2g #92: Np2f

NP2F is a French architecture firm founded in 2009 by François Chas, Nicolas Guérin, Fabrice Long, and Paul Maitre Devallon, with offices in Paris and Nice. The studio specializes in designing sports facilities, cultural and educational spaces, housing, and public areas, aiming to integrate architectural aesthetics with social functionality.

NP2F is particularly known for its work in sports architecture, emphasizing the democratic nature of sports and public engagement. They excel at blending buildings naturally into the urban fabric. Their design style is clean and powerful, often incorporating elements like cream-colored limestone that reflect traditional French architecture and local cultural context. Representative projects include the UCPA Sport Station in Bordeaux, the Physical Education Ground of Saint-Paul Gardens in Paris, the Mediterranean Institute for Cities and Territories in Marseille, and the French National Circus Arts Center.

NP2F also actively engages in urban discourse. In 2014, they curated the exhibition “Sports, Portrait of a Metropolis” in Paris, exploring the relationship between sports and the city. Their design philosophy is to respond to complex urban challenges with clarity, creating open and inclusive spaces.