Shigeru Ban was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 2014 for his tireless efforts in the design of temporary shelters in disaster areas around the globe. His “Paper Log House“ is a shining example of the conscious use of resources.

During a layover in Zurich on his way to the earthquake region of Ecuador the architect showed his first furniture collection made out of recyclable ­materials. DETAIL met with a reserved and earnest Shigeru Ban on this occasion.