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The requalification of the building Exporlux, one of the largest national lighting equipment companies based in the municipality of Águeda, became an opportunity for more intervention that included, in addition to the construction of a lighting laboratory, interior remodeling works in the spaces of the showroom, training, and office areas and the renovation of the exterior image of this industrial unit. The continuous growth of this company led to successive expansions phased over time, which resulted in a somewhat confusing image reflecting the materials and architectural options of each of the 3 moments of the interventions.

A New Building In The Heart Of The Parc De La Villette In Paris – Teams in charge of running the Parc de la Villette and its facilities in Paris were previously housed in the Cité Jardin, made up of 9 prefabricated buildings constructed in 1982 and, in an advanced state of disrepair.

The key idea of the project and its main variations – The Maison des Services Latécoère is simple, says Xavier Gonzalez: “It is the pavilion in the park, which brings people together, where they want to go. It’s like a party pavilion. It’s a place to connect.” The tea pavilion typology served as inspiration for this wood-frame design. A hymn to the plasticity of larch and spruce, this low-carbon project is frugal and low-tech. A simple application of RT2012, it has been designed like a Japanese pavilion in a garden, echoing the surrounding park. With this in mind, the choice of wood as the construction material meant that the inherent constraints of wood were taken into account from the outset, without technological subterfuge. Every structural, technical and functional element has its place, and everything is made of wood: beams, posts, floors, joists, terraces, roofing, facade, joinery and sunshades.

A magnificent site between the Balme and the Saône, the plot of Block 8 is strongly characterized by its geography. Close to the riverbanks, the site’s relief influences the geometry of the building and the roads that run alongside it. Nexity-Lyon’s head office is located in the Industrie district, between the hills of La Balme and the banks of the Saône. To fit within the confines of its plot and provide maximum linear space, the volume bends and has a wave effect.

The project is located on the edge of an urban village, bordered by a school to the north, a hill to the south, a river to the east, and the village to the west. The small hill to the south provides evergreen vegetation throughout the year, with the sounds of birds and insects alternating throughout the day. In this environment, the building is designed to be open, with all four walls capable of being opened, actively embracing the surrounding natural environment. More importantly, the close interaction with nature allows for a heightened sense of the passage of time, as these sounds or light appear punctually at different times of the day and year.

Danske Bank’s new headquarters is the setting for a modern company with more than 140 years of history. The two buildings that make up the HQ promote a simple, non-hierarchical organizational structure with a focus on innovation, cooperation, and accessibility. The two red brick-built structures add to the rich long-standing tradition of brick architecture in Copenhagen and create a visual connection to the classic city blocks that are characteristic of the area. The new headquarters contribute to a more coherent Bernstorffsgade and greatly enhance the experience of arriving into the city from Kalvebod Brygge. The building’s brick exterior opens up, transitioning into a transparent glass facade that invites people in from several sides. Overall, the goal was to create a welcoming and unique experience for customers and visitors to the buildings, as well as a workplace that helps attract and retain talented employees.