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“The fascinating element of these Olympics are their ephemeral nature as well as their lasting impact”

July 29, 2024 François Chatillon 0

François Chatillon reflects on the architectural legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as part of our Olympic Impact series. The Olympics go hand-in-hand with architecture, with leading designers creating some of the most innovative and exceptional buildings, stadiums and public spaces of our times. From the “Bird’s Nest” Olympic Stadium in Beijing by Herzog

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Reusing existing venues for Olympics “is not easy” says Populous’ Francois Clement

July 25, 2024 Nat Barker 0

Paris 2024 comes close to the limit of what is possible in terms of minimising construction for Olympic Games hosted in a single city, explains Populous’ Francois Clement in this Olympic Impact interview. Clement, who has been involved with the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games since he assisted the city’s bid in 2016, explained

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Dezeen’s guide to the architecture of the Paris 2024 Olympics

July 24, 2024 Douglas Jardim 0

To kick off our Olympic Impact series, Dezeen profiles the most architecturally notable venues of the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games – where the major theme has been renovation and reuse. The city of Paris will be transformed into a giant festival of sport this summer after the Olympics begin on Friday, to

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The race to reduce the Olympic Impact

July 24, 2024 Nat Barker 0

Today we launch Olympic Impact, a series investigating whether the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games can be the blueprint for sustainable major sporting events. Nat Barker sets out what to expect. In this series we will examine in detail how Paris has sought to minimise the environmental footprint of the games and use it as

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Rudy Guénaire draws on American modernism for Matsuri restaurant interior

July 21, 2024 Cajsa Carlson 0

French designer Rudy Guénaire has created the interiors of Japanese restaurant Matsuri in Paris, combining wooden furniture covered in lacquer with pastel-coloured domes informed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Located in Paris’ 16th arrondissement, the 200-square-metre restaurant was given a full redesign by Guénaire. As the menu focuses on “Japanese sushi from a Californian angle”, Guénaire

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OMA unveils “anti-iconic” Simone Veil Bridge in Bordeaux

July 16, 2024 Tom Ravenscroft 0

Dutch studio OMA has completed a wide bridge across the River Garonne in Bordeaux, France, which is intended to double as a public space for the city. Designed by OMA partners Rem Koolhaas and Chris van Duijn, the Simone Veil Bridge is 549 metres long and 44 metres wide to accommodate a large pedestrianised space.

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Jakob Sprenger embellishes Aesop store with salvaged plaster medallions

July 3, 2024 Tirthika Shah 0

Austrian architect Jakob Sprenger has installed 1920s plaster medallions above a large sculptural sink as the centre of skincare brand Aesop’s store in Paris. Located within a residential neighbourhood in the district of Ternes in Paris’ 17th arrondissement, Sprenger designed the store to “create a feeling of simple domesticity”. The space was designed around four

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PlayLab designs “scenically sculpted” Sacré Cœur skatepark to resemble stone

June 26, 2024 Cajsa Carlson 0

LA studio PlayLab and construction company California Skateparks have created Checkered Future, a temporary skate bowl in front of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris for footwear brand Vans. The two-part installation spans the hill of Montmartre, where the Sacré Cœur is located, and comprises a large skate bowl at the bottom of a set of

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Moreau Kusunoki and Frida Escobedo set to renovate Centre Pompidou renovation

June 21, 2024 Amy Peacock 0

French studio Moreau Kusunoki Architectes and Mexican practice Frida Escobedo Studio have revealed their plans for a major overhaul of the high-tech Centre Pompidou in Paris. According to the studios, the renovation aims to improve movement and accessibility around the museum, which was designed by British architect Richard Rogers and Italian architect Renzo Piano and opened

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Chic and Classic: Inside a Parisian Apartment with Modern Touches

June 18, 2024 HD Staff 0

Step inside this luxurious Parisian apartment, masterfully designed by Maxim Simagin. The living room features plush white sofas, a grand crystal chandelier, and intricate moldings that exude timeless elegance. Rich blue accents and modern sculptures add a contemporary twist. The kitchen dazzles with sleek navy cabinetry, marble countertops, and gold fixtures, perfectly blending old-world charm […]