Kengo Kuma and Associates Designs the UCCA Clay Museum
Amy Duong — November 21, 2024 — Art & Design
References: kkaa.co.jp & dezeen
Japanese design firm Kengo Kuma and Associates has completed the UCCA Clay Museum in China. The team defines the structure with a peaked form clad in handmade ceramic tiles. This is done on purpose to create the 'warmth of craftsmanship' and it is nestled in Yixing. The museum is part of a larger design project to redevelop the area which was once much more industrial.
Partner at Kengo Kuma and Associates, Yutaka Terasaki shares with Dezeen, "We hoped to provide a space that would encourage visitors to rediscover and engage with the rich heritage of Yixing's pottery culture. Rather than constructing a building based on industrial mass production, we intentionally focused on materials and details that convey the marks of the hand and warmth of craftsmanship."
Image Credit: Fangfang Tian
Partner at Kengo Kuma and Associates, Yutaka Terasaki shares with Dezeen, "We hoped to provide a space that would encourage visitors to rediscover and engage with the rich heritage of Yixing's pottery culture. Rather than constructing a building based on industrial mass production, we intentionally focused on materials and details that convey the marks of the hand and warmth of craftsmanship."
Image Credit: Fangfang Tian
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Handcrafted Building Materials — The use of handmade ceramic tiles highlights a reconnection with artisanal methods and craftsmanship in modern architecture.
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Heritage-inspired Architectural Design — Drawing inspiration from local cultural heritage to design contemporary structures offers a unique blend of traditional and modern aesthetics.
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