La Termitière is made of 1500 blocks of compressed raw earth, made and dried on site with the earth extracted from the ground. La Termitière is inspired by the structures of the same name observed in the Brazilian Amazonia, which, thanks to their technical qualities and natural ventilation, form an ideal shelter for the population seeking coolness during the summer.
Built without the addition of lime or cement, the Termite Mound is a temporary construction built to last 4 months and then return to the earth, 2020
Thanks to Théâtre de l’Orangerie, Maulini SA, Thomas Jundt ingénieurs civils SA, Terrabloc, Fonds mécénat SIG, Fonds municipal d’art contemporain, Fondation privée à Genève
Collaborations: Kunik de Morsier architects, TerraBloc, Maulini SA and Thomas Jundt civil engineers SA. Dimensions: 380 x 650 cm
Matériaux: BTC, blocs de terre crue
Location: Théâtre de l’Orangerie, Genève (CH)
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