The BioSkin concept was inspired by traditional Japanese techniques to cool the air such as bamboo shading screens, called Sudare, and a water spraying technique called Uchimizu. The system comprises specialized ceramic louvres which funnel rainwater through the system. In effect, the…
The city of the 20th century was a city of large numbers. It is what industry on modern urban planning had been responding. The city of the 21st century is going to be one of climate crisis, which is also a crisis…
We basically heard that protection of the environment, the mitigation of climate change will cost a lot of money. It will require a lot of sacrifice. Less mobility, less construction, less growth, less comfort… Of course, people don’t want less, they want…
I think that the informal dialogues we have outside of the office during the learning and self-development process are beneficial for both of us. In addition to the experience, I have the office's 30-year archive at hand. The only disadvantage of working…
The design for an ice cream cake, sold at the Häagen-Dazs shop on the Champs Élysées in Paris at Christmas time. Japanese design studio Nendo has created an ice cream cake, featuring a group of small chocolate houses intended to remind people…
Innovative design always develops in tandem with innovative technology, and can never be an end in itself. It has to satisfy certain criteria, not only functional, but also psychological and aesthetic. Only well-executed objects can be beautiful…
We envision Harbin Opera House as a cultural center of the future – a tremendous performance venue, as well as a dramatic public space that embodies the integration of human, art and the city identity, while synergistically blending with the surrounding nature…
The BioSkin concept was inspired by traditional Japanese techniques to cool the air such as bamboo shading screens, called Sudare, and a water spraying technique called Uchimizu. The system comprises specialized ceramic louvres which funnel rainwater through the system. In effect, the…
I’m always impressed by Umut's never-ending positive attitude. He may be very difficult to convince but once he is, you can trust he will be there when you need. Murat is a great visionary and futurist. However, you can see his choosy…
