Contextuality in architecture
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Project • By CCBA Designs • Cultural Centres
Alliance Française
In 1973, the Gujarat United School of Theology embarked on the construction of a modest library and cultural centre spanning two hundred and sixty square meters. Originally intended to house a specialized book collection and serve as a communal space for small gatherings, the project took an unexpected turn during its development. It was eventually repurposed to accommodate the Alliance Française, a move that would lead to the creation of a striking architectural statement.
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Situated within the confines of a late nineteenth-century institution characterized by brick and stone accents, the Alliance Française at Ahmedabad stands as a testament to modernist design principles. Every element of its construction underwe... More
News • News • 2 Nov 2022
C&G’s architectural intervention for Paris Internationale merges contextuality with radicality through minimal means
Paris Internationale is an international art fair driven by a mindset of independence, collaboration, and partnerships, that displays contemporary art at different locations each year. For the eighth edition, The architectural intervention by Christ & Gantenbein for Paris Internationale takes an approach that merges contextuality with radicality through minimal means, ensuring exhibitors and visitors a unique experience.
Giaime Meloni
This latest event took place in one of Paris’ first glazed-facade buildings. After being transformed in the 1990s, the 3000 m2 building had been abandoned during the pandemic. Interior infrastructure was removed, leaving a skeletal framework and seemingly limitless design potential.
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