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Maisons remarquables japonaises - stop motions
Our architecture students have delved into the captivating world of Japanese houses, exploring their history, design, and functionality. Through in-depth research and total immersion, they have illuminated the unique characteristics of each house, capturing their essence through stop-motion short films.
In this immersive experience, each film tells the story of a Japanese house, from its elegant lines to its functional interior spaces. The students have meticulously recreated every detail, from tatami to shoji, with remarkable artistic precision. These short films provide a vivid glimpse into the timeless beauty and ingenuity of Japanese architecture while showcasing the talent and creativity of our students.
La ville imaginaire: Projet KAPLA
“Following global warming, the sharp rise in water levels has submerged towns and villages, leaving only mountains. The inhabitants of our planet having taken refuge from the top of these mountains, have the need to rebuild the world. The most creative children have the responsibility to build a new city for their family and become the masters of construction in order to carry out this work. » Students from ENSA Nantes [Mauritius] went to the French Institute of Mauritius to carry out the KAPLA project with the new Mauritian generation. The aim of this project was to raise the awareness of these young Mauritians on the environmental impacts we face because of global warming. These children were able to showcase their creativity while having fun building their imaginary city in Kapla.
Japanese wall design
ENSA Nantes Mauritius students worked on the creation of earth and bamboo walls, an ancient and traditional Japanese design. For this project, an analysis of the characteristics of the soil is essential for the construction of these partitions. The part of the soil used for construction is not the surface soil, rich in organic materials, which is reserved for agriculture. The floor is a stack of several superimposed layers, called horizons. The preparation steps are as follows: sight and touch; separation of components; fingerprint test; pellet test and finally drop test to define the resistance of the earth.
