WEEK IN REVIEW

INTERVIEW: SAMUEL ROSS DEBUTS 'COARSE' AT FRIEDMAN BENDA

‘I’m exploring our relationship between the organic experience of engaging with materials, minerals, and fibers that has existed since we began recording art,’ samuel ross tells designboom during the opening of his latest exhibition, 'coarse.' now on view at friedman benda's new york gallery, the show sees fired wood, metal, stone, and marble manipulated with turmeric, honey, and milk to produce a captivating collection of furniture pieces. read our conversation in full here, and discover more recent interviews here.

TADAO ANDO'S FIRST PROJECT IN AUSTRALIA

tadao ando is set to make his mark on melbourne's cultural scene with the design of the 10th edition of the MPavilion. the circular structure will be the japanese architect's first project in australia and is slated to open in october 2023. ando’s proposal reflects his signature use of striking geometric interventions in nature and his precise, assured use of concrete – see here for the pavilion's first images.

MAKING EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE IN CYCLONE-PRONE AREAS

the 'bridge schools' initiative in bangladesh is on a mission to revolutionize education accessibility in disaster-prone regions. reinforced concrete structures and vibrant wooden panels create an engaging and playful learning environment that empowers children and their communities. see more submissions by our readers here, and find out how to upload your own project here.

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