Designers Studio SKLIM lead by Beijing architect Kevin Lim had to fill up a narrow strip of land measuring approximately 35 m long and ranging in width from 7 to 13 metres. Six tensile membrane canopy structures at varying heights were already present. The challenge was to provide kiosks and to optimise the use of space without obstructing pedestrian circulation. Studio SKLIM reused existing canopy structures without sacrificing their structural integrity. A series of top and bottom roller bearings...
Creative Time, the public arts institution, moved their offices to the 4th Street Cultural District. The challenges lay with the length of the space – how to distribute natural light and a sense of openness while providing privacy. The cubicles have face panels at different heights to create a sense of variety and motion. Reflective materials maximize light. Translucent orange sliding walls hide service rooms and ‘Cones of Silence’ – a combination of light fixture and acoustic felt...