Capiz
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All gender bathroom, Assistance animals welcome, Low sensory / relaxed, Open captioned, Seating availableCapiz, the shell of the Placuna Placenta mollusc, has shaped the material language of traditional Filipino architecture and decorative arts for centuries. The flat, iridescent, and translucent properties of the shell have predominantly been used as alternatives to glass, from windows to lanterns and chandeliers. The mollusc abundantly grows within the muddy and brackish waters of the archipelago. Readily harvested, the use of capiz shells forms an important cultural asset for the Filipino people. Explore new interpretations of this material through a series of hanging installations and object designs at Inarc Architects’ studio.
Capiz celebrates the uniqueness of capiz shells and draws on its rich history and future as a natural resource.
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The works of John Gatip span within the transection of art and architecture. His multi-modal approach derives from the need to narrate the immediate, record his observations and create his explorations. John celebrates his heritage as a Filipino born Australian as he is heavily influenced by the culture and the arts and craft of the Philippines. He is a registered architect in Victoria, Australia and co-led Master of Architecture Design Studios at the Melbourne School of Design. John’s work has been shortlisted for 2023 Yering Station Sculpture Art Prize, 2023 Omnia Art Prize.
Inarc Architects is an architectural and interiors practice based in Melbourne (Naarm/Birrarung-ga) established in 1994. Inarc is known for their highly integrated practice that combines architecture with interior design. Their projects also place an emphasis on the relationship of architecture with the landscape context. They pride themselves in producing designs that are rich in character and harbour a sense of place for the people that occupy them. Inarc’s work spans a multitude of typologies and scale including single-residential, medium density residential, bespoke interior projects, commercial, education and exhibition design.
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All gender bathroom, Assistance animals welcome, Low sensory / relaxed, Open captioned, Seating availableCapiz, the shell of the Placuna Placenta mollusc, has shaped the material language of traditional Filipino architecture and decorative arts for centuries. The flat, iridescent, and translucent properties of the shell have predominantly been used as alternatives to glass, from windows to lanterns and chandeliers. The mollusc abundantly grows within the muddy and brackish waters of the archipelago. Readily harvested, the use of capiz shells forms an important cultural asset for the Filipino people. Explore new interpretations of this material through a series of hanging installations and object designs at Inarc Architects’ studio.
Capiz celebrates the uniqueness of capiz shells and draws on its rich history and future as a natural resource.
Participants
The works of John Gatip span within the transection of art and architecture. His multi-modal approach derives from the need to narrate the immediate, record his observations and create his explorations. John celebrates his heritage as a Filipino born Australian as he is heavily influenced by the culture and the arts and craft of the Philippines. He is a registered architect in Victoria, Australia and co-led Master of Architecture Design Studios at the Melbourne School of Design. John’s work has been shortlisted for 2023 Yering Station Sculpture Art Prize, 2023 Omnia Art Prize.
Inarc Architects is an architectural and interiors practice based in Melbourne (Naarm/Birrarung-ga) established in 1994. Inarc is known for their highly integrated practice that combines architecture with interior design. Their projects also place an emphasis on the relationship of architecture with the landscape context. They pride themselves in producing designs that are rich in character and harbour a sense of place for the people that occupy them. Inarc’s work spans a multitude of typologies and scale including single-residential, medium density residential, bespoke interior projects, commercial, education and exhibition design.