Senior Associate
Arch.DPLG, Sciences-Po Urba, ARB, RIBA
London, UK
Marie-Perrine Plaçais
Photograph by Frederic Aranda ©
Courtesy of ZHA
Marie-Perrine has played a key role in mixed-use, masterplan, hospitality, office, and cultural projects such as Pierresvives Archive & Library in France, Théâtre Royal de Rabat in Morocco, Vauxhall Cross Island in the UK, and the Asaan Museum in Saudi Arabia. She is currently focused on UK and European projects with a focus on sustainability and retrofit.
Prior to joining ZHA, Marie-Perrine gained extensive experience working on projects of varying scales, from large urban design projects to hand-made prototypes. She began her career in France as a project architect and manager working on heritage building refurbishments, urban renewal, housing and public projects. In 2005, she moved to Shanghai and collaborated on architectural and urban planning developments for both private and public clients, including the Shanghai Expo Villlage and the Shanghai South Station Masterplan.
Photograph by Hélène Binet
Set One
Featured Projects
From a building for the department de l’Herault in France to a seamless spatial mixed-use performance theatre in Rabat, discover highlights of Marie-Perrine's notable projects at ZHA.
Marie-Perrine holds Masters degrees from the École d’Architecture Paris-Malaquais and the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences-Po) in Urban Planning. She has lectured, taught workshops, and participated in design juries at Europan 6 and Grand Projet de Ville de Rouen in France, at Tongji University in China, and Architecture sans Frontières in Brazil. She has co-directed the Lyon Visiting School in France for the Architectural Association (AA) In London.
Outside of work, Marie-Perrine enjoys contemporary Dance and singing contemporary choral works.
Projects
Explore a selection of projects Marie-Perrine has contributed to since joining ZHA.
Photograph by Hélène Binet
Set Two
Civic
Mixed Use
Offices
The Pierresvives building for the department de l’Herault is the unification of three institutions – the archive, the library and the sports department – within a single envelope. These various parts combine to create a building with a strong single identity when viewed at a distance, but as one moves closer, the division into three parts becomes apparent.
Culture
A fluid sculptural form inspired by the Bouregreg River between the ancient cities of Rabat and Salé. Incorporating an 1800-seat theatre, a 7,000 person amphitheatre and an experimental performance space.
Render by Specto-Digital
Culture
Heritage + Regeneration
Meaning ‘inheritance passed down through generations’, Asaan will be an institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating this rich heritage, in addition to promoting creativity and knowledge sharing.
Courtesy of ZHA
Mixed Use
The design responds to Lambeth Council’s aspirations for a district centre for Vauxhall by creating a vibrant new public square adjacent to the busy rail, underground and bus interchange. The proposal also accommodates TfL’s existing plans to upgrade the traffic gyratory and bus station to provide greater accessibility and safety for all.
Courtesy of Mediascope ©
Meta-Horizons The Future Now, Exhibition at DDP. PN 3709. 2022
Exhibitions
The inaugural exhibition of DDP’s new Design Museum, 'Meta-Horizons: The Future Now' continues DDP’s commitment to showcasing pioneering design, technological innovation and contemporary creativity.
Photograph by Virgile Simon Bertrand
Exhibitions
ZHA marks a significant milestone, celebrating their 15-year journey in China with ‘The New World’ exhibition of their work and research at the Guardian Art Centre, Beijing.
Photograph by Xue Liang 薛亮
Grand Canal Gateway Bridge
Transport + Infrastructure
Uniting cultural heritage with 21st century engineering and recyclable materials, the Grand Canal Gateway Bridge is both sculptural and sustainable, designed for longevity with minimal environmental impact.
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