Les voies du dessin: Architect Drawing Prize at Galerie de l'Académie des Beaux-Arts

The Galerie de l'Académie des Beaux-Arts, located at 31 Galerie Vivienne in Paris, is hosting the exhibition 'Les voies du dessin, la main de l'architecte, avant le bâtiment' until October 3, 2026. The show celebrates the inaugural Prix du dessin d'architecte Louis Le Masson, awarded to architects Frédéric Borel and Pierre Dufour. Featuring over ninety drawings by twenty-three contemporary architects, the exhibition explores the foundational role of drawing in architectural practice, from quick sketches to detailed plans. It also includes unpublished works by Claude Parent, known for his oblique theory, and historical pieces by Louis Le Masson, an 18th-century engineer and architect, including a panoramic view of Rome. The exhibition underscores the idea that drawing is not merely illustrative but generative of architecture itself. The prize, initiated by the Académie des Beaux-Arts, aims to recognize the importance of drawing as a medium of architectural thought. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 12:30 to 19:00, closed Sundays, with free entry.