MAD Architects have unveiled an elegant installation at the China Pavilion of the Venice Biennale.
The large, swooping form of the material creates a welcoming tent-like structure, inviting participants to come inside and gaze up at the sail-like qualities.
Created using traditional Chinese oil paper umbrella techniques, the paper is painstakingly coated with layers of tung oil, giving it a translucent yet water-resistant quality.
A poetic fusion of history and innovation, the installation balances centuries of craft with modernity, like a lighting system that reacts to the weather, and adds color and ambience to its setting.
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3 Comments
Agreed, thanks for the comment. We love this application of the old tradition.
Wow,that’s an amazing use of traditional techniques
Amazing installation!!