MASSIVart, W Montréal, BPC, SID LEE Architecture and Ivanhoé Cambridge have collaborated to create the new Être Avec Toi, a restaurant with an eclectic mix of art and lifestyle. Showcasing an explosion of bold murals, the restaurants celebrates Montreal’s diverse artistic culture by featuring local artists only. From walls to tables, the design is a true celebration of art…. [Read More]
Archives for December 2015
The duty of architects to the developing world
It’s reported that one in every two children in the world live in poverty– a statistic that doesn’t sit right with Melbourne architect Dean Landy. When visiting Kenya in 2007, Landy was confronted with the nation’s poverty, inspiring him to found what is now the One Heart Foundation. Run from Poverty will take place in Kenya from Sunday July… [Read More]
ClarkeHopkinsClarke transforms Bundoora mental asylum
ClarkeHopkinsClarke architecture firm is set to transform the former Bundoora mental asylum into a new residential, retail and community hub in Melbourne. The revitalizing of the site that has not been used since the late 1990s, is set to bring vibrancy to the area, while respecting the its historical values. The design incorporates five of… [Read More]
OODE gives art a second chance
What happens with all the artwork when a museum closes? In many instances it gets lost and forgotten in storage units, a problem Netherlands’ cultural sector has been facing for many years. OODE is the first gallery in the Netherlands to take those forgotten pieces and gives them a second chance. Curated by Marleen Kurves,… [Read More]
Résidence au Bic by _naturehumaine
Montreal based architecture firm _naturehumaine has completed a small residence located in Québec, Canada. Contemporary stacked volumes and plenty of natural light create an open and airy interior space, overlooking the landscape. Wood cladding and pops of colours add a youthful element without overpowering the rest of the space. From _naturehumaine: In the Rimouski region,… [Read More]
