Category: Perspective
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From Santiago to Winchester: cross-office data centre collaboration
Collaboration is a key aspect of our Hyphen culture. As an international team spread across different continents, we know how to make the most out of teamwork, whether it’s face-to-face or screen-to-screen. Still, when our teams meet in person, it always leads to a special connection… Over the past couple of years, we’ve had several…
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Introducing Jimena Etchegaray!
Meet Jimena Etchegaray, Hyphen’s office head in Mexico. Jimena is an architect based in Mexico City and is playing a key role in the development of our 10th international architectural office, second in Latin America, and first in Mexico. In this video, Jimena talks about Mexican working culture, our current work in Mexico and gives…
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Data centres, the architect and the city
In this video, Carole Netzer, the director of the Hyphen office in Paris, and Hichem Djebali, the data centre manager, discuss their roles in developing the data centre market and team in Paris. Carole and Hichem emphasise the increasing impact of data centres on city architecture and the need for thoughtful building design, considering environmental…
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World Values Day 2023
Today is World Values day, an annual campaign to increase the awareness and practice of values around the world, so it is a good opportunity for us to reflect on own values. At Hyphen, we often talk about the importance of company values and how they are the foundation of everything we do, every decision…
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Hyphen director discusses data centre design with DCD
Matias Menichetti, Hyphen director in Chile, discusses data centre design in a new interview with Data Centre Dynamics. An expert on the Latin American region, Matias talks about the emerging trends for the sector, the role of the architect, and sustainable approaches to data centre design. Read the full interview in English below: Are there any…
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Travel retail: the gateway to Paris
At Hyphen we’ve been delivering airport retail experiences for more than a decade, in more than 30 international airports across Europe, Africa and Asia. One of the most iconic locations for us is Paris’ Charles De Gaulle, one of the largest and busiest airports in Europe. Charles De Gaulle (CDG) is the gateway to Paris…
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New opportunities in new locations for Paris team
It’s exciting times for our team in France, with two reasons to celebrate! To accommodate our growing team, we’ve moved to new premises in Paris, and to consolidate our experience in the south and its opportunities, we’ve established a permanent presence in Marseille. Our Paris team has moved to the Rue des Pyramides, following a string…
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Hyphen director discusses data centre trends at DCD Connect Madrid
Hyphen director, Eva Diego, enjoyed discussing architectural trends in data centre design at this year’s DCD Connect Madrid. As part of the DCD>Talks series, Eva highlighted a number of key industry trends affecting the global and local markets, including the increasing role of architects at the inception of data centre projects, their importance in navigating…
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Detail matters: sustainability in heritage building design
Heritage buildings present opportunities for applying circular economy principles, where architects and engineers can apply the three Rs – reduce, reuse, and recycle. That means reducing resources and waste, reusing a building no longer in use and the existing materials within it, and recycling unwanted features or debris into something new. Heritage buildings also contain…
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Detail matters: permitting and collaboration
Architects are essential for heritage building projects, especially in their role as an executive architect – as the bridge between the client, consultants, and local authorities. With expertise in local regulations, including building code and permitting, good architectural professionals can make a huge difference in ensuring projects are delivered on time and reach completion. Mandatory…
