British architects visit the Elche palms

British architects visit the Elche palms
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By h.b. - Jan 26, 2010 - 7:29 AM
Townshend Landscape Architects were learning about the maintaining of palm trees ahead of designing an oasis in the UAE

The palms of Elche - Photo Wikipedia

A delegation from British architects, Townshend Landscape Architects, was in Elche on Monday to study the famous palm trees and to learn about how they are protected and conserved by the local Town Hall.

It comes because the British firm has won a contract to restore an oasis in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, and it was the organisers of the tender who suggested they make the trip to Elche.

Particular interest was shown on the watering system for the palms, and one of the architects, Carola Enrich, told ABC newspaper that the Elche palms, which are a UNESCO heritage of mankind site, were known worldwide as a reference.

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