Thursday 13 December 2012

Rehabilitation of Palazzo di Vigonovo, Venice







Rehabilitation of Palazzo di Vigonovo, Venice, Italy

The 'Rehabilitation of Palazzo di Vigonovo' by 3ndy studio, is a commemoration of a 19th century structure that suffered from a fire. Elements such as double arched windows have been incorporated into the perforated metal facade to reflect the original building. The facade is constructed from 90 sheets of corten steel, with words in varying fonts cut into the metal sheets to create a sculptural facade.




Friday 7 December 2012

Cordial Lamp, Nicolò Barlera




Cordial Lamp, Nicolò Barlera

The Cordial Lamp by Nicolò Barlera, was an original concept with Lorenzo Antonioni, and the developed with  Kanter & Karlsson. The only componants are the cord, bulb and plug, with the form created form 10 metres of coiled electrical cord, which has electricity passing through the entire length.


Hafencity University Subway Station, Germany







Hafencity University Subway Station, Hamburg, Germany

The Hafencity University Subway Station by Raupach Architekten, has been given a new lighting system by Pfarre Lighting Design. The influence is taken form the harbour and industry of the surrounding area, and the concept is based on the use of steel, light, colour and reflection. The dramatic ambiance is created by hanging light boxes with metal frames of the exact dimensions of a shipping container, the translucent panels glow in varying colours that can change to signal the arrival or departure or trains.


Grappa Flower Lamp Chandelier, 96 Rothschild in Tel Aviv





Grappa Flower Lamp Chandelier, 96 Rothschild Hotel, Tel Aviv

The organic Grappa Flower Lamp Chandelier, by Aviad Petel, falls through the stairwell of the boutique hotel '96 Rothschild' in Tel Aviv. 12 meters in height, the concept was to create a light feature that flowed through the space, taking influences from the climbing pomea tricolor plant.

There is a hint of art deco to the form and colour of the flowers, that marries well with the stairwell design and ballustrade.







Tuesday 4 December 2012

The Passenger Bar and Restaurant, Madrid






The Passenger Bar and Restaurant, Madrid, Spain

The recently opened Passenger Bar and Restaurant, by Parolio, is a retro dining experience, with rich, heavy finishes of leather, brass and dark wood. The theme of Passenger, is the idea of travelling in a train car, during the height of 1930s rail travel. This concept is most notably felt through the windows, where screens play a video stream showing landscape passing by, flowing from window to window, creating the feeling of looking of a moving train.

Tony's Farm, Shanghai






Tony's Farm, Shanghai, China

Tony's Farm by Playze, is a visitors centre attached to the largest organic food farm in Shanghai. Designed to involve the consumer and in turn promote healthy eating. The shipping container basis of this build, allows future planned additions such as hotels and offices, to be easily integrated into the structure






Friday 30 November 2012

V’ammos Restaurant, Karaiskakis Stadium, Athens.







V’ammos Restaurant, Karaiskakis Stadium, Athens.

 V’ammos Restaurant by LM Architectsis located above the stands in the 32,000-seat Karaiskakis Stadiumto, giving diners a panoramic view of the ground. The space takes reference to the stadium’s coastal situation, by creating a wave like form across the ceiling, while the bar is created from 300 stacked metal cooking beneath a wooden counter, a theme continued in the bathrooms.




Workaholic, by THINKK Studio






Workaholic, by THINKK Studio

These pendant lights and vases by Bangkok-based THINKK Studio, are part of new their new Workaholic collection, that offers small items for working space or studying area, and use constrasting materials such as concrete, wood and wire frames. Interchangeable parts allow you to alter the look and function of a particular item.

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Boat’s House at Millstätter Lake, Austria







Boat’s House at Millstätter Lake, Seeboden, Austria


The Boat’s House at Millstätter Lake by MHM Architects. Sitting at the water's edge, the building is clad in two materials 
reflecting the relationship of the footprint over water and land. Over section land is wrapped with copper panels, 
while the section extending over the water is clad with lumber planks. 

Regulations prevent the building of a permanent dock, which has lead to a facade system that creates a simple cube when not in use. 
Doors can then slide downward when in use to form platforms


Thursday 29 November 2012

Flux Cocoon, Switzerland






Flux Cocoon, Lausanne, Switzerland

Flux cocoon by Allegory is a winning project as a part of the the city’s first light festival, the Lausanne Lumières. The instillation is situated at a crossing of vertical and horizontal movements, the concept draws on an abstraction of a knot created by the crossing of pedestrian’s virtual trace at this precise point.




International Centre For The Arts Jose De Guimaraes, Portugal










International Centre For The Arts Jose De Guimaraes, Portugal

The International Centre For The Arts Jose De Guimaraes by Pitagoras Arquitectos, is two-storey structure built to tie in with the city’s status as European Capital of Culture for 2012 and will showcase a permanent collection of works by local artist Jose de Guimarães. The facade is clad in rows of rectangular brass pipe, giving the centre a golden facade, while mirrors clad the underside of cantilevered rooms on the first floor.