier Jean-Clément Grisard.
Committed slogans flourish on the walls of 6B.
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Neaucité, symbol of the gentrification of 6B
A StreetPress survey reveals that many projects led by real estate developers have multiplied in this old industrial wasteland, previously reserved for marginalized people.
The apartments of the Neaucité residence sell for example 4,000 euros per square meter.
A symbol of the gentrification of the place.
The Neaucité residence, located near 6B.
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It rolls for the bike
Derailleurs, pedals, handlebars… New resident of 6B, the drolatic Yann occupies a bicycle repair shop, on the ground floor of the building.
Yann and his bicycle repair shop, located on the ground floor.
- Clement Villaume
He made a tricycle so that a baker, resident at 6B, could distribute his bread.
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