NEW EPISODE OF THE WORLD BUILD PODCAST WITH STÉPHANIE LEDOUX

On the The latest episode of the World Build podcast welcomed Stéphanie Ledoux and designer David Tracz, co-founder and partner of //3877, to talk about “Hospitality design, protecting sites and accreditations”.
 
Together they discussed global hospitality design, how design can be less destructive to their environments and accreditations that mean the most in the industry. Brought by World Architecture News (WAN), this podcast tackles key topics and challenges that need to be talked about in the global architecture and design communities.

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AW² MIPIM AWARDS 2023 FINALIST

We are finalists of the MIPIM Awards 2023! Excited to announce that Banyan Tree AlUla has been…

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Feb

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NEWLY DELIVERED: SIX SENSES CRANS-MONTANA

Located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Six Senses Residences Crans Montana is inscribed in the…

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Feb

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DISCOVER BANYAN TREE ALULA DESIGNED BY AW²

Spaces on Banyan Tree AlUla reflect a modern and elegant style throughout the resort, combing…

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Jan

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STÉPHANIE LEDOUX AT THE CITHA 2023 IN ABIDJAN

On the occasion of the CITHA (Conférence sur l’Investissement Touristique et Hôtelier Africain), held last…

23
Jan

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BANYAN TREE ALULA FEATURED IN BILLIONAIRE MAGAZINE

Excited to see Shirvan Métisse Doha featured in FX Magazine latest issue highlighting top recent…

19
Jan

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023!

Reda Amalou & Stéphanie Ledoux, and the entire AW² team wish you all a Happy New Year!…

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Jan

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AW²’S HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR

As we are getting closer to the end of 2022, we are excited to look…

21
Dec

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DESIGN IN PROGRESS: ARCTIC ONE

Located in St. Moritz, Switzerland, slightly off-centre, Arctic One offers spectacular views of the lake…

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Nov

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AW² BANYAN TREE ALULA PRESS HIGHLIGHTS NOVEMBER 2022

We are happy to share Banyan Tree AlUla’s latest media coverage. So far, the resort…

18
Nov

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MEET AW² PARTNERS AT EQUIPHOTEL

Reda Amalou & Stéphanie Ledoux spoke during EquipHotel 2022 this past November for an afternoon of conferences. Headlining the…

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Nov

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AW² COMPLETES BANYAN TREE ALULA

AW² completes Banyan Tree AlUla within the breathtaking landscape of the Ashar valley in Saudi…

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Oct

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START OF CONSTRUCTIONS FOR SURPRADA FLIMS WALDHAUS

AW² designed Surprada to frame the beautiful views of the Flims valley and surrounding mountainous…

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Oct

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AFEX’S PRESIDENT REDA AMALOU INTERVIEWED BY ARAB NEWS

During last week symposium in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, «Designing Sustainable Cities of Tomorrow», Reda…

14
Oct

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AW² OPENS AN OFFICE IN SWITZERLAND

On the 1st of July 2022, AW² opened an office in the centre of Geneva. This…

10
Oct

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COMING SOON… SIX SENSES CRANS MONTANA

Coming soon… Situated in the heart of the Swiss Alps, AW²’s Six Senses Crans-Montana 5-star…

05
Oct

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LOOKING BACK ON AW² 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

On this special evening, Reda Amalou and Stéphanie Ledoux launched AW²’s latest Monography illustrating 25 years of architecture and…

03
Oct

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AW² PRESENTS LE LOUNGE DES CHEFS AT EQUIPHOTEL 2022

Come and discover AW2’s experiential space “Le Lounge des Chefs” for the EquipHotel 2022 fair, 6-10 November…

12
Sep

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SHIRVAN MÉTISSE DOHA FEATURED IN FX MAGAZINE

Excited to see Shirvan Métisse Doha featured in FX Magazine latest issue highlighting top recent…

06
Sep

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PROGRESS FOR THE SIX SENSES CRANS MONTANA’S CONSTRUCTION SITE

AW2 is proud to reveal its latest hospitality project for Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. Situated in the heart…

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Sep

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WINK HOTEL SAIGON SHORTLISTED FOR THE PLAN AWARDS 2022

Our project Wink Hotel Saigon Centre has been shortlisted for The Plan Awards 2022, in…

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Aug

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REPLAY THE FRAME AWARDS 2022 LIVE JURY SESSION

Earlier this month, Stéphanie Ledoux was invited to be part of the FRAME Awards 2022…

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Jun

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“VOYAGE EN INTÉRIEUR” COLLECTIVE EXHIBITION ARRIVES IN PARIS

Reda Amalou's "Lanka Armchair" will be showcased at Le FRENCH DESIGN GALLERY in Paris…

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Jun

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RITZ-CARLTON ZERMATT WINS PROJECT OF THE WEEK BY TOPHOTELNEWS

Located at the heart of the Swiss Alps, the 13,000 sqm 5 star-hotel resort will…

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Jun

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NEW EPISODE OF THE WORLD BUILD PODCAST WITH STÉPHANIE LEDOUX

On the The latest episode of the World Build podcast welcomed Stéphanie Ledoux and designer David Tracz, co-founder…

10
Jun

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“VOYAGE EN INTÉRIEUR” EXHIBITION BY LE FRENCH DESIGN

On the occasion of the 60th edition of the Salone del Mobile Milano, AW² and REDA AMALOU…

09
Jun

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FRAME AWARDS JURY 2022

Stéphanie Ledoux will be joining FRAME Awards judging panel which will focus on interior design.…

04
May

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LUXURY LIFESTYLE AWARDS 2022

We are happy to announce that AW²’s Shirvan Métisse Restaurant in Doha is a proud…

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May

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HOSPITALITY & LEISURE DESIGN – KASIIYA PAPAGAYO

Kasiiya is built on timber platforms from natural materials, it leaves no scar on its…

04
May

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HOSPITALITY & LEISURE DESIGN – SHIRVAN MÉTISSE DOHA

AW2 has completed work on a new restaurant in Doha, Qatar’s capital, for Michelin-star Chef…

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May

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STEPHANIE LEDOUX SPEAKS AT THE AFEX MIPIM 2022 CONFERENCE IN CANNES

“FRANCE – SAUDI ARABIA : BUILDING THE FUTURE TOGETHER” On the occasion of #MIPIM2022 in…

16
Mar

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FINANCIAL TIMES

[…] It’s epitomised by the likes of Kasiiya Papagayo, a timber-built, solar-powered resort buried in…

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Mar

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ELLE DECORATION VIETNAM

Located in the dry rainforest of Costa Rica, Kasiiya Papagayo is an eco-resort in the…

01
Mar

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LE MONITEUR – REDA AMALOU, NOUVEAU PRÉSIDENT DE L’AFEX

Architectes français à l’export (Afex) a élu Réda Amalou à la présidence de l’association pour…

31
Jan

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INTERIOR FURNITURE DESIGN MAGAZINE – SHIRVAN MÉTISSE RESTAURANT

There is a large stone temple, hidden for centuries in a dense forest. It’s a…

31
Jan

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WELL MAGAZINE HOSPITALITY TREND – WINK HOTEL SAIGON CENTRE

Lusso accessibile e ispirazione local al Wink Hotel, primo hotel del brand vietnamita. Divertente, dinamico,…

31
Jan

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Le FRENCH DESIGN 100

We are very honored to announce that we have been awarded Le FRENCH DESIGN 100.…

20
Jan

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DONA ARQUITETA – PHUM BAITANG

There is a large stone temple, hidden for centuries in a dense forest. It’s a…

18
Jan

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COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN – SHIRVAN MÉTISSE RESTAURANT

AW2 has completed work on a new restaurant in Doha, Qatar’s capital, for Michelin-star Chef Akrame…

10
Jan

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HOSPITALITY DESIGN – SHIRVAN MÉTISSE RESTAURANT

Paris-based architecture and design firm AW² has crafted Michelin-starred chef Akrame Benallal’s latest culinary concept in Doha. Shirvan…

05
Jan

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ANDREW HARPER EDITOR CHOICE AWARDS – KASIIYA PAPAGAYO

MATA PALO, COSTA RICA — To reach Kasiiya Pagagayo, you must drive for about 30…

01
Jan

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MIDDLE EAST CONSTRUCTION NEWS – ASHAR TENTED RESORT

Stéphanie Ledoux and Reda Amalou speak to MEC about designing and integrating the Ashar Tented…

01
Jan

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PRESS REVIEW 2021

AW² presents the 2021 animated press review containing a selection of articles published in France…

01
Jan

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HOTELIER AND HOSPITALITY – SHIRVAN MÉTISSE RESTAURANT

AW2 has completed work on a new restaurant in Doha, Qatar’s capital, for Michelin-star Chef Akrame.…

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Dec

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A + E MAGAZINE – DAR SABRA

Ranked among the most beautiful houses in the world, this hotel located in the palm…

10
Dec

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DESIGN MIDDLE EAST – ASHAR TENTED RESORT

Stéphanie Ledoux and Reda Amalou, partner architects at Paris-based firm AW² Architecture Workshop, discuss their…

07
Dec

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CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS MIDDLE EAST – ASHAR TENTED RESORT

Creating unique experiences. Interview with Stéphanie Ledoux and Reda Amalou, partner architects, AW² Architecture Workshop…

01
Dec

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WINK HOTEL SAIGON CENTRE FINALIST FOR THE WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS AWARDS 2021

Our project Wink Hotel Saigon Centre is a finalist for the World Architecture News Awards 2021 in…

25
Nov

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WINK HOTEL SAIGON CENTRE WINNER OF THE MIPIM ASIA AWARDS 2021

AW² has been awarded the MIPIM Asia Awards 2021 for our project Wink Hotel Saigon Centre in the…

20
Nov

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LE MONITEUR – SIX SENSES CRANS MONTANA

Luxury design for 5 star hotel. In order to accommodate oversized technical equipment, a Swiss…

19
Nov

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WINK HOTEL SAIGON CENTRE WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AWARDS 2021

We are proud to share with you the great news that our project Wink Hotel Saigon Centre…

16
Nov

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BAUBLATT – SIX SENSES CRANS MONTANA

Time lapse: A luxury hotel is being built here in Crans-Montana. The Intercontinental Hotels Group…

15
Nov

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FX MAGAZINE – INTERVIEW STEPHANIE LEDOUX AND REDA AMALOU

In a climate emergency, hotel designs need much more than beautiful design. Following the UN’s climate…

01
Nov

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TOUR HEBDO – CLUB MED BÉNIN

Les dirigeants du Club Med et de l’Agence du Tourisme du Bénin ont signé le…

10
Oct

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LE MONITEUR – LYCÉES FRANÇAIS D’AMMAN ET D’HO CHI MINH VILLE

2005-2020 : 15 ans d’architecture contemporaine pour l’AEFEL’Agence pour l’enseignement français à l’étranger (AEFE) célèbre ses plus…

01
Oct

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COME AND MEET US AT THE NATIONAL ARCHITECTURE DAYS !

We are opening our doors to the public for the fourth edition of our Open House…

01
Oct

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ARCHITECTURE FOR AW² IS …

Here at AW², we have recently spent some time thinking about how we define ourselves today,…

01
Oct

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BRITISH AIRWAYS HIGH LIFE MAGAZINE – SILVERSANDS GRENADA

The Caribbean is calling, but between the palm-frond beaches, cool cabanas and soothing sea dips…

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Sep

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ARTFUL LIVING – KASIIYA PAPAGAYO

The World’s Top 5 Biophilic Design Hotels.Plants are having a moment. It’s a trend playing out…

20
Sep

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ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST – SILVERSANDS GRENADA

Why the Tiny Island of Grenada Is Luxury Real Estate’s Next Big ThingThanks to resorts like…

20
Sep

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INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AWARDS

The project has also been shortlisted for the  International Travel Awards focusing on design quality in the…

16
Sep

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TRAVEL AND LEISURE AWARDS

We are very proud to see two of our projects in the Top 10 Southeast Asia…

16
Sep

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WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS AWARDS

Our project Wink Hotel Saigon Centre has been shortlisted for the World Architecture News Awards in the ‘Colour in…

16
Sep

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BUILD ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

We are pleased to announce that our studio has been recognized in the Build Architecture…

16
Sep

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IMMERSION AT SIX SENSES CRANS-MONTANA

Currently known as one of the largest construction sites in the Swiss Alps, here is…

16
Sep

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RETURNING TO THE NEWLY OPENED – WINK HOTEL SAIGON CENTRE

Following the handover and opening of Wink Hotel Saigon Centre in Vietnam, the first hotel designed by…

15
Sep

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SAVE THE DATE – OPEN DOOR DAYS

On Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th October we will be opening our studio’s doors to the public…

15
Sep

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VILLE & CASALI : A VILLA IN CORSICA IMMERSED IN NATURE

Lo studio francese AW2 costruisce una casa moderna con ambienti sobri e grandi finestre affacciate sul…

01
Aug

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ARCHITECTURE DIGEST : 9 STRIKING NEW DEVELOPMENTS ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN

Luxury real estate in the Caribbean is booming and has been for the last year…

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Jul

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DESIGNERATI : BODY, MIND, PLANET : THE WELLBEING RESORT DESIGNED FOR ALL

Kasiiya Papagayo is one of the latest luxury eco-resort projects bound to attract lockdown-weary travellers…

26
Jul

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TIME MAGAZINE : WORLD’S GREATEST PLACES 2021

Luxury real estate in the Caribbean is booming and has been for the last year…

20
Jul

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HOSPITALITY INTERIORS : MOXY SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS OPENS IN FRENCH SILICON VALLEY

French architectural practice, AW², run by Reda Amalou and Stéphanie Ledoux, has completed Moxy Sophia Antipolis, a new…

13
Jul

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HOSPITALITY DESIGN : MOXY SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS OPENS IT’S DOORS

The new property in France disrupts convention with eye-catching external details and minimalist public spaces. Moxy…

12
Jul

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RÉSIDENCE DÉCORATION : CASABLANCA ODE AUDACIEUSE À LA LUMIÈRE

Déménager sans changer d’adresse ! Juste en implantant sa résidence au sommet du terrain, et non…

01
Jul

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LOOKING BACK : LES LODGES CELEBRATES THEIR 5TH ANNIVERSARY!

In July 2016, AW² delivered Les Lodges, a development of 35 innovative houses in Chanteloup-en-Brie just outside of…

01
Jul

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KASIIYA PAPAGAYO AND SILVERSANDS GRENADA – LIV HOSPITALITY DESIGN AWARDS

We are pleased to announce that Kasiiya Papagayo has won the LIV Hospitality Design Awards in the Architectural Design –…

25
Jun

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A PLAY OF LIGHT AT MOXY SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS

Designed by AW² and open since May 2021, Moxy Sophia Antipolis is a new lifestyle hotel in…

15
Jun

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WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS – WINK HOTEL SAIGON CENTRE

AW² complete Vietnamese street life inspired hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.The Wink Hotel Saigon Centre,…

08
Jun

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VILLA PORTO-VECCHIO – PARIS DESIGN AWARDS

We are pleased to announce that our project Villa Porto-Vecchio with its Kebony wooden terrace has won the Paris Design…

05
Jun

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INVESTMENT IN TOURISM IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has now become a major investment centre for the hotel industry. Sleeper Magazine reports…

01
Jun

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AW² IS LIKED ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

AW² is ranked 6th in the national ratings of the most liked architecture firms on social…

31
May

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ASIA PACIFIC PROPERTY AWARDS

We are pleased to announce that Wink Hotel Danang Riverside (under construction) has won an Asia Pacific Property…

30
May

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LE MONITEUR : Un musée japonais décroche le Grand Prix Afex 2021

L’association Architectes français à l’export (Afex) a primé le Musée d’art contemporain réalisé par l’Atelier…

21
May

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LE MONITEUR : Un nouvel écrin dans les vignes pour le champagne Krug

L’agence AW2 dessine un projet d’exception : le nouveau centre de vinification de Krug, l’une…

20
May

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THE GRAND PRIX AFEX

The award ceremony for the Grand Prix AFEX 2020 and 2021 took place on the 20th May…

20
May

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT OUR STUDIO

AW² takes you behind the scenes in our Materials Library department through a three-part tour of…

19
May

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GREEN GOOD DESIGN SHOW

Our project Kasiiya Papagayo which has won the Green Good Design Award 2021 is currently exhibited at the Green Good…

14
May

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WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS : Architecture Workshop puttin’ on The Ritz-Carlton in the Swiss Alps

Architecture Workshop (AW²) has been appointed to design the project in Zermatt, a luxury resort…

12
May

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OFFICIAL OPENING OF MOXY SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS

Designed by AW² for Vastint, the Moxy Sophia Antipolis hotel opened its doors to guests on the 12th May. Engineers Sato et Associés accompanied…

12
May

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LUXURY TRAVEL MAGAZINE : 3 Luxury Mediterranean Villas for a Summer Escape

Following a year of lockdowns across the world, we’re all looking forward to a summer…

06
May

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LOVE HAPPENS MAGAZINE : Villa Casablanca

Whether you are designing your summer house for the entire family, or simply a place…

05
May

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ARCHISTORM : Wink Hotel Saigon Centre

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01
May

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CONDE NAST READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS – SILVERSANDS GRENADA

Our Silversands Grenada project has been shortlisted for the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards in the Hotels & Resorts…

01
May

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EH! TALK

The eh! Talk organised by EquipHotel Paris and Delporte Hospitality is now available online. On this occasion, Stéphanie Ledoux, partner at AW²,…

30
Apr

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GREEN GOOD DESIGN AWARD – KASIIYA PAPAGAYO

We are pleased to announce that Kasiiya Papagayo our eco-responsible hospitality project in Costa Rica has won…

21
Apr

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HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE DESIGN : Wink Hotel Saigon Centre

The construction of Wink Hotel Saigon Centre, a medium-rise urban hotel in Ho Chi Minh…

21
Apr

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT OUR STUDIO – Focus on our Fabrics Library

AW² brings you behind the scenes in our Materials Library department through a three-part tour of…

19
Apr

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GLOBAL DESIGN NEWS : Kasiiya Papagayo

Reda Amalou and Stéphanie Ledoux of AW² Architecture Workshop’s eco-lodge is not a hotel, but…

19
Apr

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L’ARDENNAIS : Joseph 2.0, un projet d’avenir pour les cent prochaines années

Il y a une goutte d’Ambonnay dans chacune des cuvées de Krug depuis la création…

13
Apr

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JOSEPH 2.0 – UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Designed by AW², Joseph 2.0 – the new vinification centre for Maison Krug – is now…

11
Apr

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L’UNION : À Ambonnay, un nouveau site de production pour la maison Krug

Le projet « Joseph 2.0 », du nom du fondateur de la maison de champagne…

09
Apr