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Terrasson Cultural Greenhouse, France : Building Photos
French Greenhouse building design by Ian Ritchie Architects, London, UK
post updated 21 Jan 2021
Terrasson Cultural Greenhouse Building
Terrasson Cultural Greenhouse, nearr Limoges, western France
Dates built: 1992-93/96
Design: Ian Ritchie Architects
photograph from Ian Ritchie Architects
A fragment of a greenhouse built to express their importance in the history of the European garden.
photo from Ian Ritchie Architects
The building, designed in 1992, was conceived as a reference library and research centre on plants as well as a public performance space for theatre, conferences, exhibitions and other municipal events. It was also envisaged as a peaceful sheltered space and tea house within the 5 hectare landscape designed by Kathryn Gustafson.
photo from Ian Ritchie Architects
Key Architectural Awards for this French building:
Corus Design Museum International Design Sense Award Shortlist (2000)
RIBA Award (1998)
RIBA Stephen Lawrence Prize (1998) – 1st edition of this prize
Benedictus Award (1997)
photo from Ian Ritchie Architects
Terrasson Greenhouse Building images / information from Ian Ritchie Architects 2007
The Terrasson building design is by Ian Ritchie Architectswho are based in London, England.
Location: Terrasson, France, western Europe
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