Unusual Architecture + London

Daegu, Corea del Sud: [THE D*HAUS CONCEPT]
D*Haus

The D*Haus Company is an experimental design and architecture practice that is fascinated and inspired about the mathematics that can be found in every fibre that makes up our world.

D*Haus

Constantly striving to explore, develop and express form through movement, colour and mathematics, D*Haus articulate their ideas using three well known and respected mediums; Architecture, Art and Design.

D*Haus

In 1903 mathematician and author Henry Dudeney discovered a mathematical formula that proved the perfect square could transform, in a few simple moves, into the perfect equilateral triangle.

Inspired and fascinated by the simplicity and perfection of the formula, the young London-based architecture and design practice founded by David Ben-Grünberg and Daniel Woolfson in 2011 worked on translating the idea into lighting, furniture of various scales, even a house. “The Narrow Path”, the team's first exhibition at the Anise Gallery in Southwark, is a great platform to understand better and see more of the experimental practice's work.

D*Haus

The D*Table can be arranged in multiple configurations. Ditto the D*Light, while the High*Light is a playful, colourful interpretation of a ceiling light. Large-scale prints illustrating the concept and formula are also available.

D*Haus

The D*Static range is one of the most economic and sustainable ways of building prefabricated homes. 8 different houses can be built from 1 identical set of parts, meaning that less waste is produced during the manufacturing process, and each house can be designed and delivered at low costs.

D*Haus

But the show's highlight is the prototype of Dynamic D*Haus, Ben-Grunberg and Woolfson's contemporary answer to the Girasole.

D*Haus

The house is designed to move and adapt to the changing seasonal climatic conditions, following the sun and views as well as the owners' desires.

D*Haus

It can open to eight different configurations, from a square to a fully extended chain of triangular wings. A model and accompanying visuals introduce the concept at Anise.

D*Haus

“The Narrow Path” is open only until the end of the month. Yet D*Haus has a lot more in store after that. The Dynamic design is in development for further applications in both the conceptual and commercial fields, so watch this space.