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.
Wonder Powder
we+
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Bronze

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Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes
CEO
at AKKA Architects
8
6
7
5
6.5

Serge-Laurent Haelterman
Creative Director
at Creneau International
5
5
10
4
6

Bernardo Tribolet Tribolet
Head of Trend Scouting
at The Swatch Group
6
5
7
5
5.75

Tessa Duste
Cofounder
at Makers of Sustainable Spaces
5
6
6.5
6
5.88

Felipe Mora
Founder and Creative Director
at F05 Studio
5.57
5
4.87
5.78
5.31

Hu Zhile
Founding Partner and Design Director
at WJ Studio
6
6.5
5.5
6
6

Edmond Huot
Chief Creative Officer
at Forward Media
6.19
5.62
4.92
5.91
5.66

Gabriela Sanchez y Sanchez de la Barquera
Creative Chief Officer
at Vlisco
5
6
6.5
5
5.63

Ellen Søhoel
Interior Designer/CEO
at XBD Collective
6
7
6.5
5
6.13

Jason Steere
MD Brand & Experience
at The Social Hub
5.25
7
7.5
5
6.19

Stephanie Crombie
Architect / Head of Sustainability
at Morrow + Lorraine Architects
5
7
6
4
5.5

Stephanie Akkaoui Hughes
CEO
at AKKA Architects
8
6
7
5
6.5

Serge-Laurent Haelterman
Creative Director
at Creneau International
5
5
10
4
6

Bernardo Tribolet Tribolet
Head of Trend Scouting
at The Swatch Group
6
5
7
5
5.75

Tessa Duste
Cofounder
at Makers of Sustainable Spaces
5
6
6.5
6
5.88

Felipe Mora
Founder and Creative Director
at F05 Studio
5.57
5
4.87
5.78
5.31

Hu Zhile
Founding Partner and Design Director
at WJ Studio
6
6.5
5.5
6
6

Edmond Huot
Chief Creative Officer
at Forward Media
6.19
5.62
4.92
5.91
5.66

Gabriela Sanchez y Sanchez de la Barquera
Creative Chief Officer
at Vlisco
5
6
6.5
5
5.63

Ellen Søhoel
Interior Designer/CEO
at XBD Collective
6
7
6.5
5
6.13

Jason Steere
MD Brand & Experience
at The Social Hub
5.25
7
7.5
5
6.19

Stephanie Crombie
Architect / Head of Sustainability
at Morrow + Lorraine Architects
5
7
6
4
5.5
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Client
Shimadzu Corporation
Floor area
350 ㎡
Completion
2024
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