Cultural centre design
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about cultural centre design
Project • By Studio Banana • Offices
kHaus
Creating a hub for social and cultural enterprises through an innovative circular design approach.
The Kaserne area –a former military barracks complex in central Basel– has undergone several transformations over the years, the most recent one has seen the prominent building become a leading hub of social and cultural enterprises in Switzerland.
The main building of the Kaserne was renovated by Focketyn del Rio, opening it up towards the city and the river Rhine. Fluxdock, in partnership with Studio Banana, won a public tender organised by the City of Basel to become the operator of the space now called kHaus, including event and co-working facilities. The high visibility of the project and its greater good civic purpose was a... More
Project • By WY-TO • Cultural Centres
Keppel Centre for Art Education
“A world of wonder for children led by independent discovery, grounded by research and well-being advocacy”
WY-TO Singapore was announced as the winner of the Keppel Centre for Art Education in early 2023. The practice based in Singapore and Paris, with expertise in experiential design, was invited to participate in the Research and Design tender. Participating firms were called upon to propose an innovative revamp of the 1,500 sqm art centre guided by their research methodology. WY-TO’s literature research on Childhood Development and Elements of Art was applauded by the client, thereby awarding the project to them.
Memphis West Pictures
The winning proposal was built from their experiential expertise in designing... More
News • News • 21 Jan 2023
Parallect Design layers curves and flowing wooden notes to create this audio bookstore in Suzhou
Set within the East Tai Lake ecological tourism resort in Wujiang, Suzhou, Jiangsu province, the audio bookstore designed by Parallect Design blends local characteristics with the existing structure to strengthen the cultural theme design and planning.
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The audio bookstore is a physical platform delineating the stories and cultural landscape of the East Tai Himalayan Lake. The project comprises a technology-based exhibition hall and a “Hui” living room, separated by a large sand table. The austere feel of technology is balanced by the warm wood grain and the rich environment of cultural stories.
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The design concept takes inspiration from the flowing ripples of lake bay. An amalgamati... More
Product • By FabriTRAK Systems, Inc. • TerraCORE® Poly
TerraCORE® Poly
TerraCORE® Poly is an environmentally friendly substitution for fiberglass infill or as a stand-alone wall solution.
TerraCORE® Poly is an acoustic product manufactured with a special blend of very low denier polyester fibers which enhance acoustical performance. It is available in both standard and high densities, white and black colors and standard 1" thickness with other sizes available.
TerraCORE® Poly is manufactured without the use of water and 100% recyclable. The product contains over 80% post-consumer recycled material and does not use any added chemicals or binders. TerraCORE® Poly is VOC free and a safe, non-irritant, non-toxic and non-allergenic product.
TerraCORE® Poly is an excellent choice to create a h... More
Product • By FabriTRAK Systems, Inc. • Autem®
Autem®
Autem® Air | Baffles | Clouds are stand-alone acoustic ceiling products that work to create healthy sound interiors by reducing background noise due to vibrations and echoes. Each Autem® product ensures sound quality remains crisp, clear and assures a safe hearing environment.
Autem® Air is engineered to manage sound in interior spaces. Autem® Air is 100% recyclable and is made up of at least 80% post consumer recycled materials. Autem® Air is manufactured without the use of water, and is a non-irritant, non-allergenic product, making installation easy and safe. Autem® Air is proudly manufactured in the USA.
Autem® Air is DECLARE certified and meets LEED v4 requirements. Autem® Air deliv... More
News • News • 26 Aug 2021
Seoul Yeodamjae establishes harmony between a former temple, trees, concrete and glass
Located in Changsin-dong, Seoul, a former Buddhist temple named Wongaska had become abandoned and disconnected from its local context. Originally constructed in 1983, Emer-sys Architects undertook the transformation of the structure into a cultural centre that includes a library for children as well as a feminist library.
Kyungsub Shin
Addressing the disjointed site context was a key challenge for the architects from the outset. In the middle of Naksan mountain, the location descends 10 meters and is surrounding by both generic apartment blocks and sites of historic and cultural significance including the turtle rock around which the story of Queen consort Jeongsun, the wife of King Danjong, is centred.
Kyungsub Shin
It i... More