Indian architecture studio 3dor Concepts referenced flowing, pleated cloth when designing the undulating white walls of this minimalist home in Kerala.The home, named Nyori after a Malayalam word for the pleats in traditional clothing such as sarees and mundu, was designed for a family who sought a "peaceful retreat" away from the city in the village of Wayanad.3dor Concepts has completed Nyori house in KeralaLocal studio 3dor Concepts enclosed the home in sweeping white walls that act as a "barrier from the outside world", creating a more secluded external area for the family's children to play."The design was shaped by the clients' desire for a simple, peaceful life away from the city," explained the studio.Sweeping white walls enclose the home"The flowing, wave-like lines on the facade, which evoke the graceful movement of pleats in traditional Indian clothing, create a sense of softness," 3dor Concepts added."They also integrate the modern design with the natural surroundings, enhancing the house's tranquil, retreat-like atmosphere."A large arched opening leads to the front of NyoriA large arched opening leads from a driveway at the front of Nyori into the semi-private external space, where a small concrete porch steps up to the entrance.The shelter offered by the external curved wall allows for large expanses of glazing in the home's inner volume behind it, providing the living and dining area with views out over the children's play area.Read: Cadence Architects "carves out" openings in facade of Indian homeAn additional buffer for these fully-glazed spaces is a set of translucent curtains and thin metal louvres that filter light into the minimalist, white-walled interiors.The kitchen and bedrooms are organised at the darker rear of Nyori, with a small courtyard to the south bringing light into a study space.The walls draw from the pleats in traditional Indian clothing"White surfaces and metal elements, including the intricate metal window louvres, are central to the design," said 3dor Concepts."The use of natural light through sheer white drapes and the recurring metal patterns in interiors tie the spaces together and enhance the light, airy feel."Translucent curtains and thin metal louvres filter light into the interiorsA central staircase leads up to the first floor, where the main ensuite bedroom opens out onto a private garden terrace.This terrace is screened from the street by curving metal bars designed to mirror the form of the external wall.A central staircase leads up to the first floorFounded in 2013, 3dor Concepts is a studio led by architects Muhammed Jiyad CP, Ahmed Thaneem Abdul Majeed and Muhammed Naseem M.The studio's previous residential projects in Kerala include a home sheltered from the sun by a facade of wooden louvres and an oversized concrete roof and a residence animated by curved surfaces and furniture.The photography is by Studio IKSHA.The post White fabric-like walls wrap Nyori house in Kerala by 3dor Concepts appeared first on Dezeen.

Japanese studio Sou Fujimoto Architects has released construction photos of The Grand Ring, a vast wooden structure that will encircle the pavilions at the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka.The photos reveal the progress on the 60,000-square-metre structure, which is being built on the artificial island Yumeshima in Osaka Bay in time for the international fair in April.Sou Fujimoto Architects has released construction photos of The Grand RingSou Fujimoto Architects is leading the Expo 2025 Osaka masterplan in collaboration with fellow Japanese studios Tohata Architects & Engineers and Azusa Sekkei.According to the event organisers, the structure is intended to serve as a symbol of unity between the 161 participating countries.The vast wooden structure will encircle the pavilions at Expo 2025 OsakaIn a recent interview with Dezeen, the studio's founder Sou Fujimoto said the event will be a chance for "wonderful unity" amid global instability."Expos bring all the wonder of each different country and then stay there for six months," he said. "And this format I thought is very precious, especially in this crisis of the global situation."Its design referencestraditional Japanese timber constructionOnce complete, The Grand Ring will have a circumference of two kilometres and a diameter of 700 metres.While acting as a symbol of connection and togetherness, it is intended as a contemporary interpretation of traditional Japanese timber construction, such as that used to construct the Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto.It will also serve as the event's main circulation route, a visitor shelter and an observation deck.Read: Thirteen national pavilions designed for Expo 2025 OsakaWithin the circle, Sou Fujimoto Architects will divide the site into three zones, named Pavilion World, Water World and Green World, across which the pavilions will be organised.Among the pavilions will be an undulating structure designed by Shigeru Ban and built from paper tubes, bamboo and carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic.It will incorporate an observation deckLed by Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), Expo 2025 Osaka will be held for six months in 2025, following its opening on 13 April.The national pavilions to be revealed so far include a "canyon" designed by Trahan Architects for the USA and a cluster of angular volumes for Saudi Arabia that Foster and Partners is modelling on the kingdom's traditional villages.The photography is courtesy of Sou Fujimoto Architects.The post Sou Fujimoto reveals construction progress at Expo 2025 Osaka site appeared first on Dezeen.

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Dior's concept store in Bangkok, wrapped in golden facades modelled on the fashion brand's Paris headquarters.Named Dior Gold House, the single-storey mirror-clad store is entirely surrounded by a false facades covered in one million golden tiles.Dior wraps Bangkok concept store in golden replicas of HQ facade"Looks like a coffin about to be buried"Stefanos S branded it "ugly as ugly can be". They added that "the Dior shops looks like a coffin about to be buried".For Operacreep it was "almost a statement on the hollow nature of the world of 'luxury' a showy, but false, gilded surface for others to gawp at".Eve was similarly despondent. "The world needs so much help right now, imagine these funds being spent on something that really makes a difference," they reflected. "Dior, this is really poor taste".However, Pims saw things in a different light, writing "such bad taste it actually becomes attractive".Are you sold on Dior's concept store? Join the discussion Dubai to be transformed into pedestrian-friendly city with two-kilometre elevated walkway"The perfect dystopian urban nightmare"Commenters reacted to the news that a masterplan has been approved for 6,500 kilometres of pedestrian walkways to be added to Dubai, including an elevated air-conditioned looped path."Just as I thought the year couldn't get any dumber, Dubai doesn't disappoint," scorned Whateverandeveramen.Tamara Glenny agreed and suggested "that arial photo looks as if someone asked AI to design the perfect dystopian urban nightmare".Other commenters couldn't pass up on the opportunity for irony. "Sustainable, but has '30,000 square metres of urban space!'" exclaimed The Discreet Architect. "They must be using the same sustainability consultants/spin doctors as Neom" they mocked.However, reader Andrew Tait staunchly defended the plans, arguing "Dubai is a teenage city trying to work out what's best it should be applauded for the ambition and trying something new".Dystopian nightmare or new and ambitious? Join the discussion Bernardo Bader Architekten creates cuboidal primary school in rural Austria"There's a refinement to the selection of materials, the layout and detailing"Another story stirring up the debate this week was a cuboidal primary school in rural Austria designed as a "village within a village" by Bregenz studio Bernado Bader Architekten.Some commenters weren't too keen. "Why so bleak?" asked Souji."We don't need architects for this," determined Joop de Gee. "Any builder can make such a design within a few minutes," they claimed.However, The Discreet Architect chimed in to defend the project. "It may not be to everyone's tase, and it certainly isn't what I would do, but there's a refinement to the selection of materials, the layout and detailing which would never be achieved if the project was led by a builder," they said."So I respectfully disagree with you on this.".Do you think the project passes the test? Join the discussion Comments UpdateDezeen is the world's most commented architecture and design magazine, receiving thousands of comments each month from readers. Keep up to date on the latest discussions on our comments page and subscribe to our weekly Debate newsletter, where we feature the best reader comments from stories in the last seven days.The post "Such bad taste it actually becomes attractive" says commenter appeared first on Dezeen.

NASAs Ingenuity Mars Helicopter was a groundbreaking piece of equipment that was able to be the first human-made object to fly to a different planet back in 2021. And while it crashed in January of this year, it was still able to make 72 flights in under three years. Now that its not functioning anymore, NASA is looking at building the next object that will give us a peek into another planet.Designer: NASAThey have unveiled the early design renderings of the Mars Chopper, their proposed follow-up to the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. Its a huge leap from the original as this one is the size of an SUV with six rotor blades to help it fly across the planet. It will be able to carry up to 11 pounds of science payloads across 1.9 miles per Mars day.The initial renders show the three-legged drone gliding over the supposed landscape of Mars. Since Ingenuity was much smaller, this will hopefully be able to surpass its achievements and give us an even better view and understanding of Mars. It should be able to help scientists in studying Martian terrain and at a faster rate.While its still in its early conceptual and design stages, there is already anticipation in how the Chopper can give us a glimpse into the previously inaccessible areas. Its not clear though if it will actually be sent to Mars.The post NASA unveils first look at SUV-sized Mars Chopper concept first appeared on Yanko Design.

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