Bamboo Architecture of the World

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Bamboo Architecture | Como Agua Restaurant, India

Located on the Vagator Cliffs, overlooking the sea of North Goa in India, the restaurant 'Como Agua' is a marvel of architecture by OTHERWORLD studio. The restaurant gives visitors the experience of dining in a giant bird's nest, thanks to the bamboo and the woven vines. The project uses all locally sourced sustainable materials. Interestingly the vine, Lantana Camara, is an invasive species and has been harvested and re-purposed for this project. Read the Designboom article by clicking on the link.

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Bamboo Architecture | Godai Pavilion, Spain

Designed by Baldó Arquitectura, Godai Pavilion is a private pool house that makes extensive use of #bamboo. The outside is clad in bamboo slats, arranged in the Fibonacci sequence to create a gradient effect - fading in the transparency of the large glass windows. The interior echoes traditional Japanese architecture with the warm shades of bamboo. Truly a special place to unwind and a fantastic example of modern architecture employing a traditional material. Click on the link to read the Designboom article.

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Bamboo Architecture | Suzuki Sushi Restaurant, Singapore

Named after its head chef, Suzuki Sushi Restaurant, located at the Mondrian Singapore Duxton Hotel, offers an intimate dining experience in an authentic world-class setting. The restaurant features a wave of bamboo poles suspended from the ceiling and a floor-to-ceiling glass façade clad in an intricate pattern of Kyoto bamboo. The project is the Singaporean debut for the renowned Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma. Click on the link to read the Designboom article.

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Bamboo Architecture | Clear Water Tea House

Designed by Behet Bondzio Lin Architects (https://www.2bxl.com/), the bamboo Clear Water Tea House is located in the forested region of Nantou, Taiwan, and was constructed from materials sourced from immediate surroundings. At an altitude of 700m and built on a sloping mountainside, there's no better place than to drink tea immersed in nature. ⛰️🌲 Read the Designboom article by clicking on the link

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Bamboo Architecture | Oyster Pavilion, Thailand

Not all #bamboo architecture has to use fancy construction techniques. There's beauty in simplicity, and that is what Bangkok-based Chat Architects did with the Angsila Oyster Pavilion. Using local materials and simple construction techniques, the structure has helped the local fishing economy and tourism. It also won 1st prize for the 2023 International Building Beauty (Special Category), awarded by the World Architectural Festival (WAF). Read the Designboom article by following the link.

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Bamboo Architecture | Maldives Bamboo Restaurant

Designed by Atelier Nomadic and located on a 5* luxury island retreat in The Maldives, the Overwater Bamboo Restaurant follows a biophilic design and is based on the Pink Whipray. The exterior makes use of the strong Asper bamboo, while the interior sees Tali and Java Black bamboo used for decoration. Discover the ArchDaily article by clicking on the link. #bamboo #thinkbamboo #architecture

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Bamboo Architecture | Keeng Seafood Restauarant, Vietnam

BambuBuild are the architects behind this stunning #bamboo structure. The restaurant building uses hyperbolic paraboloid surfaces on the roof and columns to create a strong structure - allowing the roof to extend an amazing 4m (13ft) at the gable! Located in Long Thành, Vietnam, the natural material building provides a breath of fresh air in the built environment. Read the Designboom article by clicking on the link.

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Bamboo Architecture | The String of Qingshan

Made by SODA Architects, the stage is entirely made from bamboo and is paired with an electronic light system to resemble the Milky Way at night. A stunning example of how natural architecture can be small but mighty! Read the Designboom article by clicking on the link.

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Architecture | Bamboo Metal Wave

Check out this amazing combination of Moso natural bamboo poles and stunning metalwork to create a wave effect. This is one of our favourite feature walls! It could easily be at home in a corporate office or a landscaped garden. #bamboo #thinkbamboo #architecture

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DesignBoom | Pivoting bamboo walls in art studio

Seamlessly blending natural and man-made materials, Furnish Studio in Thailand by 11.29 Studio is a fantastic example of architecture where form and function are closely aligned. Artists using the studio often work with oil paints, and the vapours can be dangerous in the drying process. The building's design solves this problem by using pivoting bamboo walls. #bamboo #architecture Read the DesignBloom article by clicking the link:

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Grass House by BLDUS Architects in Washington D.C.

Say hello to the first building code-compliant house on the U.S. East Coast to use #bamboo : The Grass House, by BLDUS architects. Using an innovative bamboo/timber hybrid core supplied by the aptly named "Bamcore", Grass House is a great example of a construction that doesn't cost the earth. Tap on the link to read the ArchDaily article.

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Bamboo News | 44 globally important bamboo species identified

Check out this research that's just landed from the International Bamboo & Rattan Organization - an intergovernmental organization who promotes the sustainability of #bamboo and rattan. The technical report explores the globe's high priority bamboo species that are economically important due to their scalability, ability to meet demand with rapid growth, and versatile use. Check out the link to discover the research

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Bamboo Architecture: Shaoxing Rice Wine Town Reception

#bamboo #architecture An amazing article by Dezeen, exploring the equally amazing Shaoxing Rice Wine Town Reception by GAD architects. Old meets new in this steel-framed development with a bamboo facade, using experimental modular design and construction. Read the Dezeen article here by clicking on the link below.

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Bamboo Architecture: Qionglai Pavilion

Nestled in a 100,000 acre #bamboo forest, Qionglai Bamboo Pavilion is right at home in its surroundings. Designed by UNO Architects, Lin Rong Studio, and SWJTU, the development is a shining example of what can be achieved with engineering knowledge + giant grass. A great read; check out Parametric Architects' article in the link