It may be mostly used for packaging, but cardboard is a surprisingly capable building material in the right hands, as highlighted by Shigeru Ban Architects with its eye-catching Blue Ocean Dome. The ...
MSN: Shigeru Ban uses cardboard and bamboo for Blue Ocean Dome pavilion
Cardboard tubes are among the materials that Japanese architect Shigeru Ban used to construct the Blue Ocean Dome pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, which contains exhibits by designer Kenya Hara. Ban has ...
Christian Science Monitor: 'Under the Dome,' a high-profile drama, makes its debut during a packed summer TV season
'Under the Dome,' a high-profile drama, makes its debut during a packed summer TV season
One such thing is cardboard, which combines strength, lightweight properties, and versatility in a way that makes it indispensable. From packaging and storage to creative projects, cardboard’s presence is ubiquitous.
Far from the town’s tourist-packed night bazaars and trendy cafés, this open-air museum offers something quieter and more meaningful: a deep dive into the domestic architecture and cultural rhythms of northern Thailand’s Lanna heritage.
A dome (from Latin domus) is an architectural element similar to the hollow upper half of a sphere. There is significant overlap with the term cupola, which may also refer to a dome or a structure on top of a dome. The precise definition of a dome has been a matter of controversy and there are a wide variety of forms and specialized terms to describe them. A dome can rest directly upon a ...