Le Rock Restaurant at NYC’s Rockefeller Center by Workstead.At Rockefeller Center in midtown Manhattan, Workstead has recently completed Le Rock, a new restaurant anchored by a two-ton cast-bronze bar with a texture reminiscent of an oyster shell. Located in the International Building, the...
Metaverse Meets Reality: Robotic Clothing Collection by Ying Gao.Montreal-based fashion design Ying Gao’s latest collection combines the collaborative power of technology and textiles. The title 2 5 2 6 reflects the number of hours spent on the project “from ideation to the finish, from the first...
Material Research: Rícino Lamps by Estúdio RAIN.Brazilian design studio Estúdio Rain has developed Rícino, a series of lamps that filter light with plant-based polyurethane made from castor oil. With an almost incorporeal appearance, the collection elevates the natural aesthetic...
An Icon Reimagined: ‘Temple of Boom’ Architecture Commission Unveiled at NGV International.Temple of Boom is the NGV Architecture Commission for 2022, an annual series that invites Australian architects to create a work of site-specific, ephemeral architecture for the NGV Garden. This year's project is an evocative reimagining...
11-11-11: A Triptych of Films Presented by Christopher Boots, Directed by John Tsiavis.Coinciding with its 11th anniversary, Christopher Boots presents 11-11-11—a triptych of films honouring the mythology of storytelling through the moving image. Conceived in collaboration with renowned cinematographer John Tsiavis, and...
Practice Notes: The Ins and Outs of Marketing.The fifth and final episode of Practice Notes covers an important and oft-overlooked topic, The Ins and Outs of Marketing. With a wealth of knowledge from our panel across both smaller practices and bigger businesses, this episode looks at...
Out-Of-This-World: KIKS Sanlitun Store by ROOI Design & Research.ROOI Design & Research take us to another universe of retail where the infinite intergalactic world and fashion metaphorically collide. Taking cues from the majestic planets of the Solar System and principles found in classical Chinese...
Southwark Brick House by Satish Jassal Architects.In Bermondsey, London, Southwark Brick House is a newly built three-storey home that utilises two existing brick walls infilled with additional brick and timber elements. Fragments of history and a new narrative are interwoven together to...
Practice Notes: Staying Connected with the Industry.In the fourth episode of Practice Notes video series in partnership with ArchiPro, we pick the panel's brains on how they stay connected with the industry. Back in the hot seat is Ian Moore of Ian Moore Architects; Domenic Alvaro, Global...