Greater Paris
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about Greater Paris
Project • By VIGUIER • Offices
BANQUE DE FRANCE - THE GIANT WHITE SAFE
The new site of the Banque de France is the second biggest cash handling facility in Europe. It handles 25% of the national reserves.The Paris-La Courneuve center of the Banque de France (Central Bank) rises on the 4.5 ha wasteland of the former Babcock steel factory along the A86 motorway. This project is a reflection of the challenge that is the “Grand Paris” and the major changes happening north of the French capital, of which the Olympic Games in 2024 will be a part. The opening of the Banque de France is the sign of a renewal both for the industrial site and the entire area, the soon to open «Fabriques des Cultures» bringing an added cultural value to the area while preserving its industrial past. This new facility is a major step... More
Product • By ADENTRO • Johnny Stecchino Coat Rack
Johnny Stecchino Coat Rack
Adentro unveils its new coat hanger Johnny Stecchino, a new product designed by Studio Ventotto.The coat rack Johnny Stecchino is composed of two sticks articulated in solid ashwood. The hangers are also in solid ashwood and are available in two finishes : natural oiled or black stained oiled.The Johnny Stecchino coat hanger is lightweight, mobile and original. It finds its place easily in the entrances or reception areas.DimensionsDim : 12 x 10 cm H : 182 cmJohnny Stecchino finishSolid Ash wood. Hangers come in 2 finishes Natural oiled or black stained oiled.It also exists a wall attached version / Johnny Stecchino Jr. More
Project • By Hamonic+Masson & Associés • Apartments
Rue Camille Claudel
In the history of architecture it is rare to find examples of roads built entirely by the same architect. During the buzz of Ré-inventer Paris, Inventons la Métropole and other international architecture competitions, the Camille Claudel project primarily poses the question of scale. The trauma of the Grands Ensembles has prevented a unitary approach in architecture today. We often see urban projects divided into ‘slices’ of 50 to 60 houses under the guise of “architectural diversity.” This approach is often detrimental as it lacks consideration for town and city planning. Hamonic+Masson & Associés won the Camille Claudel project in 2013 having proposed a global and unitary strategy, which incorporated architectural diversity with evid... More