Simon Vélez
Bogotá - Colombia
I use bamboo like others use iron
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‘Always higher, always more beautiful’ could be the motto of this architect, who has become an eco-star with his monumental works in bamboo. His secret? A simple process he developed to make bamboo as strong as iron. In the clash of the Titans, vegetable matter hasn’t given up the fight yet! Stay tuned…
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