Material Honesty
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Project • By andblack design studio • Private Houses
The Louvered House
Located in the harsh, arid landscape of Ahmedabad, The Louvered House by andblack design studio is a programmatic response to the challenges of climate and the increasing isolation of contemporary domestic life. The project reimagines the traditional relationship between the built form and the natural environment, prioritizing a lifestyle that is physically and visually tethered to the outdoors.
Ishita Sitwala
“The goal was to ensure a seamless interaction between indoor and outdoor spaces, making the house feel like an extension of its natural surroundings,” says Jwalant of how this bungalow in Ahmedabad came to be.
They are outgoing and warm—the kind of people who love to entertain and host—yet they al... More
Project • By UNFOLD PLANE • Exhibitions
Wandering Matrix: O-Wood Pavilion 2025
Kejia Mei
When Brand Display Becomes a Multiplier of Resource Consumption
In contemporary brand context, exhibitions remain one of the most direct and powerful platforms. Large-scale spaces, immersive experiences, and strong visual narratives can rapidly amplify brand influence. Yet behind the spotlight of exhibition periods, massive amounts of temporary construction materials are dismantled and discarded, resulting in serious resource waste and environmental burden.
Lu-Ming Chen
More critically, under tight construction schedules and intensive on-site work, exhibition halls are often filled with dust, noise, and strong adhesive odors before opening. Even days after launch, these pollutants may persist, posing hidden health risk... More