The Magical Gardens of Albert Kahn
What used to be his estate, the gardens of Albert Kahn, are some of the most colorful corners of the Paris region.
Urbanism
Science Fiction in the Suburbs of Paris: When Mass Housing meets Postmodernism
In a reaction against the functionality and uniformity of Modernist public housing in the suburbs of Paris, a group of architects explored a return to classical ornamentation and design leading to an unexpected aura of science fiction meets housing project.
Paris Plage Opens Tomorrow!
Every year the banks of the Seine turn into a summer beach called Paris Plage. A preview of the fun to expect!
JR’s Inside Out Project at Centre Pompidou
JR went to the Israel/Palestinian border, photographed people on each side making caricatures of themselves and then posted oversized photo printouts on the opposite side. Winner of the 2011 Ted Prize, he has taken this concept to the streets of Africa and the slums of South America, and now you can get involved this summer at the Pompidou Centre.
Slums in Paris along the RER B Line
Catch a glimpse of this slum on the way to Airport Charles de Gaulle.
Les Pique-Niques Blancs: The Paris White “Pic Nic”
Not to be confused with the Dîner en Blanc, Paris is also having a White "Pic Nic" this Sunday afternoon.
Funny Trompe L’oeil Scaffolding on Boulevard des Italiens
We love this scaffolding on Boulevard des Italiens for the bank LCL, a trompe l'oeil in a way but with a quirky bent.
The Battle for Les Halles
Are the fun colors in the marketing for Les Halles used to deflect from a more serious architectural debate?
