Hardel Le Bihan Architectes were commissioned for the students lodging of the new Campus Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar, working in partnership with artist and young architect Alun Be. Interview on site, in February 2018.

Nouvelle AOM (Franklin Azzi, ChartierDalix and Hardel Le Bihan Architectes) was founded in 2016 to participate in the competition to renovate the Montparnasse Tower. Since then, it has been structured as a fully functioning practice, with several projects underway. Some clarifications on the factors that distinguish its work from that of the three practices of its founding partners, but also on how it is managed alongside the work of each practice.

In 2016, Hardel Le Bihan set up MOX, an outfit fulfilling the role of site architect, composed of architects, engineers and people with both qualifications. Three years later, the practice has take on a technical director, a specialist in envelope and facades. Although a transversal approach between architecture and engineering may be de rigueur elsewhere, it remains unusual in France, in particular within medium-sized practices. Interview with Leonardo Gambatesa, few months into the job.

Ten years after founding their architectural practice, Mathurin Hardel and Cyrille Le Bihan decided to set up the consultancy MOX with Uriel Ruleta. Since 2016, this independent company – specialised in site management and architectural site coordination – carries out the role of executive architect and validation of the architectural conformity of construction drawings and works for all Hardel Le Bihan projects. Mathurin Hardel and Uriel Ruleta share the experience of their new organisation.