Founded by Julien De Smedt in 2006, JDS Architects (JDSA) has developed an international body of work spanning architecture, urban design, and product design. Known for projects such as the Holmenkollen Ski Jump in Oslo, European Union Parliament Building in Brussels, Maison Stéphane Hessel in Lille, and the Hangzhou Gateway in China, and many more, the practice explores new relationships between buildings, landscape, and public space. More recent work extends to Albania, including the Tirana Park City masterplan, reflecting the studio’s continued engagement with urban transformation and civic life. This monograph traces two decades of work across Europe and beyond, bringing together realized projects, unbuilt proposals, and design research that illustrate JDSA’s evolving approach to the contemporary city.
Included Projects:
Holmenkollen Ski Jump - Oslo, Norway
Maison Stéphane Hessel - Lille, France
Kalvebod Waves - Copenhagen, Denmark
Maison Uccle - Brussels, Belgium
Fåborg Harbor Bath- Fåborg, Denmark
European Union Parliament Building - Brussels, Belgium
Entrepot Macdonald Housing - Paris, France
Jura House - Jura, France
Sports Tower - Paris, France
Hangzhou Gateway - Hangzhou, China
Antwerp Police Station - Antwerp, Belgium
VM Housing - Copenhagen, Denmark
Mountain Dwellings - Copenhagen, Denmark
The Iceberg - Aarhus, Denmark
Golden House - Aarhus, Denmark
Cesson Sévigné Housing - Rennes, France
Potam - Himarë, Albania
Trinity - Tirana, Albania
Gangnam Gwell Officetel - Seoul, Korea
Kagithane Offices - Istanbul, Turkey
Pages: 400
Language: English
21 × 28 cm
550 illustrations