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A2M, Brussels / New York SVR-Architects, Antwerp
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A positive networking!
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architecture students and the great architecture practices, in the full support of Messe München and welcome the most tal-
a sharing spirit. We see now, with the experience, that numer- ented architects at BAU, the greatest building materials fair in
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architect Andrea Tabocchini, chosen by JKMM Architects in zation equivalent to ours where young people can launch their
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Gifted with a pioneering spirit,
Photo courtesy of Henning Larsen
Viggo Haremst contributes
to the reputation of Henning Larsen,
one of the greatest Danish practices.
Viggo Haremst
Henning Larsen, Denmark/Germany
www.henninglarsen.com
After studying at the Lund University (Sweden) and at The Da- and as partner of Henning Larsen he acts as a keynote speaker
nish Design School in Copenhagen, Viggo Haremst graduated in various parts of the world holding lectures about current re-
in architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts School search and projects.
(2000). The architect started his professional career at two
famous offices, i.e., Zaha Hadid Architects (2002) and White The architectural practice Henning Larsen was founded in 1959,
Architects (2003). After that he worked at Nord Architects in in Copenhagen, by the famous Danish architect Henning Larsen
Copenhagen (2007), before joining the Henning Larsen team (1925-2013) after he worked first with Arne Jacobsen and then
(2012) where he worked as one of the company’s lead designers with Jorn Utzon. The first great project outside of Scandinavia
for several years. In 2014, he joined Henning Larsen´s Munich is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), which
office as a Partner and Design Director with the task to expand establishes their long lasting international reputation. Noticing
the office internationally together with the Managing Director an increasing demand for Scandinavian architecture, the office
and Partner Werner Frosch. He initiates and develops projects reinforces and expands its international presence by opening
with a strong conceptual identity as well as coordinating the branches worldwide, in Riyadh, Munich, Oslo, Faeroe Islands,
design direction of ongoing projects. His focus is on large pu- Hong Kong and New York. More than 300 people – architects,
blic buildings, headquarters, universities and mixed-use pro- engineers, designers and employees - perfectly combine
jects in various cultural contexts. proximity with clients, local c ontext, traditional Scandinavian
concept, sustainability, social responsibility and cutting-edge
Viggo’s creative management and attention to detail has been technology know-how to resolve the present challenges.
the driving force on several large competition teams. His expe-
rience ranges from creative management in the early phases
to the actual building phase. He has successfully combined 2University of Southern Denmark,
building design and masterplans with a special attention to
Kolding Campus, Kolding (2012-2014)
green and environmental aspects. With a strong focus on the
user aspect and organization of the space, he has a special With its triangular shape and its creative façade, Kolding Campus
ability to maintain a strong concept throughout the many pro- creates a significant new landmark in Kolding and thereby forms
ject stages. a close interaction with the other educational institutions of the
Viggo Haremst has a vast international experience leading town. The solar shading system consists of approximatively 1600
prize-winning competitions and projects of various scales in triangular shutters of perforated steel, mounted on the façade in
Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, among others the a way, which allows them to adjust to the changing daylight and
Batumi Aquarium in Georgia, the Gem Building in Riyadh, the desired inflow of light. Inside the five-floor atrium, the displaced
Southern Denmark University’s Kolding Campus building, the position of the staircases and access balconies creates special
Roskilde Campus and the Mediacorp Headquarters in Singa- dynamics where the triangular shape repeats its pattern in a
pore. He has taught at the Technical University of Denmark continuous variety of positions up through the different floors.
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1 | Visualization © Henning Larsen
1 Gem Building, Riyadh (2009-2013)
The Gem is composed of three separate buildings for a mixed-use programme. The cluster of gems creates spaces for a fluid and flexible circulation
around and through the buildings. Wrapping the faceted exterior, a high-quality metal mesh fabric provides solar protection and weather-resistance
to local sandstorms. In addition, the geometry and the situation of the building create shade between the volumes. Combined with site-wide strategies
for water-efficiency and reclamation, the energy efficient technologies support several sustainable initiatives. The building is designed to achieve LEED
Certification upon completion.
2 | Photo © Hufton+Crow
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At the same time, architect, writer,
drawer, painter, sculptor and graphic
designer, Ángel Luis Tendero has
become one of the most important
Photo courtesy of ALT Arquitectura
architects on the international scene,
supported by his exceptional presence
on Facebook.
Ángel Luis Tendero Martín
ALT Arquitectura, Spain
www.altarquitectura.es
Just after graduating from ETSAM (Escuela técnica superior His work concentrates on creation and project development in
de arquitectura de Madrid), Ángel Luis Tendero (Madrid 1974) which the concept is materialized without losing his soul. The
worked with Riofisa, a promoter of shopping centers, instead of interaction with the physical environment creates architec-
starting with small projects, like most of the other young archi- ture. With Bernardo Cumins Nogueira, his right-arm, he seeks
tects. During this activity, he was an important part of the de- to maximize the available resources, whilst costs reduction and
sign group who made the Principe Pio center, in the historical execution speed are at the center of the projects. His concerns
heart of Madrid, as well as the “El Muelle center” in the Cana- on preservation, renewal, city’s expansion and his refusal of
ry Islands, among other important big malls in Spain. Tired of work without architectural value, badly conceived or badly
these projects, without any personal creativity, he started wor- executed, are essential values. “We are an architectural office
king with Javier de Anton Freile and opened the C2 arquitectu- trying, by its work, to spread a message of hope, recuperating
ra office. From 2004 to 2008, they both undertook numerous the lost values such as the social responsibility of the architect,
projects, such as the Cadena Visual offices, a sports center and the key role as economic agent for resource efficient mana-
an Auditorium in Zamora, some lofts and many renovations. In gement and the reconciliation of architecture with everyone.”
2008, he created ALT arquitectura, with his name’s initials. Ra- That is ALT Arquitectura’s approach. Having the necessary staff
pidly, many projects followed. The casa Martin, his first impor- to develop all size projects, the office developed the concept
tant work, created with absolute conceptual liberty, is seen as design for the Canalejas shopping center in the heart of Madrid,
an enigmatic monolith laid on the land. It’s a black box, which after winning an international competition, as well as on other
absorbs the light with a geometry strictly required by the inter- important projects outside of Spain. The objective is to realize
nal function. For Tendero, architecture must before all procure each one with a global approach guaranteeing their quality.
emotion. The important question is to know how to diffuse these values.
He regrets the intellectualized architecture, which no one un- Probably with the Comic album. ‘Alt Comic Book, una aproxima-
derstands a part from its designer. “What people generally ción a la arquitectura’, which presents a personal vision of space
want is color, light, scents, shades, wind, breeze.” The intuition, and a way to observe our environment, in an easy accessible
knowledge and environmental analysis are converted into a language. Same approach on his Facebook account where he
powerful idea. Promoting a space constructivist approach, he has more than 1,2 million followers, becoming the world´s most
always tries to connect architecture with natural materials, like followed architecture office. A real media attraction! Thanks to
wood, steel or glass, avoiding composite materials, plastics and this success on Internet, principally in Mexico and South Ame-
all materials imitating others. rica, he organizes workshops in the universities with many fa-
mous architects. Supported in this amazing success, Ángel Luis
Tendero underlines the present mismatch between society and
architecture, when trying to transmit ideas in a simple way.
101 | Photo © Ángel Luis Tendero
1 Casa Roncero, Madrid
(2006)
Composed of overlapping spatial
concepts and covered with a great
glass light well, this expressive
house runs on a narrow horizontal
plan to enable a maximum of
landscaped ground. A great concrete
volume rises weightless. Nature
stays very present and reflects in the
aluminium profiled glazed windows,
underlining the cantilever structure.
2 Optimil Offices,
Castellon de la Plana
with CSO Arquitectura
(2010)
The project arises from the
manipulation of a continuous surface
which by means of two operations,
cutting and folding, resolve the entire
programme. Without jumps or breaks
in its continuity, it wraps playfully
around the local topography. The
internal spaces are diaphanous
and interconnected. It is an object
susceptible to being expanded or 2 | Photo © Jordan Sanz
reduced without marring the whole.
11Pioneer in high environmental value
architecture, open, sincere and
responsible, Sebastian Moreno-Vacca
has become an expert in sustainable
investigation and development, unique
Photo courtesy of A2M
and pragmatic, through his numerous
award winning and avant-garde projects.
Sebastian Moreno-Vacca
A2M, Belgium/USA
www.a2m.be
After having founded A2M in 2000, the architect Sebastian Mo- feed the architectural concept as well as give it a new direction
reno-Vacca (graduated from Saint-Luc Brussels) rapidly began through questions like:
to concentrate and specialize in the construction of sustainable
buildings and in feasibility studies for large scale developments ❱ Can a development limit its climatic impact to the point of
in his Brussels and New York offices. regenerating the environment?
Since 2006, he indeed teaches at the ULB Architecture Faculty ❱ May parametric design inspire a building?
(Belgium). He was also one of the founders and publishers of ❱ May natural light help creating a project?
the quarterly magazine “be.passive” for 5 years. During his pre- ❱ Could a sustainable project also have a very high
sidency of the Belgian Passive Association (the PMP), he largely architectural value?
contributed to establishing in the Brussels Region, since 2015, ❱ Is it possible to build passive without extra costs?
a compulsory passive standard. ❱ Which will be tomorrows ways for living, working or leisure?
His influence in very low-energy buildings is not limited to
Brussels but he exports his expertise across the world. His
2 Permacities (2016-17)
office builds in Belgium, in New-York, in Kinshasa, in Lisbon, in
Luxemburg, in Rabat, in Nairobi, in Canada, in the Netherlands
These projects illustrate the systemic and global concept specific to this
and he regularly holds conferences and organizes seminars
office which aims to elaborate a system, a city metabolism inspired by
throughout the world.
natural ecology (biomimetic) and tradition… from the climate and the
Since 2009, all this office’s projects are at least passive, some
local culture… where each component contributes to one another: the
even at zero energy, off the grid or CO2 neutral. And recently, A2M
“ONE” proposing to redevelop a piece of multiuse town in Brussels (BE),
has developed the concept of “Permacity”: the application at
the “Twisted”, mixed use in the Central Park in New-York (USA), and one
urban scale of a systemic and global conception. Meaning how
of the sites “Réinventer la Métropole” in Paris (FR). These mixed, hybrid,
to conceive a town like a metabolism, a sustainable ecosystem
flexible and adaptable programmes whilst integrating today the coming
where each element contributes to a self regenerating perma-
environmental targets are building complexes to be realized in conformity
nent cycle, alternatively producer and resource. By doing this,
with the passive house standard (heating energy reduction of 90%, and
the office develops the first areas not only with neutral climate,
electricity reduction of 60% compared with a normal project) and with a
but also resilient in Europe. His unprecedented and integrated
completely neutral CO2 balance.
approach internalises the most advanced simulation tools.
The term “permacity” (www.permacity.net) comes from the “permaculture”
or the “permanent agriculture”. With “permacity” you have “permanent city”
Helped by three partners - Julie Willem, Aline Branders and
as a sustainable city ecosystem. They are the first neutral climate districts
Gregory Mathy - his office explores the new narrative modes to
where the impact is so reduced that you can regenerate the environment.
These Research & Demonstration activities are developed internally and with
their think tank FAAST. (www.FAAST.be)
121 | Photo © Angélique Knop
1 Belgian/Netherland Embassy in Kinshasa, RDC (2017)
It is the first passive and BREEAM Embassy in Africa. The project presents a building capable of showing, of giving a meaning, dignity and beauty to a highly
symbolic programme represented by an Embassy. A2M chose as basis of their composition the simple form of typical local volumes.
By markedly pulling on an angle of the parallelepiped, one energizes and orientates the project. The new interpretation, with parametric design,
of the solar protection enriches the architectural approach whilst ensuring a limited environmental impact. Indeed, the cooling needs are reduced by more
than 70%. An event, identifiable by everyone, is therefore created on the site. A new landmark. One must underline that the project was accompanied by many
cooperation exchanges, shares and knowledge transfers by conferences, master classes, trainings, etc. by involving among others the ULB University in Brussels.
2 | Rendering @ A2M
13Graduated in 1989 from the Architecture
School in Aarhus, after having studied
architecture in Denmark and Paris,
Lone Wiggers started working with C.F.
Møller Architects in 1990 and became
a Partner of C.F. Møller in 1997.
Photo © MEW
Lone Wiggers
C.F. Møller Architects, Denmark
www.cfmoller.com
C.F. Møller is one of Scandinavia’s leading architectural firms; with tects Council of the Ministry of Cultural Canon, responsible of
90 years of award winning work in the Nordics and worldwide. selecting 12 best architectural works of Denmark. She has ser-
Simplicity, clarity and unpretentiousness, the ideals that have ved as a member on the cultural section of the Danish UNESCO
guided our work since the practice was established in 1924, are National Commission, and represented the cultural element in
continually re-interpreted to suit individual projects, always Denmark of UN in Unesco, Paris.
site-specific and combined with sustainable, innovative and
socially responsible design solutions. Lone believes in fundamental architectural values, such as:
man in the center, the Genius Loci, sustainability in all aspects,
Lone Wiggers has taken part in a wide range of projects with a timelessness, sensibility in form, space, order and matter, as
broadness ranging from housing, offices, schools, senior insti- well as culture, history and innovation combined.
tutions, hospitals, museums to planning and design. The pro-
jects have been conducted as sketching, project supervisor and
design responsible partner.
For more than 25 years, Lone Wiggers has been working in orga-
nizations and practicing the promotion of architectural quality.
She has served as chairwoman of the National Arts Foundation
Section, a member of the board of the Danish Association of Ar-
chitectural Firms, she has been a longstanding member of AA/
DAL’s Representatives, and a member of several national and
architectural sustainability committees.
Currently Lone is sitting as one of the two architects of the
Confederation of Danish industry´s building Policy committee.
As a professional architectural judge and critic, she has worked
both in architectural competitions, as examiner at both schools
of architecture, as well as a jury member in various professional
organizations. She was appointed chairwoman of the Archi-
1 | Photo © Jørgen True
142 | Visualization © C.F. Møller Architects
1 Nordlyset, Copenhagen (2006)
Nordlyset (Northern Lights) is a sculptural residential block with an expressive facade, located in the new urban
quarter around Amerika Plads in Copenhagen.
The development takes the form of a white-plastered block surrounding an interior outdoor courtyard. The facade
line is broken to the north and south, giving the building an organic expression, while the bright and friendly-looking
apartments enjoy a view of the Sound. The details emphasise the overall expression, with coloured glass panels in
a bright striped pattern, designed in co-operation with the visual artist Ruth Campau. The glass panels divide off the
balconies, and are also utilised in the block’s entry areas.
2 New Islands Brygge School, Copenhagen
(2016-competition in collaboration with Tredje Natur)
Between Islands Brygge, the Port of Copenhagen and Amager Commons, Movement being another focus area for the school, it is important that the
New Islands Brygge School is built, as a school for lower-secondary school school’s architecture stimulates physical activity and play. This is achieved
pupils, with special focus on food and movement. The school’s special through the building’s dynamic spiralling design which, with a staircase
focus enables pupils to relate theoretical teaching with physical, sensory motif, issues an invitation up to the school’s active rooftop area. The roof
and experience-based learning. This type of learning has given shape to landscape gives access to several of the school’s functions, so that pupils
New Islands Brygge School. can take a fun and active short cut across the roof. The top part of the
The building takes its triangular shape from the adjacent city, port and roof is the sports area, with ample opportunity for physical activity on the
commons, which each serve as inspiration for the choice of materials and running track, in the parkour area, or in the enclosed ball pitch.
colours. Since food is a key element of the school’s identity, the dining hall The school’s interior and outdoor spaces are designed to be in close
is the central room. The double-high-ceilinged dining hall is not just the contact with each other. Each class therefore has direct access to the
canteen, but also the hub which interconnects all the school’s functions. rooftop landscape, while the school’s natural science area is connected to
This makes the dining hall the gathering point where pupils can meet a rooftop zone with a biology garden, hothouse for physics and chemistry,
across the school’s many activities. and gardens that are used in cookery lessons.
15Always choosing a functional
Photo Courtesy of BENG Architectes Associés
and emotional architecture, regardless
of the type or scale, BENG proposes
dynamic and geometric buildings, with
well structured façades offering a general
impression of opening and organisation.
Nico Engel
BENG Architectes Associés, Luxembourg
www.beng.lu
Together with Marco Bidaine, Yves Noury and Albert Goedert, Due to the incredible growth of complexity for the architectu-
Nico Engel (1965) - graduated from the l’Institut Supérieur d’Ar- ral offices, sister companies have emerged around the BENG
chitecte de l’État ‘La Cambre’ in Brussels in 1989 - has joined studio: Espace et Paysages (specializing in urban projects),
their forces to create the Beng Architects office in 1991 in StudioE (topics related to energy), Noury & Associés, based in
Esch-sur-Alzette. During its first 25 years, BENG has grown and Thionville (dedicated to projects in France) and the R2D2 Ar-
employs now more than 60 persons. During this period, many chitecture, founded with two colleagues from the University of
changes have taken place regarding materials, techniques, Brussels, for projects in Belgium. Each of them is specialized
procedures, directives which have durably influenced the archi- in a specific discipline to meet at its best the customers’ de-
tect’s activities and conception methods. If innovations aim to mands and to handle all types of projects and scales, from the
improve the home’s comfort and quality of life, with controlled extension for a single-family home to the building of a national
ventilation systems with triple glazing, with malleable compo- stadium.
site materials to modelling software and smart home techno-
logy, it is however essential that a house remains a cultural tool
and its arrangement must take account of the human relations
and the customer’s individuality. It is unthinkable that BENG
would one day stop building private homes. 1 Power Station E.C.C.O., Gasperich,
Even the smallest construction or renovation programme Luxembourg (2016)
contains, in its germs, all the fundamental questions the mo-
dern architect must put to himself. In a country with a limited It concerns the construction of two technical buildings (electricity
construction superficy, it is more pertinent than ever to find in- high-tension unit and heating installation) for a new 90 MV
novative solutions to take up the challenges. Established right power station supplying energy to the « Cloche d’Or » industrial
from the origin by the four founders, the four ethical key prin- and commercial zone in Gasperich. The supporting structure is
ciples remain the trust, the responsibility, the respect and the made of reinforced concrete (slabs, walls, roofs and chimneys),
simplicity. BENG’s architectural language is clearly inspired by dressed with a metallic cladding chosen mainly for its aesthetics
the construction concepts of modern architecture builders. It is and reduced maintenance. Designed in close cooperation with
the reason why emphasis is put, as to the formal aspect, on the Aleksander Konstantinov, the form and the outside aspect of the
horizontality, the strict linearity, a complex outline with protru- building comply with the complex technical constraints imposed
ding and inserted elements and a building with an harmonious for this special equipment. In order to create a relation between
style. Another important field in which BENG’s network thinking the regulatory 40m high chimney and the technical building’s
and social sensivity play a significant role are the renovation massive volume, the Russian artist has chosen to create a
and transformation activities. The traditions and the results of façade coating with a range of clear colors and another one of
the regional cultural policy always find an answer in the archi- dark colors.
tectural approach.
161 | Photo © Christof Weber
2 Socio-cultural Centre ‘Cité’ and ‘Cercle
Municipal’, Luxembourg (2011)
Housing many functions (book and media library, cybercafé,
etc), “Cité” stands out by the different types of ambiances,
either quiet for the underground levels, either open to the city
life. Ensure accessibility to the socio-cultural space, to assert
its presence in the centre of Luxembourg City was a major
stake. A parallelepiped surrounds the amphitheatre which is
recognizable with its continuous and hybrid form. The façade
transparency from the first to the third floor underlines the
presence of the amphitheatre from the street. Placed in a red
box, hanging and sticking out from the roof, the amphitheatre
is a strong image in direct relation with the street. The
architectural language proposed is perfectly associated, by
contrast, with the monumental character of the Municipal
Circle which is then revitalized. The project’s first part was to
make the building operational again in conformity with the
new hygiene and security norms and then, link it to « Cité »,
the second phase enabling to rethink the lay-out of all the
rooms, reorganize the offices and renovate the raised ground
floor rooms around the great reception hall.
2 | Photo © Christof Weber
17Experienced since many years with
complex building tasks and thinking in
unorthodox approaches, the practice
is also preserving realities that
characterise the context. Influences and
inspiration from art, culture, lifestyle and
Photo © Ortwin Klipp
fashion support this stance.
Gerhard Landau
Landau + Kindelbacher Architects -
Interior Designer, Germany
www.landaukindelbacher.de
Graduated from the University of Applied Sciences in Munich Premium quality is shown on the one hand by pioneering ar-
in 1990 with a degree in Architecture (BDA / BDIA), the German chitecture, and on the other by the appreciation of beauty and
architect Gerhard Landau (°1965) is a managing partner of the tradition. In the course of time, the office has developed a sense
Munich based architectural office Landau + Kindelbacher he of quality that is based on sustainable, durable materials and
founded with Ludwig Kindelbacher in 1994 after a two-year efficient technologies. At the same time, it designs classical
stint at Michael Hopkins + Partners in London. The office em- and modern buildings and spatial concepts. In this sense, the
ploys a team of around 50 people highly committed and mul- projects can look back over a wonderful history while being
ti-skilled, working nationally and internationally on a wide range completely up-to-date. The respective values simply add up.
of projects - office, home, hotels and gastronomy, retail/shops, The team’s strength lies in viewing architecture and interior
cultural and special areas as new construction, redevelopment design holistically and in planning across all disciplines. Both
or renovation of protected and listed historical monuments. His subject areas must be complementary in design, technique and
goal is the interface between architecture and interior design. quality, even if the planning task applies to one side only. This
Cooperation with selected craftsmen, manufacturers and spe- office’s competence lies in the dialogue between the two disci-
cialists in different professions guarantees the necessary de- plines that leads to a charismatic overall result.
gree of perfection in detail and materials.
A multidisciplinary team has been implementing ambitious
building and interior design projects. It works in an informal,
1 Unesco World Natural Heritage Site,
professional atmosphere. Top-class projects can result only
from reliable partnership relations. In ideal circumstances, Messel (2010)
these then lead to further planning tasks that are characterised
by their longstanding expertise and the confidence of the cus- The task of designing a visitor information centre for the Messel
tomers. fossil pit demanded intense consideration for the turbulent history
For Gerhard Landau, architecture is not just any old experienced of the place, of both the scientific origin and the changing history of
business but an ever new, individual expression of perfection. the site itself. The stratification of the oil shale as genius loci forms
Every project lives from personal style to which is given qua- the basic graphical idea of the building design. Like an earthen
lity of form so that it results in a sensual overall experience. For clod, the building breaks loose of the existing angular retaining
what makes architecture unique is the sum of many small, care- walls and, with its significant monolithic wall panels, is orientated
fully planned details. Landau + Kindelbacher creates living en- towards the pit – the actual highlight of the place. This movement
vironments that equally satisfy the customer’s personality and culminates in the overhanging observation platform, from which
promoting their own high standards of quality. one has an overview of the research site. The visitor symbolically
wanders through the Earth’s strata and enters a unique spatial
18 structure that offers no analogy to conventional building types.1 | Photo © Jan Bitter
2 New Office Design for a real estate company
Designed by the famous Zurich architect Werner Stücheli and
completed in 1955, the Hochhaus zur Bastei - considered as the
first high-rise building in the city of Zurich - was placed under
a preservation order a few years ago. A new office concept has
been created for the Swiss branch of a real estate development
company, in consideration of the preservation of historical
monuments. Elegance and generous proportions, together with an
unusual and high-quality material mix and accentua ted lighting,
distinguish the office areas and conference zones in a total of about
1000 sq. m. on four floors. The furniture and fittings were designed
and individually installed on site by Landau + Kindelbacher.
Regarding the architectural quality of the Bastei tower and the
representative demands of the customer, a special material
combination of black marble, brass, carbon and glass was
chosen for the floors, walls and ceilings. As a reminiscence of
the architecture of the 1950s, the classical materials are newly
interpreted in their use, colourfulness and gloss value. The resulting
spatial effect frames the view and allows the low room heights
of the existing building to retreat into the background. In contrast
to the black space continuum are the high-gloss furniture (highly
polished brass) and the bright lighting channels. A speciality is
the floor pattern with the brass seams as a visible, high-quality
separation. The subject of ‘seams’ is mirrored again and again
in the whole design – from the integration of direct and indirect
lighting in the cooling ceiling to the special furniture.
2 | Photo © Ortwin Klipp
19Architect and partner to AW2, a practice
known for its capacity to adapt to all
types of programs or contexts, in France
and in foreign countries, Stéphanie
Ledoux designs her projects with an open
Photo © Mikael Benard
approach, without preconceived ideas and
focused on the bioclimatic concept.
Stéphanie Ledoux
AW², France
www.aw2.com
Founded in Paris in 1997 by Reda Amalou, the international ar- all the matters with an open point of view, favouring invention,
chitecture and interior design office AW² is now run by Stéphanie whilst treating the subject accurately and pertinently.
Ledoux and himself, both partners personally involved in all the This bioclimatic approach allows Stéphanie Ledoux to question
projects. The practice has specialized in high added value pro- and to position herself beforehand as to the relevance of the
jects, especially in “de luxe” hotels and quality interiors, which establishment on the site, the intelligence of the envelope, the
represent an important part of their activities. Enabling them to coherence with the immediate environment resources, the opti-
win many awards throughout the world. In 2012 and 2014, AW² mization of the energy choices. The office favours wood, in all its
won the MIPIM Award for Best Hotel with the Six Senses Condao approaches, with the object of innovating the form whilst trea-
resort and was nominated twice at the AFEX (French Architects ting with pertinence the stakes of each project. For an architect
Overseas) Grand Prix d’Architecture in France. a project starts always by a questioning. It is important to define
The French architect Stéphanie Ledoux has studied at the the project’s context and determine its ambitions. Its architec-
Ecole Spéciale d’Architecture de Paris, then at the Milwaukee tural approach corresponds more to an open and without a priori
University (Wisconsin, USA). She continues her training period process than to a theoretical and stylistic strict frame.
with Jean-François Lagneau, Chief Architect at the Monuments
Historiques. In 1999, after receiving the « Meilleur Diplôme de
l’Ecole Spéciale » Prize, Stéphanie Ledoux starts working with
the office AW2, where she becomes a partner and one of the 1Innovative Houses, Chanteloup en Brie,
managers in 2002. Marne la Vallée (2016)
Her partnership with Reda Amalou is the beginning of a period
during which AW² will strengthen their multidisciplinary team The pilot real estate program of Lodges – 35 passive and
in order to be able to handle sizeable projects. Stéphanie Le- scalable housing – is an answer to the stakes of tomorrows
doux, together with her associate, continues each year to deve- city: scalability, thermal performance, emphasis on innovative
lop new projects throughout the world. This strong presence in economic subjects. Conscious that the traditional construction
foreign countries enabled them to open in 2005 a partnership modes accelerate the raw materials exhaustion, as well as
with a local based company in Vietnam. The projects, the “Lycée the energy resources needed for their manufacturing, the
Français’ in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and in Amman (Jordan), architects have decided to extensively use materials based on
the International Esmod School in Paris, the renovation of the renewable raw materials of agricultural origin. They chose wood
“Maison Krug’ in Reims (France) have a common characteristic: as components for the structures and for the exterior carpentry
they are based on specific issues, i.e. understand the site with and hemp wool for insulation purposes. The approach integrates
its richest components, being able to read the elements of the the will to face the challenges of sustainable development, by
cultural, climatic, programmatic and economic context, use the applied research and innovation, to favour reflections on city-
most immediate resources and draw projects taking account of planning and construction, and to work on the improvement of a
the problems and the context. This approach enables to tackle project from the beginning to its realization and even further on.
201 | Photo © Camille Gharbi
2 Lycée Français in Amman, Jordan (2013)
The architectural concept of this 6500sqm school complex
for 450 students is directly coming from the site’s inherent
qualities. Jordan (more especially Amman) has appeared
as a place where the light, strong, lively and omnipresent,
expresses itself especially well when interacting with the
material to create shadows which reveal the volumes. The
town of Amman being built on a hilly site the buildings will
follow the grounds forms and will be organized in a tight
pattern to generate open spaces where take place gardens
and shady zones. The stone ‘s omnipresence, conversing
permanently with the vegetation, makes it a harmonious
place strongly impregnated with traditional culture. Our site
study corresponds well to this approach of the city: steep
slope, East-West orientation, visual environment with a
remarkable landscape quality. The combination of this site’s
aspects enables to design a project respecting three themes:
Anchorage, Material & Light.
2 | Photo © Daniel Moulinet
21Like site-specific art, the architect
considers architecture as a work created
to exist in a certain place. It addresses
historical as well as social aspects of the
Photo courtesy of de Architekten Cie
location. Searching to relate to existing
structures and systems, his site-specific
architecture distances itself from any
formal repetition.
Branimir Medić
de Architekten Cie, The Netherlands
www.cie.nl
Croatian born architect Branimir Medić settled in the Nether-
lands after finishing his architectural studies in Zagreb. In 1995,
while doing his postdoc at the Amsterdam Berlage Institute,
he won the prestigious Prix de Rome. Since 1998 he has been 1 Noorderparkbad, Amsterdam (2006)
a partner in the renowned Dutch practice de Architekten Cie.
The realized works of Medić cover all scales of buildings and The municipal swimming pool Noorderparkbad is a freely shaped
urban planning. In the Netherlands as well as abroad he works building with a light appearance, that serves an important
on commissions such as cultural centres, sports accommoda- connecting function in the neighborhood. Easing the transition
tions, office buildings, housing and urban master plans. between landscape and building and breaking down the typically
large scale of a pool accommodation, the project is emphasized
Educated in the modernist era, he strongly believes in the abi- as a pavilion in the park. The softly shaped volumes and curved
lity of the avant-garde to identify itself wholeheartedly with the steel curtains are the mediators between building and park.
process of modernization, opposed to seeing modernism pu- The wavy steel curtain is his most striking element. Primarily an
rely as style and uniformity. His strong dedication to the mo- educational element, it communicates how closely the swimming
dern is the foundation for progress. However, arguments to pool is connected to water. On a rainy day, the water flows like a
transform the existing archetype are legitimate only if the re- waterfall trickling down the curtain and lets the visitor see how
sult reinforces the identity of the location. This method establi- rainwater is collected and recycled as bathing water.
shes timeless structures for continuous use and programmatic The layout ensures low energy costs. Acting like a warm blanket,
transformation throughout the lifecycle of a building. A sustai- the secondary functions are wrapped around the high-ceilinged
nable architecture that enters a dialogue with the location. An halls of the basins, which are heated to high temperatures.
architecture that is about integration – sometimes provocation Only the south facing elevations of these halls have no climate
– and is always prompting discussion. buffer, allowing the sun to heat the space and visitors to enjoy
the beautiful view over the park. In addition, the setback of the
Branimir Medić regularly lectures and teaches at universities upper volume enables the penetration of daylight deep into the
and other professional platforms in Europe and abroad, most building. The traditional theme of a bathhouse as a meeting
recently at IIT in Chicago and Parsons in New York. Many of his place for the neighborhood is reflected in the atmosphere of the
projects have won significant prizes, for instance, in 2016 the interior. Intimate enclosed spaces alternate with high ceilings
Noorderparkbad won the Piscine Europe Award as well as the and skylights. The wooden rhomboid roof construction and
Amsterdam Architecture Awards. finishes of floor, ceiling and wall in traditional materials lends the
building a warm atmosphere.
221 | Photo courtesy of de Architekten Cie
2 First, Rotterdam (2016)
On a prominent location in Rotterdam, opposite the central station, the office
tower First adds a new accent to the city’s skyline. The complex comprises
a rectangular base block, 35m high, and a tower of 130m. The lower two
levels are accentuated as a transparent plinth, continuing the east side as
a glazed conservatory connected to the existing buildings. This serves both
as a windbreak and as a transparent entrance to the court at the back of the
building which is laid out as a city garden. In the base block a large covered
atrium is cut out of the volume, ensuring sufficient daylight in the deep office
floors. With its stepped landscaped terraces the atrium lends openness and
identity to this part of the complex which has less spectacular views. The
design of the office floors is characterized by an open and flexible layout.
This is made possible by limiting the load-bearing construction to the central
cores and the exterior walls.
Referring to the post-war architecture of Rotterdam, the façade grid is
composed of prefab elements of natural stone and concrete composite. The
facade of the tower is characterized by high vertical windows lying deep
between the slender stone ribs. By cutting these ribs at a slight angle a
subtle distinction between different sides of the tower is created, changing
dependent on the direction from which one sees the façade. The building is
certified BREEAM Excellent.
2 | Photo courtesy of de Architekten Cie
23Whether in terms of form or content,
SVR-ARCHITECTS aims for a modern
balance between creative aesthetics,
Photo © SVR-ARCHITECTS
technical performance, cultural
personality and economic performance.
Philippe Van Goethem
SVR-ARCHITECTS, Belgium
www.svr-architects.eu
Qualified in 1984 as an architect (honors degree) from the St. iconic former broadcasting building in Brussels. All projects are
Lukas Institute in Brussels, Philippe Van Goethem (°1960) was particularly customer-focused and the result demonstrates a
a CAD/CAM independent architect at the ITH engineering office special commitment to people, society and the sustainability,
in Brussels and an independent architect and project mana- in terms of materials and relationships. The result of the expe-
ger at SVR-ARCHITECTS before becoming Managing Director rience, creativity and skills of the architects is expressed in a
& Partner in 1998. This Antwerp based multidisciplinary office, building which forms a recurring link in the company’s integral
founded in 1972 by P. Storme and J. Van Ranst, is managed by process of value creation.
Philippe Van Goethem and Jean-Pierre Van Liefferinge. Working
in this office is a strong team of motivated and talented archi-
tects, interior designers, engineers, urban planners and graphic
designers. This multidisciplinary background allows the office 1 UZA Queen Mathilde Mother- and Child
to carry out design work for a broad range of national and inter- Centre, Edegem (Antwerp)
national companies.
In Antwerp SVR-ARCHITECTS designed a new Mother and
SVR-ARCHITECTS is specialized and expert in: Architecture Child Centre for the University Hospital of Antwerp (UZA).
(New buildings, Renovation, Restoration, Conversion), Feasibi- Three previously separate departments were brought together:
lity studies, Space planning, Visualization, Sustainable Building pediatrics, maternity and neonatology were combined to offer
and Research. The team is designing health & care institutions, mother and child smooth and comfortable support. At the same
laboratories (+ programming), accommodations (social & re- time the architects thought of the whole project within a ‘healing
sidential), offices, industry & logistics, leisure & retail, mixed- environment’ concept. From the start the architects distanced
use, airport-related projects & hotels. With a vision to help the themselves from the ‘grown-ups’ hospital feeling and opted for
customers think in multiple dimensions about tomorrow’s rea- a separate new building which through a unique architectural
lities and to accompany them into the future by creating opti- language, colour and material choice would project its own
mal configurations for all users. In doing so we look beyond the identity. Only a new monumental glazed bridge is the umbilical
initial task. cord which connects it with the other departments of the UZA.
The office has an impressive portfolio of completed projects, Inside much attention was given to creating an ‘at-home’ feeling.
among others the new Zaventem airport’s arrival terminal at Room-high and wide windows offer a panoramic view of the
ground level with a commercial area (concept development), greenery outdoors. With a new approach to light, space, colours,
the new headquarters for Eternit (under construction) in images, materials and programming such as a little school and
co-operation with the Portuguese architect Souto de Moura, a playground on the roof the architects endeavored to overcome
the extention, renovation and restauration of the BNP Paribas the clinical feeling as an aid to the healing process. Finally, much
Fortis headquarters in Brussels, various projects for UZA in attention was given to reducing energy consumption and to the
Antwerp since 2005, the renovation and extension of Flagey, an rational organization of services.
241 | Photo © Steven Massart
2 Office building Befimmo, Brussels
In 2014 SVR-ARCHITECTS won a competition to thoroughly
renovate an existing office building in Brussels. The
challenge was to realize a contemporary, passive office
building with a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certificate. To attain
this certificate and to optimize the usable office area, it
was decided to make a new structure of slender concrete
columns and beams. The existing load-bearing façade
elements were replaced by a light, high-tech façade.
Using opaque elements and printing the façade gives
alternating transparent and semi-transparent effects. At
each level the façade line is shifted to create a fascinating
play of volumes. The flexible office plans were created
by moving the rear façade. These can be sub-divided for
rent. In two places on the ground floor, part of the volume
is removed. Two quality courts, which create a pleasant
work environment, came in their place. By maximizing the
transparent façade, the application of a very compact cool
ceiling and the centralization of the services on the façade
side, light and very flexible office spaces were made. At
the main entrance an atrium was designed to emphasize
the openness of the building.
2 | Photo © Steven Massart
25Founded in Asia by French architects and
engineers, Archetype Group has always
had a very strong multidisciplinary and
multicultural identity, making it the core
of its design approach, encouraging an
attitude of innovation and seeking out
Photo © Archetype Group
stimulating projects that inspire the creation
of unconventional, original solutions.
Jean-François Chevance
Archetype Group, Vietnam
www.archetype-group.com
Born in France in 1965, the French Architect Jean-Francois
Chevance studied architecture at the Paris-Villemin School of
Architecture as well as at the Paris-la-Seine School of Architec- 1Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications
ture, and is a co-founding partner and the Director of Design of building, Ho Chi Minh city
Archetype Group. He has worked on numerous projects across
Asia since joining Archetype in 2003. Located in the heart of the city, on a plot of land adjacent to one of the
With 24 years of design experience, including 20 years in South city’s most iconic buildings - the 1891 Saigon Central Post Office - and
East Asia, Jean-François has worked on numerous projects and at a stone’s throw from the 1880 Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon,
earned extensive recognition as an architect, project director the Vietnam Post and Telecommunication Building occupies a highly
and design director from his work on a wide range of projects, sensitive site.
going from office and residential buildings to large-scale mas- Originally planned as a traditional building reminiscent of the colonial
ter plans, from hotels and resorts to tall buildings and airport architecture of the 19th century and intended to enhance the
facilities. conservative image of a government-owned company, it was made to
progressively evolve toward a more functional and logical architecture
Archetype Group started its operations in Asia by creating a while retaining some of the original features such as the use of street
subsidiary in Vietnam in 2002. It began from humble begin- galleries and shading pergolas. Not less than 3 successive versions
nings with a team of eight employees before expanding initially were drafted to get the owner’s approval, however, and during this
into Cambodia, then Thailand and India, France and finally in process, Archetype managed to keep most of the exterior plaza and
more than 10 other Asian countries. Today, with more than 1,000 most of the atrium that will serve as public spaces.
employees, and subsidiaries in 15 countries, the practice is one
of the largest construction consultancies in Asia Pacific with 2 Thu Thiem South Delta master planning,
services in Architecture & Master Planning, Engineering, and Ho Chi Minh City
Project, Construction & Cost Management.
Current projects include the 450,000sqm Water Bay Residential The 128-hectar South Delta of the Thu Thiem peninsula is a unique
Complex in Ho Chi minh City, Vietnam, a 5-star 300-room hotel and extremely complex site historically, culturally, environmentally
in Lombok, Indonesia, the LVMH Winery in Shangri-La, China, and socially, in a unique city. So, Archetype aimed at reinforcing those
the 128-hectar South Delta master planning of the Thu Thiem unique aspects, to distinguish this project from themed parks and
peninsula, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. places that are commonplace throughout the world.
In addition to the restoration of 92 Ha of waterways and wetlands,
Archetype also prepared the masterplan for the sustainable
development of the associated lands in a flood plain subject to regular
inundation. Proposed developments include various walkways and
boardwalks, observation towers, public parks, a resort, a bio-research
centre and a visitor centre.
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