Laborde
 The creation of the new headquarters of Gide, the top French international business law firm, is one of the most important redevelopments in Paris in recent years. Situated on Place Saint-Augustin, the headquarters embody the ?metabolic? reconstruction of Paris within itself, as well as the creation of new corporate spaces for fostering collective intelligence.
Photography by © Jean-Philippe Mesguen
AN ARCHITECTURAL DIALOGUE BETWEEN TWO BUILDINGS, TWO ERAS AND TWO FUNCTIONS

The historic wing, which flanks the street, has seen its classical elegance and former grandeur as eighteenth-century buildings restored. This wing is now dedicated to welcoming the firm?s clients. On the courtyard side, stands a stunning office building, entirely rebuilt, with immense glazed surfaces supported by frames. Between the two, acting as a link between heritage and modernity, there is a monumental pavilion designed as a place to exchange ideas and hold events.
Photography by © Jean-Philippe Mesguen
HORIZONTALITY AND TRANSPARENCY AS CATALYSTS FOR COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE

Based on 15 years of research into the workplace topic, PCA-STREAM?s project is centered on the creation of a horizontal structure. The intention is to make a physical break from traditional vertical organizational structures.
This is achieved thanks to vast open-plan floors, fluid circulation systems, glass offices and common areas (café, library, terraces), all set out around a veritable village square? As a...