Label Remarkable contemporary architecture in Île-de-France
The Remarkable Contemporary Architecture label was created by the Law of 7 July 2016 on Freedom of Creation, Architecture and Heritage (CASL, Art. 78), and succeeds the 20th Century Heritage label, created in 1999. It is awarded to buildings, architectural ensembles, works of art and developments made less than 100 years ago, not protected as historical monuments, and whose design is of architectural or technical interest.
The label Remarkable Contemporary Architecture aims to highlight contemporary architecture, including the most recent creations, to raise awareness of its interest and to change the view of different audiences on this subject. It is also intended to promote the evolution and sometimes necessary rehabilitation of this architecture while respecting the principles that constitute it, by establishing a dialogue and scientific and technical support. Better knowledge and understanding of contemporary architectural creations must allow both their appropriation and their transmission.
Attribution and effects of the label
The label is awarded by decision of the regional prefect after the opinion of the Regional Commission of Architecture and Heritage. It is framed by Decree No. 2017-433 of 28 March 2017, made pursuant to Article L. 650-1 of the Heritage Code. A certification procedure may be initiated by the State services or following a request from the owner of the property to which the request relates, or from any person having an interest in it (architect, beneficiary of the architect, association, community...). For any request, the CERFA 15853 form is to be sent electronically or by post to the Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs of Île-de-France.
Villejuif, Water tanks called "The Flutes"
© Olivier Mathiotte, La Manufacture du Patrimoine – DRAC Île-de-France
The eligibility criteria are plural:
- the uniqueness of the work
- the innovative or experimental nature of the architectural, urban, landscape or technical design
- the notoriety of the work
- the exemplary nature of the work in participating in public policy
- the manifesto value of the work because of its membership in a recognized architectural movement or ideas
- membership in an ensemble or work whose author is the subject of national or local recognition
The award of the label allows scientific and technical support to adapt to new uses the labeled works undergoing transformations so that the initial qualities of the property are preserved. It is also accompanied by communication tools (plaque affixed to the labelled property, use of the dedicated logo, mention in the communication documents distributed by the Ministry of Culture, especially on the occasion of the National Architecture Days).
The label does not constitute a public utility servitude. However, the owner of a labeled property is required to inform the services of the prefecture of the region of his intention to carry out work likely to modify it, and this two months before the filing of an application for a permit or a prior declaration. The CERFA 15863 form is dedicated to this information. The owner of the labeled property is also responsible for informing the regional prefect in case of transfer of ownership.
The label in Île-de-France
Île-de-France now has 225 labels (data from September 2023).
The regional directorate of cultural affairs of Île-de-France initially carried out several thematic campaigns: a first in 2008 made it possible to distinguish 40 housing projects built between 1945 and 1975, a second resulted in the labelling of 75 religious buildings in 2011. Two publications present the results of these two steps.
Fine arts special issue A history of housing, 1945-1975 https://www.beauxarts.com/produit/une-histoire-de-lhabitat/
Fine arts special issue The religious buildings of the XXe century in Île-de-France https://www.beauxarts.com/produit/les-edifices-religieux-du-xxe-siecle-en-ile-de-france/
Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Shape village © DRAC Île-de-France
Saint-Cloud, church Stella Matutina © Mario Pignata-Monti – DRAC Île-de-France
A third campaign, conducted in partnership with the Île-de-France region, has just ended with the selection of 40 remarkable high schools. The latter resulted in the publication in 2021 of a book, also designed with the regional council of Île-de-France: The high schools of Île-de-France. When contemporary architecture meets pedagogy, under the direction of Marianne Mercier and Emmanuelle Philippe.
Lycée d'Île-de-France. When contemporary architecture meets pedagogy. https://www.lieuxdits.fr/les-livres/les-lycees-dile-de-france/#description
Noisiel, lycée René Cassin © Laurent Kruszyk, Île-de-France Region
Cergy, Alfred Kastler High School © DRAC Île-de-France
Starting in 2016, an extensive study campaign devoted to the metropolis of Greater Paris was undertaken. It aims to question the history of relations between Paris and its periphery, through the prism of architecture and urbanism. Initially focused on the capital and its small crown, 43 new labels were born in 2019. In order to extend this reflection on the structuring of the Ile-de-France territory and the development policies conducted in the Grande Couronne, locating work was conducted on new cities. Handled first, Évry saw its territory endowed with 13 new labels. The work then continued at Cergy, where 11 labels were decided in 2022. This still little explored subject was conducted in partnership with the Ecole nationale supérieure d'architecture de Paris-Belleville. In addition, a working group is dedicated to the examination of applications for the labelling of buildings outside thematic campaign, giving rise to several individual labels per year.
Bobigny, Prefecture © Olivier Mathiotte, La Manufacture du Patrimoine – DRAC Île-de-France
Évry-Courcouronnes, ice rink © ENSA Paris-Belleville – DRAC Île-de-France
Paris, UNESCO Headquarters © Olivier Mathiotte, La Manufacture du Patrimoine – DRAC Île-de-France
Saint-Denis, Stade de France © Olivier Mathiotte, La Manufacture du Patrimoine – DRAC Île-de-France
Paris, atelier Masséna, architecture agency of Paul Chemetov © DRAC Île-de-France
Your contacts at the Regional Conservation of Historic MonumentsMarianne Mercier: marianne.mercier@culture.gouv.fr Jérôme Bohl: jerome.bohl@culture.gouv.fr |
Resources
List of buildings labeled ACR on October 1, 2023
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