The central objective remains the regeneration of biodiversity, with specific initiatives such as the restoration of fluvial ecosystems, the planting of native species and the promotion of the species and the promotion of harmonious coexistence between urbanity and nature. Over time, the park will become an exemplary model of integrated urban development, combining ecological innovation with an immersive and enriching experience for the local community By highlighting these elements, the project aims to become a symbol of sustainability, emphasising a symbol of sustainability, underlining the importance of rethinking the way in which the city's. city dwellers interact with their natural environment in the contemporary context.
The landscape project for the 14 km urban-river park in the heart of the Cachapoal River Valley stands out for its innovative approach, emphasizing its experimental nature and strong commitment to regenerating local biodiversity. Rooted in a long-term vision, this project boldly reimagines the relationship between the city of Rancagua and its river, aiming to create a harmonious space where urbanity and nature coexist in balance. This approach seeks to strengthen connectivity across different parts of the park, enhancing the permeability between urban and rural areas. The central goal remains the regeneration of biodiversity, with specific initiatives such as restoring river ecosystems, planting native species, and promoting harmonious coexistence between urban environments and nature.
Perspective of the park
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GARDEN 1
plan 1 - La lagune
River nests in summer
Cycle and sports path
plan 2 - The experimental field
GARDEN 4
Old irrigation canals
View of the Andes cordial
Plan 3 - The vertical corridor
Map 4 - The marsh
MOUNTAIN WHISPERS ALUL’A
Project cultural centre - Alula exposition in Paris - SAUDI ARABIA (2024, S1)
we decided to explore a transversal connection by locating our site project on an imaginary line perpendicular to the north -south axis. We thought that linking the mountain to the city was a priority. As a group, we explored the city to feel what could be the main asset of the site. We found out that the mountain landscape was perhaps one of the most amazing things about Al’Ula. Building a place to emphasize this feeling of stunning landscape appeared like an obvious choice to us. From there, the program of a place where you could visit the mountain came to us. Fitting in the mountain and making it the priority and the material of the project became an evidence. On the other hand, the need to fifind practical solutions to protect from the sun made our project look like a huge quarry, referring to the Jabal Ithlib site as our main reference in Al’Ula. This huge space carved into the mountain, which felt so refreshing and beautiful “en même temps”, was our new axe of thinking.
of temperature feel
Diagram
Inspired by the landscape and the natural element, it created a process of construction where the material is directly extracted from the site. In fact, sandstone is a perfect building material. By recreating a volume of extracted block in mirror with the quarry. The empty and the built are being drawn with the same importance and generate fresh space with walls that mesur between 1 and 5m of thickness. Using the inertia of the stone as an asset, this space will feel at least 10 to 15 degrees under the outside temperature without any air conditioning. There’s no window, just some artifificial light that we want to keep simple and minimalist, referring to our economy philosophy.
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P a n o r a m i c v i e w o f t h e t o w n a n d v a l l e y
BREATHING STONE
Architecture and materiality - Alula workshop - SAUDI ARABIA (2024, S1)
Iisometry - Morphological study using local stone (How geology shapes Saudi architecture ? )
The central objective remains the regeneration of biodiversity, with specific initiatives such as the restoration of fluvial ecosystems, the planting of native species and the promotion of the species and the promotion of harmonious coexistence between urbanity and nature. Over time, the park will become an exemplary model of integrated urban development, combining ecological innovation with an immersive and enriching experience for the local community. By highlighting these elements, the project aims to become a symbol of sustainability, emphasising a symbol of sustainability, underlining the importance of rethinking the way in which the city's. city dwellers interact with their natural environment in the contemporary context.
Madâ'in Sâlih, the ancient Hegra city (Saudi Arabia)
Morphological analysis of ancestral Nabataean architecture
Study of troglodyte rocks and buildings
LIVING GROUNDS – PAVILION
This architectural project combines a answer to a climatic problem, that of wetlands and marshes. It also provides a coherent structural answer with climatic devices adapted to the architectural narrative. These two buildings house exhibition spaces, a café and an amphitheatre Located in the heart of a park, this complex is composed of circulation in metal grids that reinforce the relationship with the ground.
Here water and earth mix and form a hybrid ecosystem between the aquatic and the terrestrial. The structure is coherent with the site and the pavilions fit perfectly into the landscape The choice of a double-sided truss structure allows the play with volumes and ceiling heights
Interior view of the exhibition pavilion
Architecture and structure - Pavillon - Nogent sur Marne FRANCE (2023, S1)
“Paserelle” site circulation
Pavillion
Amphitheatre
Metal foundation piles
Terrace café
LOCATION IN THE PARK
FABRIC AND MORPHOLOGY
REINVENTING THE RIVERBANKS
Current shoreline limits
Current nest of the source
Projection of sensitive area and future excavation
Staircase’ topography: new bank
Longitudinal section A A'
Amphitheatre structure
Openness to the outside environment
STONE BY STONE
Geological study of a river - On-site survey - CHILE (2024, S2)
As part of a research project, we analyzed the geology of Rancagua in Chile’s O'Higgins region, focusing on soil pedogenesis and landscape evolution. On-site, we conducted surveys, measured rock formations, and collected soil samples to understand the territory’s complexity. Elevations and photographic collages visually represent the geological compositions and stratification observed, highlighting the landscape’s heterogeneity. This scientific approach deepens our understanding of the site and provides a solid foundation for guiding future project developments.
DÔARCHÉO
Archaeological site coverage, Italy - parametric geometry - (2023)
This proposal provides architectural coverage that responds to the challenges of the site by offering adequate shading, panoramic views, natural lighting and harmonious scale, while using sustainable materials and creating a unique visual ambience through a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The complex geometry offers a unique architectural interpretation with its concave and convex curves, creating a captivating visual irregularity. The shape of the roof is designed to reflect the site's traffic flow. A diagonal pathway is provided to enable visitors to explore the entire archaeological site. North and south entrances have been defined to facilitate access and harmonise the architectural form with visitor flows. This approach gives the site a distinct identity, while allowing natural light to illuminate the excavation area throughout the day.
Isiometric measurement - 1/200
HABITATION TRANSITION
Collective housing - Montreuil, France (2023)
This apartment building project was conceived as a shared ecosystem, where "housing" is not just a private apartment disconnected from all social links and services The morphology of the building has been organized around the cycles of light in a very dense urban fabric, and the very identity of this former wasteland has also been preserved. Each apartment has a balcony and a corner orientation, or a modular winter garden system. Last but not least, as part of a much more global "neighborhood block" project, this building is home to several services with rich and innovative programs.
corner orientation, or a modular winter garden system. Last but not least, as part of a much more global "neighborhood block" project, this building is home to several services with rich and innovative programs corner orientation, or a modular winter garden system. Last but not least, as part of a much more global "neighborhood block" project, this building is home to several services with rich and innovative programs
View of communal area and garden terrace
View of bedroom and double-skin pation
Thermal Double-Skin Winter Garden
The project design process was based on a gradual evolution of the structure, adding modules strategically. This modular approach allows great flexibility and adaptation to the changing needs of the residents. Each flat is equipped with a winter garden or ‘skin’ system that can be adjusted according to the season. This makes the space modular, allowing residents to adapt to variations in temperature and use.
Level plan - Housing tipology
STONE AND FORM: PARISIAN NARRATIVES
Musée Européen de la Photo - Paris - model and materiality (2021)
This work focuses on analyzing the materiality of the Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP) in Paris. In an urban context dominated by stone, the model-making process allowed for a deeper understanding of how public spaces can be expanded by reusing Parisian limestone in new forms. This approach explores how the material can be transformed to blend seamlessly into its environment while offering innovative possibilities for urban design, fostering a dialogue between heritage and modernity.
Isiometric measurement - 1/200
Plaster model: stone
RESEARCH WORK
VALPARAÍSO AND THE DYNAMICS OF WATER
ARQ UC Laboratory - Santiago, CHILE ( 2024, S2)
In Valparaíso, water plays an omnipresent role, and this vital natural element has gradually drifted away from the centrality of the city's urban structure. This amphitheater-like city draws its very essence from its close ties to the surrounding waters. This connection is evident in the city's primary artistic representations, where water serves as both the perspective from which the city is observed and one of the predominant elements in the depicted landscape. During the 16th and 17th centuries, Spanish settlers imposed a grid-like urban structure in accordance with the Leyes de Indias. However, due to Valparaíso's rugged topography, this model had to be adapted to accommodate urban voids and natural waterways. This research focuses on the representation, discussion, and analysis of the water dynamics that have shaped the city's urban construction. It examines the visible and invisible structures that transport and contain water and explores how these systems were crucial in defining the urban form of Valparaíso.
RURAL “CHRONOTOPIA” LANDSCAPE RHYTHMS AND RESILIENCE
Investigative article - ENSA Paris Malaquais - (2024, S1)
Agriculture, significantly impacted by temporal changes, has experienced a break from its traditional rhythms since the industrialization of the 1950s and the Green Revolution of the 1970s. Mechanization and the use of chemical inputs accelerated agricultural practices, disregarding natural cycles. However, climate change (floods, droughts, seasonal variations) challenges these intensified schedules, creating a paradox: urgency demands rapid adaptations, but ecological resilience requires slower rhythms.
This work explores this paradox through the concept of "rural chronotopy," which encompasses the interactions between agriculture, the environment, housing, and tourism in rural areas. It demonstrates that temporalities, embedded in specific places, influence their evolution. The research questions how agricultural practices and landscapes can adapt to climate change while preserving ecological balance and permanence.
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