ABC

Paris-based Le Penhuel & Associés architectes have acquired great expertise in the construction of school buildings over nearly 30 years, having made their name in this field with pioneering designs. Based on this wealth of experience, the firm's founding pricipal Gaëtan Le Penhuel now presents ABC : Manuel de pratiques vertueuses pour penser et construire les écoles du futur, a compact and charming guide to developing school buildings for the future that meet the needs of students.

Each of the ten chapters of this French-language book focuses on one key part of these structures, such as the classroom, the school yard, the hallway, the auditorium, and so on. In conversation with architectural publicist Alice Dubet, Le Penhuel outlines pathways to better school architecture, and points out obstacles to overcome and mistakes to avoid. Quentin Vijoux’s illustrations provide easy visual access to the concepts of Le Penhuel & Associés architectes—not only for architects and teachers, but also for students and their parents.