23 novembre 2021

Yoann Plourde s’illustre au RIBA 2021 Global Architecture photography competition

Un ancien étudiant de l’École d’architecture s’illustre au RIBA 2021 Global Architecture photography competition.

Diplômé en 2011, Yoann Plourde est l’auteur de la photographie Breeze of Hope. Le cliché remporte les honneurs pour la région Moyen-Orient et Afrique du concours.

Un webinaire est organisé, jeudi 25 novembre à 10h (15h GMT) avec les gagnants du concours. Pour inscription.

BREEZE OF HOPE, Photographer: Yoann Plourde

CAPTION : Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion of Dubai Expo 2020 was designed by the UK based firm Grimshaw and is a remarkable example of thoughtful responsible architecture. As you approach the building, its unique design features seem to emerge from the ground; inviting you to an introspective journey. Through its extensive educational vocation, the pavilion opens a window towards the Earth’s global warming situation and how today’s choices will impact the generations to come.

The pavilion’s hi-tech style showcases both modern and vernacular strategies to achieve its breathtaking self-sufficient design. This centrepiece, for example, is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional wind tower, used for centuries as a passive way to generate a cooling breeze during the Middle East hot summers.

While Terra speaks to its visitors with a reassuring calm, it also passes a clear message about the current global situation and how everyone’s contribution is crucial in order to preserve the Earth’s natural Equilibrium.