Made up of 93 new houses, Le Medi, is named for its notion of the middle, or the mediator. Designed by Dutch practice Geurst & Schulze for a predominantly north African community living in an outer district of Rotterdam, the development is a unique example of how a housing scheme in northern Europe can take on board the cultural heritage of an immigrant community. Bushra speaks to co-founder of the practice Jeroen Geurst, and resident Catja Edens, to investigate if designing with broader references has created dwellings that are better places for the residents to live.
» Bushra Mohamed is an architect based in London, working for David Kohn architects, teaching with him at the AA and running a research studio with Nana Biamah Ofosu called Studio Nyali.
» Footage of Le Medi filmed by Architectenweb & Frank Hanswijk
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