A house is the simple topic of this studio. A matter of simple complexity.
Starting as reference from an architect’s drawing and a pavilion; constructing a “space to be”. Then making two houses, “a place to stay”. Two compact houses. Considering the existing as starting.
Learning about a house is learning about architecture.
studio jo taillieu announces studio A SPACE TO BE
A PLACE TO STAY
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The chapel will lead to two houses; from “A SPACE TO BE” you will come by pairs to make “A PLACE TO STAY”. From no context, you will discover the specific location of Villers-la-ville ruin Abbaye in Belgium where your two houses should inhabit and parasite the remains.
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