Across two countries, France and Algeria, and five cities, Mohamed Gholam takes us south to tell us about the earthen and vernacular-inspired architecture of André Ravéreau. Passing through Lyon, Marseille, Algiers, and Djelfa, this adventure will take us to Ghardaïa, in the Algerian desert. The documentary presents the following buildings: L'Orangerie in Lyon, the Village Terre de l'Isle-d'Abeau in Villefontaine, the Unité d'Habitat or Cité Radieuse in Marseille, L'Aérohabitat in Algiers, the Palais des Raïs or Bastion 23 in Algiers, the Hôtel des Postes in Ghardaïa, and the low-cost housing of Sidi Abbaz de Bounoura.
Mohamed Gholam (محمد غلام), born in 1997 in Paris, is a French-Algerian architect and videographer. Mohamed Gholam is known for his work popularizing architecture through his YouTube channel Le Nouveau Programme. A 2021 graduate of the École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Paris-La Villette, he specializes in exploring often overlooked or unloved buildings, highlighting their history and architectural design. Originally from Seine-Saint-Denis, he grew up in Les Lilas and currently resides in Aubervilliers. His work reflects a commitment to the social role of architecture, particularly in areas such as Seine-Saint-Denis, where he led several projects during his studies. Launched in 2020, its series, Le Nouveau Programme, features documentary videos on iconic 20th-century buildings, such as the Tournesol swimming pools and the Parc de la Villette. These 15- to 30-minute videos are available on YouTube and aim to make architecture understandable and captivating for a wide audience.
By browsing this website, you accept our cookies policy.