The Archipelago project, part of the Frac collection, is now exhibited at the Frac Centre-Val de Loire.

The exhibition is open until 09.05.2021

The setting of the stones for the guest dock has started: Stone inside form-work surrounded by water. The lowest layer of the large anorthosite blocks is set 1,1 m below water-level.

Ditches for the foundations established, top layer ready to be removed. The linden trees have very shallow roots. Close to the trunks existing grass is saved to protect the trees. Exposed roots were covered instantly.

The bronze parts of the monument; the eternal fire, the wall of names and the information plaque, are made of standard machined elements that are bolted and welded together. The details of the torch for the eternal fire require special attention.

This is manthey kula’s fourth nomination to the Mies van der Rohe Award, this time together with LCLA. Photo above shows the pavillion before the arrival of books and public. More than 300 000 people visited the fair. (Photo: Luis Callejas)