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Project • By CBA architectes • Offices

In Rouen, Blending the Past with the Present

In Rouen, Blending the Past with the Present In Rouen (Seine-Maritime), for MATMUT IMMOBILIER as the project owner, the architectural firms CBA architectes and Espace Libre – landscaper completed in September 2024 the spectacular transformation of the former École Normale d’Institutrices into an open space with panoramic views over the city—a true "landscape building" in every sense. Julien Falsimagne Julien Falsimagne Architects often speak of designing "landscape buildings," while landscape designers pride themselves on creating "architectural landscapes." Rarely, however, do these two concepts merge as seamlessly as they do in the remarkable restructuring of Rouen’s former École Normal... More

Project • By Matheus Farah e Manoel Maia Arquitetura • Shops

Dengo Paris

On the charming and bustling streets of Montmartre, a haven for artists in the French capital, Dengo's first store outside Brazil entrusted Matheus Farah and Manoel Maia Arquitetura to bring the unique signature of Brazilian architecture to one of the world’s most classic destinations. Natalia Khoroshayeva Natalia Khoroshayeva Located in a historic building, the project for the new store required an approach that would preserve its structural elements without overlooking Dengo’s modernity. Thus, a retrofit was chosen to blend these two worlds. During the renovation, the removal of superficial plaster on the walls revealed stones carved with small, friendly faces—a historical heritage that was incorporated into t... More

Project • By ALTA architectes - urbanistes • Primary Schools

Jean de la Fontaine kindergarten

CONTEXTIn Tours, the Jean de la Fontaine school has undergone a complete makeover at the hands of the ALTA agency. Initiated by the municipality at the end of 2020, the call for tenders aimed at the demolition and reconstruction of this establishment built in the 1960s. In the northeast of the city, in a rapidly changing neighborhood, the existing school was part of a complex urban fabric characterized by a great heterogeneity of scales and building types. Charly Broyez In addition to making the establishment and its surroundings more legible, ALTA's project is a true homage to the architectural and natural heritage of the Loire region. The territory of Tours, traversed by the Loire and Cher rivers, is indeed marked by a strong vegeta... More

Project • By Ateliers A+ • Hotels

Margaret Hôtel Chouleur ****

Located in the heart of the historic center, the Margaret Hotel Chouleur is an emblematic place of Nîmes heritage. Classified as an historical monument since 2004, the origin of this private mansion is said to be medieval, even if its current appearance dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Eliophot Adrien Guitard Under the impetus of Allegrini Social Club, the new owner and manager, the 4-star hotel has been completely renovated and redecorated by A+Architecture and Nathalie d’Artigues, in order to restore the place’s letters of nobility. Adrien Guitard Adrien Guitard A unique atmosphere, made up of warm colors, a diversity of materials and a wealth of textures, intertwines modern and old styles... More