"Social housing is not the place for minimalism" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a trio of buildings completed by David Chipperfield Architects that are part of a riverside development in Lyon, France. More
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CMA turns historic mill into "beacon" for Wine Storehouse on French vineyard
Local studio Carmen Maurice Architecture has wrapped a semi-circular winery around an old mill on a vineyard in northern France, its plan mirroring the cyclical process of winemaking. More
Stone-clad blocks fill mixed-use Bordeaux district by LAN
French studio Local Architecture Network has completed a series of commercial and residential blocks for the Amédée Saint-Germain district in Bordeaux, using pale stone and arched motifs to complement neighbouring historic structures. More
David Chipperfield adds social housing and offices to Lyon riverside development
British studio David Chipperfield Architects has completed a social housing block, an office building and a mixed-use high-rise as part of a masterplan in Lyon led by Swiss architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron. More
Notre-Dame restoration revealed ahead of reopening
The restored interiors of the landmark Notre-Dame cathedral have been revealed, days ahead of its official reopening in Paris. More
La Famiglia is Gaetano Pesce's last-ever furniture collection
A collection of stiffened felt chairs designed by Italian designer Gaetano Pesce prior to his death earlier this year was presented by New York gallery Salon 94 Design at Design Miami's Paris edition. More
Studio Gang completes mass-timber academic building in Paris
Architecture firm Studio Gang has sought to "amplify social connections" at its first French project, the John W Boyer Center in Paris , a "vertical campus" created using mass timber for the University of Chicago. More
Mycelium Muse exhibition celebrates "variations and irregularities" of mycelium fabric
Seven French designers and artists have worked with a mycelium-based biomaterial called Reishi to create products including folding screens, desks and lighting fixtures. More
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Dezeen Agenda features the Saint-Denis Pleyel Station by Kengo Kuma
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features the Saint-Denis Pleyel Station by Kengo Kuma and Associates. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More
Policronica crafts Parisian hotel interior using "invasive wood"
Design studio Policronica has transformed the interior of Hotel Elysée Montmartre in Paris, relying almost exclusively on a single species of wood. More
Kengo Kuma completes Saint-Denis Pleyel Station in northern Paris
Japanese studio Kengo Kuma and Associates has unveiled the Saint-Denis Pleyel Station in northern Paris, which is wrapped by vertical wooden louvres. More
Toledano + Architects adds wavy mezzanine to compact Biarritz apartment
French firm Toledano + Architects has renovated an apartment in the seaside town of Biarritz, adding a raised sleeping area that looks out towards the nearby lighthouse through a large bay window. More
Uchronia designs Cafe Shin to be "halfway between Paris and Seoul"
French studio Uchronia has completed the interiors for Cafe Shin in Paris, which features a central coffee counter topped with a washi-paper roof to emulate a traditional Korean house. More
Pleated facade fronts Parisian housing by Kengo Kuma & Associates
Japanese architecture studio Kengo Kuma & Associates has completed Yama-Tani, a wooden residential building in Paris with a sculptural facade designed to "liven up the street". More
Snøhetta designs hikers' refuge in Pyrenees mountains with swooping grass roof
Architecture studio Snøhetta has revealed its design for Refuge de Barroude, a hiker stop with a curving form that will be nestled in the Pyrenees National Park in France. More
Stone pavilion by Sou Fujimoto "blends harmoniously" into historic champagne house
Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto has added a visitors centre to champagne house Maison Ruinart's historic site in Reims, France. More
Paris apartment merges "minimalism with the grandeur of Napoleon-era architecture"
French architect Joris Poggioli has renovated his Paris apartment, aiming to preserve its historic features while integrating modern design elements. More
Claves evokes classic Parisian bistro interiors at cafe Le Cornichon
French design studio Claves has transformed the interior of a Paris cafe, introducing bespoke retro-style decor that mirrors the architecture of local bars and tobacconists from the 1930s to the present day. More
Uchronia creates giant four-poster bed for Paris Design Week
As part of an installation for Paris Design Week, French design studio Uchronia has taken over the forecourt of the Hôtel de la Marine with a monumental bed that homages the hotel's 18th-century interiors. More
Atelier du Pont creates "woodland atmosphere" for timber office at Parc de la Villette in Paris
French studio Atelier du Pont has completed an office building for the operating teams of Parc de la Villette in Paris, with an exposed, gridded timber frame designed to lend its interiors a woodland feel. More