Vincent Timsit Workshop Explained

Vincent Timsit Workshop (VÉTÉ)
Architect:Jean-François Zevaco
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Native Name:Ateliers Vincent Timsit
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Native Name Lang:fr
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Address:Blvd. Moulay Ismail, Roches Noires
Location:Casablanca, Morocco

The Vincent Timsit Workshop, also known as VÉTÉ, is a complex designed by Jean-François Zevaco in Casablanca, Morocco in 1952.[1] [2] The complex contains workshops for the Vincent Timsit company, which was originally involved in mirror-making and locksmithing industries, as well as office space and an apartment. It is one of Jean-François Zevaco's most celebrated works, and it is considered an emblematic feature of the architecture of Casablanca.[3] [4]

Architecture

In his design for the Vincent Timsit Workshop, Zevaco drew inspiration from Oscar Niemeyer with his use of flying parabolic arches.

References

  1. Book: Dahmani, Iman. Modern Casablanca Map. El moumni. Lahbib. Meslil. El mahdi. MAMMA Group. 2019. 978-9920-9339-0-2. Casablanca. Borim. Ian.
  2. Web site: Ateliers Vincent Timsit (Vété). Alluchon. Jacqueline. 2011. Mutual Heritage - Casablanca.
  3. Web site: Centenaire. Zevaco, premier architecte marocain. Telquel.ma. fr. 2020-05-12.
  4. Web site: Casablanca: le labo Zevaco. Carayol. Sébastien. 2018-01-26. Libération.fr. fr. 2020-05-12.