shigeru ban (93 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.
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 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.
shigeru ban's retractable roller ball pen for acme studios doubles as an architect's scale
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conceived as a writing tool, its triangular form sees it double functioning as a scale ruler that includes metric and imperial measures — serving architects and engineers »
conceived as a writing tool, its triangular form sees it double functioning as a scale ruler that includes metric and imperial measures — serving architects and engineers working across the globe.
shigeru ban's nepal disaster relief shelter reuses brick from collapsed buildings
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known for his innovative contributions to disaster relief projects, the japanese architect has developed a modular framed structure for the victims of the nepal earthquake.
known for his innovative contributions to disaster relief projects, the japanese architect has developed a modular framed structure for the victims of the nepal earthquake.
shigeru ban's first UK project to be a residential scheme composed of timber
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it has been announced that the renowned japenese architect will design a luxury residential scheme based near tower bridge in central london.
it has been announced that the renowned japenese architect will design a luxury residential scheme based near tower bridge in central london.
shigeru ban's latticed oita prefectural art museum opens in japan
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characterized by a woven timber façade, the design references local traditional bamboo crafts, and establishes a strong connection between the outdoors and indoors.
characterized by a woven timber façade, the design references local traditional bamboo crafts, and establishes a strong connection between the outdoors and indoors.
shigeru ban constructs temporary pavilion for kyoto photography festival
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built next to kyoto's city hall, the structure comprises 27 columns made of paper tubes, and is topped with translucent plastic roof panels.
built next to kyoto's city hall, the structure comprises 27 columns made of paper tubes, and is topped with translucent plastic roof panels.
shigeru ban's pavilion of light and sound in venice for clé de peau beauté
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what looks like a wall of mosaic tiles is actually a carefully engineered grid of makeup palettes arranged to allow light to filter into luminous interior throughout the day and »
what looks like a wall of mosaic tiles is actually a carefully engineered grid of makeup palettes arranged to allow light to filter into luminous interior throughout the day and night.
shigeru ban's onagawa railway station features public baths
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the railway terminus has reopened almost four years to the day since it was destroyed in the devastating earthquake of 2011.
the railway terminus has reopened almost four years to the day since it was destroyed in the devastating earthquake of 2011.
shigeru ban's oita prefectural art museum set to open in japan
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the institution, which opens in april 2015, is envisioned as a cultural catalyst, stimulating interest in a diverse range of creative disciplines, including art, ballet and poetry.
the institution, which opens in april 2015, is envisioned as a cultural catalyst, stimulating interest in a diverse range of creative disciplines, including art, ballet and poetry.
shigeru ban wins contest to build tainan museum of fine arts
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stacked beneath a pentagonal roof canopy, the staggered program cascades across the site, forming the museum's landscaping and establishing engaging spatial relationships.
stacked beneath a pentagonal roof canopy, the staggered program cascades across the site, forming the museum's landscaping and establishing engaging spatial relationships.
shigeru ban's LVMH community center for the children of fukushima
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completed with the aid of the voluntary architects’ network, the redesign has been funded by LVMH as part of an initiative to support the region's young people.
completed with the aid of the voluntary architects’ network, the redesign has been funded by LVMH as part of an initiative to support the region's young people.
