Much of the shooting for the original Star Wars movies took place in Tunisia, and legend has it that one local landmark made a powerful impression on its creator, George Lucas. The influence of Hotel du Lac in Tunis, shaped like an upside-down pyramid with serrated edges, would later be seen in the fictional Sandcrawler vehicle used by the Jawas of the Tatooine desert planet in … [Read more...]
A place for art set in a sensitive landscape
The Art Village Arena by Making of Architecture (MOA) was designed in Utique, to the west of a large preserved archeological area, close to Tunis, Tunisia. Placed in the heart of the future art village, the Arena will be a place where local and renowned artists could meet and exchange with visitors; it’s also a place where you could enjoy concerts and open-air events. The … [Read more...]
Sarah Mag Toumi Rural Agora for Bir Sallah (El Hencha) in Tunisia
This cultural and educational communal centre by Philippe Barriere Collective is based on social, agricultural, artisanal, and technological innovation. It is managed on social entrepreneurship principles to better answer the needs of women left out of the work force in rural communities. Designed to meet the needs of a rural environment, the mission of the center is to … [Read more...]
A visually connected Tunisian family home
As seen on ArchiDatum. DAR is a family house on the Northern coast of Tunisia, overlooking the sea. The project consists in two separate volumes strongly connected to the garden, the pool and the sea view, set on top of a massive "platform". The living spaces inserted into the "platform" have a courtyard with a garden. The design focus was not on forms and geometry. The idea … [Read more...]
Lilu Natural Swimming Pool for rural community in Tunisia
The 1000sqm aquatic complex includes a swimming pool, a hamman, a health club, and an organic cafe. It is an attractive and easily accessible center dedicated to bathing, swimming, and exercising, with flexible hours. It is also a place to relax and socialize with friends, to meet for informal meals and healthy snacks, play, and sun bathe. Ancillary sports amenities adjoin … [Read more...]