atelier bow-wow at venice architecture biennale 2010

'house behaviorology' by atelier bow wow at the venice architecture biennale 2010
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for the 12th international architecture biennale in venice, italy, atelier bow-wow presents
a visual anthology of their dwelling projects in an exhibition entitled, 'house behaviorology'.
since the firm's inception in 1992, the studio has been interested in the elements and behaviour
of the micro/macroclimates in our living environment, of people, and buildings. the accurately
detailed models present in venice focus on illustrating space as a component of living, demonstrate
the power of physical models, as well as showcase the diverse design approach of the practice.



exhibition view
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1:20 model of 'nora house' (2006)
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momoyo kaijima of atelier bow-wow
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(left) 'beach house'
(right) 'double chimney'
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model of 'double chimney' house by atelier bow-wow (2008)
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entrance
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'double chimney' info:

location: karuizawa, nagano, japan
site area: 1, 280.68 m2
building area: 155.12 m2
structure: wood frame



photographs of 'double chimney'
images courtesy atelier bow-wow



exhibition view
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model of 'pony garden' by atelier bow-wow (2008)
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'pony garden' info:

location: sagamihara, kanagawa, japan
site area: 468.75 m2
building area: 38.36 m2
total floor area: 71.72 m2
structure: wood frame



photographs of 'pony garden'
images courtesy atelier bow-wow



(left) 1:20 model of 'house & atelier bow-wow'
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(right) interior shots of the house
images courtesy atelier bow-wow

'house & atelier bow wow' info:

location: shinjuku-ku, tokyo
site area: 109.03 m2
building area: 59.76 m2
total floor area: 211.27 m2
structure: reinforced concrete and steel frame

atelier bow-wow has also built a bigger model of 'house & atelier bow-wow' for the japanese pavilion
at the venice pavilion. to see images and read about the installation, click here.



'droog townhouse' by atlier bow-wow
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to read and see more images of 'droog townhouse', click here.

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