MAD's Chinese Paper Umbrella Installation at Venice Architecture Biennale
By
Starr Charles
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Architecture studio MAD has created a canopy that reinterprets traditional Chinese oil-paper umbrellas at the Venice Architecture Biennale. The installation, named Chinese Paper Umbrella, provides a sheltered outdoor space beside the China Pavilion.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMAD has created a canopy that reinterprets traditional Chinese oil-paper umbrellas at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale.
The installation is defined by a draping form that serves as a sheltered outdoor space beside the China Pavilion.
MAD created the installation using Xu
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