Location: Francia
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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…
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Detail matters: six top tips for architectural projects in heritage buildings
Running a heritage building project can be challenging, with many aspects for architects and engineers to consider. Whether it is sourcing rare materials, finding sustainable solutions, or working with local authorities, our knowledgeable and creative colleagues can help guide us through even the most overwhelming challenges. We asked Hyphen colleagues from around the world to…
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Detail matters: balancing functionality and heritage
In architecture, details matter. Attention to detail is at the heart of what we do, from building materials and energy efficiency to strong collaborations with colleagues, clients and local authorities. Details are especially important in retrofitting projects, where heritage buildings are given a new lease of life, balancing historical significance with contemporary functionality. We interviewed…
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Katia’s story
Katia Souni joined Hyphen as an architectural assistant in 2018 and became an architect a year later. In 2023, Katia completed her project management training, obtaining the national HMONP (The authorisation to exercise project management in one’s own name), so we asked her to share a bit more about what the programme involved and the…
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Abercrombie & Fitch
Since 2005, our teams across Europe have worked with Abercrombie & Fitch and its Gilly Hicks and Hollister brands on more than 50 projects in the retail and workspace sectors. Our collaboration with Abercrombie & Fitch began in 2005 when we were appointed as the local architect to support the opening of the brand’s first…
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Aquazzura
Our Paris team were proud to work with Aquazzura as the local architects for the brand’s flagship boutique in the heart of the French capital. This store is also Aquazzura’s first to open in Paris, and we were delighted to offer our local expertise to help make this possible. Pictures: © François Guillemin Location Sector…
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Luxury corporate retreat in Marseille
This project involved the refurbishment of two 19th-century buildings, located near the famous Palais Longchamp, into a luxurious hotel and conference centre. Built in 1860 by Barbaroux de Mégis as his mansion and business headquarters, these properties were subsequently purchased by Sir Fournier who added most of the Neo-Renaissance inspired features that can be seen…
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LUSH
We’ve delivered over 60 LUSH projects worldwide since 2016, including many stores, spas and their offices. Our biggest challenge to-date has been their flagship shop and spa in Liverpool. As well as being such a large, retail destination in a historic building, we helped to create a fully immersive spa experience through architectural details such as…
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Antareal
We designed a new nine-story building featuring a mixture of commercial space, offices and residential accommodation. This mixed-use project offers an impressive commercial space, set over three floors, with a canopy and terrace. It also features three floors of double glazed office space, as well as a top floor reception with accommodation. This top-floor residential…
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Antareal La Bocca
This two-stage project involved designing a new three-story building with commercial spaces at ground floor and residential apartments on the first and second floors. The second phase involved extending the commercial spaces at the ground floor of the existing building. For this project, we created 720 sqm of residential and 576 sqm of commercial space.…
