Laurent Troost
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Belgian architect Laurent Troost is the founder of Manaus-based studio Laurent Troost Architects.
Founded by Troost in 2008, the Brazilian studio has since developed several architectural projects on a variety of scales.
Laurent Troost Architects' recent project, Casa Campinarana, a concrete house in the Amazon with an elevated swimming pool, was named rural house of the year at Dezeen Awards 2019.
The Brussels-born architect has been the urban planning director at Manaus Municipality since 2013 and also co-founded Labverde, an art immersion programme.