Thursday 4 December, 18:30

Anima Series: Clara and Philippe Simay

Clara and Philippe Simay will be speaking at Pavillon Sicli as part of the Anima lecture series. Their presentation delves into urban living spaces at the intersection of ecology, solidarity, and reuse, advocating for an architecture that fosters human connections and respects all forms of life. Clara Simay, an architect and co-founder of the cooperative Grand Huit, focuses on creating ecological and community-oriented living environments. Philippe Simay, a philosophy lecturer, examines the relationship between building practices and ecological lifestyles.

In French.

Route des Acacias 45,
1227 Les Acacias
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Photo Credit: © Guillaume Bontemps/Ville de Paris, 2022 (DR)

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