Com d'Archi

In this issue of Com d'Archi, through the voice of Esther, Charles Hesters and Pierre Martin-Saint-Etienne tell us about their agency HEMAA Architectes and their project for a school in Heudebouville, France. HEMAA is a young agency that already works on all scales, from architecture to town and country planning.  Because they place context at the center of their approach, their operatio...

In French in this CDA S4#17 (Monday online), "About agility in architecture", an interview in french of Charles Hesters and Pierre Martin-Saint-Etienne, founders and associate architects of the HEMAA office – In English in this CDA S4#18 (Wednesday online), "The contemporary archetype", a text written by HEMAA, and read by Esther. En français dans le CDA S4#17 (lundi en ligne), "De l'agilité...

The prospective study on tomorrow's productive neighbourhoods is explained by Jérôme Villemard, Atelier Villemard Associates. For example, Agrocity Project (Ile-de-France), is a business park of tomorrow, a vector of ecological transition. Son Julien Rebours Image teaser Atelier Villemard Associés ___ If you like the podcast do not hesitate: . to subscribe so you don't miss the next episodes, . to...

In French in this CDA S2#15 (Monday online), Jérôme Villemard, architect, Atelier Villemard Associés, Paris France : Uniqueness and sharing - English in CDA S2#16 (Wednesday online) : Prospective study on tomorrow's productive neighbourhoods, France (2019). En français dans ce CDA S2#15 (Lundi en ligne), Jérôme Villemard, architecte, Atelier Villemard Associés, Paris France : singularité et partag...

A prototype building, a daring structure, an ambitious program, the new headquarters of the French National Forestry Office takes up urban, constructive and social challenges. In this Com d'Archi, written by Anne-Charlotte, based on the French interview with the two agencies, discover this innovative architecture, the largest building made exclusively of French wood. This project embodies the dual...

In French in this CDA S4#15 (Monday online), "The wood at the cutting edge : the new ONF headquarter", an interview of Samuel Poutoux, Atelier Woa and Vincent Lavergne, VLAU, both architects- In English in CDA S4#16 (Wednesday online), "The wood at the cutting edge : the new ONF headquarter", a text written by Anne-Charlotte, and read by Esther. En français dans le CDA S4#15 (lundi en ligne),&nbsp...

For the Atelier Aconcept (architecture French office), Victoire Birembaux from "Agence Première" tells us the secrets of the Thai and MMA boxing gym in Savigny-le-Temple (77), France (delivered in 2020, June). A crystalline female voice tells the story of a fight gym! ___ If you like the podcast do not hesitate: . to subscribe so you don't miss the next episodes, . to leave us stars and a comment...

In French in this CDA S2#13 (Monday online) : Frédéric Quevillon, architect Atelier Aconcept in Evry-Courcouronnes France : close to all of us, an other architect "new generation" - English in CDA S2#14 (Wednesday online) : Thai boxing and MMA room in Savigny-le-Temple (77), France (delivered 2020, June). En français dans ce CDA S2#13 (Lundi en ligne) : Frédéric Quevillon, architecte Atelier Aconc...

Mastery of a project depends on mastery of its construction. It is this motto that has driven Samuel Poutoux, architect, and Marc-Henri Maxit, economist and carpenter contractor, to create L’Atelier WOA (Wood Oriented Architecture). Since 2012, the two 'partners in crime’, and their associates, are specialists of mixed construction systems where wood plays a central role. At a time where economy o...

In French in this CDA S4#13 (Monday online), "Constructive rigour", an interview in french of Samuel Poutoux et Marc-Henri Maxit, founders and associates of WOA office with Rémi Crozat and Julien Déchanet- In English in CDA S4#14 (Wednesday online), "L'Industreet", a text written by Atelier Woa, and read by Esther. En français dans le CDA S4#13 (lundi en ligne), "La rigueur constructive", une...

Orash Montazami, founder and director of Studio Montazami (Paris), explains precisely how "La cité universelle" is such a special project in Paris.  Based on an inclusive conception of accessibility, in the facilities and uses, the project is seeking LA certification from Certivéa, a first in France for a project of this nature. The programming and design are centred on the performance of use...

En 2020, Inedit Architecture évolue et concentre ses activités d'architecture et d'urbanisme sous une nouvelle identité : le Studio Montazami. Occasion pour Orash Montazami, fondateur et dirigeant du Studio, de rendre identifiable son travail d'architecte. Orash Montazami est humble et exerce sont métier avec passion, prioritairement et pleinement concentré à la qualité de ses oeuvres. En avant pr...

In this Com d'Archi, in English we talk about the project "Cardo", special mention Europan 16, on the site of Aulnat : example of a global rebalancing of the territory and a Clermont-Ferrand-Auvergne Airport, the first 100% renewable energy airport, by the office Caracalla composed of CLÉMENT BERTIN, MARTIN KERMEL, SARA IMPERA- architects, and JULIEN TRUGLAS , GIULIA PIGNOCCHI – landscape architec...

In French in this CDA S4#11 (Monday online), "With empiricism, the architecture", an interview in french of Clément Bertin, founder and associate architect of Caracalla office with Martin Kermel and Sara Impera - In English in CDA S4#12 (Wednesday online), "Cardo", a text written by the team mentioned for their Europan 16 project in Aulnat France, and read by Esther. En français dans le CDA S4#11...

Guillaume Sibaud, one of the founders and directors of Triptyque Architecture, explains precisely how the Villa M is such a special project in Paris.  In resum, Villa M is : - a multi-purpose hotel-center focused on health and open to the public, a new concept imagined by Groupe Pasteur Mutualité, - an innovative place, dedicated to the health of tomorrow and centered on the human being, - a...

In French in this CDA S2#9 (Monday online) : Guillaume Sibaud, Triptyque Architecture, portrait - English in CDA S2#10 (Wednesday online) : Villa M project, a unique place of sharing, dedicated to the health of tomorrow, in Paris France. En français dans ce CDA S2#9 : Guillaume Sibaud, Triptyque Architecture, portrait d'agence - En anglais dans le CDA S2#10 : Villa M, un lieu de partage unique déd...

In the CDAS4#10 : "Two projects for new centralities", a text written Ronald Sirio Architects and read by Esther. Like a base, when the past goes on with the future. Image teaser DR © ArtefactoryLab Sound engineering : Julien Rebours ___ If you like the podcast do not hesitate: . to subscribe so you don't miss the next episodes, . to leave us stars and a comment :-), . to follow us on Instagram @c...

In French in this CDA S4#9 (Monday online), "An architecture in consciousness", an interview of Ronald Sirio, founder and director of Ronald Sirio Architects office - In English in CDA S4#10 (Wednesday online), "Two projects for new centralities", a text written Ronald Sirio Architects and read by Esther. En français dans le CDA S4#9 (lundi en ligne), "Une architecture en conscience", une int...

Vincent Lavergne, founder and director of Vincent Lavergne Architecture and Urban Planning, explains to us how the Watt tower is such a special project in Paris.  Leaning against the base covering the railroad tracks, the Watt Tower is in a position of pivot and urban connector between two eras, between two levels of the city, the old and the new. It is rare in France for a tower, often an is...

In French in this CDA S2#5 (Monday online) : Portrait de Vincent Lavergne - English in CDA S2#6 (Wednesday online) : Watt tower project, regeneration, extension, raising, in Paris France. En français dans ce CDA S2#5 : Portrait de Vincent Lavergne - En anglais dans le CDA S2#6 : Tour Watt, réhabilitation, extension, surélévation à Paris, France. _____ Vincent Lavergne, livre en 2020 et 2021 d'impo...

The subject of solid stone is strongly supported by certain players in the French construction world, not without an unusual commitment, since a solid stone construction does not have the same short-term yield as all-concrete, of course. But solid cut stone guarantees the durability of the building. To build with solid stone, you have to take the time, you have to convince the clients. Claire Arna...

In French in this CDA S4#7 (Monday online), "Preserving constructive faith", an interview of Claire Arnaud and Philomène Delrue, Arnaud and Delrue Architects office - In English in CDA S4#8 (Wednesday online), "Two projects in solid stone", a text written Arnaud & Delrue Architects and read by Esther. En français dans le CDA S4#7 (lundi en ligne), "Préserver la foi constructive", une inte...

David Roulin, associate director of Art&Build, talks about this project. The building was purchased by the City of Paris to rehouse the Public Buildings and Architecture Department. The location of the site, close to the ring road, required the creation of a high-performance acoustic barrier with the innovative development of a double skin façade.  Open in late 2016 in Paris, Opalia will...

In French in this CDA S2#3 : Portrait of Art&Build In English in CDA S2#4 : The OPALIA project, innovative, in wood En français dans ce CDA S2#3 : Portrait d'Art&Build En anglais dans le CDA S2#4 : Le projet OPALIA, innovant, en bois ___ David Roulin, dans cette interview, lève le voile sur Art&Built. Il est l'un des quatre dirigeants de cette importante agence d'architecture implantée...

The emblematic agency Leclercq Associés, after the issues #19 and #20 of Season 2 that we have just re-broadcast, returns to Com d'Archi for Season 4 for a series of podcasts, with guests and themes of its choice. Today, with this new episode of the series dedicated to the Leclercq Associés agency, we put online a focus on the subject of the water, a synthesis of the interview published in French...