Best of Art & Installations | 2023 Archive.The most unique of our archive editions, we dive into the vibrant world of art and installations. This diverse roundup spans multiple sub-categories—installations, digital art, textiles, set design, sculptures, painting, exhibitions,...
Nic Brunsdon’s Inflatable Sphere Highlights a Universal Truth of Life on Earth.A compelling ephemeral architecture firmly rooted in concept, what I loved the most about this breathing installation is how epic yet unassuming its presence was. Whether you see it as a ‘giant burrata’, a ‘Chinese spy balloon’, or...
An Infinite Recycling Loop: Fake Realness by Palma and Nula Studio.For Madrid’s popular Urvanity Art Fair, Mexican architects Palma paired up with Madrid-based Nula Studio to present Fake Realness, an installation that explores the limits of reality and material fiction. Together, the two studios...
Folklore Meets Contemporary: Verbena Lounge by HANGHAR and Estudio DIIR.Hanghar collaborated with Estudio DIIR on the Guest Lounge at the ARCO Contemporary Art Fair in Madrid. The two local practices blended Spanish folklore with the contemporary in a bold installation. With a large red marquee overhead, the...
The King’s Rembrandt Exhibition at Wawel Royal Castle, Krakow by NArchitekTURA.Designed by Narchitektura for the Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, this unique backdrop is a work of architecture built around a single painting—Rembrandt's masterpiece 'The Polish Rider'. Every element of the set is designed in an attempt...
Pierre Yovanovitch’s Opera Set for Theater Basel.Pierre Yovanovitch’s unique design language is clearly embedded within Theater Basel’s opera set for Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto. Realising a lifelong dream, the French designer focused on the universal themes of vengeance, naivety...
Best of Public & Residential Architecture | 2022 Archive.This edit curates the best Architecture 2022 had to offer, from the hardcore and elegantly resolved to the totally out there. From public and Cultural Buildings such as galleries, hotels, religious buildings, and community centres to a...
Public Spaces That Pop.Public spaces define the culture of a city and shape the way we all live. Well designed, they have the power to create a sense of community, belonging and identity. And the best part? Everyone can join in. They can also be almost anything,...
Best of Public & Residential Architecture | 2021 Archive.We're ending our 2021 archives on a high note with some of our favourites from the Architecture category. This includes Public and Cultural Buildings, such as museums, galleries, cinemas, religious buildings, community centres and so...
