Bamboo architecture

Un "terminal dans un jardin", telle est la description du terminal 2 de l'aéroport international Kempegowda de Bengaluru (BLR). Inspiré par la réputation de Bengaluru en tant que "ville-jardin" de l'Inde, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) a créé une oasis de design biophilique. Le cabinet interdisciplinaire d'architecture, de conception et d'ingénierie a réimaginé l'expérience aéroportuaire conventionnelle dans sa conception du nouveau terminal. En repensant l'homogénéité architecturale des infrastructures aéroportuaires, SOM a combiné l'architecture et l'écologie pour créer un espace calme pour les voyageurs press&eacut... More

The Trilix Bamboo Pavilion is an innovative, eco-friendly structure designed to showcase the versatility and sustainability of bamboo as a building material. Crafted primarily from rapidly renewable European bamboo, the Trilix serves as a shining example of carbon negative architecture.   First built in April 2024 at the NEB Festival in Brussels, Belgium, the pavilion formed a striking contrast with the surrounding neo classical musea. The Dutch Design Week followed in October, where the bamboo pavilion enhanced Strijp-S, through its natural appearance. The pavilion stayed at this old factory square, to be enjoyed daily at the terraces of the local restaurants.  RedPixl Studio Akeka Max Kneefel   Enhancing... More

Situated in the Cloud-living Mountain of Jiangxi Province, China, the origin of Zen culture, this project features a Zen-themed hotel comprised of four buildings. These include a reception center that houses a restaurant, gallery, and other communal areas; a tea house on the east side for tea tasting and meditation; and two guest room volumes located to the north, nestled against the foothill on different elevation platforms.  Atelier LI Atelier LI Atelier LI The buildings are spread throughout the mountainous landscape, some appearing to float above the ground, emphasizing a sense of lightness. Horizontal forms come from the original dorm of monks with the extreme simplicity. Local bamboo is utilized as a grille on the... More

An outdoor café built from bamboo and tetrapak panels, located inside a community garden in Mexico City.  Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption More

Veris Modular Resort Veris in the Mazandarani dialect refers to a type of woven rope made of rice fibers and stalks. Its triangular volume, as a motif, represents a prototype of northern Iranian architecture and, as a part of the whole, can be extended modularly. The resort is elevated to minimize ground contact, reduce harmful environmental impacts, and increase the range of visibility. Caption In this project, efforts have been made to use materials that can return to nature, leaving the smallest carbon footprint (bamboo, Veris, renewable fabric). Veris has a dual function based on time: during the day, with the fabric covering retracted, it offers an open nature with wide views, allowing the airflow control and natural ventilat... More

The playground originally consisted of a big concrete floor with no shading and no games. The design weaves itself around the two existing trees on the site into an infinity-shaped structure. Within the structure, we articulated a series of games, which, combined, creates an infinitely long obstacle course. The games go in the following order: bamboo jungle; fishing net; monkey bars; swings; Myanmar-style hopscotch and repeat itself. The entire structure is made from bamboo, three different species were used, Dendrocalamus giganteus for the frames, bundles of Oxytenanthera albocialiata Munro for the curved elements, and Thyrsostachys siamensis for the bracing and roof beams. Nyan Zay Htet Nyan Zay Htet Nyan Zay Htet Within b... More

The school asked us to design and build a bamboo canopy which would bring shading to the bleachers along the sports field and create a space in the back which would welcome events in the evening, proper lighting was therefore considered. The design was based on several key factors from the site. Nyan Zay Htet Nyan Zay Htet Nyan Zay Htet The overall grid of the structure was fit perfectly in place to allow for unobstructed circulation, alignment with existing walkways in the garden, the shape of the green spaces, and accessibility. The dimensioning of the overhang was shaped to maximize coverage over the bleachers throughout the year. Because the space allocated to the structure was linear, this became an opportunity to play... More

This structure is multifunctional, it serves both as a shading device for the elementary school playground and creates a cultural event space. The parameters which guided the design came from both the site and the client. The school wanted the structure to create as much shade without stepping into the actual courtyard. All footings had to be placed outside onto the grass. Nyan Zay Htet Nyan Zay Htet The structure was designed to maximize shading, we used ladybug on grasshopper to calculate the percentage of direct light exposure to guarantee performance. The outline of the courtyard has a singular curvature which we used to determine the overall layout, and which inspired the curvy movements of the structure. Nyan Zay Htet... More

Duduk-duduk is an informal Malay saying which describes a leisurely activity of sitting or relaxing while chatting or eating. This small pavilion is named after this activity to describe its potential use as a place to stop and rest for visitors visiting Kuala Lumpur’s Tasik Titiwangsa Park. It is designed and built for the park in conjunction with the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival 2024. It sits at its current location until December 2024, when it will be moved to a new, more permanent one.  Courtesy of Eleena Jamil Architect The design is a ‘twist’ on traditional wakaf structures: small open pavilions made from local natural materials like timber or bamboo with raised floors and large overhanging roofs. Du... More

This stunning example of biomimicry takes its inspiration from the sleek silhouette of the Pink Whiprays (Pateobatis fai) that graze in the surrounding lagoon. Joe Chua Agdeppa The naturally ventilated, bio-climatic structure features an incredible sea saltwater infinity pool, and an array of overwater catamaran nets where guests can relax while enjoying breathtaking sunset panoramas, caressed by the gentle sea breeze. Joe Chua Agdeppa Crafted meticulously with bamboo, the structure is amplified by the dramatic Maldivian landscape and reflected in the mirror like lagoon. The looping, shingled tail winds back down the jetty to link the building with the mainland and to guide the visitors into the building. Joe Chua Agdeppa... More