This document provides an overview of B&B Italia, an Italian furniture company established in 1966. Some key details include:
- B&B Italia was founded in 1973 and received the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award in 1989 for integrating scientific research with product design.
- They are known for iconic modernist designs created through technological innovations like injection moulding foam.
- The company works with renowned designers and continues to focus on research and innovation for new product collections.
Case Study of Performance Audit of National Library, Kolkata, IndiaShantanu Basu
The document summarizes key issues identified in a performance audit of the National Library of India. Some of the main issues include:
1) Low rates of legal deposit of published works under the Delivery of Books and Newspapers Act, with penalties not enforced.
2) Gaps in the library's collection holdings, especially for books published in Indian languages. Acquisition policies and practices needed improvement.
3) Processing and cataloguing of materials required automation and additional resources to clear backlogs.
4) Preservation and conservation of rare materials needed defined policies and investment in digitization. Damaged books required proper conservation treatment.
5) Other areas for improvement included journal collections, foreign language materials, staff
Goan architecture is a blend of Indian and Portuguese styles that developed as a response to the region's tropical climate and history of Portuguese colonization. Key features include high ceilings, large windows, balconies, and use of local materials like laterite and tiles. Houses range from single-story Hindu homes arranged around a central courtyard to two-story Portuguese homes with large balconies and symmetrical facades. Over time, hybrid styles emerged that incorporated elements of both Indian and Portuguese design traditions. Colorful exteriors with ornate details remain a distinctive part of Goan architectural heritage.
The following presentation includes the case studies of different residential buildings. It was done by students of Pulchowk campus, Nepal in 2nd year.
it includes the form and functional aspects of residential buildings and how can we develop concepts. also it includes topics like site forces and how they have effects in design process.
The eastgate centre, biomimicry architecture, Binoy Job
Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe
The Eastgate Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe,
typifies the best of green architecture and
ecologically sensitive adaptation.
The Eastgate Centre is a shopping centre and office block in central Harare, Zimbabwe whose architect is Mick Pearce. Designed to be ventilated and cooled by entirely natural means, it was probably the first building in the world to use natural cooling to this level of sophistication. It opened in 1996 on Robert Mugabe Avenue and Second Street, and provides 5,600 m² of retail space, 26,000 m² of office space and parking for 450 cars.
Richard Meier is an American architect known for his rationalist and minimalist buildings that prominently feature the color white. Some of his most notable works include the Jubilee Church in Rome, which uses a self-cleaning material and features soaring sails, and the Athenaeum in New Harmony, intended as a community center. Meier's works are influenced by architects like Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Frank Lloyd Wright, incorporating simple forms, naturally lit interiors, and circulation elements like ramps. He is considered a leading proponent of "white architecture."
This document summarizes two vernacular architecture projects in Trivandrum, India designed by architect Laurie Baker. The first was Mrs. Nalini Nayak's residence in Ulloor commissioned in 1971 as a meeting place, work space, and dormitories. It featured generous open spaces, stacked pentagon forms, and jaali latticework. The second was a fishermen's village in Poonthura from 1974-75 addressing environmental challenges through exposed brickwork, sloped roofs, staggered housing units, and open walls and courts to disperse wind. Both projects emphasized natural ventilation and maximizing usable outdoor spaces.
Wood is an effective acoustic material due to its ability to absorb and dampen sound vibrations through internal friction within its cellular structure. The Sydney Opera House effectively utilizes various types of wood in its construction to enhance acoustic performance, including white birch plywood panels in the concert hall ceiling which help reduce echoes, and brush box timber used for wall panels and floors for its warm color, grain, durability and acoustic insulation. The architect designed the Sydney Opera House interiors primarily with wood to provide acoustic warmth and contrast to the heavy concrete shells.
Seattle public library structural detailsMohitGupta844
The document summarizes the structural design of the Seattle Public Library. It was designed by OMA & LMN Architects and completed in 2004. The building uses a steel grid structural system to support the 11-floor glass skin with minimal columns. This allows natural light to illuminate the interior while withstanding gravity, wind, and seismic loads. Columns and beams support elevated platforms and cantilevers, while the steel grid provides stability during earthquakes.
Case Study of Performance Audit of National Library, Kolkata, IndiaShantanu Basu
The document summarizes key issues identified in a performance audit of the National Library of India. Some of the main issues include:
1) Low rates of legal deposit of published works under the Delivery of Books and Newspapers Act, with penalties not enforced.
2) Gaps in the library's collection holdings, especially for books published in Indian languages. Acquisition policies and practices needed improvement.
3) Processing and cataloguing of materials required automation and additional resources to clear backlogs.
4) Preservation and conservation of rare materials needed defined policies and investment in digitization. Damaged books required proper conservation treatment.
5) Other areas for improvement included journal collections, foreign language materials, staff
Goan architecture is a blend of Indian and Portuguese styles that developed as a response to the region's tropical climate and history of Portuguese colonization. Key features include high ceilings, large windows, balconies, and use of local materials like laterite and tiles. Houses range from single-story Hindu homes arranged around a central courtyard to two-story Portuguese homes with large balconies and symmetrical facades. Over time, hybrid styles emerged that incorporated elements of both Indian and Portuguese design traditions. Colorful exteriors with ornate details remain a distinctive part of Goan architectural heritage.
The following presentation includes the case studies of different residential buildings. It was done by students of Pulchowk campus, Nepal in 2nd year.
it includes the form and functional aspects of residential buildings and how can we develop concepts. also it includes topics like site forces and how they have effects in design process.
The eastgate centre, biomimicry architecture, Binoy Job
Eastgate Centre in Zimbabwe
The Eastgate Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe,
typifies the best of green architecture and
ecologically sensitive adaptation.
The Eastgate Centre is a shopping centre and office block in central Harare, Zimbabwe whose architect is Mick Pearce. Designed to be ventilated and cooled by entirely natural means, it was probably the first building in the world to use natural cooling to this level of sophistication. It opened in 1996 on Robert Mugabe Avenue and Second Street, and provides 5,600 m² of retail space, 26,000 m² of office space and parking for 450 cars.
Richard Meier is an American architect known for his rationalist and minimalist buildings that prominently feature the color white. Some of his most notable works include the Jubilee Church in Rome, which uses a self-cleaning material and features soaring sails, and the Athenaeum in New Harmony, intended as a community center. Meier's works are influenced by architects like Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Frank Lloyd Wright, incorporating simple forms, naturally lit interiors, and circulation elements like ramps. He is considered a leading proponent of "white architecture."
This document summarizes two vernacular architecture projects in Trivandrum, India designed by architect Laurie Baker. The first was Mrs. Nalini Nayak's residence in Ulloor commissioned in 1971 as a meeting place, work space, and dormitories. It featured generous open spaces, stacked pentagon forms, and jaali latticework. The second was a fishermen's village in Poonthura from 1974-75 addressing environmental challenges through exposed brickwork, sloped roofs, staggered housing units, and open walls and courts to disperse wind. Both projects emphasized natural ventilation and maximizing usable outdoor spaces.
Wood is an effective acoustic material due to its ability to absorb and dampen sound vibrations through internal friction within its cellular structure. The Sydney Opera House effectively utilizes various types of wood in its construction to enhance acoustic performance, including white birch plywood panels in the concert hall ceiling which help reduce echoes, and brush box timber used for wall panels and floors for its warm color, grain, durability and acoustic insulation. The architect designed the Sydney Opera House interiors primarily with wood to provide acoustic warmth and contrast to the heavy concrete shells.
Seattle public library structural detailsMohitGupta844
The document summarizes the structural design of the Seattle Public Library. It was designed by OMA & LMN Architects and completed in 2004. The building uses a steel grid structural system to support the 11-floor glass skin with minimal columns. This allows natural light to illuminate the interior while withstanding gravity, wind, and seismic loads. Columns and beams support elevated platforms and cantilevers, while the steel grid provides stability during earthquakes.
The document discusses the Skytherm roof pond system invented by Harold Hay in 1973. The system uses water and solar energy to heat and cool a building without electricity. It consists of water stored in plastic bags or tanks on the roof, covered with insulation panels. In hot climates, the system maintains indoor temperatures below 30°C with outdoor temperatures over 40°C. It works by collecting solar heat in the water during the day which is then radiated inside at night for heating in winter. In summer, the water cools at night by radiating heat and stays cool under insulation during the day. Studies show it can effectively heat and cool with no auxiliary systems.
ARCHITECT ALVAR AALTO
presentation by 2nd-year students of bachelor of architecture, INDO GLOBAL COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AFFILIATED WITH I.K. GUJRAL PUNJAB TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
The document summarizes the vernacular architecture of Gujarat, India. It describes the traditional building styles that developed in response to the hot, dry climate and scarce resources. These include circular Bhunga houses made of mud walls and thatched roofs, which are durable and well-suited to the desert conditions. The document also outlines the settlement patterns, with curvilinear streets and rows of houses built using locally-available materials like mud, bamboo, and grass in accordance with construction techniques that provide stability despite extreme weather.
Louis Isadore Kahn was a 20th century American architect, educator, and philosopher. Some key aspects of his work include redefining architecture through structure, form, space and light. He is known for his use of geometric shapes, solid materials like brick and concrete, and intentional use of natural light. Two important projects he designed were the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, characterized by its diagonal layout and use of local brick, and the Salk Institute characterized by its two symmetrical buildings separated by a courtyard and stream.
Laurie Baker was an architect from Birmingham, UK who settled in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He effectively combined traditional techniques with indigenous innovations to reduce construction costs by half. His techniques used cheaper local materials like bricks, tiles, and timber, and eliminated unnecessary design details. Concrete was rarely used and roofs were made of lightweight Mangalore tiles. Baker designed many low-cost homes and buildings in Kerala using these principles of simplicity and efficiency. His own home, called "The Hamlet," was built on a steep rocky hillside using recycled materials like broken tiles.
The document provides details about the Parliament Library project in New Delhi, including the client, architects, cost, timeline, and design influences. Raj Rewal was selected to design the library addition in a limited competition in 1989. The library was completed in 2003 at a cost of 270 crore to complement the existing British-era Parliament buildings while meeting functional requirements for the 21st century. Rewal drew from Indian architectural influences like mandalas, temples, and palaces in his structural and material design of the library.
Pol of Ahmedabad , pol housing, traditional housing, vernacular architecture ...DhvaniR2
The document provides an overview of the historic pol settlement pattern in Ahmedabad, India. It discusses:
1) The pol is the primary housing typology consisting of dense clusters of houses organized around dead end streets entered through a single gateway. Each pol tended to be inhabited by people of the same caste or occupation.
2) Architectural features of pols include Jain and Hindu temples, the Jama Masjid mosque, wooden Jain havelis with intricate carvings, and pol gates marking the entrances.
3) Internal streets and chabutaras (small platforms) at street intersections served as social gathering spaces and helped connect the houses within each pol community.
As a third year Interior Design student, we had the opportunity to design a 3000sqm cosmopolitan clubhouse that included a basic requirement of having 2 floor levels - a ground floor and a mezzanine floor.
Gerard da Cunha is a renowned Indian architect known for his unique projects across India utilizing natural stone. He received several national awards for his eco-friendly and site-specific designs. His Goa-based firm specializes in this type of architecture. Da Cunha is particularly renowned for preserving Goa's architectural heritage and designed the unique "Houses of Goa" museum, shaped like a ship, to showcase traditional Goan housing styles. Da Cunha's work is influenced by the unique culture that emerged from the encounter of Eastern and Western influences in Goa.
The Ripon Building is a historic building in Chennai constructed in the Indo-Saracenic style between 1909-1913. It has served as the seat of the Chennai Corporation. The architect was G.S.T Harris and it took 4 years to complete construction. The building was named after Lord Ripon, who was Governor General of India during British rule. A massive renovation started in 2012 to preserve the original grandeur while constructing new annex buildings.
Sneha Waghire's presentation document covers three topics: a groin vault, a swimming pool case study, and the Burj Khalifa high-rise building in Dubai. The document includes diagrams and photos of each structure and details their designs and construction processes. It provides information on the Chaitanya Health Club swimming pool in Pune, including its location, facilities, and the 14 steps involved in pool construction. Details are also given on the Burj Khalifa, the tallest man-made structure, including its records, design, and how it collects water from condensation.
This document outlines the contents and topics to be covered in a presentation on biomimetic architecture. The contents include an introduction to biomimicry, backgrounds on how it began, approaches to biomimicry including design to biology and biology to design. It also discusses principles of biomimicry such as nature running on sunlight and recycling everything. Steps to adopt biomimicry are provided, which include biologizing the question and developing designs inspired by nature. Case studies, analysis, applications and conclusions will also be part of the presentation.
Govardhan Eco Village (GEV) is an attempt to highlight the importance of living in harmony with nature through sustainable construction practices. To comply with green building norms, GEV preserved the landscape during construction, optimized energy and water usage, and sourced over 90% of materials locally to reduce carbon footprint. GEV also utilized natural insulation and a green sewage system called Soil Biotechnology that recovers 95% of water for reuse while integrating with natural cycles. Construction waste was reused to create permanent raised beds for rice and vegetable cultivation.
Bamboo is a sustainable building material with high strength and flexibility making it suitable for earthquake-resistant construction. Some traditional bamboo construction techniques like Ikra, Bahareque, and Dhajji Dewari have proven effective in surviving earthquakes. Bamboo houses are lightweight, inexpensive, and easy to construct, making bamboo advantageous for disaster relief shelter. Studies show bamboo structures can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 6 and their flexibility absorbs shocks reducing injury risk compared to concrete buildings.
This document presents a modular kitchen design called Angelisa. The key features are:
- It has a mesmerizing red and white color combination.
- The multifunctional wall mounted cabinet not only makes cooking convenient but also adds to pride.
- The kitchen has features like a tandem box, cutlery tray, plate organizer, under sink unit, and magic corner, among other things.
Bamboo is a natural building material that has been used for construction since ancient times. It is lightweight, strong, flexible, and earthquake resistant. The document discusses bamboo's usage in foundations, walls, floors, roofs, and more. It also covers bamboo piles installation, properties, preservation methods, advantages over other materials, limitations, and conclusions on developing building codes and standards for bamboo construction.
Raj Rewal is an internationally renowned Indian architect known for his humanist approach that responds to rapid urbanization, climate, culture, and building traditions. Some of his most famous works include the Parliament Library, Nehru Pavilion, Asian Games Village, and Sheikh Sarai Housing Complex. He draws influences from Western theories as well as traditional Indian architecture. Rewal's works emphasize climatic sensitivity, energy efficiency, and reinterpreting traditional stone architecture with modern materials like brick and concrete.
Manitoba Hydro Place is a 64,590 square meter office building completed in 2009 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It was designed by Kuwabara Architects with Smith McKenna Blumberg Payne Carter Architects and Engineers as executive architects and Transsolar as climate engineers. The building was designed to meet five goals - to create a supportive workplace, achieve LEED Gold certification with a 60% reduction in energy use, have signature architecture at multiple scales, integrate with downtown Winnipeg, and have a cost effective and comfortable design. Sustainable features include winter gardens, water features, thermal mass, a solar chimney, biodynamic double facade, daylighting, displacement ventilation, and a geothermal system.
The Centrum Club is an 1860 square meter clubhouse located in Lodha Palava City, Mumbai. Designed by Abin Design Studio, the clubhouse draws inspiration from traditional Maharashtrian 'wada' house designs with rooms arranged around a central courtyard. It features various facilities like a swimming pool, gym, kids play area, restaurant, and party hall spread across the ground floor according to the concept of public, semi-public and private zones. Sustainable design principles like maximizing natural light and ventilation along with local materials were used to create a seamless indoor-outdoor experience echoing the native wada architectural style.
Mast Elements produces luxury furniture made exclusively from carbon fiber. The document provides details on their collection, including chairs, armchairs, tables, sofas, and accessories. Each piece is handcrafted in Italy and features distinctive designs that showcase the properties of carbon fiber such as strength, lightness, and the play of light. The collection aims to combine cutting-edge technology with artisanal tradition.
- Bamboo has potential as a sustainable material for bicycle frames due to its strength, stiffness, and lightweight properties. It grows quickly and can be harvested annually without depleting natural resources. However, bamboo frames require treatments like epoxy to strengthen the joints and prevent splitting. Making a bamboo frame involves positioning, joining, and wrapping the bamboo tubes with hemp fiber and epoxy to create a durable composite structure. Riders experience a comfortable ride with natural vibration damping, while still benefiting from the performance advantages of a stiff lightweight frame.
The document discusses the Skytherm roof pond system invented by Harold Hay in 1973. The system uses water and solar energy to heat and cool a building without electricity. It consists of water stored in plastic bags or tanks on the roof, covered with insulation panels. In hot climates, the system maintains indoor temperatures below 30°C with outdoor temperatures over 40°C. It works by collecting solar heat in the water during the day which is then radiated inside at night for heating in winter. In summer, the water cools at night by radiating heat and stays cool under insulation during the day. Studies show it can effectively heat and cool with no auxiliary systems.
ARCHITECT ALVAR AALTO
presentation by 2nd-year students of bachelor of architecture, INDO GLOBAL COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AFFILIATED WITH I.K. GUJRAL PUNJAB TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
The document summarizes the vernacular architecture of Gujarat, India. It describes the traditional building styles that developed in response to the hot, dry climate and scarce resources. These include circular Bhunga houses made of mud walls and thatched roofs, which are durable and well-suited to the desert conditions. The document also outlines the settlement patterns, with curvilinear streets and rows of houses built using locally-available materials like mud, bamboo, and grass in accordance with construction techniques that provide stability despite extreme weather.
Louis Isadore Kahn was a 20th century American architect, educator, and philosopher. Some key aspects of his work include redefining architecture through structure, form, space and light. He is known for his use of geometric shapes, solid materials like brick and concrete, and intentional use of natural light. Two important projects he designed were the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, characterized by its diagonal layout and use of local brick, and the Salk Institute characterized by its two symmetrical buildings separated by a courtyard and stream.
Laurie Baker was an architect from Birmingham, UK who settled in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He effectively combined traditional techniques with indigenous innovations to reduce construction costs by half. His techniques used cheaper local materials like bricks, tiles, and timber, and eliminated unnecessary design details. Concrete was rarely used and roofs were made of lightweight Mangalore tiles. Baker designed many low-cost homes and buildings in Kerala using these principles of simplicity and efficiency. His own home, called "The Hamlet," was built on a steep rocky hillside using recycled materials like broken tiles.
The document provides details about the Parliament Library project in New Delhi, including the client, architects, cost, timeline, and design influences. Raj Rewal was selected to design the library addition in a limited competition in 1989. The library was completed in 2003 at a cost of 270 crore to complement the existing British-era Parliament buildings while meeting functional requirements for the 21st century. Rewal drew from Indian architectural influences like mandalas, temples, and palaces in his structural and material design of the library.
Pol of Ahmedabad , pol housing, traditional housing, vernacular architecture ...DhvaniR2
The document provides an overview of the historic pol settlement pattern in Ahmedabad, India. It discusses:
1) The pol is the primary housing typology consisting of dense clusters of houses organized around dead end streets entered through a single gateway. Each pol tended to be inhabited by people of the same caste or occupation.
2) Architectural features of pols include Jain and Hindu temples, the Jama Masjid mosque, wooden Jain havelis with intricate carvings, and pol gates marking the entrances.
3) Internal streets and chabutaras (small platforms) at street intersections served as social gathering spaces and helped connect the houses within each pol community.
As a third year Interior Design student, we had the opportunity to design a 3000sqm cosmopolitan clubhouse that included a basic requirement of having 2 floor levels - a ground floor and a mezzanine floor.
Gerard da Cunha is a renowned Indian architect known for his unique projects across India utilizing natural stone. He received several national awards for his eco-friendly and site-specific designs. His Goa-based firm specializes in this type of architecture. Da Cunha is particularly renowned for preserving Goa's architectural heritage and designed the unique "Houses of Goa" museum, shaped like a ship, to showcase traditional Goan housing styles. Da Cunha's work is influenced by the unique culture that emerged from the encounter of Eastern and Western influences in Goa.
The Ripon Building is a historic building in Chennai constructed in the Indo-Saracenic style between 1909-1913. It has served as the seat of the Chennai Corporation. The architect was G.S.T Harris and it took 4 years to complete construction. The building was named after Lord Ripon, who was Governor General of India during British rule. A massive renovation started in 2012 to preserve the original grandeur while constructing new annex buildings.
Sneha Waghire's presentation document covers three topics: a groin vault, a swimming pool case study, and the Burj Khalifa high-rise building in Dubai. The document includes diagrams and photos of each structure and details their designs and construction processes. It provides information on the Chaitanya Health Club swimming pool in Pune, including its location, facilities, and the 14 steps involved in pool construction. Details are also given on the Burj Khalifa, the tallest man-made structure, including its records, design, and how it collects water from condensation.
This document outlines the contents and topics to be covered in a presentation on biomimetic architecture. The contents include an introduction to biomimicry, backgrounds on how it began, approaches to biomimicry including design to biology and biology to design. It also discusses principles of biomimicry such as nature running on sunlight and recycling everything. Steps to adopt biomimicry are provided, which include biologizing the question and developing designs inspired by nature. Case studies, analysis, applications and conclusions will also be part of the presentation.
Govardhan Eco Village (GEV) is an attempt to highlight the importance of living in harmony with nature through sustainable construction practices. To comply with green building norms, GEV preserved the landscape during construction, optimized energy and water usage, and sourced over 90% of materials locally to reduce carbon footprint. GEV also utilized natural insulation and a green sewage system called Soil Biotechnology that recovers 95% of water for reuse while integrating with natural cycles. Construction waste was reused to create permanent raised beds for rice and vegetable cultivation.
Bamboo is a sustainable building material with high strength and flexibility making it suitable for earthquake-resistant construction. Some traditional bamboo construction techniques like Ikra, Bahareque, and Dhajji Dewari have proven effective in surviving earthquakes. Bamboo houses are lightweight, inexpensive, and easy to construct, making bamboo advantageous for disaster relief shelter. Studies show bamboo structures can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 6 and their flexibility absorbs shocks reducing injury risk compared to concrete buildings.
This document presents a modular kitchen design called Angelisa. The key features are:
- It has a mesmerizing red and white color combination.
- The multifunctional wall mounted cabinet not only makes cooking convenient but also adds to pride.
- The kitchen has features like a tandem box, cutlery tray, plate organizer, under sink unit, and magic corner, among other things.
Bamboo is a natural building material that has been used for construction since ancient times. It is lightweight, strong, flexible, and earthquake resistant. The document discusses bamboo's usage in foundations, walls, floors, roofs, and more. It also covers bamboo piles installation, properties, preservation methods, advantages over other materials, limitations, and conclusions on developing building codes and standards for bamboo construction.
Raj Rewal is an internationally renowned Indian architect known for his humanist approach that responds to rapid urbanization, climate, culture, and building traditions. Some of his most famous works include the Parliament Library, Nehru Pavilion, Asian Games Village, and Sheikh Sarai Housing Complex. He draws influences from Western theories as well as traditional Indian architecture. Rewal's works emphasize climatic sensitivity, energy efficiency, and reinterpreting traditional stone architecture with modern materials like brick and concrete.
Manitoba Hydro Place is a 64,590 square meter office building completed in 2009 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It was designed by Kuwabara Architects with Smith McKenna Blumberg Payne Carter Architects and Engineers as executive architects and Transsolar as climate engineers. The building was designed to meet five goals - to create a supportive workplace, achieve LEED Gold certification with a 60% reduction in energy use, have signature architecture at multiple scales, integrate with downtown Winnipeg, and have a cost effective and comfortable design. Sustainable features include winter gardens, water features, thermal mass, a solar chimney, biodynamic double facade, daylighting, displacement ventilation, and a geothermal system.
The Centrum Club is an 1860 square meter clubhouse located in Lodha Palava City, Mumbai. Designed by Abin Design Studio, the clubhouse draws inspiration from traditional Maharashtrian 'wada' house designs with rooms arranged around a central courtyard. It features various facilities like a swimming pool, gym, kids play area, restaurant, and party hall spread across the ground floor according to the concept of public, semi-public and private zones. Sustainable design principles like maximizing natural light and ventilation along with local materials were used to create a seamless indoor-outdoor experience echoing the native wada architectural style.
Mast Elements produces luxury furniture made exclusively from carbon fiber. The document provides details on their collection, including chairs, armchairs, tables, sofas, and accessories. Each piece is handcrafted in Italy and features distinctive designs that showcase the properties of carbon fiber such as strength, lightness, and the play of light. The collection aims to combine cutting-edge technology with artisanal tradition.
- Bamboo has potential as a sustainable material for bicycle frames due to its strength, stiffness, and lightweight properties. It grows quickly and can be harvested annually without depleting natural resources. However, bamboo frames require treatments like epoxy to strengthen the joints and prevent splitting. Making a bamboo frame involves positioning, joining, and wrapping the bamboo tubes with hemp fiber and epoxy to create a durable composite structure. Riders experience a comfortable ride with natural vibration damping, while still benefiting from the performance advantages of a stiff lightweight frame.
The Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh, India was designed by architect Aditya Prakash and built in 1962 to honor Rabindranath Tagore. It has 801 seats in the auditorium arranged in a staggered configuration with balconies on the sides. Acoustic materials like wooden panels are used throughout to enhance sound. The theatre underwent renovations in 2008 to upgrade materials and improve accessibility, but some accessibility and safety issues remain like the lack of wheelchair seating and ramps.
The Butterfly Chair (BKF) is my product of focus for it’s relevance to society as a source of inspiration and self-expression.
DTU Lectuer Testamonial
"Thank you for a well executed product analysis regarding the BFK. I read it with great interest - and as a non owner and infrequent user also learned a great deal about the almost chaotic situation regarding intellectual property right, a big number of variations.
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The Roche Bobois group is a major furniture retailer with stores around the world. It was founded in 1960 through a partnership of the Roche and Chouchane families in France. The company has since expanded to over 235 stores in 37 countries through franchise agreements. Roche Bobois is known for collaborating with designers to create modern furniture using quality materials like leather and wood. It aims to combine European craftsmanship with contemporary design and sustainability.
Ian Frederick is a BS Sustainable Product Design and Innovation major who has experience in various hobbies and skills such as ceramics, woodworking, photography, and metalworking. He has received several awards for his technical skills and has experience designing and prototyping various products including an ergonomic spatula handle, hexagonal chair made of cardboard, metal jewelry, and a utensil set. He has also worked on group projects involving a cardboard recycling box and belt buckle manufacturing enterprise.
Woodmark began in 1986 importing Danish furniture to Australia. Noticing long lead times, they started manufacturing under contract for Danish brands. They also began commissioning Australian designers like Charles Wilson. Wilson's iconic CW1 chair was Woodmark's first Australian design commission. Since then, Woodmark has nurtured dozens of Australian designers and expanded manufacturing to China while maintaining quality control.
Tensile structures provide large column-free interior spaces through the use of tensioned fabric membranes maintained under tension by cable or truss networks. They offer several advantages over conventional structures like flexibility in design, natural daylighting, low costs, and minimal maintenance. However, the lightweight nature of fabric requires careful consideration of structural form finding, static and dynamic load analysis, and material patterning during the design process to develop stable, efficient tensile structures.
Kengo Kuma is a prominent Japanese architect known for designs that emphasize the use of natural materials and connection to nature. Some of his notable works mentioned in the document include the Birch Moss Chapel, built of birch trees and moss to blend into the surrounding forest, and the Fa-bo showroom which uses carbon fiber arranged in a draping pattern around the facade. Kuma's philosophy is to express the emotional qualities of materials and draw from Japanese traditions while committing to nature.
Furniture specifications as per scheduleakramnijah
The document discusses materials used to make furniture and provides examples. The primary materials used are wood, metal, and plastics. Wood is still the most common material and can be used as solid wood or plywood. Plywood is more efficient than solid wood. Metals like steel and aluminum are used for frames, legs and small parts. Plastics include laminates, acrylics, molded plastics, and fiberglass, which is glass fibers embedded in resin. Examples include molded fiberglass chairs and a molded plastic stadium seat. High-quality furniture uses durable materials and techniques appropriate for the intended use.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in rock formations. There are two main varieties: chrysotile and amphibole. Chrysotile is the only type still in production. Asbestos is used to make asbestos cement sheets and pipes, as well as products like floor tiles and insulation. Cork, felt, mica, adhesives, bakelite, and china clay are other natural and synthetic materials used in construction for purposes like insulation, waterproofing, and binding materials together. Bricks, fire resistant glass, concrete, plaster, and gypsum are some of the most common fire resistant building materials used due to their heat resistance and durability.
TOLI Corporation is a 93-year-old Japanese flooring manufacturer that produces carpet tiles, vinyl, and other interior products. It started as the first linoleum manufacturer in Japan in 1919 and is now one of the top 15 flooring manufacturers worldwide. TOLI manufactures a variety of carpet tile, vinyl, and specialty flooring products at factories in Japan. Their carpet tiles are made of premium materials like nylon 6-6 and undergo strict manufacturing processes to ensure superior quality and performance.
TOLI Corporation is a 93-year-old Japanese flooring manufacturer that produces carpet tiles, vinyl, and other interior products. It started as the first linoleum manufacturer in Japan in 1919 and is now one of the top 15 flooring manufacturers worldwide. TOLI manufactures a variety of carpet tile, vinyl, and specialty flooring products at factories in Japan and aims for superior quality through strict manufacturing processes. The document provides details on TOLI's carpet tile product lines and specifications.
In 2001, the founders started a company specializing in clay building materials and techniques. Over hundreds of projects and years of experience, they decided to create the best natural clay plaster in the world. The plaster would rival synthetic alternatives in usability while being non-toxic. It would be available worldwide to revolutionize construction and create new design possibilities. Extensive testing confirmed it excelled technically while being the most sustainable wall finish.
Ppt on polyster matrix in rockwool fiber and cobalt particulatesjangidmanish816
This document discusses polyester matrix composites containing rockwool fibers and cobalt particulates. It provides background on the history and manufacturing of polyester and describes the composition, manufacturing, and characteristics of rockwool fibers. When combined in a polyester matrix, the materials demonstrate improved mechanical and thermal properties suitable for insulation applications. The document examines the individual components and their properties to understand the composite.
Carbon fiber road bikes offer several advantages over steel and aluminum frames. Carbon fiber is very strong yet lightweight, corrosion resistant, and still provides flexibility for a comfortable ride. Different types of carbon fibers exist with varying stiffness. Carbon fiber frames are made by weaving thousands of thin carbon fibers into yarns, which are then molded into sheets and various frame shapes. The process of making carbon fiber involves heating materials to high temperatures to align the carbon crystals for maximum strength.
This document provides information about aluminum composite panels (ACP). It discusses that ACP was originally invented in 1964 and consists of two aluminum sheets bonded to a polyethylene core. ACP has many uses as it is light, durable, cost-effective, and comes in various colors, shapes and sizes. It can be used for exterior and interior applications like facades, walls, and furniture. Standard ACP sheet sizes are 1220x2440mm, 1220x3660mm, and 1500x3660mm. Thickness options include 3mm, 4mm, and 6mm and pricing varies based on thickness. Proper installation is also discussed.
Building Materials And Construction - steel interiorsDeepthi Deepu
This document discusses the use of steel and stainless steel in building construction. It provides details on:
- Steel is commonly used as the structural skeleton of buildings to hold everything up and together. Stainless steel is an alloy of iron and chromium that is corrosion resistant and attractive.
- Stainless steel has various properties including malleability, ductility, elasticity, hardness, and conductivity that make it useful for building interiors.
- Examples of interior uses of steel include ceilings, walls, kitchen interiors, flooring, furniture, staircases, and fireplaces. Various finishes can be applied to stainless steel like brushed, polished, patterned, and decorative finishes.
Building Materials And Construction - steel interiors
B&B Italia since 1966
1. B&B Italia since 1966
1989, the first Compasso d’Oro Award ever assigned to a company
for the constant work of integration carried out in order to combine
the values of scientific and technological research with those
necessary to the functionality and expressiveness of its products.
2. KEY ATTRIBUTES
• 1966 Established as C&B (Cassina & Busnelli).
• Modernization and industrialization process drive Italy to initiate
daring experimentation.
• Technological revolution of injection moulding (cold polyurethane
foam moulding) yields the icons of design, eg. Up, Coronado,
Lombrico and Amanta.
• 1973 Piero Ambrogio Busnelli founded B&B Italia, after previously
co-founded C&B Italia with Cesare Cassina.
• 1975 Maxalto was established with research on classical forms and
inspired by ancient manual cabinetmaking process and of stringed
musical instrument making procedures.
• Wood is the key protagonist in Maxalto collections – Artona (1975)
and New Armony (1979) created by Afra & Tobia Scarpa.
3. KEY ATTRIBUTES
• 80s saw radical changes by merging tradition and experimentation.
• 1989 Compasso d’Oro to B&B marks a milestone underscore B&B’s
role in the progress of Italian design.
• 90s B&B became acknowledged internationally for high impact
projects by Antonio Citterio, eg. Domus (1989), Harry (1995) and
Charles (1997).
• 2000s Collaborated with Patricia Urquiola and Naoto Fukasawa for
remarkable projects, eg. Fat-Fat and Lens (2002-2003), Tufty-Time
and Lazy (2005), Shelf X (2006), Canasta (2007) and Grande
Papilio (2009).
• Canasta marks B&B’s debut on the scene of outdoor furnishings.
• B&B remains committed to research and innovation as it is the key
factors and driving force to the company’s growth.
4. KEY PRODUCTS
CORONADO
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1966
• Technological revolution of
injection moulding.
• Interesting example of
continuous design, it could in
fact be continually revised.
• The first upholstered furniture
in which all the structural metal
work was drowned in
polyurethane.
5. KEY PRODUCTS
SERIE UP
Gaetano Pesce, 1969
• “At the time I was telling a
personal story about my idea of
women: women have always
been, unfortunately, prisoners of
themselves. In this way I chose
to give this armchair the shape
of a woman with a ball at her
feet, which also constitutes the
traditional image of the
prisoner.”
6. KEY PRODUCTS
LE BAMBOLE
Mario Bellini, 1972
• Icon of the Seventies and
winner of Compasso d’Oro in
1979, LE BAMBOLE never
gets old.
• Apparent lack of load bearing
structure, the extreme
naturalness of the shapes, the
combination of comfort,
softness and elasticity clearly
speak about the design.
7. KEY PRODUCTS
DIESIS
Antonio Citterio & Paolo Nava,
1979
• The design started from idea of
taking a classic image, based on the
designs of Masters of the Modern
Movement, and completely
separating the load bearing
structure from supporting surfaces.
• The object’s elegance derives from
its fine detailing, eg. printed leather,
feather padding and leather covers.
8. KEY PRODUCTS
SISAMO
Studio Kairos, 1983
• SISAMO opened the way for
containers with flush sliding
doors.
• Together with the minute
attention to detail in the
product’s design, the attention
paid to functionality led to the
inclusion of a dust trip along
the sides of the doors to create
an almost airtight seal.
9. KEY PRODUCTS
SITY
Antonio Citterio, 1986
• SITY represents a typological
revolution – first concept of
seating system enhanced by
multiple compositional options.
• “No SITY is the same as
another SITY.”
• Awarded Compasso d’Oro in
1987.
10. KEY PRODUCTS
DOMUS
Antonio Citterio, 1989
• DOMUS reinvented, modified
and transformed the walls of
the home, allowing them to
contain, display, hold, light,
protect and exhibit objects.
• The innovative wing shelves
had a steel core that ran
through the shelf to provide an
exceptional load bearing
capacity of 100kg per metre!
11. KEY PRODUCTS
CHARLES
Antonio Citterio, 1997
• CHARLES is a tribute to Fifties
and Sixties design.
• The possibility of composing a
large number of different
seating arrangements, starting
from fourteen different
elements, is the principle that
inspired CHARLES.
• An essential design of the cast
aluminium feet makes
CHARLES a decidedly
contemporary sofa.
28. QUALITY & MATERIALS
B&B Italia seeks and applies innovative cutting edge technologies to
ensure durability in view of updating a collection that increases the
possibilities of choice and customisation.
B&B ITALIA FOAM
This provides a whole host of advantages compared to a standard
frame (timber frame with shaped polyurethane block):
• Using metal frames immersed in polyurethane guarantees solidity,
resistance, durability and functionality;
• The insertion of elastic straps and springs ensures the highest
standards of comfort;
• Fibreglass reinforced or preheated aluminium moulds allow
unrestrained reproduction of organic forms.
29. QUALITY & MATERIALS
FABRICS
• Fabrics undergo the following set of quality tests to assess their
quality and durability:
- RESISTANCE TO ABRASION
- FORMATION OF PILLING
- LIGHT FASTNESS
- RESISTANCE TO TRACTION
- RESISTANCE TO LACERATION AND RUBBING
• To further improve performance, some fabrics are subjected to
finishing treatments, such as, for instance:
- STAIN PROOFING
- SANFOR
- BUFFING
- FIREPROOFING
30. QUALITY & MATERIALS
LEATHER
• Leather selected from calves and bulls bred in EU community.
• Beauty and quality of leather depend on origin and the way animal
was bred.
• B&B selects hides from young animals (bullocks) because they are
more intact and compact.
• Treatments and finishes preserve the natural features – including
certain anomalies due to natural living condition, such as scars,
insect stings, corns, wrinkles, shading, differences in grains, etc – to
be considered as positive features and essential elements of leather.
• B&B ensures the utmost care during the leather cutting phase to
avoid placing the said “marks” on the visible parts of the products.
31. QUALITY & MATERIALS
ORIGIN OF WOOD
• OAK – solely ribbed American rift white oak. Typically straight but
irregular grain, sometimes coarse texture.
• CANALETTO WALNUT – warm shades. Evident grains endow wood
with varied chromatic effects.
• ROSEWOOD – from Latin America. Unique and inimitable grain and
chromatic noble wood.
• TEAK – solely used for outdoor collection. One of the most precious
tropical woods for its exceptional resistance to atmospheric agents.
It contains natural oily resin that makes it highly resistant, thus
enhance the degree of waterproofing (even preventing termite
attacks).
32. QUALITY & MATERIALS
WOOD FINISHES
• B&B subjects wood to an open pore finish in order to highlight the
distinctive characteristics of the wood and its natural quality.
• LIGHT OAK
• BLACK OAK
• SMOKE OAK
Before applying a clear finish, the surface is subjected to a
“brushing” process that highlights the grain in the wood.
• GREY COLOURED OAK
The colour applied is designed not to alter the original
characteristics of the wood itself.
33. QUALITY & MATERIALS
LACQUER
• The paints are designed to achieve the best results in terms of
resistance to ageing, scratching, abrasion.
• “TITANIUM” FINISH – a very bright paint, is the result of internal
research and of a complex painting cycle, and anticipates the future
of chrome effect paints on a wood or metal base.
• All paints used by B&B are water-based, designed and specially
tested in compliance with environment-friendly regulations in force
concerning emissions.
METALS
• STEEL
• ALUMINIUM
Varnished, chromed or brushed finish.
34. QUALITY & MATERIALS
MARBLE
• EMPERADOR
• BLACK MARQUINA
• PORTORO
• WHITE CARRARA
• WHITE CALACATTA
Two different finishes –
• A matt finish that enhances the porosity of the material and which
undergoes only a “stain proofing” treatment that slows down the
absorption of liquids.
• Polyester-based paint highlights the beauty of evident veins and
chromatic reflections . And ensures waterproofing against all liquids.
35. QUALITY & MATERIALS
THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL
• It offers advantages such as lightness, resistance and easy
cleaning.
CRISTALPLANT®
• A highly technological and innovative material in “solid surface”
category.
• It is made of high percentage of aluminium hydrates and acrylic
resin that is poured into moulds.
• It is impact resistant, UV rays, temperature fluctuations and wear
resistant.
• “Soft touch” effect of the surface.
• CRISTALPLANT® is exclusively manufactured in Italy, and it is
100% recyclable.
36. QUALITY & MATERIALS
ECO-SUSTAINABILITY
• PRODUCTS THAT ARE VALUABLE IN TIME – impeccable products
in terms of function, materials, construction quality and design that
last in time.
• QUALITY THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME – all B&B
upholstered models have 10 year guarantee for the frame.
• DESIGN AND FUNCTIONALITY THAT STAND THE TEST OF TIME
– “TIMELESS” design from cooperation with leading international
designers; adopting “ECOLOGICALLY FRIENDLY” conducts;
discovering innovative materials and developing production
processes designed to guarantee industrial approach that
increasingly respects environmental balance.