Kamis, 07 Juni 2012

Beekman Tower, in the Manhattan by Frank Gehry

Beekman Tower in Manhattan, New York (Beekman tower) is 265 meters high, is currently the Western Hemisphere's tallest residential tower, have added an extraordinary skyline of Manhattan. This is Frank Gehry's first residential project in New York, Gehry, the waveform of stainlesssteel re-interpreted the design language of the classic Manhattan high-rise buildings, these ripples around the clock response to light changes in the expression of the appearance of this unique building. Gehry this aesthetic into the interior design including custom furniture, and indoor facilitiessuch as living space and service space. Throughout the year, all day, on each and every direction the landscape are infinite. West views of the Woolworth Building (Woolworth 'Building), while the other side is the exciting Hudson River panorama. All five East River landmark on the East River Bridge and downtown landmark skyscraper, the Empire State Building (Empire State Building) and the Chrysler Building (Chrysler building) to demonstrate the city's eastern and north.

Selasa, 03 April 2012

House H - Vienna, Austria by syntax architektur






The task of the architects was to transform a nineteenth-century inn a family home while retaining the spirit of place and could be open to people of the village once or twice a year as a tribute to the place it was. The new building was carefully fitted between existing mature trees. The position of the restored building offers the best views and optimum use of the garden. Two volumes, bound by the entrance, containing a public and a private area. Due to very cold winters and warm summers typical of the area, the thermal insulation was essential in the design. The white walls, glass and the peculiar shape of the copper-clad roof defines the building and its relationship with the landscape.

House in Tenerife by Corona and P. Amaral Architects






The location of the house on the edge of an impressive 300 meters cliff overlooking a black sand beach at Teide volcano and a large area of the northern coast of the island of Tenerife, has been instrumental the proposed architecture. The idea of the house consists of inserting a monolithic piece of concrete and glass on a wooden platform at the edge of the cliff, thus emphasizing the geography of the farm. You enter from the top to a double-height volume that provides a space free with direct view to the Teide. From there, the sea appears as a vertical wall. A Ipe wood deck surrounding a black pool on the edge of the cliff. The sheet of water merges with the sea. Wood and water stress the great terrace landscape, while it is enriched by the architecture.

Selasa, 13 Maret 2012

EXPOSURE AKIO HIRATA HATS BY NENDO




The Japanese design studio Nendo has designed an exhibition of hats for the first major retrospective in Japan, the internationally known designer Akio Hirata, in his seventies work. For the exhibition space, hats stand Hirata, produced carefully crafted, float and transmit an attractive look as real ghosts or shells exposed.

DECORATION AND ART BY MARIA BRUNO CAMPOS AND GONÇALO NÉO




Gonzalo Campos and Maria Bruno Neo recently created a collection of porcelain candlesticks, made ​​in a very unusual, called Pano. They are made using fabrics of cotton as the structure for temporarily storing the porcelain and at the end of the process is burned tissue, leaving only the fine china. The process of making these objects starting with the immersion of the piece of fabric made ​​of porcelain, and artist may then molding it. Once dry, it is cooked like any other object made ​​of porcelain. In the process, leaving only the tissue part firing porcelain Gentle Art

MUSEUM IN FINLAND FOR STUDIOBANG




StudioBang developed a renovation project, in what was originally built as a large residence, before being converted into a museum with 500 square meters of exhibition spaces. Due to the original plan of a house, even though large, the facilities were inadequate services, and office areas inadequate. The program, the times required, and its integration with the landscape, led to the idea of accumulating functions to minimize the floor area of the building and keep the landscape intact as much as possible

PROPOSAL FOR THE PROJECT'S SUPER STADIUM BY ALAN LU




Super-Stadium is a proposal designed by Alan Lu for a complex for the 2022 Winter Olympics, which seeks to integrate the multitude of Olympic arenas and villages in one continuous entity, allowing a smooth transition between programs and events. As the economic burden of hosting the Olympics is a key issue in local and global economies, the proposal seeks to inject the current model of sports arenas, with a social and cultural initiative. Thus, the building itself becomes a series of typological layers, with the ground floor set as a cultural landscape with libraries, museums, convention halls and exhibition halls.

INTERIOR CANTINA AT NIKE HEADQUARTERS IN AMSTERDAM BY UXUS




Developed by Uxus in collaboration with the design team of Nike, the canteen or dining room contains individual tables and booths decorated with logos of the brand in decorative objects, located in the seat of Nike in Hilversum, Holland. Athletes are illustrated by a pipe wall orange. Colorful chairs and picnic benches provide additional seating in the cafeteria. Each element was developed considering the efficiency and capacity of staff to create a personalized experience when eating.

PENDANT AND FLOOR LAMP BY NORTHERN LIGHT DIVA




Northern Light has a new luminaire series called Diva. The lamps come in floor models or pending. Just looking at them, you have the feeling that the designers are passionate about lighting solutions and that they understand the power and meaning. The Diva Collection fixtures are beautifully sculptured and therefore a decorative piece. Besides the advantage of being part of the decoration lights, when lit creates a cozy and yet vibrant. The lamps were made ​​in plywood laminated oak or walnut and are slightly curved

MODERN SHOP INTERIOR BY DEZEEN CLOCK STUDIO




The latest watches shop in Covent Garden in London called Dezeen Watch Store was designed by the creative team Dezeen Studio. The store features an installation of lamps Plumen which saves energy. This lamp design has won the Brit Insurance Design of the Year Award and are on sale at the store.

INTERIOR CAFETERIA IN JAPAN BY SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE




The asphalt surface of a parking lot extends into the interior of this coffee in Shizuoka, Japan by Suppose Design Office . White stripes painted across the still surface of the interior floor, showing directions of routes. The door frames and furniture are chosen details in yellow writing with the masts of a driving school that occupies the park.

HYUNDAI SHOWS GARAGE LOUNGE IN BLACK BY FERNANDA MARQUES ARCHITECTS




Fernanda Marques Architects shows the first edition of Hall Garage in Black Hyundai shows in Sao Paulo, decorating with black is definitely linked to timelessness. Using a bold glass structure, the Hall Garage is the only space in the exhibition that was built with about 150m ². A flexible use of space, where an occupant is the perfect setting to relax, work or chat with friends. Reading a book, sharing a good wine, listen to good music or watching favorite games. "I tried to create a place where a man could imagine if he had to turn the garage into his own space. Thus, the design maximizes the space available, through a contemporary glass gazebo that can wipe out the boundaries between inside and outside. " says the architect.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR THE MEDIA CENTRE OBERKIRCH WURM WURM + ARCHITECTS




Wurm Wurm + Architects concluded the "Media Centre Oberkirch" with a total area of 2100 square meters. Three levels are connected by a ladder, organically formed. The central staircase is positioned not only a movement and communication zone, but is an element of exposure to indoor light that takes advantage of the glass top. The facades, with large openings allow views varied and exciting in the space surrounding the city. By planning the building was respected alongside the spectacular urban architecture, mainly to create a high quality to keep visitors in the building.

FURNITURE EXTERNAL AREA BY EDWIN BLUE




The outdoor furniture by Edwin Blue is actually an outdoor bar that can be perfectly poolside. The details, quality and product design are reflected clearly in all directions. The bar for free area is made of recycled wood. In an attempt to avoid the cutting of trees have been faced with this special timber with a very interesting story and very special qualities. At the turn of the twentieth century, many of these tree trunks were toppled and sunk into the rivers. Later they began to use these trunks of cypress mills.

HOME STUDIO BY BABO VERANEIO




The Studio Babo designed this vacation home that is located on a corner lot in a traditional club in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The program is established as follows: on one hand a public area for the day consists of a hall, a living room and dining room, a bathroom, a covered outdoor terrace, and a room or shed. On the other hand, an area for a night with private master suite, two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Then there is a service area with bedroom, bathroom, laundry room and a garage for two cars, which could also be used as a room informally. Customers wanted to minimize the transitions between different areas and, if possible, resolve the program on a single floor. After taking all these variables into consideration the resulting design is a linear piece covering the entire length of the buildable lot. He is placed in parallel to access road leaving a considerable area of ​​the garden which is directed to the north / northeast.