“Origami Peace Dove” is the reception building of the International High School, Saint-Germain En Laye in France (Near Paris). It was designed by AR+TE Architects and completed in July, 2010.

Origami Peace Dove - Photograph by AR+TE Architectes

• Client: CONSEIL GENERAL DES YVELINES
• Surface: 46m ² SHON / 78 m ² SHOB
• Architect contractor: CARLOS BARBA AR+TE, ARchitecture + TErritoire (Paris)
• Architect co-contractor: JUAN NIETO PARRA, (Paris)
• Engineering and economist firm: CTC INGENIERIE (Versailles)
• Control Office: NORISKO construction (Trappes)
• Completion: July 2010.
• Location: 2bis, rue du fer à cheval 78100 ST GERMAIN EN LAYE
• Budget 166 000 € H.T. (Building) 60 000 € H.T. (SSI security system sets on fire)
• Photographs and model: AR+TE Architectes

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