{"id":8452,"date":"2019-10-23T10:54:50","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T08:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boisbuchet.org\/expositions\/simon-velez-une-architecture-vegetarienne\/"},"modified":"2019-10-23T10:54:54","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T08:54:54","slug":"simon-velez-une-architecture-vegetarienne","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.boisbuchet.org\/fr\/expositions\/simon-velez-une-architecture-vegetarienne\/","title":{"rendered":"Simon Velez: Une architecture v\u00e9g\u00e9tarienne"},"content":{"rendered":"

SUMMER EXHIBITION 2012<\/h3><\/div>
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SIMON VELEZ: UNE ARCHITECTURE V\u00c9G\u00c9TARIENNE<\/h1><\/span>
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JULY 1ST – SEPT 1ST<\/h6><\/div>
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In summer 2012, Boisbuchet presented two exhibitions on the theme of bamboo; one is centered on architecture and is comprised of an open air walking tour of the domain and the second features the work of an artist who utilizes the unique character of this material within the Boisbuchet chateau.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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The exhibition placed in the park explores the sustainable properties, tremendous structural potential, and skillful craft of Sim\u00f3n V\u00e9lez\u2019s bamboo architecture. Found across Domaine de Boisbuchet, Une Architecture Vegetarienne accompanies visitors as they explore the property, encountering three of Sim\u00f3n V\u00e9lez\u2019s pavilions previously constructed on the grounds, as well as photographs and videos of his work. Internationally recognized, Sim\u00f3n V\u00e9lez was awarded the Prince Claus Award for his architecture in 2009.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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An exhibition conceived and realized by l\u2019Ecole Polytechique F\u00e9d\u00e9rale de Lausanne (EPFL). The curators are Deidi Von Schaewen, photographer and Pierre Frey, art historian and professor. They were assisted by Nicola Sartorio, designer from ECAL for the exhibition design and Renato Z\u00fclli, graphic designer ECAL for print layout. Exhibition images have been printed by Stanford Mall, Brussels.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Colombian architect Sim\u00f3n V\u00e9lez has maintained a long and close relationship with Boisbuchet where he is conducting his fifth studio workshop. Since the \u2018discovery\u2019 of his work in the 1980s by Jean Dethier and Alexander von Vegesack, his reputation has continually grown and he is now considered in America, Europe and Asia one of the masters of bamboo architecture.<\/p>\n

This international recognition has given V\u00e9lez new authority in his country. He\u2019s been credited with furthering the recognition amongst large segments of the population that guadua bamboo is not fatally destined to remain a poor man\u2019s material. Through constructing bridges, public buildings or prestigious private residences he gives this extraordinary resource it\u2019s acclaim.<\/p>\n

The title of the exhibition is an excerpt from a text written by Sim\u00f3n V\u00e9lez: (\u2026) \u201cToday\u2019s architecture follows an exaggerated and unhealthy diet, it\u2019s totally carnivorous. Nature demands that we return to a more balanced diet, more vegetarian.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

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