Architecture
The French Institute plays an essential role in promoting architecture professionals and supporting the French cultural network abroad in this field.
Architecture, urban planning and landscape are no longer simply a matter of formal creation; today, they reflect the major social, ecological and cultural changes at work in our territories. Anchored in sustainability, spatial justice and inclusivity, these disciplines bring together different uses in rural and urban spaces, and are at the crossroads of heritage, environmental protection and scientific research, to think about a living environment in transition. The French cultural network abroad is seizing on these subjects of reflection with increasing intensity, accompanying interdisciplinary, educational and experimental projects on different continents, wherever there is a desire to reflect with French professionals, where a fruitful dialogue is being forged with local players around major contemporary urban challenges.
Our missions
The Institut français accompanies the action of the cultural network abroad to promote the quality of French architectural, urban and landscape production, encourage professional and academic exchanges, showcase young talent and support initiatives committed to ecological, social and cultural transitions. Its actions focus on several areas:
In connection with French and foreign architecture schools, agencies, local authorities and cultural institutions (workshops, residencies, expert appraisals, training, research-action partnerships)/
.Including the winners of the Albums of Young Architects and Landscape Architects (AJAP), through international tours, exhibitions, films, workshops and professional meetings.
To organize events, debates, exhibitions, workshops and in situ projects around themes such as the sustainable city, heritage, public spaces, housing, innovation and citizen participation. An Architecture Vademecum for the cultural network has been available online since November 2024.
Accompanying major international events (Biennales, forums, festivals) and supporting the French presence.
In conjunction with public and private players in the sector, to strengthen France's presence in major contemporary urban debates.
