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