AZC Architectes is an architectural studio founded in 2001 by Irina Cristea and Grégoire Zündel based in Paris, France.
The studio was born out of the idea that the exploration of architecture and its techniques could help to improve the built environment. Their interest does not lie in the invention of concepts, they have always tried to realise buildings for real life needs.
Through competitions and direct commissions, the office has worked on more than a hundred projects of varied scales and uses. Most of its built projects are intended for a wider public; sports facilities, conference halls, office and residential buildings, some of which very specifically for vulnerable populations. They also have eight metro stations under construction, four of them in Paris and four in Rennes and studies for a new station in Lyon.
Most of their work has been published, exhibited, sometimes awarded and they have often been given the opportunity to speak on issues of sustainability, diversity and innovative techniques that illustrate all their commitments.
Irina Cristea, born in Bucharest, graduated from ENSA Strasbourg in 1995 and studied architecture at London South Bank University and Bucharest Ion Mincu institute.
Grégoire Zündel, born in Colmar, graduated from ENSA Strasbourg in 1995. He is a visiting professor at ENSA Strasbourg from 2004-2006.
The studio was born out of the idea that the exploration of architecture and its techniques could help to improve the built environment. Their interest does not lie in the invention of concepts, they have always tried to realise buildings for real life needs.
Through competitions and direct commissions, the office has worked on more than a hundred projects of varied scales and uses. Most of its built projects are intended for a wider public; sports facilities, conference halls, office and residential buildings, some of which very specifically for vulnerable populations. They also have eight metro stations under construction, four of them in Paris and four in Rennes and studies for a new station in Lyon.
Most of their work has been published, exhibited, sometimes awarded and they have often been given the opportunity to speak on issues of sustainability, diversity and innovative techniques that illustrate all their commitments.
Irina Cristea, born in Bucharest, graduated from ENSA Strasbourg in 1995 and studied architecture at London South Bank University and Bucharest Ion Mincu institute.
Grégoire Zündel, born in Colmar, graduated from ENSA Strasbourg in 1995. He is a visiting professor at ENSA Strasbourg from 2004-2006.
