Construction work is advancing on the transformation of the former Radar supermarket at Clos Saint-Lazare in Stains. The building, which once housed a supermarket, is being reshaped into a recycling center and a medical hub. Work, which began in July 2025, has included the installation of a new roof and a wooden-clad facade.
This bold architectural project, combining glass and wood, contrasts with the immediate surroundings of the imposing towers that encircle it. A representative from Seine-Saint-Denis habitat praised this achievement, highlighting the originality of the proposed architecture for the neighborhood.
Managed by the neighborhood cooperative Les Rayons, the future recycling center continues their current activities, including already organized pop-up recycling events. The renovated building will house three medical offices, complementing the existing health center, and a dedicated area for furniture treatment, particularly against bedbugs, thanks to an innovative cold room.
The mayor of Stains, Azzédine Taïbi, emphasized the importance of this project, viewing it as a vision for a society focused on ecology and humanity in popular neighborhoods. The original structure, with its concrete columns and beams, has been preserved and will be visible inside, while spaces have been opened up and illuminated by skylights.
Work is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, allowing Les Rayons to take possession of the premises for their inauguration planned for 2027. The project also incorporates the reuse of various materials and elements, such as lighting fixtures and sanitary ware.
