Shigeru Ban’s Gorgeous Nine Bridges Golf Club House is Inspired by Traditional Bamboo Cushions

Posted By Ana Lisa Alperovich On March 1, 2013 @ 5:19 pm In Architecture,carousel showcase,Daylighting,gallery,Green Materials | No Comments

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Our crush on Shigeru Ban ^[6] continues to endure as he always manages to amaze us with his sturdy structures made from the most humble materials ^[7]. This time he's created an intricate wooden structure for the Nine Bridges Golf Club House in Seoul. The light-filled building makes beautiful use of a minimal material palette while referencing local traditions.

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Located an hour’s drive south of Seoul, the clubhouse for this 18-hole golf course stands out for its elegance and intricate design. Taking full advantage of advanced technologies in woodworking and technology, the Japanese architect ^[8] simplified the assembly process using modular components. The wooden grid shell is supported by a series of columns and is surrounded by local stone and big windows that let plenty of light in.

Created in collaboration with Kaci International ^[9] the clubhouse has three floors and a basement. Completed in 2010, the wooden structure’s hexagonal ^[10] shape was inspired by traditional Korean summer cushions called “bamboo wife”. ^[11] Using the pillow’s same concept, the structure allows the breeze to flow through the interiors, is sturdy, and is also made from natural sustainable materials.

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[6] Shigeru Ban: http://inhabitat.com/green-design-valentines-for-the-designers-architects-and-visionaries-we-love/shigeru-ban/

[7] humble materials: http://inhabitat.com/shigeru-bans-cardboard-bridge/

[8] Japanese architect: http://inhabitat.com/shigeru-bans-carbon-neutral-tamedia-office-fits-together-like-building-blocks/

[9] Kaci International: http://www.kaci-int.com/

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[11] “bamboo wife”.: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamboo_wife

[12] + Shigeru Ban Architects: http://www.shigerubanarchitects.com/

[13] A AS Architecture: http://www.aasarchitecture.com/2012/10/Haesley-Nine-Bridges-Golf-Shigeru-Ban-architecture.html

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