• Microsoft moves to stop M365 Copilot from oversharing data
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    As Microsoft pushes for businesses to adopt itsMicrosoft 365 Copilot, many customers have run into a major stumbling block: the AI assistantsability to surface confidential information to employees. To deal with the oversharing problem, Microsoft rolled out new tools at itsIgnite event last month, including new features in SharePoint Advanced Management and Purview, alongside a blueprint guide to deploying the generative AI (genAI) assistant.AI tools like Copilot are an increasing concern for data security professionals due to the amount and nature of data that these tools have access too, said Jennifer Glenn, research directorforIDCsSecurity and Trust Group. Since Microsoft 365 is pervasive in the enterprise, the concerns about Copilot inappropriately accessing or sharing data is a concern Ive heard often.She added that the newdata governance and security tools fromMicrosoft to address oversharing areessential for enterprises to feel confident in adopting AI tools like Copilot.The ability to sift through broad swaths of corporate data and retrieve information for a user is one of M365 Copilots strengths. Responses are grounded in the information held across an organizationsM365 environment, such as Word docs, emails, Teams messages, and more. The downside to that feat? Copilots language models can also access sensitive files that arent locked down.For some organizations, this has resulted in employees gaining access to confidential data in Copilots responses: payroll data, confidential legal files, even top-secret company strategy documents, or any information Copilot can access.AI is really good at finding information, and it can surface more information than you would have expected, said Alex Pozin, director of product marketing at Microsoft, during a session at Ignite. This is why its really important to address oversharing.The implication for businesses is that it can be hard to get started with AI in the first place, because you have to address these problems before you get there, he said.Typically, these issues are a by-product of collaboration, said Pozin, particularly relating to SharePoint sites and OneDrive.There are a number of reasons Microsofts M365 Copilot can overshare.MicrosoftThe reasons Copilot can overshare data include site privacy set to public rather than private,a default file-sharing option that favors access to data by everyone in an organization, and a lack of sensitivity labels, among others. Addressing this is no small task: some companies sites contain millions of files, said Pozin.Part of Microsofts plan is to expand access to SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM). SAM introduced as part of SharePoint Premiumlast year will be included at no extra cost to M365 Copilot subscriptions starting in early 2025. (M365 Copilotcosts $30 per user a month; SharePoint Premium costs $3 per user each month.)There are also new features for SAM that Microsoft says will provide greater control over access to SharePoint files.For instance, permission state reports (now generally available) can identify overshared SharePoint sites, while site access reviews (also now available) provide a way to ask site owners to address permissions.Restricted Content Discovery, which rolls out this month, lets admins prevent Copilot from searching a site and processing content; otherwise, the site will remain unchanged and users can access it as usual. This builds on Restricted Access Control, launched in GA last year, which lets admins take control to restrict site access to site owners only, while also preventing Copilot from summarizing filesat the same time (intended as a temporary measure, Microsoft said).How to restrict Copilot from accessing site data.MicrosoftThere are situations where you do identify sites that are top secret or kind of secret sauce sites where you want to hide them from Copilot altogether and never risk anyone unintentionally being able to see that content, said Dave Minasyan, principal product manager, Microsoft, during the Ignite session. Restricted Content Discovery is the way to do that you can surgically lock down or hide sites from Copilot reasoning.There are also new tools in Purview Microsofts data security and governance software suite thats available in E5 subscriptions to identify overshared files that can be accessed by Copilot.This includes oversharing assessments for M365 Copilot in Data Security Posture Management (DPSM) for AI, which launched in public preview at Ignite. Accessible in the new Purview portal, the oversharing assessments help highlight data that could present a risk by scanning files for sensitive data and identifying repositories such as SharePoint sites where access permissions are applied too broadly.There are also recommendations for how to mitigate oversharing risk, such as adding sensitivity labels or restricting access from SharePoint.Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention for M365 Copilot, also in public preview, lets data security admins create data loss prevention (DLP) policies to exclude certain documents from processing by Copilot based on a files sensitivity label. This applies to files held in SharePoint and OneDrive, but can be configured at other levels, such as group, site, and user, to provide more flexibility around who can access what.Another tool in Purview, Insider Risk Management, can now be used to detect risky AI usage. This includes prompts that contain sensitive information and attempts by users to access unauthorized sensitive information. The feature, also in public preview, covers M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and ChatGPT Enterprise.Finally, theres a newblueprint resourceon the Microsoft Learn site that outlines recommended paths to mitigate oversharing during three stages of M365 Copilot rollouts: pilot, deployment, and ongoing operations. There are two blueprints; a more basic foundational path and an optimized path that uses some of the more advanced data security and governance tools in E5.Microsofts high-level view for deploying M365 Copilot.MicrosoftThe new built-in M365 Copilot governance controls are long-overdue, said Jason Wong, distinguished vice president analyst at Gartner. Immature security controls and oversharing concerns have been top challenges for organizations as they evaluate and implement M365 Copilot in 2024.A Gartner survey of 132 IT leaders in June showed thatdata oversharingprompted40%of respondentsto delayM365 Copilotrollouts by three months or more, while64%claimedinformation governance and security risks required significant time and resources to deal withduring deployments.Gartners survey indicated that businesses are keen to access tools to help manage their data: more than a quarter of respondents upgraded their M365 licenses to include some Microsoft Purview services. The issue isnt just a problem for Microsoft;a range of third-party software vendors Syskitand Varonis, for instance also promise to help organizations manage and secure their data when deploying M365 Copilot.Wong said customers looking to deploy M365 Copilot need to invest in a range of measuresto ensure the AI assistant is rolled out securely all of which plays into the value generated by M365 Copilot.Even with the built-in features, factoring Copilot total cost of ownership and ROI figures should include any additional spending and resource commitment needed for security remediation and ongoing operations, including training employees on safely storing and sharing information, said Wong.
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  • The Download: the Russia-Ukraine wars effect on tech, and shaking up AI search
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    This is todays edition ofThe Download,our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of whats going on in the world of technology.How the Ukraine-Russia war is reshaping the tech sector in Eastern EuropeIt might have been hard a few years ago to imagine soldiers heading to battle on oversized toys made by a tech startup with no military heritage. But Ukraines resistance to Russias attacks has been a miracle of social resilience and innovationand the way the country has mobilized is serving both a warning and an inspiration to its neighbors.In the desperate early days of the war, Ukrainian combat units wanted any equipment they could get their hands on, and they were willing to try out ideaslike a military scooterthat might not have made the cut in peacetime.But while governments and companies alike are investing billions into defense tech, some experts warn that Europe has only partially learned the lessons from Ukraines resistance. And, if it wants to be ready to meet the threat of attack, it needs to find new ways of working with the tech sector. Read the full story.Peter GuestThis is our latest Big StoryMIT Technology Reviews most important, ambitious reporting on technologies that are coming next and what they will mean for us and the world we live in. Check out the rest of the section here.The startup trying to turn the web into a databaseWhats new: A startup called Exa is pitching a new spin on generative search. It uses the tech behind large language models to return lists of results that it claims are more on point than those from its rivals, including Google and OpenAI.Exa already provides its search engine as a back-end service to companies that want to build their own applications on top of it. Now its launching the first consumer version of that search engine, called Websets.Whats the goal here? The aim is to turn the internets chaotic tangle of web pages into a kind of directory, with results that are specific and precise. Its aimed at power users who need to look for things that other search engines arent great at finding, such as types of people or companies. Read the full story.Will Douglas HeavenMIT Technology Review Narrated: Beyond gene-edited babiesIn the future, CRISPR will get easier and easier to administer, potentially opening up paths for tinkering with human evolution. What will that mean for our species?This is our latest story to be turned into a MIT Technology Review Narrated podcast, whichwere publishing each week on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Just navigate to MIT Technology Review Narrated on either platform, and follow us to get all our new content as its released.The must-readsIve combed the internet to find you todays most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology.1 The US is struggling to kick Chinese hackers out of its networksSix months after its investigations into their intrusions began. (Axios)+ Authorities are advising concerned users to switch to encrypted apps. (WP $)2 Russia is using civilians as target practice for its killer dronesCreating an atmosphere of psychological terror for Ukraines residents. (FT $)+ Meet the radio-obsessed civilian shaping Ukraines drone defense. (MIT Technology Review)3 Can anyone topple Nvidia?Many have tried, but noneyethave succeeded. (NYT $)+ China is claiming the US-made chips pose a security risk. (Reuters)+ Meanwhile, Apple is using Amazons custom chips for its search. (CNBC)+ Amazon has lofty plans for a colossal AI supercomputer made of chips. (WSJ $)4 Mark Zuckerberg is hankering for an active role in Trumps administrationIt sounds like the former enemies could be on the verge of burying the hatchet. (The Guardian)+ Metas claims that it previously overdid moderation will be music to Trumps ears. (Insider $)+ Trump offered billionaire Stephen Feinberg the job of deputy defense secretary. (WP $)5 Inside Chicagos ambitious plans to become a quantum hubIts carving its own path away from Silicon Valley. (WSJ $)+ Quantum computing is taking on its biggest challenge: noise. (MIT Technology Review)6 Abortion policy in America is at a stalemateThe ability to travel for reproductive care is the next frontier. (The Atlantic $)7 Why we should think carefully about geoengineeringBlocking sunlight isnt without risks. (Undark Magazine)+ The inadvertent geoengineering experiment that the world is now shutting off. (MIT Technology Review)8 The unstoppable rise of raw milkRFK has become the poster boy for the unpasteurised movement. (NY Mag $)+ Raw milk could also act as a vehicle for bird flu right now. (MIT Technology Review)9 What happens when you fall in love with an AI?These people have firsthand experience of just that. (The Verge)10 What sweat can teach us about our healthA lot more than you might think. (New Scientist $)Quote of the dayI cant give you a running commentary on conversations I was not part of.Nick Clegg, Metas president of global affairs, plays coy when asked by the Verge about Meta boss Mark Zuckerbergs recent dinner with President-elect Donald Trump.The big storyHow this Turing Awardwinning researcher became a legendary academic advisorOctober 2023Every academic field has its superstars. But a rare few achieve superstardom not just by demonstrating individual excellence but also by consistently producing future superstars.Computer science has its own such figure: Manuel Blum, who won the 1995 Turing Awardthe Nobel Prize of computer science. He is the inventor of the captchaa test designed to distinguish humans from bots online.Three of Blums students have also won Turing Awards, and many have received other high honors in theoretical computer science, such as the Gdel Prize and the Knuth Prize. More than 20 hold professorships at top computer science departments. But is there some formula to his success? Read the full story.Sheon HanWe can still have nice thingsA place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day. (Got any ideas? Drop me a line or tweet em at me.)+ Why does everyone sing caught in the middle like that? Music theory has an answer.+ The mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder has completely reengineered the sound from the first 20 minutes of Mad Max: Fury Road and its great.+ This 16-year old Australian sprinter might just be the next Usain Bolt.+ Dont expect Dune and Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve to direct a Star Wars movie any time soon.
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  • How US AI policy might change under Trump
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    This story is from The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get it in your inbox first,sign up here.President Biden first witnessed the capabilities of ChatGPT in 2022 during a demo from Arati Prabhakar, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, in the oval office. That demo set a slew of events into motion and encouraged President Biden to support the USs AI sector while managing the safety risks that will come from it.Prabhakar was a key player in passing the presidents executive order on AI in 2023, which sets rules for tech companies to make AI safer and more transparent (though it relies on voluntary participation). Before serving in President Bidens cabinet, she held a number of government roles, from rallying for domestic production of semiconductors to heading up DARPA, the Pentagons famed research department.I had a chance to sit down with Prabhakar earlier this month. We discussed AI risks, immigration policies, the CHIPS Act, the publics faith in science, and how it all may change under Trump.The change of administrations comes at a chaotic time for AI.Trumps team has not presented a clear thesis on how it will handle artificial intelligence, but plenty of people in it want to see that executive order dismantled. Trump said as much in July, endorsing theRepublican platformthat says the executive order hinders AI innovation and imposes Radical Leftwing ideas on the development of this technology. Powerful industry players, like venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, have said they support that move.However, complicating that narrative will be Elon Musk, who for years has expressed fears about doomsday AI scenarios and has been supportive of some regulations aiming to promote AI safety. No one really knows exactly whats coming next, but Prabhakar has plenty of thoughts about whats happened so far.For her insights about the most important AI developments of the last administration, and what might happen in the next one,read my conversation with Arati Prabhakar.Now read the rest of The AlgorithmDeeper LearningThese AI Minecraft characters did weirdly human stuff all on their ownThe video game Minecraft is increasingly popular as a testing ground for AI models and agents. Thats a trend startup Altera recently embraced. It unleashed up to 1,000 software agents at a time, powered by large language models (LLMs), to interact with one another. Given just a nudge through text prompting, they developed a remarkable range of personality traits, preferences, and specialist roles, with no further inputs from their human creators. Remarkably, they spontaneously made friends, invented jobs, and even spread religion.Why this matters:AI agents can execute tasks and exhibit autonomy, taking initiative in digital environments. This is another example of how the behaviors of such agents, with minimal prompting from humans, can be both impressive and downright bizarre. The people working to bring agents into the world have bold ambitions for them. Alteras founder, Robert Yang sees the Minecraft experiments as an early step towards large-scale AI civilizations with agents that can coexist and work alongside us in digital spaces. The true power of AI will be unlocked when we have truly autonomous agents that can collaborate at scale, says Yang.Read more from Niall Firth.Bits and BytesOpenAI is exploring advertisingBuilding and maintaining some of the worlds leading AI models doesnt come cheap. The Financial Times has reported that OpenAI is hiring advertising talent from big tech rivals in a push to increase revenues. (Financial Times)Landlords are using AI to raise rents, and cities are starting to push backRealPage is a tech company that collects proprietary lease information on how much renters are paying and then uses an AI model to suggest to realtors how much to charge on apartments. Eight states and many municipalities have joined antitrust suits against the company, saying it constitutes an unlawful information-sharing scheme and inflates rental prices. (The Markup)The way we measure progress in AI is terribleWhenever new models come out, the companies that make them advertise how they perform in benchmark tests against other models. There are even leaderboards that rank them. But new research suggests these measurement methods arent helpful. (MIT Technology Review)Nvidia has released a model that can create sounds and musicAI tools to make music and audio have received less attention than their counterparts that create images and video, except when the companies that make them getsued. Now, chip maker Nvidia has entered the space with a tool that creates impressive sound effects and music. (Ars Technica)Artists say they leaked OpenAIs Sora video model in protestMany artists are outraged at the tech company for training its models on their work without compensating them. Now, a group of artists who were beta testers for OpenAIs Sora model say they leaked it out of protest. (The Verge)
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  • M5 iPad Pro rumored to arrive sometime in late 2025
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    Apple's next update to the iPad Pro line with an M5 chip is quite a way from release, an analyst claims, with mass production of the tablet expected to happen in late 2025.13-inch iPad Pro, running on the M4 chipThe most recent iPad Pro release was in May 2024, ushering in the M4 generation of Apple Silicon by being the first device to use it. However, it could be quite some time before the next iteration becomes available.According to a Medium post by TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Wednesday, Apple will be using BYD Electronic for assembling more iPads in future. The post also touches briefly on the iPad Pro's next release. Rumor Score: Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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  • M4 MacBook Air to iPhone SE -- What to expect from Apple in early 2025
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    Apple is set to have a packed spring with an AirTag refresh, the AI-powered Home Hub, an M4 MacBook Air, iPhone SE 4, iPad 11, and possibly more. Here's what to expect.Apple's early 2025 is packed with possible product announcementsRumor season never ends, though it never fails that one leaker or another predicts every hope and dream is set to release at once. Evidence continues to pour in suggesting that it'll be a busy quarter for Apple, but there's always room for products to shift.Most of Apple's product line has been updated since the start of 2024 with a few exceptions. The M4 chipset could make its way to the final holdout Macs, and new products could emerge as well. Rumor Score: Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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  • Jisan-Dong 989-6 Defamiliarization, South Korea - e-architect
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    The Jisan-Dong 989-6 Defamiliarization house by 09A, was designed to provide ancillary income in Daegu, Koreahttps://www.e-architect.com/korea/jisan-dong-989-6-defamiliarization-south-korea#modernhouse #southkorea #architectureThe Jisan-Dong 989-6 Defamiliarization house was designed by 09A to provide income by renting out the lower floors for commercial use
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  • Odd One Out Cafe, Santa Monica, California - e-architect
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    Wick Architecture & Design and Land Design Studio introduce their brand design of the Santa Monica, California, store of Odd One Out Tea, a Taiwanese companyhttps://www.e-architect.com/california/odd-one-out-cafe-santa-monica-california#architecture #design #santamonica #california #cafeWick Architecture & Design and Land Design Studio proudly introduce their brand design of the Santa Monica store of Odd One Out Tea
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  • Hurricanes fueled decline in construction spending last month
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    Nationwide nonresidential construction spending decreased by 0.4% in the month of October, according to anAssociated Builders and Contractors(ABC) analysis ofrecent U.S. Census Bureau data. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.228 trillion.Octobers spending declined in 11 of 16 nonresidential subcategories. For the private nonresidential sector, spending decreased by 0.3% while public nonresidential construction spending declined by 0.5%.Table credit: Associated Builders and ContractorsSome of Octobers nonresidential weakness and residential strength can be attributed to hurricanes Helene and Milton, ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu said about the figures. The storms stalled work on several projects in North Carolina and Florida and initiated a massive increase in residential repair work. Construction of new housing units is actually down slightly over the past year, while spending on renovations and repairs is up by a robust 18.5%....
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  • Featured academic job openings at 11 architecture schools
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    This week's edition of our curated career roundup from the Archinect Job board features eight architecture schools in search of faculty and facilities staff.Preparing for a new job? Be sure to follow our Archinect Tips series to improve your portfolio, resume, and interviewing skills and increase your chances of getting that next job.Teaching PositionsTexas A&M University seeks a Tenured/Tenure-Track: Open Rank Faculty in the Department of Architecture in College Station, TX"The responsibilities of the successful candidate include conducting original research, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and obtaining and managing funded research projects. The candidate will teach courses in their area of expertise, contribute to masters and doctoral committees, and provide service to the public and architecture professions. Additionally, they will actively participate in the governance and administration of the department."Image courtesy Texas A&M College of Architecture/Face...
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  • La Crme de la Classe: 8 French Higher Education Institutions That Lead by Design
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    Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work throughArchitizerand sign up for ourinspirational newsletters.For centuries, France has led in higher education, cultivating a legacy of academic prestige that shapes ideas, culture and professions worldwide. From the influential Sorbonne in the Middle Ages to the renowned grandes coles of today, French institutions have been pioneers of specialized education, inspiring generations of creative minds.That being said, academic distinction is not their only hallmark design plays a vital role as well. From campuses housed in centuries-old landmarks to striking contemporary structures, Frances higher education institutions reveal how thoughtful design supports the pursuit of knowledge.Through expressive materials, precise techniques and forward-thinking methods, these spaces echo the same dedication to excellence found in their curricula. So without further ado, lets take a look at eight French institutions where architecture acts as a foundation for learning.ESIEE-IT school of engineering and digital expertisesBy Vallet de Martinis architectes, Pontoise, FranceThis building reimagines the educational experience by combining carefully guided circulation with open, flexible spaces. Tiered levels create a variety of shared areas, including interior terraces, outdoor terraces and a stepped access to the amphitheaters, fostering collaboration and interaction between staff and students. The design emphasizes movement, encouraging users to explore and engage with the structure, promoting both work and well-being.The faade, characterized by rhythmic metal louvers, provides a striking visual identity while serving a functional purpose. These louvers, oriented at varying angles, reduce solar heat gain and allow for expansive full-height glass windows, ensuring natural light fills the interiors. The carved design creates an interplay of shadow and transparency, offering a unique dynamic experience from both inside and outside the structure.Deloitte University EMEABy Dubuisson, Bailly-Romainvilliers, FranceThis campus is a carefully designed training facility that integrates architecture and landscape to support collaboration and professional development. Inspired by French estates, the fan-shaped layout maximizes sunlight and natural ventilation while preserving the sites natural features.Terracotta tile roofs and wooden facades create a strong connection to the local environment, both visually and materially. The interiors are tailored to encourage interaction and productivity, with open, flexible spaces that adapt to various training needs.Sustainability is at the core of the design, with bioclimatic principles guiding the massing and energy-efficient materials used throughout. The campus demonstrates how thoughtful planning can enhance both the user experience and environmental performance.Btiment H Maison de lconomie Pessac University CampusBy marjan hessamfar & joe verons architectes associes, Pessac, FranceBtiment H Maison de lconomie is a centerpiece of the University of Bordeauxs campus renewal, combining academic and administrative functions within a sustainable and adaptable structure.The building features three distinct blocks for research and training, administrative offices and shared spaces, connected by circulation areas and patios that bring in natural light. A carefully proportioned massing strategy ensures harmony with its surroundings while maintaining a sense of accessibility.The faade incorporates pale concrete, glass and anthracite-painted metal, with vertical and horizontal brise soleil that provide shading, reduce heat gain and improve energy performance. Inside, a grid-based design supports flexibility, while bioclimatic systems like active slab heating and high-density wood wool insulation create a comfortable and efficient environment.ESSCA School of Management BordeauxBy GUIRAUD-MANENC, Bordeaux, FranceJury Winner, 12th Annual A+Awards, Architecture +GlassLocated in Bordeauxs growing Bastide Niel district, the ESSCA School of Management transforms a 19th-century barracks into a contemporary teaching facility for future business leaders.The design preserves the original masonry walls while constructing a seven-story structure within them, creating a striking contrast between the historic base and the light, reflective new addition. Off-white stone panels and glass brise soleil bring modern functionality, allowing natural light to filter into the interior while providing shade and energy efficiency.Outside, a rooftop terrace offers a place for students to interact and relax, while enjoying the panoramic views of Bordeaux.University of Law-Paris I, Modernisation of the Lourcine Barracks, Paris (13)By Chartier Dalix, Paris, FranceThis 19th-century military site retains its historic features while introducing new educational functions for the University of Law-Paris I.The parade ground has been transformed into a landscaped forecourt, framing an underground gallery and lecture theatre. Above ground, classrooms and offices are integrated into the original masonry walls, with spacious interiors and historic materials carefully preserved to honor the sites heritage.Contemporary additions, including glass elements and refined finishes, create a functional and welcoming academic environment. This thoughtful redesign provides students and staff with a setting that respects history while meeting modern educational needs, fostering learning and connection in an exceptional architectural context.Alstom Warehouses, Nantes Higher School of Fine ArtsBy Franklin Azzi Architecture, Nantes, FranceLocated in the transforming industrial district of le de Nantes, the requalification of the Alstom Warehouses reflects a forward-thinking approach to urban renewal. The project restructures 26,000 square meters of existing warehouses into a multipurpose district, bringing together education, culture and enterprise.At the heart of this redevelopment is the Nantes Saint-Nazaire Higher School of Fine Arts, designed by Franklin Azzi Architecture within Warehouses No. 4 and 5. The monumental structure accommodates 500 students with workshops, open spaces for experimentation, an art library and public spaces like a gallery and youth center. These new facilities are tailored to support contemporary art production across a range of mediums, including material, digital and print.The revitalized district fosters collaboration among over 4,500 students from various fieldsart, architecture, design and digital mediaencouraging an exchange of ideas while integrating the old industrial site into the citys evolving fabric.International Fashion Campus, ParisBy Architecture Patrick Mauger, Paris, France The former City of Fashion and Design has been transformed into an educational space dedicated to couture and fashion professions. Across its floors, collaborative and flexible environments are designed to support creative learning and experimentation. Wood plays a central role in the design, drawing inspiration from the warmth and craftsmanship of Parisian fashion houses and giving the building a distinct identity.An interior street on the ground floor connects the school to the city, fostering an open relationship between the institution and its urban surroundings. The design emphasizes natural light and transparency, with raw concrete and glass partitions creating a modern aesthetic while maintaining a functional and welcoming environment.From design studios to shared workspaces, the building provides students with practical, adaptable spaces that reflect the collaborative nature of the fashion industry, supporting their growth and creativity in an inspiring setting.Universit de Technologie de Compigne (UTC)By Ameller Dubois & Associs, Compigne, France With a three-level open plan, wrapped in a bioclimatic faade of wooden panels, this building is designed to optimize light, shading and ventilation according to orientation and use. This thoughtful integration of shading devices allows full-height windows to illuminate laboratories and workspaces while maintaining energy efficiency.The building creates a cohesive identity through its design, offering outdoor terraces and double-height interiors that encourage relaxation and collaboration. A striking 14-ton suspended staircase connects the levels, combining dark iron and light beech tones to echo the buildings material palette.Prioritizing environmental sensibility, the structure aligns with prevailing winds and sunlight while maintaining strong visual connections to the surrounding park. From its adaptable faade to its welcoming interiors, the UTC building embodies a careful balance between technical precision and a supportive academic environment, fostering innovation and interaction.Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work throughArchitizerand sign up for ourinspirational newsletters.The post La Crme de la Classe: 8 French Higher Education Institutions That Lead by Design appeared first on Journal.
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