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Built by Italian architect Raffaele Contigiani in central Tunis, the concrete-and-steel inverted pyramid opened in 1973 during a push to boost post-independence Tunisia's tourism industry.

The hotel shut down in 2000, and its 10 floors and 416 rooms have grown decrepit since.

The Heart of Tunis is Breaking: Hotel du Lac’s Final Stand

https://medium.com/@karim2k/the-heart-of-tunis-is-breaking-hotel-du-lacs-final-stand-50c69dc52f64

"The physical act of searching, sketching, and assembling ideas fostered a deeper connection with the design process and a more intuitive understanding of spatial relationships." - Sasaki

Hand sketching allows for rapid exploration of ideas. A designer can quickly jot down multiple possibilities for a layout, planting arrangement, or circulation path, iterating and refining concepts without the constraints or time investment of digital tools. This fluidity encourages creative freedom and helps designers "think on paper."

The act of drawing forces a closer engagement with the existing conditions of a landscape. It helps designers internalize the topography, light and shadow patterns, existing vegetation, and overall genius loci (spirit of the place) in a way that simply looking at photographs or digital scans cannot. This leads to more responsive and contextually sensitive designs.

Hand drawings possess a unique human quality that resonates with clients and collaborators. They feel less rigid and more approachable than purely digital renderings, fostering a sense of shared discovery and allowing for easier feedback and adjustments. A hand-drawn sketch can convey emotion, atmosphere, and the subtle nuances of a proposed space, making it more relatable and engaging for those without a design background. It helps bridge the gap between abstract ideas and the client's imagination, allowing them to "see" themselves in the envisioned landscape.

Đao Mâu Museum, Hien Ninh, Vietnam,

Hanoi ARB Architects, directed by Nguyen Ha, was commissioned by the artist Xuan Hinh to build a museum devoted to Dao Mau, the worship of mother goddesses which was established in Vietnam in the 16th century, and declared a UNESCO-listed religion in 2016.

The Project respects the existing exuberant landscape and preserves a small house of the artist. Surrounding this home are carefully executed new blocks that contain galleries for displaying artifacts having to do with Dao Mau.

Torre Mata Atlântica, São Paulo - Jean Nouvel & Benedito Abbud Arquitetura Paisagística

Bridge House, Houston, Texas,

 Architects: Lake Flato,

Interiors: Rottet Studio,

Landscaping: Studio Outside,