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Project • By JJP Architects & Planners • Sculptures
Alchemy Project - M.E.L.T. – Xi Tai
The Setting
A “Theatrical Stage,” marks the first edition of the “M.E.L.T. Project” developed by the Tung Ho Steel Foundation. M.E.L.T., which stands for Metal Engineering Leading to Tectonics, is a biennial project that invites young designers to explore the tectonic possibilities of steel. JJP’s creation combines the efforts of architecture, engineering, and construction to stimulate innovative forms that challenge the laws of physics and push the limits of steel structures.
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The Cast
Steel: welded beams (BH), tubes, rods, recycled steel; reflective plexiglass
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The Story
The concept draws inspiration from traditional Taiwanese temple celebrations, where the stage performances con... More
Project • By AshariArchitects • Bars
Conex Café
Architect: Ashari ArchitectsDesigner: Amir Hossein AshariDesign contributors: Zahra JafariExecution: Mohammad MoazeniConex CaféLimited pre-purchased materials on the site. The challenge has been already begun for the designer team to create a unique form from the remaining materials of the complex construction. The project is located at one the most memorable buildings of Iranian contemporary architecture “Shiraz national library”. By utilizing the previous temporary concierge Conex and reviving it, the design team revealed a hidden potential of the redundant Conex. The steps and vertical lightning are considered as the two complementary elements which acts as a lighthouse to find the café on the site at night.Providing a pause and gatherin... More
Project • By AshariArchitects • Pavilions
THE PAUSE
Our response to the challenging architectural installation competition near one of the most important historic gardens “Afif Abad Garden” in Shiraz, Iran was PAUSE.PAUSE is the childish adventure feeling and inspiration that we have not experienced since so many years ago. PAUSE tries to revive the feelings that we have been ignored. Feeling of brick texture tactile; hearing the sound of our steps on the metal sheets, looking at the sky which we pass under of it every single day without any attention to it, not even trying to pause and enjoy watching it. Listening to the “water features located at the site”.PAUSE from the exterior is a cube that holds a suspended brick volume and this is adequate enough to incite the adventure and curiosity... More