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Lecture

The Birth of Groundscape

Description

This lecture explores the concept of Groundscape, a strategy developed in 1985 at a campus project in Angers. Groundscape consists of a floor with various holes, surrounded by slopes and footbridges, creating an active and participatory surface that fosters connections and urban developments. It is a physical network that constantly evolves based on usage and knowledge, creating places for discovery and social interactions.

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