Paris pools, in the Olympics and beyond, have inspired fun, wellness and a love of sports in the French capital
Paris pools have symbolised athleticism in the French capital dating back to the 1924 Olympics – a century ago. The French fondness for swimming may not surpass the national penchant for cycling, football, tennis and rugby – even in this Olympic year that celebrates all sports. But architecturally speaking, its passion for the pool continues strong – and speaks volumes.-style Piscine des Tourelles in the deepest reaches of the Télégraphe neighbourhood.
RH outdoor furniture blurs the line between indoor and outdoor living, adding an essence of quality and design to any open air space20 March 24Jean Prouvé’s House of Better Days on show at Galerie Patrick Seguin in Paris The Maison Les Jours Meilleurs, or House of Better Days, by Jean Prouvé is explored in a new show at Galerie Patrick Seguin in ParisThis Melbourne aquatic recreation centre’s crafted timber ceiling hints at its sustainability ambitionsHauser & Wirth Paris by Laplace is a winning restoration in the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2024
Hauser & Wirth Paris by Laplace sees the architectural agency named Best Restoration Kings, breathing new life into an 1877 hôtel particulier near the Champs-ElyséesA refreshed Musée National de la Marine shows off its expanded exhibition spaces in France Musée National de la Marine in France has been brought to the 21st century by a team comprising h2o Architectes, Snøhetta and exhibition designers Casson MannStudio Mumbai exhibition at Fondation Cartier explores craft, architecture and ‘making space’Maison Au Tholonet by AT Architectes is a crisp concrete house set on a wooded site in the South of France, carefully built on the foundations of a ruinA new Richard Rogers exhibition created by Ab Rogers opens at the late architect’s...
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