following his talk at the ellinikon experience centre in athens, kengo kuma talks to designboom about his designs for the urban regeneration project.
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the ellinikon (5)
read on as we deep dive into the progress and timeline for the ellinikon, as well as the team of architects spearheading the ambitious masterplan.
kengo kuma (271)
with its mountain-like rooftop clad in a ceramic skin, UCCA Clay is a sculptural landmark for the city.
kengo kuma's 'yama-tani' residential building has a pleated wooden facade that mimics the peaks and valleys of a mountain range.
architecture in greece (265)
together with archdaily, we gather a curated selection of timeless and present-day projects, highlight athens' role as a hub of design innovation.
connections: +260
following his talk at the ellinikon experience centre in athens, kengo kuma talks to designboom about his designs for the urban regeneration project.
residential architecture and interiors (4157)
EHKA studio draws on classic library spaces to create a four-story central atrium filled with light and books.
connections: +4290
a grid layout divides the plan of the residence into squares based on the japanese measuring system.
connections: +5720
architecture in japan (1563)
a grid layout divides the plan of the residence into squares based on the japanese measuring system.
connections: +5720
ota archistudio realizes a 3D roof by adjusting the angles of the wooden beams, a technique expertly executed by local craftsmen.
wood and timber architecture and design (1076)
ota archistudio realizes a 3D roof by adjusting the angles of the wooden beams, a technique expertly executed by local craftsmen.
HAGISO expands already existing rest facilities and extends floating decks over the slope to offer a unique perspective of the surroundings.
electric automobiles (664)
scout motors is known for its dedicated following and design heritage that's both agricultural and undeniably cool.
connections: +660
zero labs' electric land rover series 109 is both an homage to retro car design and a push toward 'the future we need.'
plastic art and design (86)
brio project aims to spark awareness and appreciation for worms’ potential roles in design and sustainability.
connections: +450
on view between september 6th and december 21st, 2024, the gallery becomes a creative studio as the korean artist sets it up like his workshop, with a selection of his works.
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recycling (368)
this innovative glaze adapts to various types of stone, creating new colors and structures with each batch.
connections: +550
rayonne stands as an ephemeral textile device forming shelter conducive to gathering and exchange within the public space.
where people work (895)
the semi-open zone between the building’s layers blends functional and aesthetic purposes.
connections: +1330
the factory's process department is designed by iran-based davood boroojeni office as a pair of unconventional, asymmetrical forms.
connections: +1010
facades (315)
the volume, suspended on pilotis, creates an open yet covered space on the ground floor that enhances ventilation.
son studio takes to byron bay to design a home on stilts fronted by a rhythmic timber screen.
architecture in iran (116)
the semi-open zone between the building’s layers blends functional and aesthetic purposes.
connections: +1330
the factory's process department is designed by iran-based davood boroojeni office as a pair of unconventional, asymmetrical forms.
connections: +1010
public art (633)
they play healing frequencies and sounds as they rotate, spin, and ‘dance’, and visitors are free, even encouraged, to touch them.
DRIFT's suspended installation mimics the organic, unpredictable movements of flowers.
studio drift (29)
DRIFT's suspended installation mimics the organic, unpredictable movements of flowers.
within a designated space, sixty autonomously-moving rectangular blocks act as a swarm executing specific behaviors.
architecture in italy (572)
innovative sustainability solutions such as an algae cultivation system powered by rainwater, enhance serra madre's environmental impact.
the former tobacco factory will become a vibrant complex with a cultural center, a university center and student residences.
light installation art (156)
DRIFT's suspended installation mimics the organic, unpredictable movements of flowers.
the multi-sensory experience consists of three interconnected systems navigating through a display of sound, light, and scale.
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