Gilles Clément's Third Landscape and Urban World in Art Press

In a 2007 interview published in Art Press to mark the magazine's anniversary, French landscape architect Gilles Clément discusses the theoretical and conceptual axes that guided his approach to architecture and design within the exhibition 'Airs de Paris' at the Centre Pompidou. Clément elaborates on his concept of the 'Third Landscape'—a term he coined for abandoned, undetermined spaces that harbor biodiversity—and its application to urban environments. The interview explores how these ideas translate into practical design strategies for contemporary cities, emphasizing the role of interstitial spaces in fostering ecological resilience. Clément's work challenges traditional notions of urban planning by advocating for a more fluid, adaptive relationship between natural and built environments. The discussion is framed within the broader context of the exhibition, which examined the relationship between air, atmosphere, and urban life in Paris. The PDF of the full interview is available for download on the Art Press website.