london design festival 08: 'sclera' by david adjaye for size + matter
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london design festival 08: 'sclera' by david adjaye for size + matter


front of 'sclera'
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each year the size + matter project seeks to match leading architects and designers with a chosen
material and then to push the boundaries of what that material can do. this year architect david adjaye
was chosen to create an installation at the entrance of the royal festival hall. he created 'sclera' an oval
shaped pavillion made from american tulipwood, in which visitors are able to walk inside and experience
the material. using a new treatment for american tulipwood adjaye has highlighted the qualities it has
to offer, as it normally has a limited life span outdoors. the size + matter project aims to entice individuals
to london's developing south bank area and also holds a series of talks during the london design festival.
'sclera' will be on display until the october 19, 2008 and will later be auctioned by phillips de pury and company.


the roof of 'scelra' consists of various lengths of planks
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entrance to 'sclera'
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the pavillion is built on a series of planks
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ridhika db
09.22.08  
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