Mar 2, 2020 · See the details of the structural assembly of five projects carried out by Kengo Kuma using wood.

Apr 19, 2019 · We designed a facility for meditation in a forest on the outskirts of Munich, not too far from Ludwig II’s Neuschwanstein castle. Das Kranzbach is known worldwide as a mecca for spa goers and here...

We selected fir trees grown near the site and milled them to a width of 30mm, piling them up like twigs, in order to produce a transitional scale between the large forest and small architecture. This is also a medium through which humans can be integrated into the forest.

Apr 16, 2011 · The roof of Kengo Kuma's addition to an American mid-century Modern house cantilevers from columns pulled behind its all-glass skin. The edge of the roof, and of the veranda it shelters, tapers so it is nearly razor-thin, helping …

One of the most significant figures in contemporary Japanese architecture, Kengo Kuma ’s work revolves around materiality and craftsmanship. The Tokyo-based architect explores wooden …

The technique with wood of Kengo Kuma is based on a very essential knowledge of the material. He knows in which section the necessary raw material comes from, as well as its resistance to apply the optimal spans and propose unions in accordance with the final result to be obtained.

Sep 27, 2017 · Kengo Kuma recently completed the first one in Brazil, creating a tranquil and hospitable space within the bustling metropolis with one of his signature facades, this one made of cypress.

In “Forest/ Floor” I designed floor not a ‘box’. On the floor the roof lays giving a deep shadow. Since thin columns support the floor and the ‘umbrella’ like structure hangs the roof there are no structural elements between floor and the roof. Therefore nothing distracts the relationship between woods and the subject.

Sep 17, 2021 · We’ll take a look at 10 Kengo Kuma buildings that showcase his architectural style and aspects of his design philosophy. This selection spans a variety of locations in many countries.

Image 11 of 21 from gallery of Details of Wooden Structures in Kengo Kuma's Work. Iso - Nest We Grow / Kengo Kuma & Associates + College of Environmental Design UC Berkeley. Photo: ©...