Arc.Ame's school tantalises the public with a laced copper façade

CALAIS – Located in the heart of a bustling port city in northern France, Arc.Ame’s L’École d’art du Calaisis aims to become a catalyst for urban revival in the area. The site combines two distinct functions – a public art school and a residentia
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