Social design
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about social design
Project • By Studio Hu'mane • Private Houses
ANGAN (COURTYARD) HOUSE
In the heart of every home, the Angan stands as a sacred court. It is a personal yet a public space that witnesses the playful childhoods, festive celebrations, gatherings and even tranquility for one. This project does an honest attempt to re-introduce the idea of court in the design, amalgamating it with the modern needs.
Rahul Shah
Rahul Shah
The client spent their early days in the old city of Pune. The process started with taking references from the core city, the site being located nearby. Two distinct fabrics seen on either side of the Mutha river : the old, dense fabric and the new, scattered development. Despite its density, the old fabric has developed organically and therefore lacks defined boundaries. Narr... More
Project • By Cheng Tsung FENG • Sculptures
Fish Trap House
Learn the methods for making a traditional fish trap from an elder of the indigenous Thao tribe (bamboo trap for river fishing). Then, apply these techniques to the creation of an art installation (jointly constructed by more than 20 people). Pass on and share the beauty of ancient wisdom. This art work won't be used to catch fish, but rather people's attention. Why not take the time to enjoy the beauty of Sun Moon Lake and Thao traditional culture.
Dimensions: 500x500x330cm
Material: Bamboo, Rattan, Stainless steel More
Project • By LS/Architecture&Strategies • Exhibitions
Ethics/Aesthetics exhibition design
Location: Benaki Museum Athens. Groundfloor gallery.Surface area: 1.200 sqm.Installation design of ‘Ethics/Aesthetics’ that with ‘Slow Down Rooms’ and ‘Athens Here and Now’ form part of the exhibitions of ‘AAO: Ethics/Aesthetics’.Design principles of ‘AAO: Ethics/Aesthetics’:1. Organizing the Benaki Museum groundfloor gallery into three spaces, one for each exhibition.2. Creating a linear movement passing through the three exhibitions so as to allow visitors read the continuous thematicnarrative of the first (Ethics/Aesthetics), seeing relatedexperimental student work in the second (Athens Here and Now), and relaxing in the art environment of the third (Slow Down Rooms). Before exiting, the space was designed for performance actions.3. Pres... More