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Timber Installation by Edwin Chan Transforms the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas

Timber Installation by Edwin Chan Transforms the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallastimber installation by edwin chan transforms the nasher sculpture center in dallasIn collaboration with artist piero golia, architect edwin chan has transformed the corner gallery of the nasher sculpture center in dallas into a gathering space that combines architecture, entertainment, and works of art. the duo originally converted a storage area off hollywood boulevard in los angeles into an environment that encouraged interaction and led to a more developed sense of community. 

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the gathering space combines architecture, entertainment, and works of art

 Timber Installation by Edwin Chan Transforms the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas
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the communal environment encourages engagement and interaction
Timber Installation by Edwin Chan Transforms the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallasedwin-chan-chalet-installation-piero-golia-nasher-sculpture-center-dallas-designboom-02
modular white oak furnishings complement the venetian plaster walls
 Timber Installation by Edwin Chan Transforms the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas
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guests and performers can meet and experience a wide range of entertainment
Timber Installation by Edwin Chan Transforms the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallasedwin-chan-chalet-installation-piero-golia-nasher-sculpture-center-dallas-designboom-02
the scheme creates an intimate setting for social exchange
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the installation is visible through the large glazed facade of the nasher sculpture center
Timber Installation by Edwin Chan Transforms the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas
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the building was designed by italian architect renzo piano
Timber Installation by Edwin Chan Transforms the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas
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the modular work was previously housed within a storage area in los angeles
Timber Installation by Edwin Chan Transforms the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas
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the ‘chalet’ was opened to visitors for a variety of gatherings
Timber Installation by Edwin Chan Transforms the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas
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the exterior of the storage area located off hollywood boulevard 
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