Mathematically speaking…
The surfaces that mathematicians have developed hold intrigue for architects as they hold a promise of new spatial relationships and configurations. Technology (CAD) has played an important part in all this, it is now more possible to efficiently describe more complex shapes and spaces and communicate these to the build. Previously the more orthogonal means of communication – plans, sections and elevations naturally encourage buildings which are more easily described in these terms, i.e. boxes. Klein Bottle House in Mornington Peninsula, Australia applies the logic of the Klein Bottle, a shape which folds into itself to become one continuous volume.
Via & more: WAN
Yellow Treehouse by Pacific Environments Architects
Who didn’t have dreams back in his childhood? Some of them were achieved whilst others never came true. Well, there is an architectural concept that we all dreamed of as children but could only do as an adult fantasy. The tree-house concept is reminiscent of childhood dreams and playtime, fairy stories of enchantment and imagination.
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World Architecture: Greece – book from Taschen
From the superb mausoleum of Mausolus in Halicarnassus, stop by the shrine to Apollo at Delphi with its famous oracle, or pass through the imposing Lion Gate in Mycenae. This “picture book journey” takes us through all the important architectural sites in ancient Greece. “Noble simplicity, quiet proportions” was how the distinguished archaeologist Johann Joachim Winckelmann once described Greek culture, and the beauty of classical art certainly lies in its simplicity.
Via & more: Taschen
‘Tate Otama’ freestanding ladle by Mikiya Kobayashi
‘Tate Otama’ by young japanese designer Mikiya Kobayashi was the winning entry of the recent Toyama Product Design Competition. ‘Bring out the strength of the material’ was the theme this year. Toyama is a prosperous region in japan for metal, plastic, glass, lacquer etc. manufacturing.
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Studio Pei-Zhu: Guggenheim Museum Beijing
Chinese architectural firm Studio Pei Zhu were invited by the Guggenheim Foundation to design a museum for them in Beijing, located adjacent to the forbidden city in a 200 year old hutong neighborhood.
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‘Genesis’ series by Onze Studio
Dutch designers Erica Vermeij and Zoe Alderfer Ryan of Onze Sudio have sent images of their latest work . Their designs incorporate hand sculpted metals and hardwood. The ‘Genesis’ series includes a benches, bar stools and side tables.
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Luisaviaroma store by Claudio Nardi Architects
Italian architect Claudio Nardi has renovated the interior of fashion boutique Luisaviaroma in Florence, Italy.
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Back Painted Glass Tiles by Edgewater – new Glass Connectables
These elegant glass tiles from Edgewater are the new back painted Glass Connectables. High-quality back painting accommodates the desire to mix and match patterns and colors to create signature tiles.
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Giving Zaha a hard contest
a2o-architecten (Hasselt – Belgium) and Atelier Kempe Thill (Rotterdam – Netherlands) participated at the design contest for the new harbour building for the port of Antwerp. They were selected together with 4 other international architects offices like Vier Architectos (Spain), Zaha Hadid Architects (Great Brittan), Xaveer de Geyter architects (Belgium) and RAPP+RAPP (Netherlands).
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‘Peel seating’ by Khodi Feiz
Iranian-born designer Khodi Feiz wanted to design a convertible seating collection that made its function transparent. His solution was the ‘peel seating’ series designed for council.
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