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What was the silo built in Renens in 1959 by the architect Jean Tschumi used for?

In the exam (French)

À quoi servait le silo construit à Renens en 1959 par l'architecte Jean Tschumi ?

  1. aStoring grainÀ stocker des céréalesCorrect answer
  2. bStoring saltÀ stocker du sel
  3. cStoring drinking waterÀ stocker de l'eau potable
  4. dStoring woodÀ stocker du bois

Why?

It was a grain silo 63 metres high. Today the building also hosts cultural activities.

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