View of the “Matières Vivantes” (Living Materials) at the Pavillon de l’Arsenal ©Nicolas Krief

National Architecture Days

Wool and Architecture

On the occasion of the National Architecture Days with the theme being ecological transition, the Foundation will host industrial designers Soufyane El Koraichi and Marlon Bagnou Beido, who share a common interest in developing new types of objects that provide solutions to issues related to thermal comfort, resource management, and overall energy consumption.

In conversation with Florence Wullai, a textile designer specialized in wool felting, currently in residence at the Foundation, they will present their project “Wool Wall,” recently exhibited at the Pavillon de l’Arsenal in Paris as part of “Matières Vivantes” (Living Materials). Together, they will explore the innovative potential of wool and bio-sourced insulation in architecture.

Saturday, October 14, 2023
2:00pm : “Wool Wall” Conference

Saturday October 14th and Sunday, October 15th, 2023
4:00pm : Guided tours of the Almanach exhibition (1 hour)