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Architects: Kengo Kuma & Associates
- Area: 240 m²
- Year: 2017
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Photographs:11h45
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, VELUX Group, Artemide, Daikin, McNeel, Nemetschek, Panaget
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Text description provided by the architects. Context:
The project concerns the interior design of an atelier which was used as by an artist, on whom we realized a new space of work as archives.
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Concept:
These existing spaces intended in office/archives which are used by the artist reminded us first to use of the natural light coming from skylight.
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We created this project by using the panels of the expanded metal and throwing of the Japanese paper pulp which will give a soft atmosphere to the space of former industrial inspiration. The workspace will be lit by the natural light through this expanded metal.
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The screens were prepared in western France by Yasuo Kobayashi, a washi manufacturer, whose studio is in Niigata. During the process of washi making, the mesh sheet is soaked in a starchy liquid made from kozo (mulberry) and sunset hibiscus. Various levels of transparency were achieved by controlling and adjusting thickness of the solution and the way washi is dried.
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