ishida architects complete the flexible hanegi shrine

‘hanegi shrine’ by ishida architects, hanegi, tokyo, japan
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the hanegi shrine is a multifaceted structure located amidst a patch of 15 meter tall trees in a dense residential nucleus of tokyo, in a quiet semi-private setting surrounded by the frantic city. the modest building designed by japanese practice ishida architects consists of two floors with open space on the ground level for shinto festivities capable of hosting upwards of 1000 people and leasable offices on the second story to help support administrative costs.  large glass panels and wooden louvers make it possible for the shrine to accommodate such varying amounts of visitors.  anywhere from 60 people gathered for a smaller local assembly, a few hundred for the fall festival or 800-900 people for the new year’s eve worship, the shrine is able to open and close different elements to create a fitting space. the wooden screen at the front of the structure is in reality made up of several operable parts. awnings flip open to become shading structures, smaller sections are taken apart to become benches, and the entire wall opens in front of the sliding glass doors to multiply the space many times its original size.

front facade
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flexible space in the courtyard used for various activities and events
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flexible front wall
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wall partially taken apart
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street side entrance
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second-level offices
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in use
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project info:

architects : mamiko ishida (ishida architects) + sachiko tanaka (openvision)
photography : jun kumagai
location : hanegi setagaya-ku tokyo
principal use : gathering place+ rental office
structure : wood
site area : 940.8m2
total floor area : 233.62 m2 (116.81m2/1f, 116.81m2/2f)
structural engineer : mikio koshihara

mercedes-benz AMG vision gran turismo concept

mercedes-benz AMG vision gran turismo concept
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designed in collaboration with the creators of the gran turismo playstation driving series, mercedes-benz has introduced their ‘AMG vision gran turismo’, a radical sports car that features the company’s signature gull wing doors and voluminous curves. presented at the LA auto show earlier this week, the concept boasts a 577 horspower 5.5 liter v8 twin turbo engine capable of producing 800 lb-ft of torque at 4500rpm. for its façade, the ‘AMG vision gran turismo’ pays homage to classic competition cars with features that include the use of trigger catches to fasten both the bonnet and rear hatch. made entirely from LEDs, the shape of the front grille references the classic mercedes-benz 300SL, lighting up independently in a variety of patterns and sequences. in addition, sound designers for the AMG have come up with specially-tuned exhaust notse for the eight independent exhaust pipes which have been integrated into the tail light.

mercedes-benz AMG vision gran turismo
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the AMG vision gran turismo concept was designed in collaboration with the creators of playstation’s gran turismo

the concept boasts a 577 horspower 5.5 liter v8 twin turbo engine capable of producing 800 lb-ft of torque at 4500rpm

the concept pays homage to classic competition cars with the use of trigger latches to fasten both the hood and rear hatch

sound designershave come up with specially-tuned exhaust notse for the eight independent exhaust pipes

interior cockpit

(left) kazunori yamauchi – producer of the gran turismo series
(right) gordon wagener – head of mercedes-benz design

onoff crew materializes chimeric universe in onoff factory

onoff crew materializes chimeric universe in onoff factory
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inviting spectators to embark on a dreamlike journey, french studio onoff crew have appropriated three different spaces that represent imagery of an ‘urbanized’ natural wonderland. leading to a final geometric centerpiece, each installation flows in logical progression, as step by step one is introduced to the next realm. the spatially orientated project is based on a chimeric universe of colorful elements – biological forms are displayed through the representation of trees that bleed with fluorescent orange leaves, while birds and pigeons establish their home within the sculptural landscape.

first space: the raw step

first space: the raw step

first space: the raw step

main concept pieces 

second space: the blue step

second space: the blue step

second space: the blue step

second space: the blue step

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spatial practice frames harbin twin towers as digital gateway

spatial practice frames harbin twin towers as digital gateway
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performing as a digital gateway that frames the city, the ‘harbin twin towers’ by chinese studio spatial practice are integrated with the site’s transportation hub. situated in harbin, haxi district in china, the high-rises provide access to the station, connecting not only to major cities in china, but also the infrastructural network of the surrounding area. the design encourages high-levels of social interaction, influenced by shortened travel distances between places that fosters faster business transactions and communication. giant media façades on the sides of the buildings help to activate the adjacent plaza, facilitating connections between travelers, commuters and residents. contrasting elements within the structure balance between empty and full, mass and void, private and public spaces. the programs of each generate a dialogue with the site – the north soho and service apartment atrium opens towards the plaza, while the south office block is orientated facing the business district. in response to harbin’s extreme climate conditions, multi-functional green terraces are inserted into the upper volume and residential units, these suspended micro-climates create a new typology of indoor living for the area.

the two towers frame the city and are integrated with the surrounding transportation network

giant media façades help to activate the adjacent plaza and encourage connections

the forms balance between empty and full, mass and void, private and public spaces

multi-functional green terraces are inserted into the upper volume and residential units

suspended micro-climates create a new typology of indoor living for the area

section through the ‘harbin twin towers’ and surrounding plaza

diagram showing their geometrically balanced shape

plans

concept model

project info:

location: harbin, haxi district, china
program: office, residential, retail, parking and landscape
status: design proposal
year: july, 2013
client: kaishengyuan group
architect: spatial practice
partners in charge: erik amir, dora chi
project architect: max gerthel
team: calvin w. liu, cathal peter quinn, james beadnall, sarah gexiaorui, victor quirosquiros, emily wu local architect: harbin institute of technology
structural engineers: burohappold, matthew smith, henry li
visualization: ADRI, german glessner group
physical model: gereide models beijing

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onion skin by olivier ratsi unfolds an untouchable dimension

onion skin by olivier ratsi unfolds an untouchable dimension
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reconfiguring time and space through a game of mesmerizing perspectives, ‘onion skin’  by french artist and co-founder of antivj visual label olivier ratsi‘s is an immersive maze of projected light. a module comprised of two walls, positioned at a right angle to each other, makes up the physical portions of the artwork, while a light projection and a 5.1 surround sound broadcast constitute the virtual component. the experience of the installation is based on a very specific vantage point; the precise position of the audience determines which new dimension is revealed.

basic geometric elements like lines, triangles, and squares projected onto the flat surface suddenly unfold, peeling away as multiple layers of space and surface. playing on the principle of repetition, the third dimension achieved by the projection creates volume and depth, ultimately setting up a hypnotic experience that unfurls into an untouchable realm. the installation will tour in the coming months, starting in belo horizonte, brazil on november 30th, 2013 and followed by an exhibition at the parque lage in rio de janeiro on december 7th and 8th, 2013

onion skin by olivier ratsi
video courtesy of antivj is a visual label

the installation creates an illusion of depth

seemingly an endless expanse, the image is created through projected light

a module comprised of two walls makes up the physical, flat component

projected light becomes a third dimension

layers of geometric shapes unfold as volumes

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superform takes you through the deck into life

‘through the deck into life’ by superform, ljubno ob savinji, slovenia
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the house titled ‘through the deck into life’ by slovenian practice superform is a renovation of two adjacent existing homes near a brook in  ljubno ob savinji, slovenia. touching upon maritime themes, the structures are elevated  creating a vague ambiance of a boat on land. one home contains bedrooms and private program, built from more traditional materials and strategies and meant to represent the introverted side of the client. a full-length wooden louver screen wraps the entire structure under the traditional gabled roof. rounded rectangular window frames articulate two rows of operable windows that look out onto the greenery and front yard. a linear hallway along the front facade of the house creates a buffer space from direct sunlight behind which all the private bedrooms are located. the other house represents the open, social, light-filled portion of the project, housing the living  and dining areas. straying from the expected materials, the living room is clad in steel, glass, rheinzink metal cladding, wood and slate, forming an open space with several levels and a linear skylight that invites sunlight morning and evening. while the private area exhibits a typical residential vernacular in form, the second home strays into a playful compilation of angles and fragmented portions articulating dynamic geometries. similar to the private area, the living room contains a large deck supported over the wooden ground-level terraces and swimming pool, fish pond, and tall grasses.

overall view from the terrace
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closed-off private home and open social home next to each other
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operable windows and wooden screen
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deck between the exterior and private bedrooms
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inside the living and dining area
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project info:

name of the project: through the deck into life
project: villa in ljubno ob savinji
author: superform d.o.o.: marjan poboljsaj udia., anton zizek, udia.
co-worker: meta zebre, udia.
invester: private
location: ljubno ob savinji, slovenia, europe
floor area: 420 m2      
landscape architecture: bruto d.o.o., matej kucina, udika.
photographer: miran kambic