The context for the building is not just natural but also historical, the building was an ancient tower dating back to the eighteenth century, nicknamed by the architect ‘le temple de l’amour’ because it was situated close to an octagonal pavilion where the princess of Orange used to meet her lover.
Another three projects which received a special mention were the TGV station in Avignon, designed by Jean-Marie Duthilleul, Francois Bonnefille, Etienne Tricaud; the church of Notre Dame de Pentecôte in the Defense area of Paris by Franck Hammoutene and the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo by Kiyoshi Sakurai, Tadashi Yamane, Ken Yoshimura, Shigeru Yoshino and Nikken Sekkei Ltd.
Registration is open for the 2003 edition until March of next year, the award is aimed at professionals (architects and designers) or students.
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The New Brevo House by Pedrali
Brevo has given its Parisian headquarters, La Maison Brevo, a major makeover, prioritizing innovation and employee well-being for its 400 staff members. The furnishings, curated by Pedrali, transform the 3,000 sq m of interior and exterior space into dynamic, stimulating environments that foster collaboration and diverse work styles.