Cayenne

Vernacular inspiration for the French Overseas Territories

Dos proyectos en los territorios franceses de ultramar, La Casa de las civilizaciones de la Isla de la Reunion en el Oceano Indio y El polo turístico de Cayenne en la Guyana Francesa se inspiran con talento de la arquitectura y la estética vernácula en proyectos que articulan con agudeza y gracia programas extensos en paisajes espectaculares.

Polo turístico en Cayenne. Guyana Francesa. Stephane Malka para Kilo Architectures. Centro de conferencias, hotel, casinos y viviendas.

The hill of montage which looms over the city of cayenne (French guyana) provides a dramatic backdrop for the proposed project which encompasses a hotel, convention center, casino and residences. The project proposes to conceive as much of the hill as possible and creates a public park at the crown of the hill with panoramic views of the dramatic landscape The project acts as a pincer which attaches itself to the sides of the hill, keeping its footprint minimal and hovering above the ground in order to provide the occupants with the unforgettable experience of living amongst the treetops and being fully immersed in nature