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edouard francois: new club med in senegal
'new club med' suite, senegal by edouard francois - completed project
image © edouard francois
we have just received a beautiful book on the work of edouard francois.
in the next few days we will publish a review on it. in the meantime here
is one of his projects that is featured - the 'new club med' resort, senegal.
the new club med resort in senegal is comprised of suites designed in the shape
of peanuts. elevated with wooden poles each structure is wrapped and woven using
straw and wood, imitating the skin texture of a peanut.
http://www.edouardfrancois.com
'new club med' suite - detail
image © edouard francois
wooden structure of 'new club med' suite
image © edouard francois
construction of 'new club med' suites using geodesic panels
image © edouard francois
'new club med' luxury suite made from straw
image © edouard francois
'new club med' suites above mangroves
'new club med' suites above mangroves
we have to create spaces that consruct a new way to live with quality and together with nature.
hugs
galo
www.galosurreal.zip.net
edouard francois: tour végétale
defined by its lush green facade, the building is layered with thin metal tubes that support a collection of plants grown by the local botanical garden.
maison et objet 2011
edouard françois is known for his multidisciplinary work and contribution towards 'green architecture', focusing on contemporary topics such as recycling, human use and fair trade.
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