Julien Hourcade

BROWSE ALL FROM THIS PHOTOGRAPHER HERE

ArchDaily Curator’s Picks 2025: A Look Back at 12 Key Project Reviews

For the past couple of years, the project curators at ArchDaily have been revisiting architectural works they believe deserve a deeper look. Through an Instagram post called "Project Review", the curators describe what they consider to be the work's main attribute(s). Delving into the project's stories and the elements that make them truly inspiring, they underline what might otherwise be overlooked initiatives and study them closely, with attention to locality and context. The result is an array of diverse works, often from rural or suburban areas that have a public function or historic significance.

While a couple of houses are listed, the majority of the reviews veer towards cultural centers, libraries, workspaces, or commercial settings. Another thing to note is the fact that many of these works ended up coming in from Asia, with a few key projects from rural China. The picks are quite diverse in materiality and design language; however, they all suggest innovative architectural solutions and captivating narratives.

ArchDaily Curator’s Picks 2025: A Look Back at 12 Key Project Reviews - More Images+ 12

Place Pouchet Social and Cultural Center / MCBAD architecture & urban design

Place Pouchet Social and Cultural Center / MCBAD architecture & urban design - More Images+ 11

Jean Moulin Building / AZC Architects

Jean Moulin Building / AZC Architects - More Images+ 26

  • Architects: AZC Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  5289
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024

Le Metropolitain Housing / Vincent Lavergne Architecture Urbanisme

Le Metropolitain Housing / Vincent Lavergne Architecture Urbanisme - More Images+ 13

Rosny-sous-Bois, France

Bash Residence / PHD Architectes

Bash Residence / PHD Architectes - More Images+ 20

LALR Building / PHD Architectes

LALR  Building / PHD Architectes - Exterior Photography, Office Buildings, Facade
© Julien Hourcade

LALR  Building / PHD Architectes - More Images+ 20

BT06 Warehouse / Nadau Architecture

BT06 Warehouse / Nadau Architecture - More Images+ 22

  • Architects: Nadau Architecture
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  900
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2020

School Canteens and Multipurpose Room / MCBAD architecture & urban design

School Canteens and Multipurpose Room / MCBAD architecture & urban design - More Images+ 7

Chelles, France

Creative Campus / PHD Architectes

Creative Campus / PHD Architectes - More Images+ 14

  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  7484
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, Technal, Aluform
  • Professionals: SIBAT

Les Hautes Noues Housing / Vincent Lavergne Architecture Urbanisme + Atelier WOA

Les Hautes Noues Housing / Vincent Lavergne Architecture Urbanisme + Atelier WOA - Residential
© Arnaud Delente

Les Hautes Noues Housing / Vincent Lavergne Architecture Urbanisme + Atelier WOA - More Images+ 50

Villiers-sur-Marne, France

Îlot Montjoie Mixed Used Complex / Vincent Lavergne Architecture Urbanisme + Atelier Novembre

Îlot Montjoie Mixed Used Complex / Vincent Lavergne Architecture Urbanisme + Atelier Novembre - More Images+ 26