Current world population is 8.2 billion out of which currently 130.8 million people are forcibly displaced. UNHCR, the agency of the UN which helps provide ‘Shelter’ to people who are…
Crisis is an Opportunity “As architects, we are not working for the benefit of the society, rather we are working for the rich people and the government with power &…
The ideology and philosophy of Shigeru Ban are based on two pillars: the use of wood, paper, and bamboo as the main materials in architectural projects, and support for the…
Japan remained isolated from the rest of the world for thousands of years and, therefore, has one of the most vital vernacular architecture in the world. Japanese vernacular architecture is…
In architecture, the selection and utilization of materials play an important role in crafting the identity of a design. Architects harness the potential of various construction materials to strengthen their…
Shigeru Ban’s commitment to disaster relief “People are killed by the collapse of buildings … so architects are responsible for the damage” ( Ban, 2023). This is the fundamental drive…
Japanese architecture is a source of great inspiration to architects around the world. It has undoubtedly gained a reputation through Pritzker Prize recognition with icons such as Tadao Ando, Toyo…
Shigeru Ban Architects is well known for its pioneering use of traditional construction materials. He revealed his new masterpiece- Nine Bridges Country Club for his first golf course at Yeoju-gun,…
Natural disasters are one of the most unpredicted tragic incidents one can face. Around 42 million people were globally displaced from their homes by natural disasters in 2010. Generally, these…
Architecture with an Expiry Date Temporary structures get built to disappear or relocate post fulfillment of the purpose of being build. These structures adapt and mold themselves according to the…
The Swatch and Omega Campus by the 36th Pritzker Prize winner, Shigeru Ban, is an identity of the watch brands and the town. The exemplary architect is known for his…
“I believe that the material doesn’t need to be strong to be used to build a strong structure. The strength of the structure has nothing to do with the strength…