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Editorial: (by Christian Schittich)
Timber and bamboo in their natural tones; strictly, geometrically ordered with minimal, clear detailing, create an elegant, almost meditative atmosphere in the Onsen Hotel bathhouse by Kengo Kuma. Contrastingly vibrant and energetic is the appearance of a restaurant in Zurich by Burkhalter Sumi with its flowing forms, strong colours and covered surfaces. At first glance, the contrast between the two examples could hardly be greater – but they do have something in common: both classes demonstrate contemporary interior architectural designs which are striking, direct responses to specific assignments. The use of forms, building materials and lighting enable architects to create remarkable atmospheres, whereby the selected surfaces for walls, ceilings, floors and furnishings play decisive roles. It is with these materials that design becomes reality; materials determine the atmosphere of spaces with their surfaces, colours and textures. Users of buildings. Users of buildings come into direct contact with a building´s interior surfaces much more so that its facades. The perception is immediate; he can touch and feel them and even take in their scent. Thus the visual and haptic, the acoustic and the olfactory qualities of materials acquire great importance and weight. Do they appear matt, or do they reflect or absorb sound; are they glossy or silky, transparent or shimmering untreated or coated? The emotional qualities of materials are also capable of affecting us; they can attract or repulse us, play with our associations, awaken memories or intellectually challenge us.
Index
Designing with Materials Christian Schittich
Material Summary of Projects
Apartment in Oberlech Delugan Meissi Associated Architects, Vienna
Holiday Apartment at Attersee Atelier Ebner + Ullmann, Vienna
Apartment Renovation in Berlin Behles & Jochimsen, Berlin
Hotel “The Emperor” in Beijing Graft, Beijing
Floor in “Hotel Puerta América” in Madrid Zaha Hadid Architects, London
Guest Pavilions in Olot RCR Architects, Olot
Hotel “Gianza-Onsen-Fujiya” in Obanazawa Kengo Kuma & Associates, Tokyo
Parish Centre and Youth Club in Thalmassing meck architects, Munich
Multimedia-Pavilion in Jinhua Erhard An-He Kinzelbach, Vienna
Theatre in Zurich EM2N, Zurich
Theatre Agora in Lelystad UN Studio, Amsterdam, B+M, The Hague
Casa da Musica in Porto OMA, Rotterdam
Architectural Documentation Centre in Madrid Aparicio + Fernández-Elorza, Madrid
Film and Visual Media Research Centre in London Surface Architects, London
Artist´Agency in Berlin ANGELIS + PARTNER, Oldenburg
Dentist´s Practice in Berlin Graft, Berlin
Design Concepts and Surface Qualities of Dry Construction Systems Karsten Tichelmann
The Design Scope of Melamine-Resin Coated Surfaces Heinz Peters
Stores: Labelled Worlds Natalie Marth and Karl Schwitzke, Designburo Schwitzke & Partner, Dusseldorf
Use of materials in shop design moysig retail design
Fashion Store “Maison Kouis Vuitton des Champs-Elysees” in Paris Carbondale, Paris
Shop in Barcelona EQUIP Xavier Claramunt, Barcelona
Fashion Store in Berlin Corneille Uedingslohmann, Berlin
Shoe shop in Amsterdam Meyer en Van Schooten, Amsterdam
Shoe shop in Rome Fabio Novembre, Milan
Linden Pharmacy in Ludwigsburg ippolito fleitz group – identity architects, Stuttgart
“La Rinascente” in Milan Department Store Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands, London
Wine Tasting Tavern in Fallbach Christine Remensperger, Stuttgart
Restaurant and Bar in Zurich Burkhalter Sumi, Zurich
French Restaurant “Aoba-tei” in Sendai Hitoshi Abe + Atelier Hitoshi Abe, Sendai
Restaurant “Georges” in Paris Jakob + MacFarlane, Paris
Interior Surfaces and Materials Christiane Sauer
Multi-materials Claudia Luling and Philipp Strohm
Architects – Project Details Authors Illustration Credits
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