Architecture pour l’avenir
Designing schools is founding tomorrow. An exhibition at Villa Noailles, titled ‘Architecture pour l’avenir’ explores the role of architecture in shaping the future.
Schools offer spaces of discovery, spaces of other possibilities, of unsuspected emotions, creativity, renewed dialogue and collective freedoms. As the definition of education changes and allows each child to be their own self, so does the potential of learning spaces. ‘Architecture pour l’avenir’ proposes four design approaches to the architecture of schools:
– Schools of desire: Designed by Tezuka Architects, the Fuji Preschool, Japan utilises architecture as a tool for development. The space includes an interior knitted net, allowing the small children to play through running, stretching and springing.
– Schools of enchantment: This section of the exhibition explores a selection of schools from France, that generates dialogue between the school and its neighbourhood.
– Schools of openness: The Makoko floating school – created by Kunlé Adeyemi, Nlé Architects and located in Nigeria – is a response to rising water and was intended for a district of 100,000 inhabitants living on water.
– Schools of the possible: The Maria Grazia Cutuli primary school in Afghanistan, was developed considering the role architects can contribute to the reconstruction of communities and the future vision of peace for children.
‘Architecture pour l’avenir’ is on display at Villa Noailles, Hyères, France from Sunday 16 February until Sunday 23 March 2014.
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