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Wonder Powder

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The overview of the exhibition - Hiroki Tagma
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The installation of the movement of powder underwater - Hiroki Tagma
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Innovation
Functionality
Creativity
Eco-Social Impact
Total
JURY VOTES
Exhibition
7.22
7.16
7.42
6.71
7.13
Carmelo Zappulla
Carmelo Zappulla CEO at External Reference
An intriguing studio with strong po...
5
7
5
6
5.75
David T’Kint
David T’Kint Founder at DTK Studio
5.5
7
5
5.5
5.75
Pallavi Dean
Pallavi Dean Founder at Roar
7
7
7
9
7.5
Josse Popma
Josse Popma Partner at Popma ter Steege Architects
7
6
7
5
6.25
Yan Pan
Yan Pan Cofounder and Chief Architect at SpActrum
7
7
8
6
7
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Innovation
Functionality
Creativity
Eco-Social Impact
Total
JURY VOTES
Material
7.03
6.89
7.30
6.72
6.98
Carmelo Zappulla
Carmelo Zappulla CEO at External Reference
An intriguing studio with strong po...
5
7
5
6
5.75
David T’Kint
David T’Kint Founder at DTK Studio
5.5
7
5
5.5
5.75
Pallavi Dean
Pallavi Dean Founder at Roar
7
7
7
9
7.5
Josse Popma
Josse Popma Partner at Popma ter Steege Architects
7
6
7
5
6.25
Yan Pan
Yan Pan Cofounder and Chief Architect at SpActrum
7
7
8
6
7
Designer
Client
Shimadzu Corporation
Floor area
350 ㎡
Completion
2024
Social Media
Instagram
Construction

WONDER POWDER is an exhibition of a research project by Shimadzu Corporation and the design studio we+ that explores the potential of powder. Launched in 2022, this project focuses on powdering, one of the most primitive processing methods for humanity. Beyond observing the movement of various materials pulverized into powder underwater, the project also involves scientific analysis using Shimadzu Corporation's analytical instruments.

Through a dual approach of sensory and logical exploration, the project seeks to understand the beauty of powder. In this exhibition, we showcase some research findings and installations as part of the project, placing powders of a wide range of materials such as metals like aluminum, minerals like pyrite, organic substances like wood and bamboo charcoal, and synthetic materials like acrylic into custom fixtures developed to suit their respective behaviors.

Besides observing their movements, we present analysis results such as particle size, density, and shape for each material, attempting to capture "beauty" from a new perspective.This exhibition was located at Dropcity, a new centre for Architecture and Design that will be developed along Via Sammartini in Milan. To harmonize with the industrial atmosphere of the tunnel, all fixtures are constructed with aluminum frames.