ArchDaily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Image © Ath Salem/Flickr The Climat de France is a French colonial social housing project in Algeria designed by Fernand Pouillon and currently renamed Oued Koriche. Climat de France, Algeria. The project has several buildings with different scales.

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Archinect

MARCH 27, 2024

The international architecture competition to design a new conservation center and press conservatory for the National Library of France has picked TVK and Carmody Groarke as the winning team.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

It is a prominent colonial city in West Africa , known for its blend of Mediterranean architecture with a tropical climate. Saint-Louis was founded by the French Colony in 1659 as its first trading post on the Atlantic coast of Africa. It later became the capital of French West Africa (AOF) and Senegal. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 21, 2024

Image © French + Tye The main role of architecture is to create structures that protect us from the environment and create spaces that are safe and comfortable for all types of needs and activities. By providing shelter, architecture also shapes the way people interact with their surroundings. Bradbury Works - [Y/N] Studio.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 21, 2024

Image © Jakub Certowicz Among the "Five Points of New Architecture" formulated by Le Corbusier , terrace gardens figure as a way to take advantage of a building's so-called fifth facade, either as leisure areas or landscaping spaces. There are traces in Mesopotamia and vernacular architecture from Greek and Arab civilizations.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 5, 2024

One of them is the Architects’ transition from serving the declining French empire to serving the newly independent Moroccan nation. This architectural style was not only a rebellion against the colonial vision of urban design in Morocco , but also a symbol of architectural unity in the urban landscape. Post Office, Casablanca.

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Archinect

MARCH 12, 2024

José Oubrerie , a French architect with ties to many leading modernists, has died at the age of 91. He inspired many generations of students to long careers in architecture, departing with his own being both highly decorated and admired within the broader community of professional design. Oubrerie and Holl.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Jane Drew Prize for Architecture and Ada Louise Huxtable Prize for Contribution to Architecture winners have been announced today by UK-based publications Architects’ Journal and The Architectural Review as part of their annual W Awards program, which is celebrating its 12th year in 2024.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Courtesy of Iwona Buczkowska Patricia Stroud, and Angela Davis, Oregon State University The Jane Drew Prize for Architecture 2024 and the Ada Louise Huxtable Prize for Contribution to Architecture 2024 have been awarded to Polish-French architect Iwona Buczkowska and political activist and author Angela Davis , respectively.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Bestowed by the Créateurs Design Association and named after the groundbreaking French designer, the accolade is given to architects who have "pushed the boundaries of the design and architecture landscape, inspiring innovation, and challenging conventional norms."

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Image © Philippe Ruault Sir John Soane’s Museum has announced French architecture practice Lacaton & Vassal as the recipient of the 2023 Soane Medal. Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal. The award comes in recognition of the office’s work spanning over 3 decades.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Image © Erich Sacco / Shutterstock Architecture Without Borders Quebec (AWBQ) has made public the catalog of practices “Architecture + Homelessness : Inclusive Practices for a Supportive City.” Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil, APR, 27 2022, homeless camped at Ramos de Azevedo square.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Image Courtesy of French 2D In Greater Boston's city of Malden, Massachusetts , an inter-generational community of thirty households hired an architecture firm and collectively designed their cohousing community.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The winners of this year’s Soane Medal have been announced as French architects Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal. Their work was commended for exhibiting an “honest design approach” that critically demonstrates the “importance of architecture in people’s lives.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The architecture of this region is a blend of indigenous, Hispanic, Mexican, French, Italian, and American influences. Image © Dane Alonso Yucatán is a state located in the southeastern part of Mexico on what is known as the Yucatán Peninsula, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico, Quintana Roo, and Campeche. Read more »

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Archinect

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The death of an architect offers the opportunity to reflect on past icons while narrating their careers through architecture with the thoughts of their peers and a list of achievements in tow. Jean-Louis Cohen (1949–2023) Jean-Louis Cohen, 1949–2023. Image: Mandanarch via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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ArchDaily

JUNE 5, 2023

Image © Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture. Photo: Iwan Baan, Courtesy: Serpentine The Serpentine has announced the official opening of the 22 nd Pavilion, designed by French-Libanese architect Lina Ghotmeh , at Serpentine South on June 9 th , 2023. Serpentine Pavilion 2023 designed by Lina Ghotmeh.

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Avontuura

JUNE 19, 2023

The architecture plays on the duality between a traditional built form and a contemporary "alternative" habitat perched on its piles. The post Cyril Chênebeau Architecte design Perched Huts in the French Alps appeared first on Åvontuura.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 31, 2023

The fire caused significant damage to the historic structure, which is a landmark in the city and a symbol of French Gothic architecture. Image via Shutterstock | O.Kemppainen On April 15, 2019, a devastating fire occurred at the infamous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris , France.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 9, 2023

This narrative tells the tale of this year's Serpentine Pavilion , designed by French-Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh. Titled, À table , It draws inspiration from the designer’s connection with nature growing up and is reminiscent of the French call to sit together at a table , share a meal and enter a dialogue. Read more »

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The University of Toronto Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design announces its Fall ‘23 events schedule as part of our Get Lectured preview of the public programming taking place at architecture schools this semester. ” Events begin September 21 with a discussion from Nzinga B. Mboup of WOROFILA.

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Archinect

MARCH 7, 2024

Organizers of the W Awards have just announced their selection of this year's recipients of the Moira Gemmill Prize for Emerging Architecture and MJ Long Prize for Excellence in Practice via a special ceremony held today, March 7th, at the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal.

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Archinect

MARCH 26, 2024

On February 29 by the French President, the Athletes’ Village will be the center of the world in the Summer of 2024, before becoming a fully-fledged city district in 2025. These are divided, in a mixed program, into five lots and nineteen buildings, all new construction, on which seven architecture agencies worked as a cohesive unit.

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Archinect

APRIL 27, 2023

France’s pavilion to the 18th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale will feature an immersive interchange of identity and emotion inspired by ballroom dances and human rituals of experience-based social cohesion.

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ArchDaily

JULY 27, 2023

Image © Laurent Kronental The 20 th century saw a period of experimentation and innovation at an unprecedented pace, a direction that also marked the architectural expressions of the time. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JULY 18, 2023

Image © Laurian Ghinitoiu The work of the French-Swiss architect Charles-Édouard Jeanneret is, among many other adjectives, comprehensive. One thing that isn't talked about as much, however, was the color theory he developed and applied to several of his architectural designs and artistic endeavors. Read more »

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JANUARY 11, 2024

French architecture studio Coldefy and Italian architecture and innovation practice Carlo Ratti Associati have unveiled the design of the French Pavilion at Osaka Expo ”Öö.The Osaka Expo ”Öö will take place from ç April ”Öö.

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The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

If you want to give your kitchen a stylish and modern look, French doors are the perfect addition. Plus, with so many styles, materials and finishes available, French doors can complement any type of kitchen design. Choosing the Right Type of French Door source: pinterest.jp

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The Architecture Designs

MARCH 16, 2024

French Provincial home design masterfully combines rustic charm with refined elegance, offering a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere. Understanding French Provincial Home Designs source: designbuildpros.com This design style comes in two main characteristics: French Classic and French Provincial, with a nod to the Shabby Chic aesthetic.

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designboom

MARCH 15, 2024

crafted entirely in french workshops, lumipod's minimalist design features a unique 120° reversible curved window. The post rounded wooden lumipod 5 and sauna interrelate with modernist villa besson in france appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

AUGUST 7, 2023

The enormous effort of rebuilding civilian infrastructure in war-torn Ukraine has spurred a landmark example of the design and delivery of 3D printed architecture with the completion of Danish 3DCP Group‘s new Lviv School No. 23 project in the country’s internally-deluged western stronghold.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

nestled along the forest's edge on the french side of the france-switzerland border, the circular structure integrates with its surroundings, marrying nature and innovation. The post henning larsen’s winning proposal prioritizes sustainability for CERN B777 in france appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Habitus Living

MARCH 5, 2024

The design brief for Snow House was simple: to design a home that honours the French snow scene and comprises sustainable elements, to maximise the restoration of natural features. The client is Thai-French and resided in Paris for years, before moving to Bangkok to develop a residential space inspired by the landscape and climate of France.

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designboom

JANUARY 17, 2024

in the pastoral french village of hécourt in normandy, a renovated house has been completed by studio guma. The post historic french farmhouse renovated to become studio guma’s modern hécourt house appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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The Spaces

APRIL 10, 2024

Today, Niort is a finance centre, home to France’s major mutual insurance companies, but the historic port town also boasts some of the country’s best-preserved architecture, spanning the medieval period to the 19th century, like this unique townhouse in the Saint-André neighbourhood.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Jean Jullien creates colossal sculptures at Le Bon Marché Two gigantic sculptures by French artist Jean Jullien have landed at Le Bon Marché department store in Paris, as part of the book-themed exhibition Mise en Page.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

saint laurent creative director anthony vaccarello celebrates a new chapter for the french fashion house with its 'babylone' bookstore. The post discover babylone, saint laurent’s newly opened parisian bookstore appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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