ciguë architecture

In the heart of the Marais, on Rue Pavée, ciguë has completed the new Paris headquarters for @caudalie , alongside @mars_architectes (VEFA architect). Set within a heritage complex combining two historic hôtels particuliers dating from the 15th and 18th centuries, along with an Eiffel-style industrial structure in the courtyard, the project spans over 5,000 m². The intervention carefully rehabilitates the existing structures, balancing heritage preservation with contemporary uses, while integrating a geothermal system that provides low-energy heating and cooling. Conceived as a hybrid space, the headquarters brings together offices, event spaces, a public spa and a yoga studio. At the scale of the workplace, it extends the material language developed by ciguë for the brand’s spas:  solid oak, Frontenac stone, felt and stainless steel. Natural light flows across the open floors, enhanced by a glass-and-steel façade. Exposed ceilings, raw concrete beams and visible technical networks create a restrained and rhythmic framework.  Vegetation and fluid circulation contribute to a workspace designed for comfort, focus and exchange. An architecture of care applied to the workplace, translating the shared values of ciguë and Caudalie: terroir, science and sensoriality. Special thanks to @mathildethomas , Bertrand Thomas and the Caudalie team for their trust and vision throughout the project. Photos: Maris Mezulis / @mariocee Slide 3 by Mars Architects / @mars_architectes Team ciguë: 
Louis Lacrocq / @louis.lacrocq 
Sixtine Le Livec / @sixtine.lelivec 
Ekin Kesimalioglu / @ekinkes

One year after @12.matcha ‘s NYC flagship,
ciguë & @base_design are teaming up again
with the now-iconic matcha brand — alongside its Japanese tea master. A prequel in the air.
Following the green trail from New York to Japan. Touching down on the gentle slopes
of a subtropical volcano, then drifting
 into the tea terroir of Camellia sinensis —
leaves still on the wind. More soon! Photos & videos by Maxime Gehin / @dr_mimiss

Based on a common structural scheme, each of the seven houses we designed in Barbizon can be customized and adapted to the needs of its future residents. The post-and-beam framework invites to easily adapt partitioning, create double-heights or additional rooms. The roof shape option allows to create an attic or generous loggias facing the forest. These variations are unified by the omnipresence of solid douglas fir for structure, facade and interior ceilings in dialogue with simple light grey concrete floors and white walls, offering a warm and distinctive back drop. 📷 Maris Mezulis / @mariocee On pic 3 : Maxime Gehin / @dr_mimiss In collaboration with MA Team ciguë Maxime Gehin / @dr_mimiss Joseph Melka / @joseph.melka Sixtine Le Livec / @sixtine.lelivec Ekin Kesimalioglu / @ekinkes Anouk Merleau / @jeudijaune Sujin Lee

Along the banks of the Tigris, Al-Mutanabbi Street remains the cultural artery of the city, home to its oldest book market and a living trace of the Abbasid era. In collaboration with Iraqi architects, we are participating in the transformation of a former barracks into a public library and cultural center, part of a wider effort to revive Baghdad’s historic core. The new % Arabica roastery will unfold across six brick bays beside a 16th-century mosque. Anchored in its context, the project will rely on local resources and craftsmanship, celebrating a material deeply rooted in Mesopotamia: terracotta bricks. @arabica.journal 📷 Camille Bénard & Thomas Julo

Concerned with the exploration of other production methods at the nexus between building trades and know-how, ciguë’s architects aren’t aiming to promote an “all-plaster” approach. but rather, their aim is to inform a more comprehensive examination in the face of the excesses and constraints -that are the hallmarks of our era. The Gypsum Concrete project reflects “our ability, as architects, to adopt a new perspective on available resources, to redefine our relationship to materials, and to continue calling into question the systemic reflexes at work in contemporary build practices." Conducted by @_cigue As part of the FAIRE gas pedal of innovative projects Directed by @simonpenochet Produced by @eldoradoproduction Watch the full film via the link in ciguë's bio #cigue #architecture #materials #archilovers #architecturelovers #architecture_hunter #archdaily #dezeen #designboom #buildingmaterials

Located on the outskirts of the village of Barbizon, the project, designed in collaboration with MA, offers a reinterpretation of peri-urban housing, in contrast to standardized suburban subdivisions. The seven wooden houses that compose it are set within a 2.5-hectare forested estate, at the edge of the Fontainebleau forest. Each house is conceived as an independent entity, preserving the privacy of its occupants while forming a small collective united by the forest. The notion of a private garden gives way to a shared ground, punctuated by clusters of trees of forest species. Every existing tree on the site has been preserved and inventoried—its position, size, quality of shade and light, colors, and seasonality—all serving as starting points for the design and positioning of the houses. Based on a set of shared architectural rules and a defined material palette, each house was then shaped with its future residents during dedicated workshops, giving each one a singular yet familiar expression, much like a vernacular hamlet. Inspired by the omnipresence of the forest and designed according to bioclimatic principles, the houses live in rhythm with the seasons, embracing technical and energy sobriety. 📷 Maris Mezulis / @mariocee Team ciguë
Maxime Gehin / @dr_mimiss Joseph Melka / @joseph.melka Sixtine Le Livec / @sixtine.lelivec Ekin Kesimalioglu / @ekinkes Anouk Merleau / @jeudijaune

First phase of Caudalie’s new Paris HQ is complete! 
Sunlit open floors welcome majestic custom barrel oak desks, handcrafted by skilled artisans from the Perche region.  Every detail celebrates the natural beauty of solid wood, blending strength, warmth, and functionality. Natural felt dividers ensure acoustic comfort and privacy, while the clean, elegant lines create a space perfect for focus, creativity, and collaboration. A workspace designed to reflect Caudalie’s values: authenticity, precision, and everyday well-being. 
@caudaliefrance @caudalie Team ciguë
Louis Lacrocq / @louis.lacrocq 
Sixtine Le Livec / @sixtine.lelivec 
Ekin Kesimalioglu / @ekinkes In collaboration with @mars_architectes

Mastered together. We joined our teams to inspire one another and strengthen the project from every angle. That’s why we partnered with our longtime friends @_cigue – the Paris-based architecture studio – to design @12.matcha ’s flagship: a space where identity is felt, not just seen. Together, we built a world where design becomes ritual, and ritual transforms into something entirely new. Follow along as we share moments from our journey to Japan, the making-of, and the final space: where design, science, and ceremony meet long before the first sip. Credits: Min Lew @mintylew Geoff Cook @geoffreycook Mirek Nisenbaum @mireknisenbaum Sarah Labuda @sarahfiltered Ross Gendels @rossgendels Caroline Cox @caroline_a_cox Andrey Starkov @andreystarkov Carlos Bocai @carlosbocai Darius Wang @_dariuswang Harry Laverty @plavert1 Vivian Valentin @vvaaalenti Tomasz Bartosz @tomasz.bartosz Viktor Tsarevskiy Masha Basyrova @smuglayamasha Wu Tong @wutongwutong Romain Bourillon @bourillon Shannon Wilcox Katerina Mery @katerinamery Kristina Bartosova @kristinabartosova Rachel Chew @rachelchew 
 12 @12.matcha 
Capsule 48 @capsulefortyeight 
Michael Carbone @michael___carbone Naho Kubota @n_kubota 
 Camille Bénard Louis Lacrocq @louis.lacrocq Solène Meyer @solenemiaoumeyer Camille Besse Lightmakers @lightmakersatelier

Freshly delivered in Paris 8, a private gym designed for the users of @capital8.paris office building, in collaboration with @lamontgolfiereclub Here, raw concrete sets the tone, structural, expressive, and confidently exposed. In contrast, a crafted woodwork brings in warmth, color, and rhythm. A calm yet powerful environment made to reset, refocus, and recharge - right at the workplace. 📷 Maris Mezulis / @mariocee Team ciguë Louis Lacrocq / @louis.lacrocq Lancelot Letellier / @lancelotltlr Ekin Firat / @ekinkes

The future Parisian HQ for @caudalie is steadily taking shape — soon to become a unique space combining offices and a new spa. In collaboration with @mars_architectes 📷 Maris Mezulis / @mariocee

[PROJETS SPÉCIAUX] Celebrating 25 years of curation and creation, A Magazine Curated By (@amagazinecuratedby ) introduced an exhibition at @unionjeunesseinternationale , bringing together all 32 of their past guest curators. Featuring personal objects, iconic silhouettes and their complete archive, both physical and digital, the exhibition extended the magazine’s universe beyond its pages. Featuring Dirk Van Saene, Bernhard Willhelm, Hussein Chalayan, Olivier Theyskens, Viktor & Rolf, Martin Margiela, Yohji Yamamoto, Haider Ackermann, Jun Takahashi, Martine Sitbon, Veronique Branquinho, Kris Van Assche, Riccardo Tisci, Proenza Schouler, Giambattista Valli, Rodarte, Stephen Jones, Iris Van Herpen, Delfina Delettrez, Thom Browne, Alessandro Michele, Eckhaus Latta, Simone Rocha, Kim Jones, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Lucie & Luke Meier, Grace Wales Bonner, Francesco Risso, Erdem Moralioglu, sacai, Peter Do, Glenn Martens Exhibition design : @_cigue x @diplomates__ x @ernest_simon_ernest Executive production: @central.projects Pictures 1 - 5 - 6 - 10 & 11 : @opheliemrs Pictures 2 - 3 - 4 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 & 17 : #HuyLuong Special thanks: @youssouf.f , @fatinelayt , @vandalayb , @blakeabbie , @____theis , @legjema , #ArnaudOrengue, @jonathan_roditi , @ericstephany & @wolf_fiv

Thrilled to be part of Caudalie’s journey once again, this time for their new boutique spa on Rue Saint-Sulpice in Paris. Many thanks to the entire @caudalie team 📷 Maris Mezulis / @mariocee