Ushida Findlay Architects
Ushida Findlay Architects was an architectural practice originating in Tokyo but now based in London. They are known for their unusual, non-rectilinear, neo-expressionist buildings, including their Soft and Hairy House in Tsukuba (1994).[1] Their starfish-shaped design for a country house at Grafton Hall Estate in Cheshire (2002)[2] was selected in competition[3] but ultimately went unrealised.[4]
The practice were architects for the ArcelorMittal Orbit tower, the UK's tallest sculpture, providing architectural design to transform it into a functional building.[5][6][7]
History
[edit | edit source]Ushida Findlay was originated in Japan, set up in 1986 by husband and wife team, Eisaku Ushida and Kathryn Findlay. They came to the UK in 1999, setting up the practice in Edinburgh.[8] However, the couple split-up and the company experienced financial difficulties, filing bankruptcy in 2004. Findlay launched her own separate practice.[8]
The practice worked on York Art Gallery.[9]
Notable projects
[edit | edit source]- Echo Chamber, Tokyo[1]
- Truss Wall House, Tokyo (1993)[8]
- Soft and Hairy House, Tsukuba (1994)[8]
- ArcelorMittal Orbit Tower, Olympic Park, London (2011)[6]
References
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- ^ Amy Chozik, 'A Lightning Rod Masquerading as a Sculpture', The New York Times, 1 June 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-14. "...Ushida Findlay, a London firm that helped transform the sculpture into a structurally sound, functional building."
- ^ a b Will Hurst 'Orbit becomes UK's highest sculpture: Topping out of ArcelorMittal Orbit attended by Arup and Ushida Findlay Architects..., Building Design, 31 October 2011. Retrieved 2012-06-18.
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- ^ a b c d Steve Rose The rural renewal of Kathryn Findlay, The Guardian, 19 July 2009. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Official website
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