The recent history of the city of Paris is entangled with that of the Olympic Games. In 1900, Paris hosted the second edition of the Games, starting a journey of urban adaptations and architectural developments that prepared the city for the event. Among the most important changes was the introduction of Line 1 of the metro, inaugurated in 1900 to link the locations of the Universal Exhibition with those of the Olympic Games in Vincennes. Just 24 years later, the city hosted one of the most influential editions of the Olympic Games. The event, the first to be broadcasted on the airwaves, contributed to a substantial rise in the popularity of the Games. It was also during this edition that the concept of the Olympic Village was born. Several of the infrastructures and venues built over a century ago are still in use in Paris, with some of them returning now as hosts of Olympic events.
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PONG Building / CALQ + Bond Society
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Architects: Bond Society, CALQ
- Area: 7950 m²
- Year: 2024
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Manufacturers: Jansen, Knauf, Mutina, Saint Gobain Glass, Schüco
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Professionals: S2T, MUGO, ALTERNATIVE CONSULTING
Explore Jean Nouvel's Pop-Up Store on the Champs Élysées in Paris, Through the Lens of Jad Sylla
Renowned French architect Jean Nouvel has unveiled his design for Samsung’s pop-up store on the iconic Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, France. The store aims to represent the company’s role as a Worldwide Olympic Partner, offering visitors a space where they can engage with the newest mobile technologies and Olympic-related activities. The first images by architectural photographer Jad Sylla highlight Jean Nouvel’s design of the immersive retail space.
“A Framework for Developing Happy Proximities:” In Conversation with Carlos Moreno, the Pioneer of the 15-Minute City
The 15-minute city has become an internationally recognized concept advocating for a people-centric urban model where residents should be able to meet most of their daily needs within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes. The concept was introduced by Professor Carlos Moreno in 2015 following the COP21 conference in Paris, which concluded with the signing of the Paris Agreement. The idea proposes a practical and adaptable framework for introducing low-carbon mobility and creating a vibrant local economy to support more social interaction and more sustainable urban environments. Since then, the concept has been recognized with the 2021 Obel Award and has gained a notable recommendation in UN-Habitat's World Cities Report. Now, Professor Moreno is publishing the book titled “The 15-Minute City: A Solution to Saving Our Time and Our Planet” to showcase concrete examples and strategies for achieving better cities. ArchDaily had a chance to sit down with Professor Carlos Moreno to discuss these ideas, offering insight into Moreno’s urban thinking and the impact of this model.
93 Petit Apartments / Studio Razavi Architecture
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Architects: Studio Razavi Architecture
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: Inex, Bollinger+Grohmann, AE75, OLM, Acoustique & Conseil, +2
House for 2 Architects / Toledano+Architects
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Architects: Toledano+Architects
- Area: 100 m²
- Year: 2023
La Maison D’Egypte Student Dormitory / Dar Arafa Architecture + SAM architecture
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Architects: Dar Arafa Architecture, SAM architecture
- Area: 4310 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Decomo, Mubun Furniture, Nadim Group, Randa Fahmy
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Professionals: EMMA BLANC Paysage, Batiserf, Altia, Ecallard Economiste, Oskaprod, +1
Navigating 2024: European Cities Tackle Urban Cooling, Congestion, and Connection
As we begin 2024, European cities present various urban development markers that are setting the path for the new year. Under themes of urban mobility in Brussels, sustainability in Valencia, Smart Cities in Rotterdam, and urban cooling in Paris, each city is making noteworthy progress on the road to 2030. In these diverse urban fabrics, European cities are demonstrating a commitment to defining challenges and working towards shaping a climate-conscious future.