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THE LIGHT TOWER 

This project is based on the tower typology, nonetheless, it goes far beyond from the concept of connection, it reincarnates the Tower of Babel. However, the outcome is the exact opposite from the original Tower of Babel, which resulted in division and confusion, because the initial intention was to dominate the divine realm, while in this case, it's the seeking of unity between all men and women to strive towards an everlasting peace that ́s been waited for so long. is project seeks to unify the people of Tanaf by the means of the e ort and input that requires the construction of the tower, as a symbol of resilience and victory achieved through the peaceful construction of a sacred place designed to heal the wounds and division that caused such a tragic episode for the nation and Tanaf. Trough the common desire of peace, comes the desire of a place of where all men and women are equals and siblings under the same light, therefore, the tower o ers this opportunity for any and all. is tower will be the testament and memoir to maintain an everlasting peace amongst the people of Tanaf, it will also remain vigilant over the landscape in order to remind the connection between peace and the sweat that every men o ered in order to erect this sacred place. 

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Architecture Conpetition "Kaira Looro" for the creation a cult space in Tanaf, Senegal.

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