Pedra Silva Arquitectos has designed a state of the art dental clinic on one of Sydney’s high-end retail streets. The challenging site and design brief asked for a creative approach where aesthetic and functionality work hand in hand. The client requested two receptions with two entrances that could function separately but without compromising the space… [Read More]
Archives for August 2015
Shortlist announced for the World Interiors News Awards 2015
The World Interiors News has announced the shortlist for their 2015 awards. The shortlist includes projects and products from fourteen categories, judged by 43 distinguished renowned designers and architects. The shortlist reveals cutting-edge designs that push the boundaries of both imagination and ingenuity. Judging this year’s awards has reminded me how rich and varied our industry… [Read More]
A Gem on the Pearl River: Langham Place, Guangzhou by Aedas International
Located on Pazhou, Langham Place, Guangzhou together with Guangzhou Commercial Showcase Complex form the Nanfung Commercial, Hospitality and Exhibition Complex. The 500-room five-star hotel has a dramatic, animated appearance, with horizontal elements accentuated through small and large shifts to maximize the dialogue between the buildings, providing a dynamic, unified and powerful expression for the exhibition complex. Situated opposite from the government funded… [Read More]
Aula Medica by Wingårdh Arkitektkontor AB
As far back as 1940, when Karolinska Institutet’s campus was created, architect Ture Rydberg planned for a large auditorium, or aula to use the word of the classical languages. The plans were, however, shelved due to lack of funds, leaving the university without any possibility to arrange public events for students or scientists. In the… [Read More]
Sustainable Industries Education Centre by MPH Architects
MPH Architects have created a complete new identity for the South Australian TAFE. Located at Tonsley Park in Adelaide the Sustainable Industries Education Centre (SIEC) brings together five aging campuses within a former Mitsubishi Assembly plant. The Tonsley Tafe project was initiated by the Government of South Australia’s objective to reduce operating costs of the TafeSA’s Building… [Read More]
New lifestyle brand infuses backpacks with cork
Lifestyle brand of premium accessories Corked has just launched their first backpack line on Kickstarter. Living up to its name, the line incorporates recycled cork in the design. Head over to their Kickstarter page and back up the project in the next 31 days! It all started in my grandpa’s wine cellar—As kids, my sister and I… [Read More]
New whistle to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Alessi’s 9093 Kettle
Alessi is soon to release a new version of the 9093 kettle whistle to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Designed initially in 1985 by renowned Michael Graves, the stainless steel kettle with red bird-shaped whistle has become an icon of the 20th century. After 30 years, Graves transformed the recognizable whistle into a special dragon and new colourful,… [Read More]
2nd edition of Circuit Index-Design coming soon in Montreal
The second edition of Circuit Index-Design will take place on the 16th and 17th of September, in Montreal, Canada. The two day event is aimed at design professionals and offers a series of conferences and events across the city. A unique occasion to learn and celebrate design. Take a look below at the official information… [Read More]
Andrew Maynard designs a 4.5m wide home in Australia
Andrew Maynard has redesigned a family home in Fitzroy, Australia, of only 4.5m (14.8 feet) wide. The clients, a family of four have found themselves overgrowing their aging home. Relocating was never an option as the family was an important part of a thriving community. The front facade of the Moor Street House was left… [Read More]
Barsa Taberna by +tongtong
Multi-disciplinary studio +tongtong has designed Barsa Taberna, a Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant in downtown Toronto that evokes the intimacy and vibrancy of Barcelona. Both the client and the designer John Tong have spent a considerable amount of time in Gaudí’s city, and shared the excitement of capturing that energy in the creation of Barsa. An intimate yet full… [Read More]
