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LOOP – Beirut Design Week 2015
16.3.2016 categories: events, news, research
Last week, we exhibited the first prototype of an ongoing research focusing on CRAFT, investigating local materials and craftsmanship processes to create contemporary objects.
the product was LOOP, an experimentation with the flexible properties of the rattan. Rattan ( khayzaran in Arabic) can gather strength by bending and grouping several stems together. Instead of the traditional assembly of bending orthogonaly and knotting/screwing two tangents , we proposed to bend and connect each stem diagonally, to create a chair in one continuous loop. This system allows different profile variations, to create a variety of outdoor seating arrangements: a bench, a love seat, ect..
Zgharta House shortlisted for Archmarathon Awards
October 2, 2015
events, news, projects
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15.12.2016
categories: events, news, projectsThe second edition of the Archmarathon Award has announced their shortlist which includes the Zgharta house in the private housing category!
Archmarathon is a three days event that will be held in Biel-Beirut on 8-10 October. It features 42 selected practices from the Mediterranean and Arab Countries, each for a nominated project in different awards categories. See all the projects here.
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