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Project • By Arpio Architects • Secondary Schools
Lycée Descartes
For 27 years, the architecture and design firm ARPIO has been developing an innovative and sustainable approach to delivering large-scale projects in Morocco and beyond.
Jean-Claude Laffitte
ARPIO ARCHITECTS, in partnership with the consulting firm Coco Architecture, winners of the international competition organized by the French Embassy and AEFE, are reimagining the Lycée Descartes in Rabat. Their concept draws inspiration from the traditional house organized around a central courtyard—sometimes planted—to manage light, wind, and sunlight. The aim is to achieve exemplary energy efficiency and sustainability, while providing optimal thermal and acoustic comfort for both students and teachers.
Jean-Claude Laffitt... More
Project • By COMAMALA ISMAIL • Libraries
School campus Grimisuat
Several communities in the canton of Valais (Switzerland) have seen their population grow in recent years. Fast connections to service centers and a high quality of life have made these communities very attractive.
DMK Photography
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At an altitude of 880 m, the commune of Grimisuat, located on the sunny side of the Alps and just ten minutes from the town of Sion, needs to expand its school infrastructure.
DMK Photography
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In addition to classrooms, the program includes a library, a me... More
Project • By Ante Prima • Nurseries
Au Grand Air
Before even looking at the project itself, most people ask me: “But how did you end up doing a project in India?” The truth is so unbelievable that I sometimes hesitate to tell it, not because I wish to embellish the story but rather to make it more believable. So here is the real story
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In December 2015, the agency was going through a critical period. One day, in the middle of a lunch break, the phone rang. At the other end of the line, a very enthusiastic man, with a strong Indian accent, asked to speak with me about a daycare project in India. As I was unavailable, the call did not reach me. We considered the phone call as a hoax and then forgot about it. Fortunately, the man called again the day after. We agreed t... More