L'architecture comme solution urbaine face aux contraintes topographiques Cas des immeubles collectifs Algérois

Abstract

The preservation of architectural heritage in Algeria is a major challenge today. In this perspective, this research is a contribution to the knowledge and the enhancement of the colonial architectural heritage of the twentieth century.This heritage constitutes much of the housing stock and contributes to the definition of the urban image of the city. Algiers is a special city, known for its complex topography and steep terrain difficult to construct, it has interested many architects and specialists. Indeed Algiers has been the subject of several researches, often devoted to architecture and urban planning of the city. The relief in Algiers is more than just data, regarded as a constraint for some, others take it as an asset and thus realize very complex architectural projects that fit this steep site. Through this study, we will light the various forms of adaptations and urban solutions address these topographical integration problems. The identification of this colonial architecture of the twentieth century who does not obey the urban layout, but to the topography, and cataloging of its characteristics for a possible heritage and are the main objectives of our research.