The Lycée Français in New York: A Showcase for the French-Speaking Community

In New York they say that the architecture of the new Lycée français (serving French students from kindergarten through upper secondary education) was inspired by the rationalism of Descartes. What is beyond doubt, however, is that the design and materials chosen by the American firm of architects,...

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Main Author: Michel, Florence (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2004
Series:PEB Exchange, Programme on Educational Building
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Online Access:Volltext
Summary:In New York they say that the architecture of the new Lycée français (serving French students from kindergarten through upper secondary education) was inspired by the rationalism of Descartes. What is beyond doubt, however, is that the design and materials chosen by the American firm of architects, Polshek Partnership Architects, which designed the building, provide a thoroughly modern setting for its distinctive educational project
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (2 Seiten) 21 x 29.7cm
DOI:10.1787/626260232652

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