Wood: a key resource for south tyrol
In this northern Italian region, wood is a vital resource that brings together tradition, the economy and environmental protection. The short and sustainable supply chain is worth €1.3 billion and involves thousands of local companies.
To celebrate and promote the release, one-week pop up shop was designed. What the real design should be is shown from these collaborated designs that does not mean just a pattern and not to be shift in all ages. Rectangular objects cut out of animals form were put in the centre of the shop.
And the clipped space has function as a hanger rack and shelves to display furniture. In terms of spatial design, Keisuke Fujiwara focused on placing the animals representing lively.
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Kazumasa Nagai for Pleats Please Issey Miyake pop-up shop, Tokyo
Program: pop-up shop
Architects: Keisuke Fujiwara
Area: 72 sqm
Completion: 2014
Marble matters– exploring Carrara’s legacy
Sixteen young international architects took part in two intensive training days in Carrara, organized by FUM Academy and YACademy, featuring visits to the marble quarries and a design workshop focused on the use of the material.