Chi She Art Gallery in Shanghai by Archi-Union Architects.The brief to Archi-Union Architects called for a building that could provide a delicate and abundant compound art space, where various artistic events could take place. The grey green bricks were chosen for the facade as they perfectly...
Four Kitchen Looks With Smeg Linear Collection.Today we celebrate Smeg Liner Collection's delicious contemporary aesthetic - think clean, minimal lines and super-reflective glass. I was instantly struck with how adaptable this Collection really was, and how it could slot into almost...
Conceptual High-Tech Haute Couture Collection by Iris van Herpen Inspired by Sound Waves.For “Seijaku”, the Couture collection presented in Paris on July 4th 2016, Iris van Herpen explored the study of Cymatics, which visualises sound waves as evolving geometric patterns. In Cymatics, the higher the frequency of the sound...
Jaw-dropping Crystal Facade of CHANEL Amsterdam Flagship Store by MVRDV.MVRDV were commissioned to design CHANEL's flagship store in Amsterdam, which saw the architects replace the original brick facade of a former townhouse with glass blocks, utilising cutting-edge glass technology. Located on the PC...
Appliances as Art, Disappearing Sinks and Other Kitchen Trends from Eurocucina 2016.In partnership with Smeg, we bring you a roundup of the most compelling kitchen trends from Eurocucina 2016. The four halls of Eurocucina were abuzz with real moments of theatre, from live cooking shows to technology demonstrations and...
Atelier Swarovski’s Debut Collection of Luxury Accessories.Swarovski’s debuts a collection of luxury accessories by designers such as Aldo Bakker, Daniel Libeskind, Raw Edges, Ron Arad, Tord Boontje and Zaha...
Lexus – An Encounter with Anticipation by Formafantasma + Lexus Design Awards 2016.Drawing inspiration from the new Lexus LF-FC concept car, Formafantasma designed three site-specific installations for Lexus during Milan Design Week, responding to the architecture of the location, a former metal factory. For Milan...
Elle Decor Soft Home Interiors & Digital Experience by Marcante Testa/UdA Architetti at Palazzo Bovara.Set within the spectacular, never-before-accessed-by-the-public Palazzo Bovara on Corso Venezia, Elle Decor Italia staged an unforgettable experience during Milan Design Week 2016 which invited the visitors to explore the new frontiers of...
Interview: Architectural Model Making Studio ‘MAKE Models’.MAKE Models is a Sydney based Architectural Model making studio, established in 2013 by Masters of Architecture graduates Celeste and Nikola. The studio was formed in response to the dwindling use of physical means of representation in...
