The Project
A Laboratory for Ideas and Encounters
Each year, the residency welcomes four to six leading thinkers, writers, researchers, and influential figures from around the world for immersive stays lasting two to four weeks. Acting as a cultural bridge, Résidence Tallard fosters connections between these international guests and key intellectual, academic, and creative voices in France. This vibrant exchange across disciplines, cultures, and worldviews aims to amplify diverse perspectives and establish them within France’s intellectual and cultural landscape.
A Space for Dialogue and Societal Impact
Nestled within Hôtel Tallard, an 18th-century historic monument, Résidence Tallard is a space dedicated to ideas, dialogue, and intellectual exchange. Recently restored by architect Lina Ghotmeh, the apartment blends heritage with modernity, offering a serene setting conducive to research, discussion, and collaboration.
Lina Ghotmeh is a renowned French-Lebanese architect whose work explores the intersections of memory, sustainability, and innovation. Among her landmark projects are the Estonian National Museum, Stone Garden in Beirut, the 2023 Serpentine Pavilion, and the Lille Courthouse. She also led the renovation of the Tallard Residence in Paris, her final residential project before gaining broader international recognition. More recently, she won the competition to transform the Western Range galleries of the British Museum, prevailing over 60 teams, including finalists Rem Koolhaas and David Chipperfield. She is also leading several major cultural projects in Canada and the Middle East, further cementing her position as one of the leading architectural voices of her generation.
