Cardboard Architecture

Here are some images of cardboard architecture, we have looked at using cardboard because one of our briefs' requirements was to use a supply of large corrugated cardboard from the ceramics workshop. And also this ties in well with our natural theme, by recycling this unused cardboard.

These three images are of an architect's work. 'Shigeru Ban' has created some interesting and inspirational work using cardboard. These exceptional structures have given us the inspiration that nothing is impossible and that cardboard is a very easy material to work with.

Combining building fixtures like nuts and bolts ect to cardboard gives a different twist. Although as we have chosen a natrual theme we would use more sustainable and natrual products such as string and other interetsing ways to fix things together.

I particulary like this structure to the left, I think that placing the cardboard imbetween the other has created a really easy and effective feature in the structure and also allows alot of natural light to shine in.

Here are some more cardboard structures.

We have collected these for inspiration on materials and shapes/form for our own pop up shop/exhibition.

This is a cardboard classroom designed by some primary school pupils for an additional creative room in their school.

I really like these little cubby holes and desks made from cardboard too. Notice the columns and architecture is immense. Also the cardboards natural colour creates a contract to the white walls and floors in the permanent room.

 

Spanish Architect Hector Ruiz Velazquez transforms “mundane” materials into sleekly curved interiors. In his latest creation “Living Nature,” currently on display at Habitat Valencia in Valencia, Spain, Velazquez explores how space and light interact through the arrangement of recycled cardboard boxes. This massive cardboard structure is large enough for visitors to walk through, and it allows viewers to fully experience the beauty of his “outside-the-box” approach

Using cardboard boxes, this pavillion is an amazing structure but yet so simple. It gives a brick effect without the costs of using them. Also it adds another contrast to the; marble, stone and grey colours/materials in this shopping centre.

Using the brick technique they were able to create a round structure with cubic boxes. Also by using a different material for the ceiling it has a very sophisticated and permanent feel to it.

Two more images of the Cardboard Pavillion.






Gemma :-)