One week of Design and Architecture - Press Review

Posted on May 22nd 2013, 05:59 PM

Belgian artist Louis De Cordier’s library in the Sierra Nevada - the high mountains of Spanish Andalusia - preserves important knowledge for future generations. Today, the project called ‘Biblioteca del Sol’ houses thousands of books and even a collection of seeds. The library hopes to stand as an inspiring symbol of the human aspirations, emphasizing sustainability as a core theme.

From Damnmagazine

Posted on May 22nd 2013, 05:59 PM

Chou

Like a plunge into the cinematic aroma of Hong Kong, this object decorates the room with tales from the Far East.

From Damnmagazine

Posted on May 22nd 2013, 05:59 PM

String

The first String System® was designed in 1949. It has since evolved from groundbreaking concept to one of the most loved pieces of classic Scandinavian design. Each component is so well thought-through that a near-infinite variety of combinations is possible. Thanks to the slim panels, it’s possible to create a shelf large enough for any number of books and objects, while still maintaining a light appearance.

From Damnmagazine

Posted on May 22nd 2013, 05:59 PM

Martin Parr

Before Martin Parr retired from leading his popular workshops, he held a final session last summer at the Magnum Print Room in London. Over one weekend, Martin worked with fifteen participants, critiquing and developing their respective bodies of work, their creative practices and their artistic identities. But it was more than just your average educational workshop, as Martin opened up his studio to the group, explaining exactly how he works and revealing many of his trial-tested tricks of the trade. The entire experience was taped and is being made available on Vimeo. The weekend workshop, cut down to just under two hours, is pure Martin Parr -- a uniquely edifying experience from the visual master of the ridiculous, the mundane and the ridiculously mundane.

From Damnmagazine

Posted on May 22nd 2013, 05:59 PM

String

From Notcot

Posted on May 22nd 2013, 05:09 PM

Tasteologie + Liqurious Roundup

This week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes Crème Brûlée Pie Pops, Aubergine and Quinoa Croquettes, and Strawberry Vodka Martinis. To find out more about each delectable post, click on its individual image.

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From Plataformaarquitectura

Posted on May 22nd 2013, 05:00 PM

Blurring Boundary / UTAA

Arquitectos: UTAA
Ubicación: Dongdaemungu, Seul, Corea
Equipo: Kim Chang-gyun, Choi Byung-yong, Jang Geun-yong
Area: 90.0 m2
Año: 2012
Fotografías: Jin Hyo-suk, Kim Yong-soon

Blurring Boundary, está planeado para el campus de la Universidad de Seúl para comunicarse y convivir con la ciudad al desdibujar los límites entre ellos. Se puso una pared que guía el flujo de personas que pasan por la puerta en vez de una puerta pesada y dura. Esto es parte de los esfuerzos...

From Plataformaarquitectura

Posted on May 22nd 2013, 04:30 PM

Ganadores Concurso IS ARCH 2013

El recién pasado 21 de Mayo, dentro de un total de 153 propuestas presentadas, se dieron a conocer los tres ganadores de la segunda versión de los premios IS ARCH.

Los ganadores fueron elegidos por el jurado, compuesto por Sou Fujimoto, Benedetta Tagliabue Miralles-Tagliabue EMBT, Tomislav Dushanov (Associate Herzog & De Meuron), Taba Rasti (Socio en Foster + Partners), Rik Nys (director Senior de David Chipperfield Architects) y Carlos Ferrater, quienes están de acuerdo en que la selección...

From Core77

Posted on May 22nd 2013, 04:30 PM

NY Design Week 2013: Field and Various Projects Present 'Here & There' in Noho Design District

We've seen plenty of excellent work by Washington, D.C.-based Jonah Takagi here and there at various exhibitions and venues over the years, but we finally crossed paths during NY Design Week at a pop-up shop/exhibition for his new-ish retail venture Field. Although he launched the company with childhood friend Daniel Thomas last year, Here & There marked first major event in New York, a collaboration between the D.C.-and-Chicago-based brand and NYC's Various Projects, who stock some of the carefully curated goods at their flagship store in the Lower East Side, Project No. 8.

Billed simply as "an exhibition featuring an array of artists and designers invited to create objects on the theme of travel," the exhibition was a highlight of this year's design festivities.

Posters by Timothy Colmant

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From Arthitectural

Posted on May 22nd 2013, 04:17 PM

Tellini Vontobel Arquitetura | Bar1/Bar2

Two bars cells completely different from simple, only the names have: 1 and 2. Another concept shop articles with ultra selected. All this amidst a green paradise on the edge of a lake in the middle of Atlântida Beach. ‘re Thinking too good to be true? Wait who has more reason for you to continue doubting.