a - asterisk: two-by-block
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a - asterisk: two-by-block
two- by - block by a - asterisk
'two - by - block' is a proposal by japanese firm a - asterisk for a small shop in
the town of hokkaido. with a floor area of 30 square meters the shop is constructed
using leftover scraps of wood.
the project involves a special construction method, where the initial structure is built
in the winter time using a snow mountain as a base to create the exterior.
'two - by - block' was designed as part of the rokkatei competition
offcuts of wood
the wooden pieces are connected with a steel ring
construction method
1: making a small snow mountain in winter
2: laying two by two blocks, with the small snow mountain as a guide
3: the snow is dissolved in the spring
the shop is situated over a lake
in the summer time
So crazy, it just might work!
Ian Mayhew 02.01.10
yeah wright
bip 02.01.10
a shop selling what? Architectural maturbation
Zlot 02.02.10
cute !
cath 02.02.10
I think it is a tea shop. Wonderful idea, with the stream running through it. It is very Buckminster Fuller in its forward, imaginative thinking and, of course, shape.
janjamm 02.03.10
Amazed at the jaded and envious comments that are so easy to make. I agree w/ janjamm.
j muir 02.03.10
I shaw huff and puff and blow the house down
the green bleeper 02.03.10
People seem to think that they are clever or witty when they make disparaging comments. I do wonder what they've designed/built which has been featured on a site like this.
Mary Fisher 02.04.10
The use of materials isn't suited for the method of structural preparation. The timber used would need to be treated, and even then warping is likely to take effect. Good idea though, I feel the overall aesthetics and use of nature integrated with design will allow the shop to sit beautifully in the surroundings. Not like some of the concrete monstrosities in 1990's UK high streets.
Joe Berry 02.04.10
SuperB ideA....would be great as a Cafe...or a some place where people can meet up and have a chat....
It's so eco friendly...
but hope they all stick together.... after it's completed
It's so eco friendly...
but hope they all stick together.... after it's completed
Keerthan 02.04.10
i really like the idea, especially the construction method.
and concerning the warping, would that not just be part of the appeal of the building, it is after all made of scrap wood anyway.
and concerning the warping, would that not just be part of the appeal of the building, it is after all made of scrap wood anyway.
Mr Vimes 02.04.10
Would love to see it made! Delicious idea!
J. Termite 02.05.10
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