Wajima by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Japan Brand
Following their mission of developing Japan’s craftsmanship and industry, Japan Brand invited us to conceive a contemporary object using traditional know-hows, trying to open the way for new uses and applications. As we were first oriented towards traditional lacquer ware and cutlery, Ronan had the opportunity to visit several workshops from one of Japan’s great lacquer ware producing areas: Wajima. After ten days in fascinating immersion with craftsmen, trying to understand all techniques, fabrication atmospheres and decisive criteria for realization, we decided to concentrate onto lacquer ware only and to choose the workshop we felt most appropriate for a deep and smooth collaboration.
Sansaburu kindergarten and parking by Vaumm
The Vaumm architecture office has completed recently the “Sansaburu Kindergarten and parking” project in Eibar, Gipuzkoa (Spain). Settled down on north and west side, the building opens towards the south and south-east, the most open and furthest direction from the walls, batters and staircases that give shape to the park. The diagram of arrangement works out in both floors, the entrance from north face of site and from there, the different elements are organized in two arms, hugging the court.
Via & more: Yatzer
Cardboard Cloud by Fantastic Norway
The “Cardboard Cloud”, an exhibit design by Fantastic Norway, opened this weekend in Oslo to the public. The exhibit was designed for the Center for Design and Architecture (DogA, previously featured on AD) and will display the works of Norwegian design students.
Via & more: ArchDaily
The SLOT Stool and Side Table by Böttcher+Henssler
German designers Moritz Böttcher and Sören Henssler have created the SLOT stool and side table.
Via & more: Contemporist
Farewell Chapel by OFIS Architects
The farewell chapel is OFIS’ new project located in a village close to the city of Ljubljana, Slovenia. The site plot is next to the existing graveyard. The chapel is cut into the rising landscape. The shape is following the lines of the landscape trajectories around the graveyard. Three curved walls are embracing and dividing the programs. External curve is dividing the surrounding hill from chapel plateau and also reinstates main supporting wall. Services such as storages, wardrobe restrooms and kitchenette are on the inner side along the wall. Internal curve is embracing main farewell space. It is partly glazed and it is opening towards outside plateau for summer gatherings. Roof is following its own curvature producing external porch. Catholic sign is featured as laying cross positioned on the rooftop above the main farewell space. It also functions as luminous dynamic element across the space during the daytime and lighting spark in night time. Materials are polished concrete, larch wood, glass.
Via & more: Contemporist
Artisans Cellar by Asylum Creative Wins D&DA Award
Singapore’s new wine retail shop Artisans Cellar has its entire collection of luxury cuvee wines displayed unabashedly in a concrete tunnel protruding from the shop front. The cellar is the main factor in drawing the passerby into the store, yet it marks the end of the visit as visitors have to traverse the reception area and wine tasting lounge, giving a sense of an experience they have made its full circle.
Via & more: Daily Icon
leave a comment