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+
Silver
Bronze

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Viktorija Valiulyte
Senior Designer for EMEA Flagshipstores
at Nike
8.7
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6.8
8.13

Elnaz Taghaddos
Cofounder
at E Plus A Atelier
The dual approach of sensory and lo...
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9
7
8.25

Christopher Lye
Principal
at Woods Bagot
Active exhibition with motion inter...
7.5
7
7.5
7
7.25

Jenn Celesia
Founder
at Jenn Celesia Consulting
7.5
7.5
8
7
7.5

Matteo Ferrari
Founder
at Matteo Ferrari Studio
The exhibition design subtly suppor...
7
7
8
6.5
7.13

Micha Klein
Executive Director
at Liganova
Clear and consequent lighting appro...
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8
7
7.5
7.38

Moein Jalali
Founder
at Moein Jalali and Partners
The designer's idea is appealing, b...
8
6
6
5
6.25

Zhifeng Wang
Founder and Creative Director
at A3 VISION
7.5
7
8
8
7.63

Ankur Choksi
Cofounder and Principal
at Studio Lotus
the exhibit has a great interaction...
6.5
7
7
6
6.63

Javier Jimenez Iniesta
Director
at Studio Animal
6
6.5
6
6
6.13

Esin Karliova
Founder and Principal
at Studio Karliova
This exhibition really captures the...
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8
7
6
7

Heather Dubbeldam
Principal
at Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
7
7
8
7
7.25

Christina Prodromou
Director
at COX Architecture
7
7
7
5
6.5

Søren Pihlmann
Founder
at pihlmann architects
6
7
7
6
6.5

Rahul Mistri
Founder and Principal Designer
at Open Atelier Mumbai
7.97
7.87
8.17
7.87
7.97

Cathy Wang
Founder and Principal
at Montaigne Design
7.05
6.56
6.47
6.64
6.68

Ke Xie
Founder
at Signyan Design
7.25
7.49
7.49
7.49
7.43

Kot Ge
Founder
at LSD Interior Design
6
6
7
8
6.75

Viktorija Valiulyte
Senior Designer for EMEA Flagshipstores
at Nike
An innovative way to look into mate...
9
7
8.5
7
7.88

Elnaz Taghaddos
Cofounder
at E Plus A Atelier
8.5
7
8
7
7.63

Christopher Lye
Principal
at Woods Bagot
The content of the exhibition is in...
7
7
7.5
7
7.13

Matteo Ferrari
Founder
at Matteo Ferrari Studio
8.5
7.7
8
7
7.8

Micha Klein
Executive Director
at Liganova
7
8
7.5
7
7.38

Jenn Celesia
Founder
at Jenn Celesia Consulting
8
7
7.5
7
7.38

Ankur Choksi
Cofounder and Principal
at Studio Lotus
the exhibit has a great interaction...
6.5
7
7
6
6.63

Javier Jimenez Iniesta
Director
at Studio Animal
6
7
5
5
5.75

Esin Karliova
Founder and Principal
at Studio Karliova
Materials used function well....
5
7
6
5
5.75

Heather Dubbeldam
Principal
at Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
7.5
7
8
7
7.38

Christina Prodromou
Director
at COX Architecture
5
6
6
7
6

Søren Pihlmann
Founder
at pihlmann architects
8
6
9
8
7.75

Rahul Mistri
Founder and Principal Designer
at Open Atelier Mumbai
6.84
6.94
7.25
6.63
6.92

Ke Xie
Founder
at Signyan Design
7.65
7.08
7.57
7.81
7.53

Moein Jalali
Founder
at Moein Jalali and Partners
6
5.5
6.5
5
5.75

Kot Ge
Founder
at LSD Interior Design
6
7
7.5
8
7.13
Designer
Client
Shimadzu Corporation
Floor area
350 ㎡
Completion
2024
Construction