All Paris articles
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NewsFrench designer behind innovative Olympic cauldron that ‘burns’ without a flame
The cauldron features a 7-meter diameter illuminated ring, with 40 LED spotlights and 200 high-pressure misting nozzles
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FeaturesChampioning sustainability: How Paris 2024 is reshaping the future of the Olympics
The Paris Olympics is embracing an approach pioneered by London in 2012 and taken to the next level, utilising existing venues and temporary structures as much as possible, Ben Flatman writes
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OpinionSwimming in the Seine: ‘What a wonderful, romantic ambition’
The Paris Olympics has had to tackle political, environmental, and urban planning challenges, writes Sophie Thompson
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ReviewBrutalist Paris: ‘A reminder that the Paris of the future has long existed on the other side of the périphérique’
A new book by Nigel Green and Robin Wilson offers a fresh perspective on the significance of French brutalism, writes Jacob Paskins
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NewsRSHP picked for Paris mixed-use scheme
La Défense project will deliver new homes, office space and a 1,400sq m food court with market
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OpinionWhat can Paris and London teach each other about tall buildings?
The French and British capitals are very different, but still have much to teach each other, writes Daniel Pöhner
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FeaturesInterview: Pierre de Meuron on Liverpool Street station, Paris’ Triangle and dealing with criticism
As the Royal Academy prepares to celebrate Herzog & de Meuron’s legacy, here is a rare insight into the pair’s working relationship and how they are handling the backlash on two high profile projects
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Blogs
Prince vs Preservationists, Gropius under threat and nudity in New York
It's time for another news round up and this one is quite entertaining, even if News Junkie does say so herself. In Paris, a member of the Qatari royal family is attracting the wrath of architects, but not for the same reasons he would in dear old England. Meanwhile in ...
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Blogs
Aravena wins Marcus Prize and Greater Paris gets scaled back
Alajandro Aravena must be among the most worthy winners of a big architectural cash prize in recent history. If you read BD's big piece on him you'll understand why. Also in today's news round up: The recession claims another victim in the US, with inter-disciplinary artist and architect Vito Acconci ...
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Blogs
Brad Pitt, Frank Gehry, Renzo Piano and Ordos 100
It's a big day for big names. Renzo Piano has won a new building commission; Brad Pitt unveiled a new list of architects unveiled for his New Orleans project; the recession has a silver lining for an early Frank Gehry building that was due for demolition and there's a roundup ...
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Blogs
Bucky Fuller competition, OMA job cuts and jobs in Israel
The Bucky Fuller challenge is one of News Junkie's favourite competitions, offering a vast array of solutions to some of the world's most serious problems. This year's finalists have just been published online and offer some serious inspiration covering everything from CAD to eco city mapping.Maybe these are the types ...