Sometimes we get fancy gift-wrapping and a somewhat expected gift which does not accompany the exterior wrap! Although the best alternative is to try to look for the content and not for the fancy wrapping; but what happens when wrapping and the content are equally weighed? I guess that’s the best formula! Such is the case with Neil Barrett, fashion designer and AquiliAlberg Architects. Recently,..
Arhitektura d.o.o., in collaboration with PONTING (construction engineers) received second prize for their proposal for a competition sponsored by the city of Maribor in Slovenia within the European Capital of Culture. They managed to put the bridge in one leap across the 120 m wide river. The bridge was shaped as a sincere response to the highlighted urbanistic and structural parameters of the ..
Architect Ben Naqoka of Point has completed an installation featuring plywood archways at the Diesel Denim Gallery Aoyama in Tokyo, Japan. Called Labyrinth of Woods, the wooden profiles branch out lower down to form extra display stands and include arms forming chandeliers where several sections meet. The installation opened last week and will remain in place until 10 July 2010. More Dezeen stor..
The Salon Mittermeier hair salon in Linz by Austrian architects Xarchitekten features a facade with a “three-dimensional architectural (hair) wave”. Completed last year, the store front is composed of waterjet-cut, laminated profiles arranged along the facade to create an undulating wave. Photos are by David Schreyer. Here’s some more information from Xarchitekten: – Hairstyle Interface Salon Mi..
Just a few days ago, we posted the fascinating entry for a footbridge by Family as part of the ‘EPK - DRAVA RIVER 2012’ competition in Maribor, Slovenia. Following is another very exciting bridge proposal by Toronto-based Ja Studio in collaboration with Tadj-Farzin Studio. Here’s a detailed project description we received from Ja Studio: The city of Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia a..
Gloria, Arianna, Ilaria and Adele (GAIA) met at ISIA Firenze and it was immediate understanding and collaboration on projects of Product & Communication Design. They all reflect and work with inspiration and creativity on the issues of living, the spatial and conceptual barriers/boundaries, the expression of the self in the domestic and urban environment. Gloria Pizzilli is illustrator. With gre..
Location: Rua da Velosa, 121, Carreço, Viana do Castelo, Portugal Preliminary Design: 2000; Final Design: 2001 Construction: 2002-2005 Architecture: Nuno Grande (1966) and Pedro Gadanho (1968) Collaborators: Rita Cantante, Cristina Silva, Mariana Martins, Matilde Seabra Engineering: NEWTON, Consultores de Engenharia, LDA (Structural); ENGILIMA, Projectistas e Consultores, LDA (Water and Sewage N..
Lead Designer: Heatherwick StudioKey Construction Materials: steel and timber composite structure, 60,000 fiber optic filaments, aluminum sleevesSite area: 6000 square metersSeed Cathedral dimensions: 25m x 25m x 20mSeed Cathedral floor area: 105 square metersOptic fibers: 60,588Optic fibers length: 7.5 metersSeeds in Seed Cathedral: 217,300Landscape area: 4490 square metersPublic park area: 24..
Villa Bio / Créditos Arquitecto principal / Architect: Enric Ruiz-Geli Estructura / Structure: Manel Raventós Diseño interior / Interior Design: Manel Soler Caralps Aparejadora /Technical Architect: Arantza Garetaonandia Estructurista / Structure Constructor: Antonio Diosdado Instalaciones / Installations: Joaquim Ribes Quintana Cubierta Natural / Natural Roof: Jardines Burés Paisajismo / Landsc..
Architect: Fantastic Norway Location: Fosen Coast, Norway Contractor: Abygg AS Constructed Area: 77 sqm The cabin is situated on the top of a rocky hill at the outermost coast of Fosen (Norway). The building is carefully placed and designed in relation to the local terrain, the panoramic view and the specific climactic conditions in the area. A variety of sheltered outdoor spaces enables a dynam..
