The Ship of Knowledge
Projet Lauréat
Tiny Library Competion - Volume Zero

Concours architectural Various projects2023

« If a boat stays moored in the harbor for too long, it misses the sunrises and sunsets, the crashing waves, the singing seagulls, and the very reason it was created. The spirit within us needs more sustenance than what we usually provide. Lift the anchors and set sail for open waters. »

– K.J.W (2017)

The Ship of Knowledge by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes

The boat is a place of solitude, the heart of the cosmos for those who navigate it. Rooted in the maritime universe of Entry Island, the Tiny Library serves as a landmark within the landscape. This project draws inspiration from the site’s socio-cultural context and the economic activities that define its genius loci: deep-sea fishing.

The Ship of Knowledge by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
The Ship of Knowledge by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
The Ship of Knowledge by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
The Ship of Knowledge by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
A timeless landmark that blends seamlessly with its surroundings, embracing coastal and mountainous landscapes while inviting readers into a world of reflection, learning, and contemplation. ↓
The Ship of Knowledge by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
The Ship of Knowledge by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes
With a central courtyard designed to encourage social interaction, individual reading nooks oriented toward the landscape, and versatile workspaces, the Navire fosters both the pursuit of knowledge and its dissemination. ↓
The Ship of Knowledge by Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes