Exhibition. Olga de Amaral Fondation Cartier.

The exhibition dedicated to Olga de Amaral at the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain is a significant event, not only for the artist but also for the institution itself. It is the last show to be organized in the iconic building designed by Jean Nouvel before the Fondation moves to a new location.

Lina Ghotmeh has envisioned an immersive scenography where Olga de Amaral’s woven works harmoniously interact with the space. Visitors are invited to explore a poetic and sensory landscape: a garden of slate stones evokes a mineral nature, while a sky of suspended brumas creates a celestial atmosphere. This contemplative environment culminates in an intimate cocoon, where the subtle golds and lights emanating from the woven works of Olga de Amaral captivate the eye, evoking a meeting between materiality and spirituality.

This exhibition highlights the creative force of the Colombian artist and symbolizes a pivotal transition for the Fondation Cartier.

Photos, © Olga de Amaral, © Juan Daniel Caro, © Lina Ghotmeh

Publication. Lars Müller Publishers Book.

We are excited to announce the upcoming release of Windows of Light, set to launch in October 2024.

Published by Lars Müller Publishers, in collaboration with Zumtobel Group, this book offers an exploration of light as both a physical phenomenon and a social connector. Presented as field notes, the research delves into the symbolism, myths, and innovations surrounding light, illustrating its essential role in shaping our biological, astronomical, and architectural environments.

The book is divided into three parts, featuring photographic essays, including documentation by Laurian Ghinițoiu, which document Beirut's electricity crisis and the Stone Garden housing project designed by Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture. The final chapter presents a series of ink drawings by Lina Ghotmeh, offering her personal reflections on the relationship between light, water, and the natural world.

Photos, Andrei Savitsky, Copepods of Different Species, 2019. Micrographie. © andrei.savitsky
© Laurian Ghinițoiu

Project. Olympic Village Paris JO 2024.

Our atelier is proud to have participated in the design of buildings for the athletes' village for the Olympic Games, drawing inspiration from the movements and tools specific to athletes. Our buildings celebrate rhythm, precision, and elegance, seamlessly integrating into the urban context. 

Located in Seine-Saint-Denis, the project is part of a larger master plan led by Dominique Perrault, focused on flexibility and long-term adaptability.

Our design incorporates sustainable practices, with wooden facades and low-carbon concrete, prioritizing ecological values. Ultimately, our vision combines functional efficiency, sustainability, and a lasting contribution to the local community.

Photo © Takuji Shimmura

Project. Bahrain Pavilion, Osaka Expo 2025.

We are excited to announce that we are designing the National Pavilion of the Kingdom of Bahrain at The Expo Osaka 2025 Japan! 

The pavilion is located in the " Empowering Lives" area facing the sea. The design draws inspiration from traditional Bahraini dhow boats, reinterpreting millennial boat building techniques that showcase Bahrain’s rich craftsmanship and manufacturing heritage, alongside Japanese wood artistry- in a celebration of the bilateral relations between both countries. 

Photo © Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture 

Award. Opal Award, Hermès Workshops.

We are delighted and honored that our Hermès Workshops project has won the Opal Award in the Architectural Design / Historical category. Based in London, the Opal Award recognizes excellence in design and creativity in the built environment.

This project was born of an ambition to design the first low carbon energy positive building in France with a reflection on the history and values of Hermès. Craftsmanship was both a starting and end point for the project: it was unravelled with our research into the history of the site, its local resources, the particularities of this environment, the soil of the place with its damp, clayey earth, ready to be molded into bricks.

Photo © Iwan Baan