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Jardins Secrets Bioclimatic Shells / Vincent Callebaut Architectures

Andreas Luco — Sun, 10 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

"The residences unfold as bioclimatic, shell-like envelopes shaped by the Mediterranean Sea, sun and wind, creating a breathable microclimate." Vincent Callebaut

Montpellier Metropolitan Cemetery / Agence Traverses - Paysage, Urbanisme, Architecture

Valeria Silva — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The particularity of our project lies in the versatility of its responses to the program and its adaptation to the site. We treated the cemetery like a public landscaped park, we have developed a symbolic work on the relationship between death and the cosmos, nature, earth, sky, and light.

The Tasting Tongue - Art Installation / Studio Deng

Hadir Al Koshta — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

What if every object has an invisible tongue? - A column's tongue, a window's tongue, a flowerbed's tongue, each quietly sensing the world around it, extending its own way of tasting space. The wetness of grass after rain, the umami of a mild breeze, the electric burst of popping candy, or the velvety surrender of melting cheese each becomes a moment of shared synesthesia, a reminder that taste might extend far beyond the body.

Pierre and Colette Soulages Primary School / NAS architecture + GTA

Hana Abdel — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The building of the former annex of the Montpellier Music Conservatory, located in the heart of the Écusson district and in close proximity to the Saint-Pierre Cathedral, holds significant heritage value. Since it was acquired by the Ursulines in 1679 to establish the Saint-Charles House, the complex has undergone numerous modifications and substantial densification, particularly during the 20th century. Our intervention consisted of a complete rehabilitation of the building to accommodate the Pierre and Colette Soulages Primary School. To achieve this, we adopted a subtractive approach. Through a meticulous process of archaeological assessment and identification of remarkable elements, we developed a methodology for preserving and reinforcing key features while making bold decisions about demolitions to recover the site's essence.

10 Patios Villa / Maignial Architectes & Associés

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 03:00:00 +0000

The project is located within the perimeter of the "Le Castelet" urban development zone (ZAC) in the municipality of Clapiers. The plot is situated on "Island I," Lot 1, with an area of 1858 m². The land has a slight slope from north to south. The project aims to construct 10 "patio" villas as social housing with an option to buy. The villas are grouped into two clusters of 6 and 4 units, with a central landscaped area and parking.

Rehab of a Languedoc Villa / Maignial Architectes & Associés

Valeria Silva — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Above all, it was the generosity of the garden that captivated the owners and led them to acquire this 1960s Languedoc villa, which was not entirely to their taste. For the owners, the priority was to rid the house of the profusion of artificial elements (false fireplaces, false arches, false beams...) to rediscover a true architectural expression. The volume of the house was considerably simplified, and the newly simplified forms became more pronounced.

Architecture School Montpellier Renovation / Maignial Architectes & Associés

Valeria Silva — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The Montpellier Architecture School, situated in the Plan des 4 Seigneurs district, has undergone a significant transformation to embrace ecological priorities. The renovation project serves as a model of responsible architecture and an educational tool, aiming to balance heritage preservation with eco-friendly adaptations. Originally built in 1970, the school has seen various alterations, some in harmony with the original design and others not. In today's context, ecological transitions are crucial not only in architecture but across society. The project aimed to integrate architectural rehabilitation with thermal renovation, preserving the existing while accompanying the building in its ecological transition.

The Atrium University Library / SCAU

Anna Dumitru — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

The project aims to materialize two paradoxical but coexisting visions of learning practices.

RHUBARB Installation / Atelier DARN

Hana Abdel — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 02:00:00 +0000

RHUBARB: A Spectator-Driven Symphony of Sustainable Architecture, inspired by the Olympics and "Rhythm" | FAV 2024 Public Prize Winner. In line with the spirit of the Festival des Architectures Vives, RHUBARB transcends traditional boundaries by merging architecture, sports, and environmental consciousness. This dynamic installation celebrates the vital role of spectators, transforming their movements into an immersive audio-visual experience.

So Wood Housing Complex / Ateliers A+ + HSP

Hadir Al Koshta — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Context - An emblematic urban development project in the Montpellier metropolitan area, the Port Marianne district stems from an ambitious vision to extend the city towards the sea. To the west, on the banks of the Lez, the Port Marianne ZAC, developed by A+Architecture, marked the first step in this significant urban project. To the east, on the banks of the Lironde, the République ZAC designed by Nicolas Michelin represents the culmination, both physically and temporally, of this city's extension towards the Mediterranean. It will extend beyond its boundaries by organizing the southern entrance of Montpellier and creating a new urban facade that is visible from major national and international transportation infrastructures (A709, A9, and the high-speed rail line).

The Arches / Collectif Parenthèse

Hadir Al Koshta — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The Arceaux district in Montpellier is highly representative of the quality of life that reigns in the suburbs close to the historic city center. Its market, its shops, its cafes, its architectural heritage and its schools make it an ideal space for the development of children. The only downside: it is an unclear public space that poorly delimits motorized travel from soft mobility with, in its center, a gigantic open-air car park.

Innovation Hall / MUOTO

Paula Pintos — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 03:00:00 +0000

The Innovation Hall is a center of business activity and turbulence in the heart of the up-and-coming Cambarérès district, the new urban center dedicated to innovation in Montpellier. It is intended to host youthful developing companies and encourage encounters between nonprofits and the different actors in the city’s innovative ecosystem.

Port Marianne Secondary School / Ateliers A+

Valeria Silva — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Awarded the Occitanie sustainable building label, Port Marianne Secondary School embodies the challenges of our time. At the heart of a district undergoing an urban reconfiguration, the site has become an exemplary, virtuous, and evolving environmental marker, responding to the present and future needs of all users.

Higher Roch Tower / Brenac & Gonzalez & Associés

Paula Pintos — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

On the edge of the historic city, the ZAC St Roch, a territory conquered on the rails, promotes the emergence of a new animated, open, mixed and sustainable district. Ideally located in the immediate vicinity of the SNCF train station, the Comédie and the historic center, this vast operation developed by SERM (Société d'Équipement de la Région de Montpellier) covers 15 hectares and will soon receive the EcoCité label.

University of Montpellier Village des Sciences / BPA ARCHITECTURE

Luciana Pejić — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Result of the Campus Plan - an exceptional financing scheme created in 2008 for redeveloping and upgrading the built facilities of French Universities- the project consists of two buildings accommodating most of the teaching facilities of the University of Montpellier 2.

ESMA Student Housing in Montpellier / Mateo Arquitectura

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 02:00:00 +0000

The ESMA (Ecole Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques) is located on the grounds of a former army barracks, specifically on the parade courtayard.

Conservatory of Montpellier / MDR Architectes + Architecturestudio

Hana Abdel — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Conceived as a musical village where people can dance and sing on the rooftops, the Music Conservatory of Montpellier opens up to the city as a new cultural center rooted in a haven of greenery.

Shared Company Restaurant / Brenac & Gonzalez & Associés

Paula Pintos — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 03:00:00 +0000

The former IBM office complex is located in Pompignane, part of the inner suburbs of Montpellier. The site, purchased in 2004 and 2007 by the Covivio Company, is home to some ten office buildings scattered around this 28-hectare Mediterranean landscape. The former Foncière des Régions Company has redeveloped this vast property in a sensitive blending of nature and architecture, aiming to attract new technology companies and foster Montpellier’s own “Silicone Valley”.