shigeru ban (103 articles)
shigeru ban is a pritzker prize-winning architect who is recognized for his innovative construction techniques. ban often uses cardboard tubes to create temporary housing for disaster relief victims. some of his most notable works include the 'paper concert hall' in l’aquila, italy, built after the earthquake that hit the region in 2009, and the 'cardboard cathedral' in chirstchurch, new zealand.
shigeru ban's paper partition system used to shelter homeless 'net cafe refugees'
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transformed with the architect's paper partition system, the temporary space for net cafe refugees offers privacy and distance to prevent infections.
transformed with the architect's paper partition system, the temporary space for net cafe refugees offers privacy and distance to prevent infections.
shigeru ban encloses tainan art museum beneath pentagonal roof canopy
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inspired by the flower of the official tree of tainan city, the canopy shelters five-storeys of stacked volumes that contain the exhibition spaces.
inspired by the flower of the official tree of tainan city, the canopy shelters five-storeys of stacked volumes that contain the exhibition spaces.
shigeru ban designs one of the world's largest timber structures for new swatch HQ
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the curved silhouette of the sculptural building extends over a total length of 240 meters (787 ft).
the curved silhouette of the sculptural building extends over a total length of 240 meters (787 ft).
shigeru ban installs temporary paper studio in a milanese courtyard for louis vuitton
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using the language of paper tubes and brilliant joinery so characteristic of his work, the temporary space showcased some of ban’s best projects.
using the language of paper tubes and brilliant joinery so characteristic of his work, the temporary space showcased some of ban’s best projects.
shishi-iwa house: a boutique hotel by shigeru ban opens its doors in karuizawa
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the boutique hotel in karuizawa, japan reinforces the visitor's connection with nature and integrates paper tube elements into the interiors.
the boutique hotel in karuizawa, japan reinforces the visitor's connection with nature and integrates paper tube elements into the interiors.
kentucky owl park by shigeru ban will be a 420-acre site dedicated to whiskey
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plans for the destination include rickhouses for aging, a bottling center, a distillery, and its own railway station.
plans for the destination include rickhouses for aging, a bottling center, a distillery, and its own railway station.
shigeru ban examines different prototypes for refugee settlement in kenya
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on july 23, 2018, the japanese architect visited the camp to check in on the range of structures that have been completed so far.
on july 23, 2018, the japanese architect visited the camp to check in on the range of structures that have been completed so far.
shigeru ban creates temporary shelter system for victims of japanese floods
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holes drilled into recycled paper tubes create an interlocking system to create temporary private shelters.
holes drilled into recycled paper tubes create an interlocking system to create temporary private shelters.
designboom visits archi-depot, the only museum exhibiting and preserving japan's architectural models
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the museum keeps an archive of models by influential architects, including kengo kuma, riken yamamoto, and shigeru ban.
the museum keeps an archive of models by influential architects, including kengo kuma, riken yamamoto, and shigeru ban.
full-size version of shigeru ban's kobe paper log house goes on view in vancouver
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under the direction of the japanese architect, the vancouver art gallery has built a replica of his 15.8 square-meter structure at its offsite location.
under the direction of the japanese architect, the vancouver art gallery has built a replica of his 15.8 square-meter structure at its offsite location.
celebrating 1.5 MILLION instagram followers with our next star architect #takedesignboomover
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look out and follow the hashtag #takedesignboomover where famed guest curators highlight their most spectacular projects.
look out and follow the hashtag #takedesignboomover where famed guest curators highlight their most spectacular projects.
dreaming of earth: jae-eun choi and shigeru ban plan to transform the korean DMZ
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other artists and architects involved in the project include: lee ufan, lee bul, tadashi kawamata, studio mumbai, studio other spaces, seung h-sang, and minsuk cho.
other artists and architects involved in the project include: lee ufan, lee bul, tadashi kawamata, studio mumbai, studio other spaces, seung h-sang, and minsuk cho.
shigeru ban's first UK building will be a five-storey residence in central london
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the 21.5 meter-tall scheme is topped a roof garden beneath with an undulating roof, which will be formed from a lightweight timber and steel hybrid grid.
the 21.5 meter-tall scheme is topped a roof garden beneath with an undulating roof, which will be formed from a lightweight timber and steel hybrid grid.
#takedesignboomover! – architects guest curate designboom's instagram
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the designboom instagram event sees famed guest curators highlight their most spectacular projects.
the designboom instagram event sees famed guest curators highlight their most spectacular projects.
shigeru ban-designed mt. fuji world heritage center opens in japan
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opening today, the scheme is articulated around an inversely shaped latticed cone that references the shape of the dormant volcano.
opening today, the scheme is articulated around an inversely shaped latticed cone that references the shape of the dormant volcano.
new images of shigeru ban's hybrid timber tower in vancouver unveiled
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planned for vancouver's coal harbour neighborhood, the project will be constructed next to the listed 'evergreen building', designed by the late arthur erickson.
planned for vancouver's coal harbour neighborhood, the project will be constructed next to the listed 'evergreen building', designed by the late arthur erickson.
shigeru ban receives mother teresa memorial award for social justice
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the award ceremony for the mother teresa memorial award for social justice will be held on december 10, 2017 in mumbai, india.
the award ceremony for the mother teresa memorial award for social justice will be held on december 10, 2017 in mumbai, india.
shigeru ban discusses the soon-to-open mount fuji world heritage center in japan
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comprising 4,300 square meters, the center aims to be a base for future generations to understand and observe the importance of the mountain and its surrounding area.
comprising 4,300 square meters, the center aims to be a base for future generations to understand and observe the importance of the mountain and its surrounding area.
take a first look inside shigeru ban's 'cast iron house' residences in new york
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located on the corner of franklin street and broadway, the building contains 11 duplex residences, ranging from three to five bedrooms, and two luxury penthouses.
located on the corner of franklin street and broadway, the building contains 11 duplex residences, ranging from three to five bedrooms, and two luxury penthouses.
shigeru ban is designing 20,000 new homes for refugees in kenya
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'the key thing will be to construct shelter where no or little technical supervision is required, and use materials that are locally available and eco-friendly,' explains the »
'the key thing will be to construct shelter where no or little technical supervision is required, and use materials that are locally available and eco-friendly,' explains the architect.
luc boegly + sergio grazia photograph shigeru ban's 'la seine musicale' in paris
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developed in close collaboration with jean de gastines, the ship-like design responds to the curvature of the island as well as its industrial heritage.
developed in close collaboration with jean de gastines, the ship-like design responds to the curvature of the island as well as its industrial heritage.
shigeru ban reveals plans for 'terrace house', the world’s tallest hybrid timber structure
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the development comprises just 20 homes located at the heart of vancouver's coal harbour neighborhood.
the development comprises just 20 homes located at the heart of vancouver's coal harbour neighborhood.
'la seine musicale' by shigeru ban and jean de gastines opens in western paris
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the project's defining feature is a spherical auditorium with a 'sail' of photovoltaic panels, which tracks the sun's path across the sky.
the project's defining feature is a spherical auditorium with a 'sail' of photovoltaic panels, which tracks the sun's path across the sky.
shigeru ban's disaster relief shelters made from bamboo and paper go on view in sydney
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presented at the sherman contemporary art foundation, the two structures are complemented with an exhibition that documents some of the japanese architect's most important »
presented at the sherman contemporary art foundation, the two structures are complemented with an exhibition that documents some of the japanese architect's most important projects to date.
id inc's cardboard cubes populate japan GOOD DESIGN exhibition in tokyo
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id inc used cardboard cubes as a platform for this disaster prevention exhibition, each one perfectly sized to fit enough survival supplies for 72 hours.
id inc used cardboard cubes as a platform for this disaster prevention exhibition, each one perfectly sized to fit enough survival supplies for 72 hours.
shigeru ban completes combined restaurant and residential building in tokyo
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cross laminated timber has been used for the scheme's columns and beams, ensuring large open spaces, without the need for internal supports.
cross laminated timber has been used for the scheme's columns and beams, ensuring large open spaces, without the need for internal supports.
shigeru ban integrates concert venue and food hall in réinventer paris proposal
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restricted to a height of 25 meters, the design exists in harmony with surrounding buildings, presenting a fully glazed façade to the adjacent street.
restricted to a height of 25 meters, the design exists in harmony with surrounding buildings, presenting a fully glazed façade to the adjacent street.
shigeru ban designs 'miesian' house in japan built from solid cedar
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the single storey dwelling has been built using locally sourced wood, with vertical and horizontal planes creating a series of carefully configured living spaces.
the single storey dwelling has been built using locally sourced wood, with vertical and horizontal planes creating a series of carefully configured living spaces.
