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In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a museum in China with a peaked form clad in handmade ceramic til...
26/11/2024

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a museum in China with a peaked form clad in handmade ceramic tiles by Kengo Kuma and Associates.

The roof of UCCA Clay Museum is defined by a series of peaks, cloaked with 3,600 handmade ceramic tiles in various shades of brown, intended to celebrate the "warmth of craftsmanship" and the history of pottery production in the area.

"Why do the tiles need to hang from the surface edges like wobbly teeth?"

Commenters were unsure of the project – "museum or Insta/selfies backdrop?" asked RK.

"Kuma = cladding mania," determined Anindya Basu, before asking "why do the tiles need to hang from the surface edges like wobbly teeth?"

Cyrus also concluded that "Kuma is obsessed with cladding, no matter if it's a good choice of not". They added "the building's oversized tiles give off a low-fi vibe".

But Henry wasn't standing for it – "the tiles are too big? Ha, seriously?" they disputed, exclaiming "this is a masterpiece!"

Commenter Duckusucker saw both sides of the coin, acknowledging "yes, it's innovative, original and distinct" before adding "it's also an eyesore".

However, commenter Insensitivity was fully in favour of the project, questioning "what kind of soulless people are finding 'reasons' to dislike this – this is beyond beautiful".

"Beautiful and hopeful seeing conversion rather than demolition"

Readers were also left undecided about a 218-year-old canal-side warehouse in Copenhagen renovated by David Thulstrup to create four apartments defined by 'quiet luxury'.

I M Slei raised their concerns about the price of the apartments, writing "I dread to think what these would cost to rent/buy – a leather-clad lift!! And essentially, for studio apartments! Welp".

"But that brick floor on the ground floor – totally gorgeous," they acknowledged.

Grant Macdonald found the design "very dull and bland – I imagine after the first hour enjoying the nothingness, an urge to escape will come over the owners". Although they did suggest "possibly good for those amongst us who need to meditate or suffer from sensory overload".

Other commenters were less cynical about the project, with Souji writing "beautiful and hopeful seeing conversion rather than demolition", while Richard Porteous simply called it "very lovely".

The Truth thought "the general colour scheme and texture make for very warm and inviting interiors".

https://www.dezeen.com/2024/11/22/kengo-kuma-clay-museum-peaked-roof-china-comments/

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a museum in China with a peaked form clad in handmade ceramic tiles by Kengo Kuma and Associates.

ALLIANZ ARENAETFE FACADE Details Location: Munich, GermanyYear: 2005Architects: Herzog & de MeuronPROJECT OVERVIEW:- 75,...
25/11/2024

ALLIANZ ARENA

ETFE FACADE Details

Location: Munich, Germany
Year: 2005
Architects: Herzog & de Meuron

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

- 75,000-seat stadium
- Home to FC Bayern Munich and TSV 1860 Munich
- Distinctive inflatable roof design

KEY FEATURES:

- ETFE foil roof provides natural light and insulation
- Retractable roof for flexible event hosting
- Unique, curvaceous design

Sources

https://www.domusweb.it/en/architecture/2006/06/05/world-cup-and-architecture.html

https://buildingskins.wordpress.com/category/plastics-etfe/allianz-arena/

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