Peru based architecture firm Longhi Architects has recently completed the Veronica Beach House on the rocky terrain of Pucusana, Perú. The home presented the firm with the opportunity to explore contemporary Peruvian architecture, in a context known from its ‘international styles’. In our environment, it is more difficult to try to offer Peruvian architecture than… [Read More]
Archives for 2014
Booi by Cathrine Baekken for Standard Socket
Cathrine Baekken, in collaboration with Standard Socket, has recently introduced the Booi light at the WantedDesign NYC in May, 2014. The designer drew inspiration from the mooring buoys found across the coastal towns of Norway. The minimalist design consists of two elements: wood and glass. The turned wood handle has a tactile quality, and gives… [Read More]
Canadian Pavilion wins Special Mention at the 2014 Venice Biennale
Arctic Adaptations: Nunavut at 15, curated by Lateral Office of Toronto, wins a special mention at the 14th International Architecture Exhibition of la Biennale di Venezia. The project was selected from 68 national participants, and it marks the first honour for a Canadian pavilion at the Architecture Biennale. Arctic Adaptations explores the evolving role of… [Read More]
Members of the Global Holcim Awards jury 2015 announced
The Holcim Foundation has recently announced the jury members for the 2015 Global Holcim Awards, an international competition that encourages architects, planners, engineers, project owners and students to share their projects and vision that go beyond conventional notions of sustainable construction. The Foundation promotes sustainable responses to the technological, environmental, socioeconomic, and cultural issues affecting… [Read More]
Ochre introduces new collection
Ochre recently launched a new collection at the Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 that captures the essence of the brand: proportion, texture, contrast and finish. As with all of their work, the new collection places equal importance on harmonious forms, luxurious materials, and matchless craftsmanship. The Seed Cloud installation is a whimsical piece that ‘marries modern… [Read More]
ARGAND by Quentin de Coster
Quentin de Coster designed the ARGAND lamp as a reference to oil lamps from the eighteen century. The lamp was named after Swiss physicist Ami Argand who invented the burner with double airflow cylindrical wick in 1783. The contemporary lamp offers the possibility to modulate the intensity of light, by referencing the mechanism of wick-lift,… [Read More]
Watson Table by Paul Loebach
New York based designer Paul Loebach created a table inspired by the DNA structure. The Watson Table, with its sophisticated and elegant design, was firs introduced at the 2011 Milan Design Week, as part of the “Some Recent Experiments” collection. The table got its name as a tribute to James Watson, the American scientist famous… [Read More]
Apartamento em Braga by CORREIA/RAGAZZI ARQUITECTOS
CORREIA/RAGAZZI ARQUITECTOS remodelled and united two apartments in order to create a duplex apartment to better suit their clients’ needs. Located in Braga, Portugal, the newly designed apartment features a stunning staircase that connects the two units, and an array of interesting materials that create a game of volumes, light and dark. The architects developed… [Read More]
Arik Levy designs RockGrowth sculpture for Atomium in Brussels
The Atomium has invited Arik Levy to design a sculpture that will be permanently installed on the Atomium site in Brussels. The RockGrowth sculpture is part of the ARTVIEW exhibit that will take place April 25th, 2014 – Sept. 30, 2014. Organized as part of the Art Brussels event and Design September, the new exhibition invites… [Read More]
Fritz Hansen presents a homage to Grand Prix
High-end fashion brand Han Kjøbenhavn, in collaboration with Fritz Hansen, has created a homage to one of Arne Jacobsen’s iconic chairs – the Grand Prix™. The result is a contemporary interpretation of the iconic design, while still following the same values for craftsmanship, materials and aesthetics. The collaboration with Han Kjøbenhavn has been inspiring and constructive, because… [Read More]
