This facility in Louviers, Normandy, accommodates 260 crafters of artisanal bags, small leather goods, and equestrian items like saddles and harnesses for the luxury brand Hermès. The project of the Lebanese-French architect Lina Ghotmeh is based on
The precision needed for traditional hand-crafted leather goods is reflected in the building’s making. Large brick arches shape both the outer perimeter and the facade onto the courtyard, creating generous windows that fill workshops with sunlight...
Located amid the trees of a small park, in the Norman town of Louviers, 100 kilometers from Paris, the project aims to preserve the quiet and delicate character of the place, paying heed to the quality and comfort of the dwellings, as well as to the
