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venice architecture biennale 08: next-gene 20 - kengo kuma


'aimai house'


top view of 'aimai house'

japanese architect kengo kuma designed 'aimai house' for the next-gene 20 project.
made from natural material, found in the local area the 'aimai house' consists of a horizontal roof,
glass and mesh. he incorporated glass and mesh into his design so the interior and exterior were
no longer separated. for the overall design he attempted to blend architecture into the landscape.

random edges of wooden louvers are applied for the walls and roof

model of 'aimai house'
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more:
http://www.kkaa.co.jp
http://www.next-gene20.com
ridhika db
10.08.08  
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