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An academic blog of the msa under unit guidance from Magda Sibley, Griff Evans and Isabelle Doucet.

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Twenty First Century Funduq_Rob Chilton

Having discovered the vital transitions that take place at Ain Azliten, between the Medina and the outside, it was essential to re-organise this currently chaotic space. A funduq is traditionally a place where travelling merchants would spend the night and store their wares. Here, the building forms a link between two contrasting landscapes. It includes flexible units, giving the opportunity to sell, work and store, providing excellent spaces for interchange to take place. A new 'street' takes inspiration from the intricate network of the medina, encouraging chance encounter and conversation.








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