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Canaux’s Circular Shade House / WAO
Archipélia Social Center / SEPTEMBRE
A Room For Tomorrow Prototype / ciguë
Interview with Yona Friedman: “Imagine, Having Improvised Volumes ‘Floating’ In Space, Like Balloons”
At 92 years of age, for his entire career Yona Friedman has occupied an unusual spot within the architecture world; his signature concept, the Ville Spatiale which he first proposed in 1956, combines the top-down megastructural thinking visible in later projects such as Archigram's Plug-In City with a total freedom for occupants to design and build their own homes within the structure. In this installment of his “City of Ideas” column, Vladimir Belogolovsky interviews Friedman at his home in Paris to talk about the Ville Spatiale and his theories of mobile and improvised architecture.
A Virtual Tour of AI & Architecture at the Pavillon de l'Arsenal in Paris
The AI & Architecture at the Pavillon de l'Arsenal in Paris, France was scheduled to be open for the past couple of months, showcasing work by Stanislas Chaillou on generative design and machine learning. However, due to the global pandemic, people were able to virtually explore the ideas through a series of interviews and a virtual tours. The work explored current scales of experimentation: plans, elevations, structures and perspectives in which AI could already make a contribution, whether real or speculative.
Roland-Garros Stadium Modernization / Chaix & Morel et Associés
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Architects: Chaix & Morel et Associés
- Area: 20170 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Maille Metal
Wood Ribbon Apartment / Toledano+Architects
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Architects: Toledano+Architects
- Area: 130 m²
- Year: 2019
Restaurant Maison / Atelier Tsuyoshi Tane Architects
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Architects: Atelier Tsuyoshi Tane Architects
- Area: 298 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Solution A3
BAT High-Rise Living / Vincent Parreira Atelier Architecture AAVP + Aires Mateus e Associados
- Area: 12604 m²
- Year: 2018
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Professionals: Atelier Roberta
CIL – Résidence Simone Veil / Vincent Parreira Atelier Architecture AAVP
Saint-Denis Apartment / JCPCDR Architecture
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Architects: JCPCDR Architecture
- Area: 75 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Catellani & Smith, Décoplus parquets, Flos, Rhinoceros, Villeroy & Boch
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Professionals: SCJ RENOVATION
Chaptal Residence / Nathalie Eldan Architecture
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Architects: Nathalie Eldan Architecture
- Area: 150 m²
- Year: 2019
Rive Seine Building / TETRARC
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Architects: TETRARC
- Area: 9129 m²
- Year: 2015
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Professionals: Socotec, CARDONNEL Ingénierie, Métalobil, OTCI B
Grand Central Saint-Lazare Station / Ferrier Marchetti Studio
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Architects: Ferrier Marchetti Studio
- Area: 23600 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: By Steel, SGF
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Professionals: Agence TER, Atelier H. Audibert, Arcora, C&E Ingénierie, Ferrier Marchetti Studio, +3
10 Things You Didn't Know About Modern Icon Pierre Chareau
Known for his collaboration on the legendary Maison de Verre, French architect, and interior designer Pierre Chareau is a celebrated artist cited by Richard Rogers, Jean Nouvel, and more as a major influence on their work.
Completed in 1932, Maison de Verre—or “House of Glass”—has become a prime example of modern architecture, despite the fact that not many people have actually seen the hidden treasure, located on Paris’ Left Bank.
Although his work is currently viewed in high regard, Chareau had a tumultuous career, with large variances between his successes and his failures.
Drawing from a Cultured Magazine spotlight article on the designer, we have compiled a list of facts about Chareau’s life and career that showcase the rollercoaster of his success.
Continue reading for the 10 things you didn’t know about Pierre Chareau.
Curial Housing / PETITDIDIERPRIOUX Architects
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Architects: PETITDIDIERPRIOUX Architects
- Area: 13285 m²
- Year: 2019
175 Haussmann Office Complex / PCA-STREAM
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Architects: PCA-STREAM
- Area: 11979 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Andreu World, Fritz Hansen, STACBOND, Vibia, Alki, +15