Endo Shuhei lecture: Paramodern Architecture
Wednesday, Dec 9, 20157 AMEDT
| The Bartlett School of Architecture, Rm G02, 140 Hampstead Road London, UK
London, UKRelated
Endo Shuhei says of Paramodern Architecture: '"Para" implies the meaning "one single thing", whereas "modern" is a word that indicates the state of affairs and applications in society from after the Industrial Revolution to the present day. After that 19th and the 20th century has passed and we are now in the 21st century; it’s been a long time since then. With the world gone global, the question of whether the circumstances have changed a bit has been raised. Thus, thinking on the lines of using a term that satisfies the current situation, "Paramodern Architecture" originated; a term that I coined. I want to be able to perceive new values, or values that have previously been non-existent. Then, to be able to communicate and hand down these values, one would have to make it concrete, tangible, and physically existence. With this line of thinking, I have been building my buildings.' Japanese architect Endo Shuhei founded his studio, Endo Shuhei Architect Institute, in 1988 and has built nearly 20 small-scale projects in Japan whose unmistakable forms resemble strands of ribbon spiralling over and under the ground. He primarily uses sheets of corrugated steel, combined with glass and concrete, that wrap and fold to compose walls and enclose interior spaces. He has also published numerous books including 2012’s 5-1 Design Peak: Shuhei Endo. Despite the playful qualities that his buildings evoke, Endo’s work reflects deeper levels of meaning and addresses ideas of sustainability and cost-effectiveness. The Bartlett International Lecture Series is free and open to members of the public on a first come, first seated basis. Places are limited so early arrival is recommended. Further info at www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/architecture/events/endo-shuhei-bartlettils
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