{{short description|French architect|bot=PearBOT 5}} {{Other uses|Azzi (disambiguation)}} {{Promotional|date=May 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox architect | name = Franklin Azzi | image = Franklinazzi.jpg | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1975|08|12}} | birth_place = Paris | alma_mater = École Spéciale d'Architecture (Paris) Glasgow School of Art | awards = Albums des Jeunes Architectes et Paysagistes - AJAP (2007/2008) | practice = DESA en 2000 | significant_projects = École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Nantes Métropole - Halles Alstom, Ile de Nantes, France Reconversion des imprimeries Mame en École Supérieure des Beaux Arts, Tours, France Tri Postal et Gare Saint-Sauveur, Lille, France, Berges de Seine Rive Gauche, Paris, France | website = http://www.franklinazzi.fr/en }}
''' Franklin Azzi '''(French: [fʁɑ̃klɛ̃ azzi]; born 12 August 1975 in Paris), is a French architect. He is a graduate from the École Spéciale d'Architecture, and the Glasgow School of Art. He is the founder of Franklin Azzi Architecture,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.franklinazzi.fr/en | title=Franklin Azzi Architecture }}</ref> an agency based in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris.
== Early life and education == During his years of obligatory military service, Azzi did his first architectural works, in India and Turkey. He studied at the ESA École Spéciale d'Architecture, where he had a significant encounter with Paul Virilio, a French cultural theorist and urbanist. His practice mixing different areas of applied arts with architecture was inspired by his time at the Glasgow School of Art, where interdisciplinary studies are highly encouraged. {{Citation needed|date=November 2017}}
== Career == Since 2006, Azzi has been head of Franklin Azzi Architecture, a multidisciplinary team, including architects, interior designers, decorators, graphic designers, art historians, and also parametric design researchers. His first project with public funding was the Center for American Francophonie in Québec City. He then completed other public projects, the restoration of the Alstom halls<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.designboom.com/architecture/franklin-azzi-architecture-alstom-halles-nantes/|title=franklin azzi architecture: alstom halles, nantes|date=2011-02-23|work=designboom {{!}} architecture & design magazine|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en-US}}</ref> in Nantes, which now hosts the school of the :fr:École supérieure des beaux-arts de Nantes Métropole; the restructuring of the Mame Printing Houses<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.set.fr/actualites/site-mame-premiere-etape-de-la-rehabilitation-d-un-site-industriel-d-exception|title=Site Mame : première étape de la réhabilitation d'un site industriel d'exception {{!}} La Set : Fabrique d'alliances urbaines|website=www.set.fr|language=fr|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> in Tours, a 1950 building by Bernard Zehrfuss and Jean Prouvé; the reconversion of the Tri Postal<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.designboom.com/architecture/franklin-azzi-architecture-le-tri-postal/|title=franklin azzi architecture: le tri postal|date=2010-10-24|work=designboom {{!}} architecture & design magazine|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en-US}}</ref> and the Gare Saint-Sauveur<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://www.designboom.com/architecture/franklin-azzi-architecture-lille-3000/|title=franklin azzi architecture: lille 3000|date=2009-05-26|work=designboom {{!}} architecture & design magazine|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en-US}}</ref> into two cultural centers, in Lille. In 2013, he worked with the City of Paris on the redevelopment of the Banks of the Seine,<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://www.unjourdeplusaparis.com/en/paris-reportage/les-berges-de-seine|title=Banks of the Seine {{!}} Un Jour de plus à Paris|website=www.unjourdeplusaparis.com|date=24 June 2013 |language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> turning 2,5 kilometers of embankment into a pedestrian area.
He also completed private projects: the Docks <ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sequano.fr/portfolio/ecoquartier-des-docks/|title=Écoquartier des Docks|website=Séquano Aménagement {{!}} Autrement la ville|language=fr-FR|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> in Saint-Ouen, the seat of La Française Group,<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|url=http://www.batiactu.com/edito/raspail-boulevard-raspail-paris-architecte-franklin-azzi-42699.php|title=Raspail - Boulevard Raspail Paris - Architecte : Franklin AZZI|date=2015-11-06|work=Batiactu|access-date=2017-10-07|language=fr-FR}}</ref> in Paris, the first Mama Shelter tower in Dubai, for the AccorHotels group. He took part in the Grand Paris Express project with the Chevilly-Larue station. In 2017, he was chosen to lead « the Tour Montparnasse metamorphosis »,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.archilovers.com/stories/25942/nouvelle-aom-wins-international-competition-to-redesign-montparnasse-tower-in-paris.html|title=Nouvelle AOM wins international competition to redesign Montparnasse Tower in Paris|work=Archilovers|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en-US}}</ref> with the Nouvelle AOM team.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nouvelle-aom.com/en/the-demain-montparnasse-competition-tower-nouvelle-aom-paris/|title=THE "Demain Montparnasse" Competition – nouvelle AOM – Nouvelle agence pour l'opération Maine-Montparnasse formée par Franklin Azzi Architecture, ChartierDalix Architectes et Hardel et Le Bihan Architectes|website=www.nouvelle-aom.com|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref>
Azzi has always considered his work as "global architecture", as he has had a multidisciplinary background. In 2014, he founded Franklin Azzi Design, with Noemie Goddard.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.franklinazzi.fr/en/news/creation-de-franklin-azzi-design|title=Creation Of Franklin Azzi Design - Franklin Azzi Architecture|website=www.franklinazzi.fr|language=en|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> He collaborated with artists like Tatiana Trouvé, designers like Robert Carr, but also fashion designers, such as Bali Barret,<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|url=http://fr.archello.com/en/project/bali-barret|title=Franklin Azzi Architecture - Project - Bali Barret|website=Archello.com|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> Christophe Lemaire<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|url=http://www.coroflot.com/franklinazzi/christophe-lemaire-shop-paris-france|title=Christophe Lemaire Shop Paris France by Franklin Azzi at Coroflot.com|website=Coroflot|language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> and Isabel Marant.
== Projects ==
=== Current projects === * Laureate of the international contest for the rehabilitation<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.archilovers.com/projects/215043/the-new-montparnasse-tower.html|title=The New Montparnasse Tower, Paris, 2024 - Nouvelle AOM|website=Archilovers|date=25 September 2017 |language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> of the Tour Montparnasse, with the Nouvelle AOM group, Paris, France. In July 2016, an international contest was launched for the metamorphosis of the Tour Montparnasse, with 700 international architecture agencies participating. His agency joined two other Parisian agencies (Chartier Dalix Architectes and Hardel et Le Bihan Architectes) to form the Nouvelle AOM group, and submit a proposition. They set their design workshop in the 44th floor of the Tower.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nouvelle-aom.com/en/the-44th-floor-design-workshop-tower-montparnasse-competition-nouvelle-aom-paris/|title=THE 44TH FLOOR DESIGN WORKSHOP – nouvelle AOM – Nouvelle agence pour l'opération Maine-Montparnasse formée par Franklin Azzi Architecture, ChartierDalix Architectes et Hardel et Le Bihan Architectes|website=www.nouvelle-aom.com|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> In September 2017, the Nouvelle AOM group won and revealed their rehabilitation project, focusing on redefining the visual identity of the Tower, but also on comfort and energetic performances issues.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bustler.net/news/tags/competition/326/5964/nouvelle-aom-selected-to-give-tour-montparnasse-in-paris-a-makeover/competition-news|title=Nouvelle AOM selected to give Tour Montparnasse in Paris a makeover|last=Bustler|work=Bustler|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en}}</ref> The construction works are planned to last from 2019 to 2023, so that the Tower will be ready for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. * Mama Shelter Tower for the AccordHotels group,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.designmena.com/thoughts/a-glass-and-wood-tower-to-make-up-dubais-first-mama-shelter-hotel-by-franklin-azzi-architecture|title=A glass and wood tower to make up Dubai's first Mama Shelter hotel by Franklin Azzi Architecture|website=Design Middle East|language=en|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> Dubai * Technicolor headquarters, rue du Renard, Paris * Arche de la Défense Campus, Puteaux, France& * Workstation Tower, La Défense, Courbevoie, France * Bac Raspail Grenelle - Emerige, Paris, France * Grand Paris Express Station, Chevilly, France
=== Cultural centers === * 2007 Center for American Francophonie,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotelchateaulaurier.com/en/what-to-do-in-quebec/museums/the-centre-de-la-francophonie-des-ameriques/|title=Vacation, events or business meetings in Quebec City|website=Hôtel Château Laurier Québec|language=en|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> Québec City, Canada * 2009: Saint Sauveur Station,<ref name=":3"/> Lille, France * 2010: Tri postal,<ref name=":2"/> Lille, France * 2015: Mame Printing Houses,<ref name=":1" /> Tours, France
=== Stores === His first stores for Bali Barret<ref name=":7" /> in Japan were inaugurated in 2004. Since then, he achieved many projects for Isabel Marant,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.luxxlist.com/inside-isabel-marants-perfect-melrose-boutique/|title=Inside Isabel Marant's Perfect Melrose Boutique - LuxxList|date=2015-04-28|work=LuxxList|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en-US}}</ref> Christophe Lemaire,<ref name=":8" /> John Galliano,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://se.fashionnetwork.com/news/John-Galliano-opens-second-store-in-Paris,735251.html|title=John Galliano opens second store in Paris|last=Lerévérend|first=FashionNetwork.com, Anaïs|work=FashionNetwork.com|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en-SE}}</ref> H&M<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.franklinazzi.fr/en/projects/h-m-concept-front-store|title=H&M, Concept Front Store - Franklin Azzi Architecture|website=www.franklinazzi.fr|language=en|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> or Lacoste.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.franklinazzi.fr/en/projects/lacoste-l-ve-concept-stores-and-corners|title=Lacoste L!Ve, Concept Stores And Corners - Franklin Azzi Architecture|website=www.franklinazzi.fr|language=en|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> center|thumb|240x240px| Bali Barret store in Tokyo.
=== Headquarters and offices === thumb|194x194px|The Dock of Saint-Ouen is a harbour site, rehabilitated into an eco-district. Credits : Luc Boegly * 2012 : Isabel Marant headquarters, Paris, France * 2013 : Docks en Seine,<ref name=":5" /> Saint-Ouen, France * 2015 : La Française headquarters,<ref name=":6" /> Paris, France
=== Restaurants === * 2010 : « Théâtre du Renard »,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.franklinazzi.fr/en/projects/theatre-du-renard-b7f566bd-2793-463d-a610-0c9834574fe7|title="Théâtre Du Renard" - Franklin Azzi Architecture|website=www.franklinazzi.fr|language=en|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> Paris, France * 2013 : Le Yoyo<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.franklinazzi.fr/en/projects/the-yoyo-palais-de-tokyo|title=THE "YOYO" - Palais De Tokyo - Franklin Azzi Architecture|website=www.franklinazzi.fr|language=en|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> - Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France& * 2016 : Holiday Café,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://lefooding.com/fr/restomaton/holiday-cafe-paris-franklin-azzi|title=Holiday Café, Paris / Franklin Azzi|work=Lefooding.com|access-date=2017-10-07|language=fr}}</ref> Paris, France * 2017 : Blend Restaurants,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.modernists.fr/2017/02/21/blend-hamburger-gourmet-change-de-visage-pour-sa-reouverture-boulevard-beaumarchais/|title=Blend Hambuger Gourmet change de visage pour son spot de Beaumarchais|date=2017-02-21|work=Modernists|access-date=2017-10-07|language=fr-FR}}</ref> Paris, France
=== Housing === * 2007 : Maison VW,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.coroflot.com/franklinazzi/Yport-House-Normandie-France|title=Yport House Normandie France by Franklin Azzi at Coroflot.com|website=Coroflot|language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> Yport, France * 2013 : Cardinet Chalabre,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.paris-batignolles-amenagement.fr/pba/actualite-141/la-nouvelle-maison-du-projet-clichy-batignolles|title=La nouvelle Maison du Projet Clichy-Batignolles {{!}} www.paris-batignolles-amenagement.fr|website=www.paris-batignolles-amenagement.fr|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> Paris, France center|thumb|240x240px|Forestry pavilion, located near Étretat, in Normandy.
=== Urban facilities === thumb|241x241px|Berges de Seine in the heart of Paris. * 2013 : Berges de Seine,<ref name=":4" /> Paris, France * 2017 : Halles Alstom,<ref name=":0" /> île de Nantes, France
=== Installations === * 2009 : Installations in the Grands Moulins,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.franklinazzi.fr/en/projects/grands-moulins-scenographic-installation|title='Grands Moulins' - Scenographic Installation - Franklin Azzi Architecture|website=www.franklinazzi.fr|language=en|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> Paris, France * 2010 : Pavillon Lille Europe<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.lille3000.eu/portail/en/evenements/pavillon-lille-europe-shanghai|title=Pavillon Lille Europe Shanghai 2010|work=lille3000|access-date=2017-10-07|language=fr}}</ref> for the Universal Exhibition, Shanghai, China
=== Exhibitions === * 2007 : Exo-Architecture<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pavillon-arsenal.com/en/expositions/9782-exo-architecture.html|title=EXO ARCHITECTURE {{!}} Exhibitions {{!}} Pavillon de l'Arsenal|website=www.pavillon-arsenal.com|language=en|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref> at the Pavillon de l'Arsenal * 2014 : "One building, how many lives ?"<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bmiaa.com/one-building-how-many-lives-exhibition-in-paris-transformation-as-an-act-of-creation/|title=One building, how many lives? Exhibition in Paris: transformation as an act of creation - BMIAA|date=2015-03-26|work=BMIAA|access-date=2017-10-07|language=en-US}}</ref> at the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
== Publications ==
=== Monographs === * ''IN/OUT : Franklin Azzi Architecture'', Ante Prima/AAM editions, 2014 (in French and in English)<ref>{{Cite book|title=IN/OUT : Franklin Azzi Architecture|last=Paul Ardenne and Delphine Desveaux|publisher=Ante Prima/AAM Editions|year=2014|isbn=9782871432784|language=fr, en}}</ref>
=== Bibliography ===
* 2008 : ''You can be young and an architect, based on the true story of Lan Architecture'', p. 8-27.<ref>{{Cite book|title=You can be young and an architect, based on the true story of Lan Architecture|last=Hugues Jallon|publisher=Ante Prima/AAM Editions|year=2008|isbn=978-2-87143-192-3|language=fr, en}}</ref> * 2008 : ''Les salons de l'IFA'' (Dinner n°11), p. 100-105.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Les Salons de l'IFA|last=Périphériques architectes|publisher=a.p.r.e.s Editions|year=2008|isbn=978-2-952-88972-8|language=fr}}</ref> * 2008 : ''Strike a pose : eccentric architecture and spectacular spaces'', p. 190-193.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Strike a pose : eccentric architecture and spectacular spaces|last=Robert Klanten and Lukas Feireiss|publisher=Gestalten|year=2008|isbn=978-3-89955-225-6|location=Berlin|language=en}}</ref> * 2010 : ''150 Best Eco House Ideas'', p. 412-419.<ref>{{Cite book|title=150 Best Eco House Ideas|last=Marta Serrats|publisher=Collins Design and Loft Publications|year=2010|isbn=978-0-06-196879-2|location=New York|language=en}}</ref> * 2014 : ''Sports : Portrait d'une métropole'', p. 115-119.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Sports : Portrait d'une métropole|last=Thierry Mandoul|publisher=Editions du Pavillon de l'Arsenal|year=2014|isbn=978-2-35487-024-9|language=fr}}</ref> * 2015 : ''One building, how many lives ?'', p. 94-95.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Un bâtiment, combien de vies? La transformation comme acte de création|last=Francis Rambert, Martine Colombet and Christine Carboni|publisher=Silvana Editoriale|year=2015|isbn=9788836629749}}</ref> * 2015 : ''Lille respire - Concours Bas Carbone 2015''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.caue-nord.com/fr/portail/41/observatoire/26228/lille-respire-concours-bas-carbone-2015.html|title=Lille Respire – Concours Bas Carbone 2015|website=CAUE du Nord / S-PASS Territoires|access-date=2017-09-05}}</ref>
== Awards == * 2008 : AJAP Award (Albums des jeunes architectes et paysagistes), presented by the Culture and Communication Ministry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ajap.citedelarchitecture.fr/fr/laureats/franklin-azzi-architecture|title=FRANKLIN AZZI ARCHITECTURE {{!}} ajap.citedelarchitecture.fr|website=ajap.citedelarchitecture.fr|access-date=2017-10-07}}</ref>
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== External links == * {{Official website|www.franklinazzi.fr}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Azzi, Franklin}} Category:21st-century French architects Category:1975 births Category:Living people Category:Architects from Paris Category:École Spéciale d'Architecture alumni Category:Alumni of the Glasgow School of Art