Com d'Archi

In French in this CDA S2#31 (Monday online), "Commitments : Baumschlager Eberle Architekten", an interview of Anne Speicher, architect managing partner (Baumschlager Eberle French office) - English in CDA S2#32 (Wednesday online), "2226 Lustenau project" in Austria, Baumschlager Eberle Architekten’s new head office, by Anne Speicher. En français dans ce CDA S2#31 (lundi en ligne), "Engagement...

From the recycling of the first moments in the workshop, to the use of raw materials, until to the fabrication of their own materials : Alphonse's words tell us everything about the value of materials in the Ciguë architecture studio. Read by Esther, a true initiatory journey to the heart of materials in this English version of Com d'Archi Podcast S2#30!  Podcast recorded on December 2nd, 202...

In French in this CDA S2#29 (Monday online), "The beauty seen by Ciguë architecture studio", an interview of Alphonse Sarthout, one of the associate architects of this French office - English in CDA S2#30 (Wednesday online) : "The Ciguë material library", Alphonse Sarthout presentation read by Esther. En français dans ce CDA S2#30 (Lundi en ligne), "La beauté vue par Ciguë, studio d'architect...

In the summer of 2020, we discussed in 5 minutes the subject of the French castle of Maisons, located in Maisons-Laffitte (78), in the Com d'Archi S1#16. It was the opportunity to meet Béatrice Vivien, a specialist of the subject. Béatrice accepted our invitation to share some of her many new discoveries about the castle and its estate. Working at the Château de Maisons itself and questioning a wh...

In French in this CDA S2#27 (Monday online), "Maisons en chantier", an interview of Béatrice Vivien Phd in History of Art about the domain that inspired Versailles - English in CDA S2#28 (Wednesday online) : "The story of Maisons and René de Longueil", Béatrice Vivien academic research. En français dans ce CDA S2#27 (Lundi en ligne), "Maisons en chantier", une interview de Béatrice Vivien Doc...

The House of Human sciences or "Maison des Sciences de l'Hommes"/MSH,  in the heart of Paris, would probably not exist without the financing of the american FORD Foundation. From the beginning of the institutional project in 1957 to the delivering in 1969, and recently, the rehabilitation delivered in 2017, this project had keeping is DNA : a functional innovative building dedicated to the hu...

In French in this CDA S2#25 (Monday online), "My Uncle of America", a small chronicle of architecture, second episode - English in CDA S2#26 (Wednesday online) : Maison des Sciences de l'Homme in Paris (75), France, or the original MSH 54 Raspail. En français dans ce CDA S2#25 (Lundi en ligne), "Mon Oncle d’Amérique", petite chronique d'architecture, volet 2 - En anglais dans le CDA S2#26 (Me...

The demolition takes part of the architecture history, sometimes unfortunately, sometimes fortunately. With the 3M tower story, we are in the sadest example that we can do. Nevertheless, we hope that the Nexity (operator of the new project in the site) big effort for contribute to save the memory of this emblematic tower, will be positive in time. The demolition of the 3M Tower in Cergy-Pontoise,...

In French in this CDA S2#23 (Monday online),  "My Uncle of America", a small chronicle of architecture, first part - English in CDA S2#24 (Wednesday online) : 3M tower of Cergy-Pontoise (95) in France, or the urgency of memory. En français dans ce CDA S2#23 (Lundi en ligne), "Mon Oncle d’Amérique", petite chronique d'architecture, volet 1 - En anglais dans le CDA S2#24 (Mercredi en ligne) : T...

The ARVHA* Prize, created by Catherine Guyot in 2013, will be awarded on December 9, 2020 for the eighth time, the ceremony being scheduled at 5 pm online (from the Pavillon de l'Arsenal in Paris in strict compliance with Covid-19 health regulations). This annual event, dedicated to women architects, is an opportunity to return to the subject of the position of women within the profession, in Fran...

In French in this CDA S2#21 (Monday online), Architects women - English in CDA S2#22 (Wednesday online) : A woman architect and the ARVHA Prize. With Sophie Berthelier and Catherine Guyot. En français dans ce CDA S2#21 (Lundi en ligne), Femmes architectes - En anglais dans le CDA S2#22 (Mercredi en ligne) : Une femme architecte et le prix ARVHA. Avec Catherine Guyot et Sophie Berthelier. ___ Le Pr...

When Ile-de-France residents travel on the train "RER A", from the western suburbs to the center of Paris, they see the vast site of the former Seine paper mill. The "Arboretum" project for offices, activities and shops, designed in wood, is developed on this site: "a solution more than a place, it's a new approach to daily life, generous, comfortable, a model of innovation and creativity. "underl...

In French in this CDA S2#19 (Monday online), "Zoom in and out" with François Leclercq and Paul Laigle - English in CDA S2#20 (Wednesday online) : Arboretum by Leclercq Associés, the largest wooden office campus in the world, Nanterre France (work in progress). En français dans ce CDA S2#19 (Lundi en ligne), "Zoom et dézoom" avec François Leclercq et Paul Laigle - En anglais dans le CDA S2#18 (Merc...

On the edge of the historic city, the ZAC St Roch, an area conquered on the rails, should foster the emergence of a new district that is lively, open, mixed and sustainable. Guillaume Maréchaux and Jean-Pierre Levêque, associate architects of Brénac & Gonzalez & Associates office in Paris, explains precisely how "Saint Roch block 3" project, in Montpellier France is a mediterranean project...

In French in this CDA S2#17 (Monday online), Brénac & Gonzalez & Associés, Paris France : Transfer and modernity - English in CDA S2#18 (Wednesday online) : Saint Roch by Brénac & Gonzalez & Associés, a Mediterranean tower, Montpellier, France (Delivery 2021). En français dans ce CDA S2#17 (Lundi en ligne), Brénac & Gonzalez & Associés, Paris France : Transmission et modern...

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. ___ 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 Instag...

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...

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...

Orash Montazami, founder and director of Studio Montazami (Paris), explains precisely how "La cité universelle, la cité du handicap" is such a special project in Paris.  The team of architects is : Baumschlager Eberle Architekten and Studio Montazami. In resum, "La cité universelle, la cité du handicap" program is : a omnisports event room, offices, a hotel, a specialized medical center, a co...

In French in this CDA S2#11 (Monday online) : Orash Montazami, Studio Montazami, a beautiful architectural encounter - English in CDA S2#12 (Wednesday online) : La Cité Universelle, La Cité du Handicap, project, a unique equipment, dedicated to the disability in Paris France. En français dans ce CDA S2#9 : Orash Montazami, Studio Montazami, une belle rencontre architecturale - En anglais dans le C...

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...

Anne-Charlotte, founder of the Com d'Archi podcast, made Art and History of Architecture (PhD) studies. She became a communications manager later, during her working years. Today, from the debate in French of the Com d'Archi S2 #7, whose subject is "Communicating Architecture", Anne-Charlotte in the light of its own experience, proposes a free reflection on the subject. ___ If you like the podcast...

In French in this CDA S2#7 (Monday online) : Communiquer l'architecture - English in CDA S2#8 (Wednesday online) : Communicating architecture, point of view of Anne-Charlotte @comdarchipodcast columnist, by her spokeperson. En français dans ce CDA S2#7 : Communiquer l'architecture - En anglais dans le CDA S2#8 : Communicating architecture, point of view of Anne-Charlotte @comdarchipodcast columnis...