Tropical modernism in Léopoldville ans decolonization. Case study of Lovanium by Marcel Boulengier

In 1949, the Belgian Congo benefited from a major development program called the ten-year plan. But the policy of segregation is strongly encouraged. Nevertheless, in 1950, architect Marcel Boulengier (1909-1976) is asked to draw a general plan for the construction of an interracial University. Aft...

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Main Authors: Alexis Tshiunza, André Ockerman, Jonathan Nkondi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Festival Architettura Edizioni 2024-11-01
Series:Festival dell'Architettura Magazine
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Online Access:http://www.famagazine.it/index.php/famagazine/article/view/990
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