Archinect - News2024-05-03T20:44:20-04:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150066285/unstudio-s-ellipsicoon-pavilion-is-the-latest-in-the-revolution-precrafted-series
UNStudio's Ellipsicoon Pavilion is the latest in the Revolution Precrafted series Hope Daley2018-05-25T15:08:00-04:00>2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/za/za4ew4mfvcufw3b5.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/unstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UNStudio</a>'s Ellipsicoon was designed by Ben Van Berkel and created as part of the Revolution Precrafted <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/9031/pavilion" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pavilion</a> series, focusing on collectible structures whose wide variety of functions are designed to complement existing spaces.</p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/pe/pe2w6etv44i3inly.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/pe/pe2w6etv44i3inly.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Ellipsicoon by UNStudio. Image: Revolution Precrafted.</figcaption></figure><p> This space offers a tranquil environment for either solitary moments of rest, reading or contemplation, or a cocoon-like theatre for conversation and communication. </p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/i8/i8nmmkm4ycsgke2y.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/i8/i8nmmkm4ycsgke2y.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Ellipsicoon by UNStudio. Image: Revolution Precrafted.</figcaption></figure><p>Designed and developed digitally, then handwoven by highly skilled craftsmen, the continuous sculptural surface of the pavilion is constructed from strands of 100% recyclable high-density polyethylene (HDPE).<br></p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/tl/tl3fd8sg5d4forcm.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/tl/tl3fd8sg5d4forcm.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Ellipsicoon by UNStudio. Image: Revolution Precrafted.</figcaption></figure><p>The curved sides of the structure taper inwards as they rise, enabling the rounded openings to facilitate moments of being simultaneously both inside and outside.<br></p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/kw/kwnn9wlcvggh7tc3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=1028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/kw/kwnn9wlcvggh7tc3.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Ellipsicoon by UNStudio. Image: Revolution Precrafted.</figcaption></figure><p>Upon crossi...</p>
https://archinect.com/news/article/150013334/lev-libeskind-produces-a-prefab-home-design-for-revolution-precrafted
Lev Libeskind produces a prefab home design for Revolution Precrafted Anastasia Tokmakova2017-06-19T15:36:00-04:00>2022-03-16T09:16:08-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/uj/ujck58f6q7xna0a5.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Revolution Precrafted, a company launched by developer and art collector Robbie Antonio in 2015, aims to democratize architecture by offering affordable designs for <a href="http://archinect.com/news/tag/6317/prefab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">prefab</a> homes and pavilions from over 40 world-renown architects including <a href="http://archinect.com/firms/cover/6132/kengo-kuma-and-associates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kengo Kuma</a>, <a href="http://archinect.com/firms/cover/990/ateliers-jean-nouvel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jean Nouvel</a>, <a href="http://archinect.com/firms/cover/84243779/kravitz-design" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kravitz Design</a>, <a href="http://archinect.com/zaha-hadid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zaha Hadid Architects</a>, <a href="http://archinect.com/firms/cover/65588/sou-fujimoto-architects" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sou Fujimoto</a> and many more.</p>
<p>One of the company's new collaborators is Lev Libeskind, son of the architect <a href="http://archinect.com/firms/cover/1493/studio-daniel-libeskind" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daniel Libeskind</a>, who has recently opened his own architectural and design practice in <a href="http://archinect.com/news/tag/4464/milan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Milan</a>, Italy.</p>
<p>The architect's design for Revolution Precrafted is designed to be compatible with any location and context.</p>
<figure><p><a href="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/1028x/sv/svjx26h7irybd0p9.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="http://cdn.archinect.net/images/1028x/sv/svjx26h7irybd0p9.jpg"></a></p></figure><p>Its modern form is based on a mathematical unfolding of irregular angles around a rectangular core. In combination with rich materials such as aluminum, natural stone, glass and resin the home is adaptable to just about any site or lifestyle.</p>