Make has helped transform the former Olympic Park site in Stratford into an exciting new riverside destination with the opening of its first legacy building, the Podium. The opening of the hub building makes the award-winning architecture firm the only architect to date to have delivered an Olympic venue (the Copper Box Arena), as well… [Read More]
Archives for April 2014
Make creates a 902 hexagonal module facade for the Wanda Reign Hotel
Award-winning international architecture firm Make Architects, created a unique facade for the luxurious Wanda Reign Hotel in Wuhan, China. Commissioned by the Wanda Group, the architects designed a 902 hexagonal module facade that creates the “effect of multiple windows as ‘eyes’ looking our over the city from the guest rooms”. Wuhan, which is sometimes referred to… [Read More]
Daniel Libeskind Creates the Ice Chandelier for Lasvit
Architect Daniel Libeskind has designed a geometric glass chandelier for Czech lighting manufacturer, Lasvit. The Ice Chandelier is made out of clear hand-blown glass pieces, to create geometric and modular patterns. The new addition to Libeskind’s portfolio is currently being showcased at the 2014 Milan Design Week, as part of Lasvit’s <E>MOTIONS Exhibit at Fuori… [Read More]
Moriyama RAIC International Prize Aims to Raise Stature of Canada
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) Foundation announces the launch of one of the largest architectural prizes in the world — the Moriyama RAIC International Prize. Distinguished Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama established the prize together with the Foundation. To be awarded every two years, the prize consists of CAD $100,000 and a sculpture designed… [Read More]
Hongkun Fine Art Gallery / Art Arcadion by Penda
Architecture firm Penda, recently finished the Hongkun Fine Art Gallery in Beijing. The white exterior of the Art Gallery acts as a focal point in the area, drawing people in with its sculptural forms. Visitors enter the gallery through an opening in the monolithic façade, and are immediately introduced to the clean white space, and… [Read More]
Arper Introduces Zinta Modular Sofa
Italian manufacturer Arper will reveal at the 2014 Milan Design Week, a new modular sofa system defined by the harmonious juxtaposition of smooth lines and warm materials. Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, Zinta comes in a variety of lengths and customizing materials, that can serve a range of environments from residential to office, lounge or even… [Read More]
Kristian Aus launches the Ziggy Hook through Kickstarter
Ziggy is a project that is very close to Kirstian Aus‘ heart. For the last few years, the Sydney-based designer has been designing and producing products through his design consultancy Autumn, and his brand UNDER. Being a big believer in the idea that design should be democratic and accessible, he has launched Ziggy through Kickstarter…. [Read More]
Torei Side Tables by Luca Nichetto for Cassina
The Torei Family was born as a collaboration between designer Luca Nichetto and Italian manufacturer Cassina. The concept for the small tables, grew out of the idea of a serving tray’s small dimensions and flexible use. The name Torei complements the concept, as it is a phonetic transposition of the Japanese word for “tray”. The… [Read More]
“Austria. Naturally Yours” – Penda’s Austrian Pavilion for the 2015 Milan Expo
Winning the first runner up in an international competition for the Austrian Pavilion at the 2015 Milan Expo, Penda and Alex Daxböck propose a project that gets designed and eaten by its visitors. The concept of the project strengthens the “Feeding the Planet” topic of the Expo, by encouraging visitors to participate and seed plants on… [Read More]
Tetris Storage System by Front for Horreds
The design world has recently seen a focus on modular furniture that allows users to put their own spin on the design. Front design studio collaborated with Swedish manufacturer Horreds, to create the Tetris storage system that follows the same principle of customization. Recently presented at the 2014 Stockholm Furniture Fair, Tetris is a storage… [Read More]
