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BRUNEAU GHEZZI ARCHITECTES: A DECADE OF INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE AT SAINT-BARTH AND INTERNATIONALLY
The Bruneau Ghezzi Architectes firm, based in Saint-Barthélemy and Paris, celebrates its 10th anniversary. Ten years of pioneering projects in bioclimatic architecture, resilient architecture, and urban planning. Specialists in earthquake- and hurricane-resistant constructions, the architects are known for their ability to design elegant, functional buildings that blend harmoniously with their surroundings. With a deep respect for the specific climate and cultural elements of each site, all bioclimatic architecture projects by Bruneau Ghezzi Architectes are designed to optimize energy efficiency and natural ventilation. This approach reduces the carbon footprint while providing maximum comfort to occupants. Their commitment to natural materials and eco-friendly methods underscores their mission to create sustainable architecture.THE “AUGMENTED NATURE” CONCEPT: A METHOD
The primary function of architecture is to create shelter. To build shelter is to create a comfortable microclimate that protects from external conditions. To achieve this, we first study the environment to understand its strengths and weaknesses. We begin by analyzing large-scale territories to understand their natural, urban, and cultural components. A thorough knowledge of context is our starting point for identifying needs and responding effectively. This also enables us to create microclimates within each project. Through our buildings, we address water management, energy optimization, natural ventilation, thermal inertia, carbon balance, greening, soil de-impermeabilization, and the continuity of ecological and urban systems. We maximize the durability and reuse of our buildings and prioritize responsible, sustainable, and locally produced materials. Driven by a future-focused approach, the firm anticipates the effects of climate change and offers sustainable architectural and urban solutions designed to withstand extreme weather and environmental disruptions. With offices in Saint-Barth and Paris, Bruneau Ghezzi Architectes has established itself as an international leader in architecture that, while contemporary, highlights the unique characteristics and culture of each location, embodying the adaptability and resilience needed to tackle 21st-century challenges.ON OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY, REDISCOVER BRUNEAU GHEZZI ARCHITECTES AND OUR “AUGMENTED NATURE” CONCEPT IN FORBES MAGAZINE.
DISCOVER OUR AUTONOMOUS HOUSE PROJECT IN URUGUAY, ILLUSTRATING OUR AUGMENTED NATURE CONCEPT.
Bruneau Ghezzi Architectes St Barth – Rue de la Paix – Gustavia 97133 St Barthélemy
Bruneau Ghezzi Architectes Paris – 8 rue des Goncourt, 75011 Paris
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