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Carnuta / Daniel Cléris & Jean-Michel Daubourg

Javier Gaete — Sat, 30 May 2015 05:00:00 +0000

The structure in itself is a metaphor for the forest, an integral part of nature, where order exists in apparent chaos. In consideration of this concept, the wooden columns were intentionally placed on an irregular grid. The structural elements have been exposed with the intention of providing an allusion to tree trunks and branches. The partition walls of the restrooms were made from panels of translucent resin in which twigs from the forest have been encased. Except for the ground slab, no concrete has been used in the construction. Almost all of the building is made of timber products.

Le Scriptorial / Daniel Cleris & Jean-Michel Daubourg

Javier Gaete — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The museum is situated within the historical section of the city, and is encircled within the medieval wall surrounding the castle and the town of Avranches. The museum enhances the value of the Medieval remains, defense walls, and an ancient cellar. Furthermore, it reconnects two parts of the city that were previously separated. The new construction respects the Medieval custom of inserting a building along the walls of defense, one against the other while leaving a pedestrian path along the wall for the soldiers. The vaulted cellar from a Medieval house which was conserved on the site has been restored and integrated into the project. The Museum access from the plaza is made possible through the use of a tower and a bridge which spans above the first wall of defense.

Restoration Of The Palais Des Gouverneurs Museum / Daniel Cléris & Jean-Michel Daubourg

Kritiana Ross — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000