The “Natures Urbaines” exhibition, on show until September 29, 2024 at the Pavillon de l’Arsenal in Paris, explores the place of nature in our cities over three centuries, highlighting the intersections between nature, architecture and urban planning.
“Natures Urbaines” exhibition poster ©Pavillon de l’Arsenal.
Through the presentation of urban and architectural landscape projects, the exhibition reveals the necessary relationship between man and nature over the centuries. Visitors can discover a rich variety of achievements through a selection of paintings, engravings, maps, books, photographs and the presentation of plant-based tools, illustrating the efforts of Paris and other major cities to make urban areas greener and more sustainable.
© Pavillon de l’Arsenal
© Pavillon de l’Arsenal
The exhibition opens a debate on the future of ecological urban planning. Through the diverse mobilizations of architects, urban planners, ecologists and citizens, it highlights the importance of rethinking our relationship with the city. “Urban Natures” is a committed invitation to envisage a future where nature, architecture and urban planning coexist in harmony.
© Pavillon de l’Arsenal
© Pavillon de l’Arsenal
Under the direction of Marion Waller, Managing Director, and Antoine Picon, Research Director at École des Ponts ParisTech and Professor at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design.
Exhibition from April 24 to September 29, 2024
Pavillon de l’Arsenal
21, boulevard Morland
75004 Paris
Colleen Bittel
