Odile Decq / ©Piero Martinello
Architect Odile Decq, who produces by questioning matter, body, and technique, is known for her contributions to architectural education with a sensitive and contradictory attitude. At the same time, she inspires the next generation of architects with her strong stance and radical ideas. Her works are followed and imitated in the world of architecture and design. This week we look at successful architect Odile Decq and her works.
Odile Decq is an architect, city designer, and academic winner of many international awards. Known worldwide for her work and unusual gothic style, Odile Decq was educated in France. She started her career right after graduating from Ecole d'Architecture de Paris-La Villette in 1975. She crossed paths with her wife Benoit Cornette in 1985 and continued her work in the architectural office of ODBC Architects (Odile Decq Benoit Cornette Architectes-Urbanistes).
Banque Populaire de l'Ouest Headquarter Office, Rennes, France / ©Stephane Couturier
Banque Populaire de l'Ouest Headquarter Office, which she designed in 1990, made a great impression. The steel-constructed building is the first to be built with a sunshade. Odile Decq, who has many awards, won the Architecture Golden Lion at the 1996 Venice Biennale to honor her work in the field of architecture.
Tangshan Fangshan Geological Museum, Nanjing, China / © Jinri & Zhu Jie
Tangshan Fangshan Geological Museum, located in Nanjing, China. The area where significant archaeological remains have been discovered. The architectural design originated from the slope of the site that turned into the form of the building.
Confluence Institute, Lyon, France / ©Roland Halbe
Odile Decq, who has been working as an academician at various universities for the last 25 years, advocates for the freedom of her original ideas and understanding of architecture school opened in 2014. The Confluence Institute trains creative students located in Lyon, France.
Maison Bernard, Théoule-sur-Mer, Fransa / ©Yves Gellie
Maison Bernard, Théoule-sur-Mer, Fransa / ©Yves Gellie
Maison Bernard, one of the iconic representatives of organic architecture, was renovated by Odile Decq and her office. Reminiscent of interconnected bubbles, the structure is designed to feature furniture that matches the 1970s design along with a curved interior. The building opens as a museum today.
Le Cargo, Paris, Fransa / ©Roland Halbe
Le Cargo, which has a very different design from traditional office buildings, was completed in 2016. The seven floors building with round window openings on the facade creates a connection with the city and displays an inviting attitude.
Splash, Table Design / ©Stefan Tuchila
Solie Noir, Lighting Design / ©Odile Decq
Odile Decq, whose architectural designs are mainly glass and metal, also realizes industrial designs besides architecture.
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