The founders of this small architecture firm delight in the preciousness of imperfection.

摘要

Just what is a "splinter society"? The name conjures visions of some kind of ersatz Bolshevik red wedge. Yet far from having any revolutionary intent, the Melbourne-based architecture firm's approach is more Far Eastern than Eastern bloc. Reminiscent of the Japanese concept of wabi sabi, Splinter Society Architecture's practice is about juxtaposing seemingly contradictory elements, discovering preciousness in imperfection and the handmade. It is the artisan and the masses forging together in a civil act of creation. "We like the idea of a society or a group of people who do stuff together, but fumble a bit," says co-director Chris Stanley of the firm's name. "We also like the idea that we do projects that divide people. They either really like them or hate them."