SHoP's WAVE/CAVE installation for milan design week comprises 1,670 terracotta blocks
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atmilandesignweek2017, SHoP architects has created ‘WAVE/CAVE’, a large sculptural enclosure made from 1,670 terracotta blocks. conceived as a counterpoint to reduced attention spans brought about by contemporary media and
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working in collaboration with german firm NBK keramik, SHoP custom-developed a system of unglazed, fluted terracotta blocks that form a high perimeter wall. the units have been stacked in three tiers, with interior faces carved to form a smoothly curved surface within. the installation’s intricate pattern is emphasized with a lighting scheme developed by PHT lighting design. the structural solution was conceived, produced, and installed by metalsigma tunesi, and engineered by arup.
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SHoP's WAVE/CAVE installation for milan design week comprises 1,670 terracotta blocks technology, the installation invites visitors to individually pause and reflect on the hectic speed of our world.