Installed at Place du Louvre, “Mirror Gate II” introduces a monumental sculptural presence by Pilar Zeta that frames Paris through an architectural gesture shaped as a portal. The work positions itself opposite the Louvre, establishing a spatial dialogue that links site, form, and history through scale and placement. Conceived as a passage between past and […] More
Located behind a closed gate in the lively 11th arrondissement of Paris, LOUI Apartment by Holzrausch Studio stands as a rare sanctuary in the city’s dense urban fabric. The journey to the house – along a winding path through a lush courtyard, culminates in a tranquil family home, where peace and privacy are paramount. This […] More
Roger Vivier inaugurates Maison Vivier at 98 Rue de l’Université, in Paris, an architectural landmark in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, now the new residence of the Maison. Originally constructed in 1729 by royal architect Jacques Gilet de la Fontaine, this hôtel particulier stands as a rare example of 18th-century Parisian architecture. The building’s nearly three-century […] More
The Caulaincourt apartment, reimagined by RMGB design duo Baptiste Rischmann and Guillaume Gibert, sits near Sacré Cœur and was designed for clients returning to Paris after years abroad. These figures from the fashion world wanted to reconnect with a classic Parisian atmosphere, while also reflecting their eclectic tastes and appreciation for Italian design. The project […] More
In Saint-Denis, just outside Paris, the architecture agency DREAM has completed a residential complex that closes a painful chapter and opens a new one. Located at the corner of Rue Fraizier and Rue du Landy, this development brings 44 new housing units to a site where, 24 years ago, a fire exposed the failures of […] More
In February 2025, Saint Laurent will unveil the newly redesigned Rive Droite store in Paris after a year-long renovation. This transformation introduces a bold architectural approach, integrating furniture by Donald Judd in collaboration with Anthony Vaccarello. The store reopens as more than just a retail space, expanding into a multidisciplinary destination that bridges fashion, design, […] More
Located on the outskirts of Paris’ 20th arrondissement, the Angélique Duchemin Sports Centre, designed by Graal Architecture, stands as a vital addition to one of the city’s most underprivileged neighborhoods. Situated between a well-known street-art hub and towering social housing buildings, the center serves both functional and communal purposes. Developed through close consultation with local […] More
Wood Up, standing at 50 meters tall, is a groundbreaking project that redefines the potential of vertical timber-frame buildings. Designed by LAN (Local Architecture Network), this innovative structure comprises three key elements: a commercial base, 132 residential units, and communal areas linked by an outdoor walkway. Its design is a forward-thinking response to urban living […] More
In November 2024, Maud Caubet Architectes completed the transformation of the Racine Tower, a project commissioned by Alderan (SCI EWOK) in Paris’s 12th arrondissement. Originally constructed in 1970 as the headquarters of the Office National des Forêts (ONF), the 35 meter high tower has been redesigned into a dynamic office space for the Local Business […] More
Located in Paris the new Neuroscience Center at Sainte-Anne Hospital represents a forward-thinking approach to hospital design. Completed in 2024 by Pargade Architectes, the project connects the historical legacy of architect Charles Auguste Questel with a facility that embraces both its past and its urban context. The design reimagines the concept of a hospital, integrating […] More
Luxury house CHANEL has renewed its commitment to the Grand Palais, continuing as its exclusive patron for another five years. As part of this extended partnership, the fashion house will invest €30 million in the restoration and cultural programming of the iconic Parisian landmark through the GrandPalaisRmn endowment fund. This substantial contribution highlights CHANEL’s role […] More
The Olympic and Paralympic Village in Saint-Ouen represents a new, exemplary metropolitan district in the northern Parisian suburbs. This project aims to enhance French prestige and celebrate the values associated with hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. It also underscores the French capital’s commitment to combating climate change, as demonstrated during the COP […] More