In 2024, Atelier Aconcept completed the Nikola Karabatic Sports Complex in Mennecy, France, for the Communauté de Communes du Val d’Essonne. Named after one of France’s most decorated athletes, the project honors his career with an architectural form that communicates excellence without excess. A gold-toned volume rises above the site with a presence that reflects […] 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
French architect Maud Caubet continues her architectural dialogue with nature in Lit-et-Mixe, a small town on the Atlantic coast of France. Tucked within the forest, just minutes from the ocean, her latest residential project House of Landes adds to an original house she completed in 2018. Now expanded by 48 m², the two-volume residence stretches […] More
In the heart of Paris’s Saint-Germain district, where artistic and literary movements have thrived for centuries, Tonnemani Project by MERSI Architecture has brought new life to a historic 110 square meter space. Originally a sculptor’s studio, the residence carried the imprint of its former occupant, an artist who worked there for many years until his […] More
Perched on the heights of Mareil-Marly, Les Violettes School Complex redefines the connection between education and the environment. Designed by HEMAA Architectes (Charles Hesters and Pierre Martin-Saint-Etienne) and completed in November 2024, the project was commissioned by the city to expand and modernize existing facilities. The new development includes 16 classrooms, featuring a new kindergarten, […] More
Richter architectes et associés have transformed two pavilions, Orl and Blum, at the Hospices Civils de Strasbourg into multifunctional spaces. These renovations accommodate the headquarters of a medical technologies company, a restaurant, a nursery, and an adaptable “third place.” The project highlights the integration of contemporary functionality into historical architecture. Reviving the Orl Pavilion The […] More
Richter Architectes et Associés recently completed a school complex in the newest sector of Mitry-Mory. Situated within an orthogonal and systematic urban grid, the development spans from Tremblay to the plains separating Mitry-le-Neuf from Mitry-Bourg. The design transforms educational spaces by prioritizing openness, greenery, and thoughtful functionality. An Integrated Approach to Learning Spaces The complex […] More
The Linandes Mauves student residence in Cergy, designed by Graal Architectes, originally constructed in 1965 for the Crous, has undergone a thoughtful renovation. Comprising ten buildings centered around a planted courtyard, the complex previously featured communal spaces connected by a lobby. However, the condition of the structure and widespread asbestos presented significant challenges. Rather than […] 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
Settled beside a railway line, the National Office of Forests of Versailles (l’Office National des Forêts de Versailles) stands as a gateway to the state-owned forest. Atelier Delalande Tabourin (ADT) approached the project with a vision to craft a pavilion that extends the existing structure, integrating into its natural surroundings. The design reflects the ONF’s […] 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