An evolutionary building process reveals a new wing; a vertical garden for the museum in Paris, France

The An evolutionary building process reveals a new wing; a vertical garden for the museum designed by Carl Fredrik Svenstedt Architect is located in Paris, France. The Louvre’s architectural history is marked by a tradition of innovation, today it manifests in the museum’s ambitious renewal in France and internationally. The proposal for a new extension [...]

Tags: 1st arrondissement of Paris, Archaeology museums, France, Louvre, Paris, The Louvre, Tuileries Palace

A/ZC, Paris-based practice made up of young architects from around the world in Paris, France

Designed by AZC, A/ZC, Paris-based practice made up of young architects from around the world is located in Paris, France. A/ZC was initially located in the small French city of Colmar, a position which offered them the comfort of being at the geographic centre of Europe; above all not too far from Switzerland. Four years [...]

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Granite Tower Offices in Paris, France

The Granite Tower offices designed by Atelier Christian de Portzamparc is located in Paris, France.  Forming the head of this triangle of towers the Granite Tower (Tour Granite) covers 70,000 sq m and forms a prismatic shape to make best use of the footprint space. La Défense is a cosmopolitan business area to the west [...]

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Russian Orthodox Church in Paris, France

The Russian Orthodox Church designed by Editorial is located in Paris, France. Home of classic movies, fine art, ornate architecture and old romantics, the city of Paris is to become home to a new contemporary structure in the form of a Russian Orthodox cathedral and cultural centre, with officials suggesting that construction work may commence [...]

Tags: Christianity in Europe, Ethnic groups in Asia, Ethnic groups in Europe, Europe, Orthodox Church, Paris, Russian Orthodox Church, Russians

Immeuble de Logements in Paris, France

Immeuble de Logements  designed by Frederic Borel Architecte is located in  Paris, France . These designs shown are of the recently completed exterior of Immeuble de Logements by Frédéric Borel. Borel was instructed to create a space for 48 apartments with recreation space, amenities and parking. Situated at the corner of the central green space [...]

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