The Lycée Français in New York: A Showcase for the French-Speaking Community

In New York they say that the architecture of the new <i>Lycée français</i> (serving French students from kindergarten through upper secondary education) was inspired by the rationalism of Descartes. What is beyond doubt, however, is that the design and materials chosen by the American firm of architects, <i>Polshek Partnership Architects</i>, which designed the building, provide a thoroughly modern setting for its distinctive educational project.

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Year of publication:	2004-02
Authors:	Michel, Florence
Institutions:	Directorate for Education, Organisation de Coopération et de Développement Économiques (OCDE)
Subject:	France \| United States \| architecture

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Extent:	text/html
Series:	PEB Exchange, Programme on Educational Building.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	Number 2004/4
Other identifiers:	10.1787/626260232652 [DOI]
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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