N I E M E Y E R
2022 – 2023
Renovation of the former headquarters of the Journal l’Humanité, designed by Oscar Niemeyer in 1989 in Saint-Denis, France
Historical monument (Mérimée)
Surface area: 7,700 m²
Role: Interior architecture project manager for the Preliminary Design (APD) and Final Design (PRO) phases of planning
Contracting authority: Eiffage Group and B architecture agency
Excerpt:
During this renovation, commissioned by B architecture agency, Isabel Judez conducted in-depth analyses of colorimetry and materiality, leading to finishes that incorporate the original architectural intentions. Inspired by the use of mineral materials and the feminine curves characteristic of Niemeyer, she embraced a feminist and ecological perspective to create the series of performative collages “Architecture of an Inclusive Vision.” These works, which are part of her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) thesis, use the artist’s body to contrast the masculine and erect proportions of Vitruvius with images illustrating contemporary ecological and social imbalances. This perspective has enriched her two artistic projects developed alongside this architectural mission: Les Eaux de ma Mère and Eroded Heritage.
