Draft:Pierre d'Avoine
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Charles Pierre d’Avoine (born 26 March 1951, Bombay, India) is a British architect known for his residential and urban designs, with a practice based in London and Córdoba, Spain. He founded Pierre d’Avoine Architects in 1979 and has collaborated with his daughter Pereen d’Avoine and Daniel Olafsson on projects under RFF/Pd’AA and d’Avoine Olafsson. His work includes notable projects such as Sheendale Studios, Big House Little House, and the restoration of San Salvatore in Umbria. D’Avoine has taught at multiple architecture schools in the UK and Europe, and his designs have been widely published and exhibited internationally.
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26 March 1951
Pierre d’Avoine | |
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 Pierre d’Avoine | |
| Born | Charles Pierre d’Avoine 26 March 1951 Bombay, India |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Partners | Jacqueline Pitfield (1979–1994), Pereen d’Avoine, Daniel Olafsson |
| Practice | Pierre d’Avoine Architects |
| Website | http://www.davoine.net |
Early life and education
Architectural career
D’Avoine began his career working for The Peter Bond Partnership (1975–1977) and The Fitzroy Robinson Partnership (1977–1979). He founded Pierre d’Avoine Architects in 1979.[2]
His work includes residential, cultural, and urban design projects, and the practice is known for its residential design and counterproposals.[1]
D’Avoine’s work has been recognized in independent publications, including a profile in *The Architects’ Journal* in 1999.[3]
Selected works
- Research Recordings Post Production Facilities (1983)
- Michiko Koshino shops, London and Japan (1984–1987)
- Sheendale Studios, Richmond (1989)
- Arcaid Photographic Studios (1990)
- The Invisible House (1992)
- Tsudanuma City Green, Tokyo (1993)
- Williams Murray Hamm Studio (1998)
- Big House Little House (2001)
- Piper Rooftop Houses (2002)
- Chatfield House (2009)
- Lius Cabral Crèche, Maputo (2010)
- San Salvatore, Umbria (2018)[4]
- Belvedere, Reykjavík (2019)
- Peter’s Park, Euston, London (2024)[2]
Coverage in independent press
San Salvatore, a 14th‑century chapel restoration in Umbria, was covered in *Architecture Today* as an example of adaptive reuse in rural settings.[4]
Competitions
- Grand Buildings (1985)
- Elephant & Castle Roundabouts - winner (1996)
- Concept House (1998) – winner (1999)
- Birnbeck Island (with Jonathan Vining - runner up (2006)
- Shatwell Farm Residences - winner (2015)
- Bishopswood Bowling Club - winner (2024)[1]
Academic work and teaching
D’Avoine has taught at:
- Bath School of Architecture (1992–1995)
- Architectural Association, London (1995–1997; 2000–2002; 2022– )
- London Metropolitan University (2011–2020)
- Kingston School of Architecture (2012–2016)[1]
He has also been a visiting professor at the Welsh School of Architecture (2002–2009) and the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (2009–2012).[1]
He has served as an external examiner in the UK, Cairo, and Reykjavík.[1]
Publications
Exhibitions
D’Avoine’s work has been widely exhibited in the UK and internationally, including at the RIBA, Venice Biennale, and the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.[8]
Personal life
Pierre d’Avoine lives in London with his partner Clare Melhuish and their sons, Ivan and Reynard.[1]