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Patrick Berger on Architecture, Time, and Discretion

architecture-design · 2026-04-23

In an interview with Chantal Béret, architect Patrick Berger discusses his design philosophy, which prioritizes time, permanence, and discretion over mirroring contemporary society. Berger has designed a Parisian building on Rue Quincampoix, a fine arts school in Rennes, a theater in Blois, and the public space of Parc Citroën. He elaborates on the invisibility of the Rue Quincampoix building, his proposal for a future École des beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris, and his choice of wood and copper for the Blois theater project.

Key facts

  • Patrick Berger is an architect.
  • He designed a building on Rue Quincampoix in Paris.
  • He designed a fine arts school in Rennes.
  • He designed a theater in Blois.
  • He designed the public space of Parc Citroën.
  • He advocates for architecture based on time, permanence, and discretion.
  • The interview was conducted by Chantal Béret.
  • The interview covers his vision of contemporaneity and specific projects.

Entities

Artists

  • Patrick Berger
  • Chantal Béret

Institutions

  • École des beaux-arts de la Ville de Paris

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Rennes
  • Blois
  • Rue Quincampoix
  • Parc Citroën

Sources