Shigeru Ban Introduces the Paper Log House in the Glass House
Amy Duong — April 18, 2024 — Art & Design
References: dezeen
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban designs the Paper Log House using paper tubes, milk crates, and wood. It honors the 75th anniversary of the Glass House by architect Philip Johnson. It is located in Connecticut, USA, and done with the help of students at NYU's Cooper Union. The home is built on the site of the historic Glass House which was formed in 1949 originally as Johnson's own home. The Paper Log House is developed and built on the location to contrast the original home.
The Glass House executive director Kirsten Reoch speaks about the design, stating "When the Glass House and Brick House were completed in 1949, Philip Johnson was just at the beginning of what would become an expansive campus filled with structures that continually pushed boundaries in design and materials over the course of more than 50 years. The Paper Log House continues this ethos of experimentation and innovation, turning Ban's creative energy toward the solution of urgent social problems with recyclable and easily available materials."
Image Credit: Michael Biondo
The Glass House executive director Kirsten Reoch speaks about the design, stating "When the Glass House and Brick House were completed in 1949, Philip Johnson was just at the beginning of what would become an expansive campus filled with structures that continually pushed boundaries in design and materials over the course of more than 50 years. The Paper Log House continues this ethos of experimentation and innovation, turning Ban's creative energy toward the solution of urgent social problems with recyclable and easily available materials."
Image Credit: Michael Biondo
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