The most essential part of the architecture course here, as in the UK, is a design project. A limited number of these are taught in English, which is fantastic considering the level of my German. Several tutors in charge of design projects taught in German will also summarise what was said at the end of the studio in English, however many will not, it is also difficult to fully get involved with the studio session unless you can comprehend what is being said around the table.
Prof. Will Alsop, who is a well-known British architect, is running the course Sur La Plage with the brief to reinvigorate the French seaside town of Le Touquet and transform it into a desirable place to live and visit both on a large scale through an urban masterplan and at a smaller scale through new individual structures.
The main area of focus is the sea front which has seen a demise in its popularity over recent years, partially because it has come to act as a barrier between the main town and the sea; which is the case in many seaside towns. Reintegrating the various areas of the town initially seems to be the obvious solution as well as providing focal points and facilities at the end of these new connections that could be used all year round; not just for the summer season.
Above is an aerial view of Le Touquet. Taken from www.bingmaps.com
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