Architecture Awards 2020

102 2020 Architecture Awards BUILD Aug20097 Most Innovative Architectural Design Practice 2020 - Southern France ince 2004, hept’Arts Architecture has made a name for itself as a mercurial force in the French architectural industry. The team have worked across different sectors on a variety of projects, each with the simple aim of delivering not what their clients ask of them, but what they think is best for their clients. Proposals for projects from hept’Arts Architecture don’t always meet the expectations of those who have commissioned it. The team seek to go one step beyond, offer clients functional and aesthetic solutions that exceed their current expectations. While not quite what was requested, often it is the response that meets the true demands being made. This idiosyncratic approach has allowed the firm to produce some truly remarkable projects during its years of operation including villas, collective housing, commercial and public buildings. When it comes to design, the team develop a 3D model very quickly. This allows the design process to move more quickly, creating projects that easily be seen from a technical and aesthetic perspective. The agency believes that the designer of a project is the only one who knows all its components, so the team take a direct approach to each project. The owners of hept’Arts Architecture also own many works companies that are vital partners in the execution and delivery of any project. This talented team ensure that there is a strong line of continuity at every stage, from initial design all the way S through to final sign off. These firms are capable of handling design and development, 3D modeling and production of visuals and supports as well as presentation and any dedicated engineering solutions. Even interior design is factored in, so that every element ties together. The team have not always done the hearts of their clients in this way, with many not wanting to question that they might have something wrong. This has not slowed the team in anyway, however. They have been in incredibly high demand since 2004, and the work continues to build up. In fact, this is one of the challenges that the team are currently facing, as there is little time to work on any projects beyond existing clients. In the future, therefore, the team might become even more exclusive. As the agency continues to master its design and execution with each project, the team hope to move towards an approach where they might be more direct with customers on proposed solutions. Many businesses are struggling to find work in these challenging times, with very few trying to slow the rate of work. It’s an important decision to make at this point, and is one that will ensure that the team don’t become victims of their own success. Innovation creates demand. People want to see what will happen next. This is the success behind hept’Arts Architecture. It’s allowed the team to broaden its horizons and create projects that embrace every aspect of construction and design. As the team look to focus in on more specific projects that allow them to demonstrate their potential to the fullest, we wish them even more success in the years to come. Company: hept’Arts Architecture Name: Olivier Armand Web Address: www.heptarts.com Few companies embrace innovation like the team at hept’Arts Architecture. The team’s entire approach is based around finding the perfect way forward for their clients, and where there isn’t one, to invent it. Well known for taking on a broad selection of projects, we take a closer look at the firm to see what benefits they bring to their clients and how they’ve achieved such success in BUILD’s Architecture Awards.