The School's new activity report has just been published. This document, covering the School's main activities during the 2022-2023 academic year, is available in the publications kiosk, or by clicking HERE.

From December 9 to December 20, 2024, François Schuiten's work will be the subject of an exhibition at the Pôle documentaire. François Schuiten, a Belgian cartoonist and son and brother of an architect, is the author, with Benoît Peeters, of the famous "les cités obscures" series, comic books exploring parallel, retro-futuristic worlds in which architecture is considered the supreme art. Together again, they publish "Revoir Paris", which they describe as a work of anticipation, in which they imagine the Paris of 2156, which they wanted to be plausible, and in which they seek to "reactivate past ideas and projects, mistakenly believed to be outmoded." .

The Pôle documentaire has recently enriched its collection with the acquisition of new comic books.

You can already find our collection of comics in the suggested bibliography HERE

Normandie en poche: are you familiar with this mobile app offering a range of digital services designed to make life easier for students in Normandy? You can now find theENSA Normandie Documentation Center, its opening hours (select "Libraries"), its digital resources, and its ArchiRès catalog (select "Library Services"). You will also have access to the same information for the university library network and the municipal library network.

"Hirayama works as a cleaner in Tokyo's public toilets. He thrives on a simple life and a highly structured daily routine. He has a passion for music, books and trees, which he likes to photograph. His past resurfaces through unexpected encounters. A moving and poetic reflection on the search for beauty in everyday life. Released in 2023, this film by Wim Wenders pays tribute to Japanese filmmaker Yasujiro Ozu. (Editor)

Perfect Days, suggested for purchase by English teacher Zelda Moureu-Vose, is available at the Pôle documentaire. As an added bonus, the main character, a maintenance worker, introduces us to the famous "intelligent" transparent toilets in Tokyo Park, designed by architect Shigeru Ban to the tune of Lou Reed...

The complete list of our audiovisual acquisitions for December can be found HERE

The Documentary Center will be closed to the public from October 28 to November 3, 2024.

Reopening on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 1pm.

Every architecture student knows and uses the expression "je suis charrette" ("I'm a cart"), which is now the title of a comic strip.

Enzo, a young architect who has just graduated, lands his first job with the internationally renowned Paris-based firm Xavier Nolan. He finds himself propelled into the competition for the Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA).

Danicollaterale, the comic book's author and a former architect himself, takes us through Enzo's story, into the hyper-competitive and demanding world of architects.

December 2 to 5, 2024 - This year, the famous Bourse aux livres becomes the Foire aux livres. The formula is changing: the librarians are offering you the chance to buy books and magazines free of charge.

The event will start on Monday December 2 at 1pm in the media library and will continue until Thursday during the opening hours of the Pôle documentaire.

We look forward to seeing many of you there!

We are pleased to announce the publication of issue 31 of the magazine Études normandes designed in partnership with the École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Normandie, under the direction of Patrice Gourbin.

This double issue focuses on knowledge and recognition of Reconstruction in Normandy.

The contributions gathered in this double issue extend the research conducted atENSA Normandie post-World War II reconstruction. They come from institutional representatives, experts, and residents, and reflect current trends in historical knowledge and heritage recognition. They also seek to imagine relevant methods for adapting this already ancient architecture to current constraints of comfort and use. Together, the articles form a "research-action" project that observes, participates in, and is committed to the evolution of its subject of study.

A public presentation of the issue is scheduled for Thursday October 24, 2024 at 6pm at the Maison de l'Architecture-Le Forum (48 rue Victor Hugo, 76000 Rouen).

visual: © Études normandes, 2024 - avenue Maréchal-Leclerc (photo Patrice Gourbin)

At the start of the new school year, the librarians welcomed 1st-year students for a tour of the facilities and training in documentary tools (ArchiRès, digital resources).

On Wednesday September 11 and Thursday September 19, they will be working with S7 and S9 students.

As a reminder, training courses are also available for teachers and doctoral students. To register, please click HERE.

The Documentary Center reopens today with new opening hours:

- Monday, 1pm to 5pm
- Tuesday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm
- Friday, 9am to 1pm