Niort, France 

1992

 

The streets were levelled using only one material - Glassphalt, an asphalt with small pieces of crushed recycled glass. The dragons 'swam' from the river network in Niort towards the main square, creating a unique urban integration for vehicular traffic and pedestrians. In the dark wet hours, their bronze bodies would shine while the streets would reflect the sparkle of the broken glass.

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The dragons symbolised the heritage of the town and have become a

well-loved addition to the urban fabric.

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Work completed while at Jacques Hondelatte Architectes