Category Archives: Algiers / Algeria

Residential Complex Algiers

2009-07-03Algiers / Algeria Photography Places / Photo

In the process of research certain leads directed me to a large residential complex not far from the centre of Algiers. During the 1960s, the prominent architect Fernand Pouillon planned
several residential complexes for the French and Algerian population. His projects are remarkable due to their adjustment to the topography, their differentiated design of buildings and open space as well as the integration of traditional African elements into modern architecture. Pouillon’s large residential complexes still exist in our days, among Algiers’ citizens they are considered as much sought after places of residence.

Residential Complex Wohnkomplex
Algiers 2009
Photographs

TABLE

2009-07-02Algiers / Algeria Table / Video Video

The view is directed vertically at a round red table at a sidewalk café recorded from a balcony of an apartment on the fourth floor in the centre of Algiers. A group of men is sitting around the table conversing. The men just appear in small sections on the periphery. The movements on the margins are in contrast to the motionless centre of the image.

TABLE TISCH
Algiers 2009
Lobby, Commerzbank AG, Head Quarter
Frankfurt am Main 2011
Video Installation / Exhibition View
Digital Video (DV-Cam) / DVD PAL
Mute. 40 min 30 sec. Loop

Houses / Flags

2009-07-02Algiers / Algeria Houses / Video Video

Residential Complex

2009-07-01Algiers / Algeria Houses / Video Video

In the process of research certain leads directed me to a large residential complex not far from the centre of Algiers. During the 1960s, the prominent architect Fernand Pouillon planned several residential complexes for the French and Algerian population. His projects are remarkable due to their adjustment to the topography, their differentiated design of buildings and open space as well as the integration of traditional African elements into modern architecture. Pouillon’s large residential complexes still exist in our days, among Algiers’ citizens they are considered as much sought after places of residence.