Com d'Archi

Jérôme Le Gall is our guest in this interview. CEO of Arte Charpentier, an iconic French architectural practice, he explains their forward-looking work in the light of two recent projects: Danone's research and innovation center and the Ulteam office building, where historic architecture and contemporary grafting are in harmony. Image teaser © C.Valtin Sound engineering : Julien Rebours ___ If you...

Figurant parmi les agences d'architecture les plus importantes dans le paysage français, Arte Charpentier n’est sans doute plus à présenter. Pour autant, rappelons qu'elle est est l’auteur du grand Opéra de Shanghai livré en 1998.  Aujourd’hui Arte Charpentier a plusieurs implantations, à Paris, à Lyon, à Shanghai. Elle compte environ cent trente salariés. Elle a plus de cinq cents proje...

The career of an architectural painter, performer and globetrotter ! Echoing the S1#15 replay, we offer you this previously unpublished issue recorded in November 2023, recounting the career of Michelle Auboiron via a text read by Esther ; Michelle, Charles Guy's wife, and an architectural painter whose career we closely follow. Image DR © Image capture from a film by Charles Guy Sound engine...

Michelle Auboiron peint l'architecture depuis plusieures décennies. Elle détient le secret de ce que je nommerais "l'archi palette"! Elle est unique. Pétrie de modernité elle renouvelle les codes de la peinture classique, sans pour autant verser dans des attitudes "hyper-conceptualo-maniériste". Elle n'a pas eu besoin des institutions de l'art pour s'imposer. Elle n'a pas eu besoin de surenchérir...

Charles Guy is an architect who has only ever renovated his house in Corsica. So what did he do? Well, it was the image that gave him the desire to move forward, first the image of the project, then the image in the city around the world. In between, his meeting with painter Michelle Auboiron and a global balloon release in the year 2000.  In this issue of Com d'archi, through the voice of Es...

Au lendemain de l'obtention du diplôme d'architecture, Charles Guy se confronte à la procédure des marchés publics par le biais d'un concours. Non sélectionné, il prends immédiatement la tangente en créant avec son frère la société IKONE, proposant la création d'images de synthèse en 3D, démarche très pionnière pour l'époque. Nous sommes en 1985. La clientèle comporte alors quelques grands noms de...

Richez Associés, with 115 employees and 37 years of existence, is now one of the top 20 architectural agencies in France. Its particularity is to design architecture, urban planning and landscape projects "on the move".  Here we tell you about the path this agency has taken and its singularity. Image DR © Richez Associés, Development of Faubourg Saint-Antoine Paris Sound engineering : Ju...

In French in this CDA S3#54 (monday online), “Finding the Garden of Eden”, an interview of Thomas Richez architect founder, partner and chairman and Vincent Cottet, landscaper and partner of Richez Associés office. In English in CDA S3#55 (wednesday online), “The way of Richez Associés, architecture, urbanism, landscape Office based in Paris, France”.   En français dans le...

After four years of renovation work by Atelier Ferret Architectures and Chatillon Architectes, Royan's Palais des Congrès reopened its doors this summer.  In addition to this remarkable restoration, the project also saw the installation of a Centre d'Interprétation de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine (CIAP) on the ground floor, giving the town of Royan a space dedicated to promoting the region...

Après quatre années de travaux de réhabilitation, menés par l’Atelier Ferret Architectures et Chatillon Architectes, le Palais des Congrès de la ville de Royan a réouvert ses portes cet été.  Outre cette restitution remarquable, l’opération permet également l’installation en rez-de-mer d’un Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine (CIAP) permettant à la ville de Royan de bén...

In this issue of Com d'Archi, Clément Besnault and Chloé Coffre tell us the main intentions of their _Europan 16 special mention_ project in Auneuil France, after presenting their own practice. On behalf of Anne-Charlotte, Esther reads this precise text by Clément Besnault and Chloé Coffre. Image DR © by abc architectes, Atelier Besnault et Coffre Sound engineering : Julien Rebours...

In French in this CDA S3#52 (monday online), “Architecture, in democracy”, an interview of Chloé Coffre and Clément Besnault architects and founders of abc architectes, Atelier Besnault et Coffre. In English in CDA S3#53 (wednesday online), “INTER TENEMENT project in Auneuil, France ” by Chloé Coffre and Clément Besnault architects, special mention Europan 16.   En françai...

Located at the gateway to Paris, Boulogne-Billancourt has been classified as a Town of Art and History, and has made it a rule to pay tribute to the talents that have forged its heritage, with a direction for future years: to respond to the best of the past with a demand for good memory, excellence and dynamism. Its ordinary urban fabric, full of character, especially when it comes to social housi...

Après quelques expériences en agences en tant que salariée, Laure Fournier fonde son propre atelier d'architecture. Bientôt Julien Fournier vient la rejoindre. FRASK nait ainsi en 2011, et avant même que le sujet de la réhabilitation ne deviennent le centre des préoccupations et des grands débats architecturaux, naturellement, l'agence se spécialise dans des opérations mixtes alliant réhabilitatio...

For this new episode of the Com d'archi podcast, Emmanuel Combarel has written a singular text on the project: "Campus EDF de Saclay - Plateau de Saclay near Paris France" _ECDM architects_. The project was delivered in 2015. It is a training centre. A very good approach to discover. Image DR © Schnepp Renou Sound engineering : Julien Rebours ___ If you like the podcast do not hesitate: . to...

In French in this CDA S3#50 (monday online), “A welcoming and protective architecture”, an interview of Emmanuel Combarel architect, ecdm architects office. In English in CDA S3#51 (wednesday online), " EDF Campus of Saclay – Plateau de Saclay, France ” by Emmanuel Combarel architect.   En français dans le CDA S3#50 (lundi en ligne), "Une architecture accueillant...

The King Kong agency is based in Bordeaux and Paris. They work both for public and private clients and on several kinds of programs. Their main references being, for the public, cultural buildings like performance halls, theaters or media libraries and for private clients: housing, offices and hotels… They also work in the field of urban planning and transport infrastructures. Right...

L’ATELIER KING KONG est créé en 1994 à Bordeaux, à l’initiative de quatre architectes associés : Paul Marion, Jean-Christophe Masnada, Frédéric Neau et Laurent Portejoie, tous diplômés de l’école d’architecture de la même ville. Après la réalisation de nombreux équipements culturels, hôtels et logements, sur l’ensemble du territoire français, l’atelier développe ses compétences en termes d’aménage...

ATRIUM FOR LʼUNIVERSITE PIERRE ET MARIE CURIE / PARIS 6 FRANCE / ON THE JUSSIEU CAMPUS, 75005 an architecture by ANNE-FRANCOISE JUMEAU ARCHITECTES and PERIPHERIQUES ARCHITECTES : in this Com d'archi, the story of the project by Anne-Françoise Jumeau Architect. Image DR © Luc Boegly Sound engineering : Julien Rebours ___ If you like the podcast do not hesitate: . to subscribe so you don't miss...

In French in this CDA S3#48 (monday online), “Architecture, with fun”, an interview of Anne-Françoise Jumeau architect. In English in CDA S3#49 (wednesday online), "Atrium for the Pierre et Marie Curie University” by Anne-Françoise Jumeau architect.   En français dans le CDA S3#48 (lundi en ligne), "L’architecture, avec plaisir", une interview de Anne-Françoise Jumeau...

As a child, Cyril Bordier dreamed of flying. His attentive family, noticing his aptitude for observation and construction, guided him towards architecture. His path was punctuated by travels. As an adult, Cyril reconciled the two, or rather the three: drawing, architecture and airplanes, when he joined Aéroports de Paris. In this issue of Com d'Archi, the architect talks about his career path and,...

Cyril Bordier, enfant, rêve d'avions. Sa famille attentive, remarquant son aptitude à l'observation et à la construction l'accompagne vers l'architecture. La trajectoire est jalonnée de voyages. Adulte, Cyril concilie les deux ou plutôt les trois : le dessin, l'architecture et les avions en entrant aux Aéroports de Paris. Dans ce numéro de Com d'Archi, l'architecte parle de son parcours et en fili...

The Museum of the Epic of the Amazons and Kings of Danhomé is an architectural project project currently being developed by Françoise N'Thépé. This project is rooted in the legendary stories of African tradition and speaks of Amazons. What kind of architecture for such a symbolism? Find out in the episode of course. In this issue of Com d'Archi you will find this project narrated by Françoise N'Th...

In French in this CDA S3#46 (monday online), “Des savoir-faire ancestraux et une architecture contemporaine”, an interview of Françoise N’Thépé architect. In English in CDA S3#47 (wednesday online), "Museum of the Epic of the Amazons and Kings of Danhomè, Abomey, Benin” by Françoise N’Thépé. En français dans le CDA S3#46 (lundi en ligne), "Bâtir avec les grandes armatures...

Created in 2019, the Frédéric Imbert studio develops singular interior architecture, scenography and furniture projects, enriched by research and creations of new materials and textures. In this issue of Com d'Archi, we talk about the latest projects from this studio with a sculptural approach! A history read by Esther. Image © Frédéric Imbert Studio Sound engineering : Ali Zogheib ___ If you like...