Here is a full set of images of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, designed by architect I.M. Pei, which officially opened yesterday (Monday). Here is some info from the museum: – MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART OPENS DECEMBER 1 IN QATAR IN ICONIC I.M. PEI-DESIGNED LANDMARK BUILDING Inaugural Exhibition Celebrates Cultural Diversity and Complexity of Islamic Art Doha, QATAR, November 22, 2008 – The..
Dutch designer Roderick Vos will present a collection of three ceramic pieces called White Gold at Design Miami this week. The pieces have been produced in a limited edition of 25 by ceramic manufacturers Koninklijke Tichelaar Makkum for Dutch gallery Priveekollektie. Top image: Ma-Ma’ vase. Above: Bloom vase Above: Atlantis. The following text is from Roderick Vos: – ‘White Gold’ Atlantis, Bloo..
Architect: Carlos Ferrater & Jimenez Brasa Arquitectos Location: Granada, Spain Collaborators: Luis Gonzalo Arias Recalde, David Molina Carneros, Cristian Eugen Boz Project Year: 2004 Construction Year: 2005-2008 Promotor: Consortium Parque de las Ciencias Structural Engineering: Juan Calvo / Pondio Main Contractor: Dragados S.A. Acoustics: Higini Arau Technical Architects: Francisco Javier Gonz..
Architects: ACXT Location: Bakio, Spain Client: Bakio City Council Constructed Area: 5,200 sqm Budget: 3,9 M EURO (US $4,93 M) Project year: 2006 Photographer: Cesar San Millán The building is situated in a small and floodable valley open to the sea in the coastal town of Bakio. It takes up the Northwest side of the site, leaving two free areas, one in the West, through which access is carried o..
Dutch architects NL created a forest of 100 trees planted in shopping trolleys at the Urban Play event in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which ended earlier this month. The project, called Moving Forest, was inspired by a children’s story about a forest that moves at night so people trapped in it can never escape. Urban Play is an international project by Droog Design, created and curated by Scott Burn..
Melbourne architectural and urban design practice Lyons have completed a new research centre at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia. The hexagonal-shaped building is wrapped with “digitally designed pre-cast concrete panels”. The Hedley Bull Centre for World Politics was completed in August. Photography: Dianna Snape and Trevor Mein. The following is from Lyons Architects: ..
Petrópolis, en el estado de Rio de Janeiro, era el lugar de veraneo de la familia imperial. A sólo 60 kilómetros al norte de la segunda capital de Brasil, Petrópolis se eleva 830 metros sobre la Bahia de Guanabara, a la vera del camino que en 1720 se convirtió en la nueva ruta entre Rio y Minas Gerais. La fuerte impronta histórica, que otorga a Petrópolis el mote de Ciudad Imperial, contrasta co..
Tokyo architect Shinichiro Himematsu has designed a cafe adjacent to a vinegar factory in Fukuoka, Japan. The cafe, in a converted 130-year-old house, serves dishes using the vinegar from the factory. The following is from Himematsu Architecture: – Vinegar Cafe SU This project is to renovate a 130-year old private house into a café and factory in Fukuoka Japan. The café sells the vinegar produce..
‘fallingwater seasons remix’, 2008 the architect's house rare gallery, new york november 15 – december 20, 2008 eamon o’kane is a belfast born artist who is currently exhibiting his debut solo show at new york’s rare gallery. ‘the architect’s house’ feature large scale oil paintings that demonstrate o’kane’s interest in architecture and design. many of the works show masterpieces in the modern a..
NEXT OPENING: NEW YORK RESIDENCE, BUDAPEST – DESIGN MASSIMO IOSA GHINI A new building ‘New York Residence’ designed by the Iosa Ghini Associates is under construction and will be ready next june 2009 in Budapest adjacent to New York Palace Hotel. The project includes four main parts: The expansion of the New York Palace Boscolo Luxury Hotel including sixty new rooms as well as a floor for office..
