Maison du Chamarier
Restoration of the facade in rue Saint Jean
Article published in the magazine Renaissance du Vieux Lyon
Church of Saint Maurice de Gourdans (01)
The priory church of Saint-Maurice, founded in the 11th century, has undergone a vast restoration operation, in particular on the biblical painted decorations that adorn the nave and the choir.
This exceptional project led to the discovery of a second set of paintings dating from the beginning of the century, perfectly preserved under a thick layer of whitewash.
Abbey of Saint Antoine (38)
Restoration of the facade and the interior of the Abbey of Saint Antoine.
Video report of France 3.
Restoration work on Horloge Charvet
The « Horloge Charvet », named after its designer, called "Horloge aux Guignols" built in 1864, it is located rue de la Poulaillerie, acquired by the City of Lyon in 2012. A restoration project of the Horloge aux Guignols, began in mid-June. It will then be hung on the façade of the Hôtel de Gadagne, a more relevant location as it houses the Museum of the History and the Museum of the marionnette arts of the City of Lyon. The original wooden frame having disappeared, a new frame is created as a jeweler's window display, a case finely treated for precious objects such as jacquemarts and their mechanisms, emblem of Lyon's heritage.
Restoration of the Bartholdi Fountain in Lyon, an exceptional project
The Bartholdi Fountain, inaugurated on 22 September 1892 in Lyon, was installed on the Place des Terreaux and is a National historic Landmark. A historical study, carried out by RL & A has allowed a better knowledge of the work. General restoration work was undertaken between 2016 and 2018 as no complete restoration had been carried out since its creation. The remarkable work carried out by the Fonderie de Coubertin to give back the high quality of the sculpture.
Article published in the magazine Monumental by Didier Repellin and Sixte Doussau in a special volume dedicated to hydraulic heritage.
The Buvette Cachat, an exciting construction site in Evian
The objective is to refurbish the building and highlight this architectural masterpliece of Art Nouveau, a testimony to the golden age of thermal baths in Evian. (see the video)
The hidden side of the Hôtel Dieu in Lyon
This film, directed by Hervé Vacheresse, introduces us to this emblematic Lyonnais Hospital since its creation around 1137, through archives, unpublished documents and testimonials from historians including Frédérique Bergeret Malotaux RL & A Architects. (see the film)
Château de la Chaize - Réalisation du portail d'entrée
As part of the project of restoration and rehabilitation of the Domaine de La Chaize, the main entrance of the domain was created on an already existing access. Not being historically an access of honor, this portal has been treated with a functional simplicity and without ostentation. Made of wrought iron, it is held by two raised stone piles with pots. It is extended on both sides by a half-moon materialized by a wrought iron gate mounted on a stone base. The access path has been requalified and bordered by an alignment of ash and lime trees.
BARRY troglodyte site: rehabilitation, valorization and security
Start of the work of the troglodyte Barry site weakened by the wear of time
Following the master plan carried out by our agency in 2013 and restoration work on the chapel in 2014, the Ville de Bollène has again entrusted the project management to RL&A.
Restoration in conservation concerns more than 45 troglodyte dwellings spread over 4 sectors, terraces and pathways. The intervention aims to be as minimal as possible in order to ensure the "natural" conservation of the site, its security, and visitors' understanding of the intelligence of this habitat, in perfect osmosis with nature.
Maison des Têtes in Valence (France) - Restoration
The agency has been selected to carry out the mission for restoration and rehabilitation of the Maison des Têtes of Valence (France). This 16th century town house, listed as a National Landmark, is part of the city's historic heritage and of a program to promote its remarkable buildings.
RL&A realized in 2016-2017 the master plan for the preservation and enhancement of the historical heritage of the city of Valencia.
Team : RL&A, Conservation architect ; Ecobis, économist ; Agence Michalska-Zaorski, architect- set designer ; Laurent Laidet, museographer
The postman Cheval’s Ideal Palace - End of the works
Back from the film by Niels Tavernier "L'incroyable histoire du facteur Cheval", the restoration work has just been completed. This emblematic monument of naive art has been the subject of an empirical project. A unique expression of a man, the Ideal Palace is the reflection of his soul and the restoration was essential as a way to pay homage to him.
Lahore Fort, Pakistan, ecrin of Mughal artistic expression
An exceptional testimony of Mughal architecture, Lahore Fort represents the extreme refinement and mastery of the techniques of a civilization at the crossroads of Islamic, Persian, Hindu and Mongolian arts. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the fort and its gardens are the subject of a program for their preservation and restoration.
The agency RL&A has been selected to make a master plan on the entire site.