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Franklin Azzi
Born12 August 1975
Paris
NationalityFrance
Alma materÉcole Spéciale d'Architecture (Paris) Glasgow School of Art
OccupationArchitect
AwardsAlbums des Jeunes Architectes et Paysagistes - AJAP (2007/2008)
PracticeDESA en 2000
ProjectsÉcole Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Nantes Métropole - Halles Alstom, Ile de Nantes, France

Reconversion des imprimeries Mame en École Supérieure des Beaux Arts, Tours, France Tri Postal et Gare Saint-Sauveur, Lille, France

Berges de Seine Rive Gauche, Paris, France
Websitehttp://www.franklinazzi.fr/en

Franklin Azzi (French: [fʁɑ̃klɛ̃ azzi]; born 12 August 1975 in Paris), is a french architect. He is a graduate from the École Spéciale d’Architecture, and the Glasgow School of Art.

He is the founder of Franklin Azzi Architecture, an agency based in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. He has conducted many projects throughout France and abroad, with a strong attachment to transversality and interdisciplinarity.


Biography[edit]

Background[edit]

During his years of obligatory military service, Azzi accomplished his first achievements, in India and Turkey. Through this experience, he strongly asserts his attachment to the fonction and use of the building.  

He studied at the ESA (École Spéciale d’Architecture), where he had a significant encounter with Paul Virilio, a French cultural theorist and urbanist. With Virilio, he developed his philosophical approach of architecture, which he uses in his projects : the concept of « mental image » and the three-projects method : the bad project, the good project, and the project « from the beyond ». His practice mixing different areas of applied arts with architecture was inspired by his time at the Glasgow School of Art, where interdisciplinary studies are highly encouraged.

Main achievements[edit]

Since 2006, Azzi leads Franklin Azzi Architecture, a multidisciplinary team, including architects, interior designers, decorators, graphic designers, art historians, and also parametric design researchers. His first project of public procurement is the Center for American Francophonie in Québec City. He then accomplished different significant projects, namely the restoration of the Alstom halls[1] in Nantes, which now host the school of Beaux-Arts ; the restructuring of the Mame Printing Houses[2] in Tours, a 1950 building by Bernard Zehrfuss and Jean Prouvé; the reconversion of the Tri Postal[3] and the Gare Saint-Sauveur[4] into two cultural centers, in Lille.

In 2013, Azzi works with the City of Paris on the redevelopment of the Banks of the Seine[5], turning 2,5 kilometers of embankment into a pedestrian area. He also accomplished significant private projects : the Docks[6] in Saint-Ouen, the siege of La Française[7], in Paris, or the first Mama Shelter tower in Dubai, for the Accor Hotels group. He took part in the Grand Paris project with the Chevilly-Larue station. In 2017, he was chosen to lead « the Tour Montparnasse metamorphosis »[8], with the Nouvelle AOM team[9].

Azzi has always considered his work as « global architecture », as he’s had a pluridisciplinary background. In 2014, he founded Franklin Azzi Design, with Noemie Goddard[10]. He collaborated with artists like Tatiana Trouvé, designers like Robert Carr, but also fashion designers, such as Bali Barret[11], Christophe Lemaire[12] or Isabel Marant.  

Projects[edit]

Current projects[edit]

  • Laureate of the international contest for the rehabilitation[13] of the Tour Montparnasse, with the Nouvelle AOM group, Paris, France.

In July of 2016, an international contest was launched for the metamorphosis of the Tour Montparnasse, with 700 international architecture agencies participating. Franklin Azzi Architecture joined two other Parisian agencies (Chartier Dalix Architectes and Hardel et Le Bihan Architectes) to form the Nouvelle AOM group, and submit a proposition. They set their design workshop in the 44th floor of the Tower[14], following the engagement of historical continuity that defines their proposal. In September of 2017, the Nouvelle AOM group won and revealed their rehabilitation project, focusing on redefining the visual identity of the Tower, but also on comfort and energetic performances issues[15]. The construction works are planned to last from 2019 to 2023, so that the Tower will be ready for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

The Gare Saint-Sauveur is a former rail building, rehabilitated into a cultural and artistic area. Credits : Maxime Dufour.

Cultural centers[edit]

  • 2007 : Center for American Francophonie[17], Québec City, Canada 
  • 2009: Saint Sauveur Station[4], Lille, France 
  • 2010: Tri postal[3], Lille, France 
  • 2015: Mame Printing Houses[2], Tours, France

Stores[edit]

His first stores for Bali Barret[11] in Japan have generated significant reactions and publications.

Since then, he achieved many projects for Isabel Marant[18], Christophe Lemaire[12], John Galliano[19], H&M[20] or Lacoste[21].

Inaugurated in 2004, this Bali Barret store is called Red Bunker, and is located in the heart of Tokyo in the Shibuya district.

Headquarters and offices[edit]

The Dock of Saint-Ouen is a harbour site, rehabilitated into an eco-district, with offices and housing. Credits : Luc Boegly
  • 2012 : Isabel Marant headquarters, Paris, France
  • 2013 : Docks en Seine[6], Saint-Ouen, France 
  • 2015 : La Française headquarters[7], Paris, France

Restaurants[edit]

  • 2010 : « Théâtre du Renard »[22], Paris, France 
  • 2013 : Le Yoyo[23] - Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France 
  • 2016 : Holiday Café[24], Paris, France 
  • 2017 : Blend Restaurants[25], Paris, France

Housing[edit]

  • 2007 : Maison VW[26], Yport, France
  • 2013 : Cardinet Chalabre[27], Paris, France
This forestry pavilion, located near Étretat, in Normandy, has been entirely rethought and enlarged without any alterations.

Urban facilities[edit]

After more than 40 years of road traffic, this project offered a new life to this 2,5 kilometers area, in the heart of Paris. 

Installations[edit]

Exhibitions[edit]

Publications[edit]

Monographs[edit]

  • IN/OUT : Franklin Azzi Architecture, Ante Prima/AAM editions, 2014 (in french and in english)[32]

Bibliography[edit]

  • 2007 : Exo-Architectures : Paris around the world in 80 projects[33]
  • 2008 : Les Nouveaux Albums des Jeunes Architectes et Paysagistes, 2007-2008[34]
  • 2008 : You can be young and an architect, based on the true story of Lan Architecture[35] 
  • 2008 : Les salons de l'IFA (Dinner n°11)[36]
  • 2008 : Strike a pose : eccentric architecture and spectacular spaces[37]
  • 2010 : 150 Best Eco House Ideas[38] 
  • 2014 : Sports : Portrait d'une métropole[39]
  • 2015 : One building, how many lives ?[40]
  • 2015 : Lille respire - Concours Bas Carbone 2015[41]

Awards[edit]

  • 22008 : AJAP Award (Albums des jeunes architectes et paysagistes), presented by the Culture and Communication Ministry[42].

Notes and references[edit]

External links [edit]

[[Category:21st-century French architects]]

  1. ^ a b "franklin azzi architecture: alstom halles, nantes". designboom | architecture & design magazine. 2011-02-23. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  2. ^ a b "Site Mame : première étape de la réhabilitation d'un site industriel d'exception | La Set : Fabrique d'alliances urbaines". www.set.fr (in French). Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  3. ^ a b "franklin azzi architecture: le tri postal". designboom | architecture & design magazine. 2010-10-24. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  4. ^ a b "franklin azzi architecture: lille 3000". designboom | architecture & design magazine. 2009-05-26. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  5. ^ a b "Banks of the Seine | Un Jour de plus à Paris". www.unjourdeplusaparis.com. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  6. ^ a b "Écoquartier des Docks". Séquano Aménagement | Autrement la ville (in French). Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  7. ^ a b "RASPAIL - BOULEVARD RASPAIL PARIS - Architecte : Franklin AZZI". Batiactu (in French). 2015-11-06. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  8. ^ "Nouvelle AOM wins international competition to redesign Montparnasse Tower in Paris". Archilovers. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  9. ^ "THE "DEMAIN MONTPARNASSE" COMPETITION – nouvelle AOM – Nouvelle agence pour l'opération Maine-Montparnasse formée par Franklin Azzi Architecture, ChartierDalix Architectes et Hardel et Le Bihan Architectes". www.nouvelle-aom.com. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  10. ^ "CREATION OF FRANKLIN AZZI DESIGN - FRANKLIN AZZI ARCHITECTURE". www.franklinazzi.fr. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  11. ^ a b "Franklin Azzi Architecture - Project - BALI BARRET". Archello.com. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  12. ^ a b "Christophe Lemaire Shop Paris France by Franklin Azzi at Coroflot.com". Coroflot. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  13. ^ "The New Montparnasse Tower, Paris, 2024 - Nouvelle AOM". Archilovers. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  14. ^ "THE 44TH FLOOR DESIGN WORKSHOP – nouvelle AOM – Nouvelle agence pour l'opération Maine-Montparnasse formée par Franklin Azzi Architecture, ChartierDalix Architectes et Hardel et Le Bihan Architectes". www.nouvelle-aom.com. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  15. ^ Bustler. "Nouvelle AOM selected to give Tour Montparnasse in Paris a makeover". Bustler. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  16. ^ "A glass and wood tower to make up Dubai's first Mama Shelter hotel by Franklin Azzi Architecture". Design Middle East. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  17. ^ "Vacation, events or business meetings in Quebec City". Hôtel Château Laurier Québec. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  18. ^ "Inside Isabel Marant's Perfect Melrose Boutique - LuxxList". LuxxList. 2015-04-28. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  19. ^ Lerévérend, FashionNetwork.com, Anaïs. "John Galliano opens second store in Paris". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 2017-10-07.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  20. ^ "H&M, CONCEPT FRONT STORE - FRANKLIN AZZI ARCHITECTURE". www.franklinazzi.fr. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  21. ^ "LACOSTE L!VE, CONCEPT STORES AND CORNERS - FRANKLIN AZZI ARCHITECTURE". www.franklinazzi.fr. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  22. ^ ""THÉÂTRE DU RENARD" - FRANKLIN AZZI ARCHITECTURE". www.franklinazzi.fr. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  23. ^ "THE "YOYO" - PALAIS DE TOKYO - FRANKLIN AZZI ARCHITECTURE". www.franklinazzi.fr. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  24. ^ "Holiday Café, Paris / Franklin Azzi". Lefooding.com (in French). Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  25. ^ "Blend Hambuger Gourmet change de visage pour son spot de Beaumarchais". Modernists (in French). 2017-02-21. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  26. ^ "Yport House Normandie France by Franklin Azzi at Coroflot.com". Coroflot. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  27. ^ "La nouvelle Maison du Projet Clichy-Batignolles | www.paris-batignolles-amenagement.fr". www.paris-batignolles-amenagement.fr. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  28. ^ "'GRANDS MOULINS' - SCENOGRAPHIC INSTALLATION - FRANKLIN AZZI ARCHITECTURE". www.franklinazzi.fr. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  29. ^ "PAVILLON LILLE EUROPE SHANGHAI 2010". lille3000 (in French). Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  30. ^ "EXO ARCHITECTURE | Exhibitions | Pavillon de l'Arsenal". www.pavillon-arsenal.com. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  31. ^ "One building, how many lives? Exhibition in Paris: transformation as an act of creation - BMIAA". BMIAA. 2015-03-26. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  32. ^ Paul Ardenne and Delphine Desveaux (2014). IN/OUT : Franklin Azzi Architecture (in French and English). Ante Prima/AAM Editions. ISBN 9782871432784.
  33. ^ Florence Accorsi and François Lamarre (2007). Exo-Architectures : Paris autour du monde en 80 projets (in French and English). Editions du Pavillon de l'Arsenal. ISBN 978-2-907513-99-9.
  34. ^ Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication (2008). Les Nouveaux Albums des Jeunes Architectes et Paysagistes (in French). Monographif Editions. ISBN 978-2-916545-86-8.
  35. ^ Hugues Jallon (2008). You can be young and an architect, based on the true story of Lan Architecture (in French and English). Ante Prima/AAM Editions. ISBN 978-2-87143-192-3.
  36. ^ Périphériques architectes (2008). Les Salons de l'IFA (in French). a.p.r.e.s Editions. ISBN 978-2-952-88972-8.
  37. ^ Robert Klanten and Lukas Feireiss (2008). Strike a pose : eccentric architecture and spectacular spaces. Berlin: Gestalten. ISBN 978-3-89955-225-6.
  38. ^ Marta Serrats (2010). 150 Best Eco House Ideas. New York: Collins Design and Loft Publications. ISBN 978-0-06-196879-2.
  39. ^ Thierry Mandoul (2014). Sports : Portrait d'une métropole (in French). Editions du Pavillon de l'Arsenal. ISBN 978-2-35487-024-9.
  40. ^ Francis Rambert, Martine Colombet and Christine Carboni (2015). Un bâtiment, combien de vies? La transformation comme acte de création. Silvana Editoriale. ISBN 9788836629749.
  41. ^ "Lille Respire – Concours Bas Carbone 2015". CAUE du Nord / S-PASS Territoires. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
  42. ^ "FRANKLIN AZZI ARCHITECTURE | ajap.citedelarchitecture.fr". ajap.citedelarchitecture.fr. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
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