The Japanese paradox
Though Japan is often cited as an example of resilience, it is difficult to visit this country without wondering about its duality. On the one… Read More »The Japanese paradox
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Bouncing forward with abstraction.
The concept of urban resilience is regularly criticized on the grounds that adapting to the uncertainty of our ecological and social environment is the result… Read More »Bouncing forward with abstraction.
The Myth of the American Dream.
Rooted in the mythology of the founding fathers, the recognition of the hero, the self-made man who started from nothing, celebrates the almighty strength of… Read More »The Myth of the American Dream.
O Venice! Venice!
Winter is probably the best time to appreciate the beauty and fragility of Venice. The city seems to rest from the hordes of tourists that… Read More »O Venice! Venice!
Farming at the opera.
In this series of photographs inspired by performances at the Paris Opera, the fragility of our environment is symbolized by the thousands of square meters… Read More »Farming at the opera.
The spirit of Bastille.
Urban and individual resilience are in essence opposable, complementary and inseparable from each other. Opposable because individual resilience is too often used by our politicians… Read More »The spirit of Bastille.
Shame of the seas.
In a society where we need to enhance sustaining developments though dealing with a changing world where surprise is likely, referring to Carl Folke quote… Read More »Shame of the seas.
Leading to a sense of belonging.
The role of architecture in the process of transforming a space into a place is a key condition in the implementation of urban resilience. In… Read More »Leading to a sense of belonging.
A tribute to Tadao Ando.
The remarkable thing about Tadao Ando’s architecture is that it uses an everlasting material to reflect the transience of our way of life. Confronting the drift… Read More »A tribute to Tadao Ando.
He/She felt vulnerable.
The series “He/She felt vulnerable” emphasizes the importance of narratives to better understand the nature of urban challenges when facing non-resilient dynamics. Its aim is… Read More »He/She felt vulnerable.