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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...

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...

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...

With the artist Xavier Veilhan and the landscape designers of the TER Agency, the French architecture offices Coldefy and RDAI have won in 2019 the National Pulse Memorial & Museum competition. A building that will soon be built in homage to the victims of the Orlando (Florida) discotheque massacre in 2016. Coldefy is the mandatory of the project. Isabel Van Haute and Thomas Coldefy, fondators...