Brazilian architect Gustavo Penna has designed a sculptural glass monument as a symbol to journalism. The translucent structure, titled the Freedom of The Press Monument, was inspired by the concept of freedom. The design has received last year a World Architecture Festival Award for its sculptural qualities. From Gustavo Penna: The Freedom of the Press Monument is… [Read More]
Heathdale Residence by TACT Design INC.
Situated on the ravine of Cedarvale Park in Mid-town Toronto, a futuristic home makes a statement within the quiet neighbourhood. Designed by TACT Design, the CorTen clad facade adds a sculptural quality to the minimalist design. The custom residence opens up towards the ravine through large floor-to-ceiling windows that invite the landscape in. The minimalist interior… [Read More]
Booleanos Cabinet by Joel Escalona for Roche Bobois
Mexican designer Joel Escalona and French furniture editor Roche Bobois have collaborated in this limited edition, one of a kind cabinet. Introduced in 2014, the Booleanos cabinet has been in the works since 2013 as part of Roche Bobois’ limited-edition collection “Gallery”, featuring a series of exclusively made pieces in France. Limited to 500 pieces, each… [Read More]
Ippolito Fleitz designs sculptural lobby
Ippolito Fleitz Group was invited to design the lobby of ‘Lahmeyer-Haus’, a ten-storey office building that opened in 1990 in Frankfurt. The sculptural two-storey lobby acts as a ‘shared business card’ for the entire building, standing out from the rest of the building’s architecture. The height of the lobby was exaggerated through vertical lamellae that dominate… [Read More]
Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre by Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp
Australian studio Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp (fjmt) has designed the Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre (BLaKC) through the adaptive reuse, salvage, recycling and renovation of the existing Bankstown Town Hall in New South Wales. Located in the heart of the city, the library creates a rich spatial experience for the community. The architects were commissioned “to create a… [Read More]
The Temple House by Make Architects
The Temple House is Make’s second project with Swire Hotels, following the successful launch of the Montpellier Chapter Hotel in Cheltenham, and the third hotel in Swire’s portfolio, following The Upper House in Hong Kong and The Opposite House in Beijing. Located in the heart of Chengdu, one of China’s key centres of finance and commerce, the… [Read More]
Michele de Lucchi designs espresso maker for Alessi
Designer Michele de Lucchi has collaborated with Alessi and illycaffè in creating a new espresso maker dedicated to coffee lovers. From sculptural design to unparalleled technology, each detail in the new Pulcina espresso maker was carefully considered to create the perfect cup of coffee. The experts at Illy’s R&D Laboratory identified some important changes to… [Read More]
Pedra Silva Arquitectos Designs High-end Dental Clinic in Sydney
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]
Butterfly lights by Tom Raffield
Tom Raffield has designed a lighting collection inspired by the movement and beauty of a butterfly in full light. Taking its name after its source of inspiration, the Butterfly Collection includes a Floor Lamp and a Pendant, both showcasing stunning sculptural forms. The intricate bent wood form creates intricate shadows and produces stunning lighting effects…. [Read More]
Cut-Fold designs chair Inspired by Papercraft
Remember the unique collapsable Aperture Pendant we first came across at the Interior Design Show in Toronto? Architects Andrea Kordos and Tony Round from Cut-Fold first introduced the idea of folded furniture through the Origami chair. It is rare to see a foldable chair so elegant and sculptural. The team was inspired by the art of Papercraft,… [Read More]
