MVRDV Plans Transformation of Plum Village Buddhist Monastery in France
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Amy Peacock
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Summary
Dutch architecture studio MVRDV has unveiled plans to transform the Plum Village Buddhist Monastery in France's Dordogne region. The project involves reorganizing the monastery's layout by altering vehicle routes to create car-free village centers, introducing timber guesthouses, and adding a nunnery. The redesign aims to create a more welcoming arrival experience while maintaining the spiritual character of the Buddhist monastery.
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MVRDV will reorganise the layout of the monastery's upper and lower hamlets by altering the vehicle routes to create a welcoming arrival and car-free village centres.
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