For The Love of Wood. Wood is both universal and unique.
No other material is as deeply embedded in the history, culture and life of humans worldwide as wood, yet every single piece of wood is unique. The color tone, texture, durability, flexibility and even sound qualities of different tree species have puzzled and challenged artists, architects, designers, builders and artisans for thousands of years.
Still today, nothing matches wood in versatility or beauty, so it is great to see how today’s designers and architects continue to face the challenge of wood, and use it creatively to interpret sleek, modern designs. They use wood to meet their current needs and desires for which wood is ideally suited. People seek calm surroundings, simplicity and minimalism to soothe their frayed nerves and to counter the constant visual overload they face. JEAN NOUVEL - ATELIERS. Hopen place, hollywood hills. The Cool Muppet Chalk Art Murals at the Sesame Workshop Offices. Les nouveaux locaux de Google France. Inaugurés ce matin en présence de Nicolas Sarkozy et des membres du Conseil national du numérique, Eric Schmidt (CEO Executive Chairman de Google) et Jean-Marc Tassetto (DG de Google France) voici les nouveaux locaux de Google France.
Situé dans le 9e arrondissement de Paris, dans un hotel particulier 8 rue de Londres exactement, ces locaux de près de 10.000 m2 auraient couté la bagatelle de 100M d’euros. Destinés à accueillir les 350 salariés français, ces locaux abriteront également un Institut Culturel et un centre de Recherche et Développement.