My project explores the territory of the village of Tassala, in the municipality of Taghzout, north-east of Bouira, Algeria. This area is geologically defined on the southern slopes of the Adrar n Hizar in the Djurdjura mountain range.

By carrying out topographical surveys, photography, sampling and research into the possibilities offered by the Tassala territory in terms of construction, materiality and aesthetics, we are able to explore both architecture and design, drawing exclusively on vernacular geology. For several years now, Tassala has been a forerunner in sustainable and eco-responsible building models, resulting from collective initiatives by local residents.

In addition to generating interest on a variety of scales, my aim is to initiate in-depth research into mineral, sedimentary and terrestrial materials in Kabylia. Through collaborative workshops with local residents, we explored the new creative and vernacular possibilities of Tassala. This is part of a wider reflection on the search for future scenarios for the territory : “how to inhabit and create the Kabylia of tomorrow”.