December 2025 Issue of Casabella Explores French Localism in Architecture
The December 2025 edition of the publication Casabella features a thematic focus on architectural localism in France. Edited by Nicola Braghieri and Francesca Chiorino, the issue includes an introductory essay titled 'Where the Hexagon Fades' and a critical commentary by Françoise Fromonot. The core of the issue presents sixteen recent architectural projects across France, ranging from community pool renovations and schools to hotels and cultural centers, completed between 2019 and 2024. A separate section is dedicated to architect Jean Dubuisson, featuring an analysis by Fromonot of his Musée National des Arts et Traditions Populaires in Paris. The issue examines contemporary French architecture through the lens of regional identity and critical engagement with place.
Key facts
- The December 2025 issue of Casabella magazine focuses on French architectural localism.
- The thematic section is edited by Nicola Braghieri and Francesca Chiorino.
- It features sixteen built projects across France from 2019 to 2024.
- A separate section profiles the architect Jean Dubuisson and his Paris museum.
- Contributor Françoise Fromonot provides critical commentary on localism and Dubuisson's work.
Entities
Artists
- Nicola Braghieri
- Francesca Chiorino
- Françoise Fromonot
- Jean Dubuisson
- RAUM
- Atelier Julien Boidot
- Atelier PNG
- Paul-Emmanuel Loiret
- Serge Joly
- Collectif StudioLada
- Benoit Sindt
- Aurélie Husson
- Orma Architettura
- Charles-Henri Tachon
- Guillaume Ramillien Architecture
- Boris Bouchet Architectes
- RECITA architecture
- Atelier Hart Berteloot
- Collet Muller Architectes
- Guinée*Potin Architectes
- Doucerain Lievre Delziani Architectes
- Link Architectes
- Sapiens Architectes
Institutions
- Casabella
- Musée National des Arts et Traditions Populaires
Locations
- France
- Paris
- Saint-Méen-le-Grand
- Guécélard
- Neuvecelle
- Sevran
- Neuves-Maisons
- Cristinacce, Corse
- Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune
- Arras
- Plauzat
- Lille
- Marcq-en-Barœul
- Quesnoy-sur-Deûle
- Cheverny
- Château du Breuil
- La Roche-sur-Yon
- Coublevie
- Ambérieu-en-Bugey
- Montabon
- Blois
- Saint-Romain
- Châtellerault
- Monnaie