London based creative + boutique studio, carbon, have recently completed work on the much anticipated 2nd location of Bea’s of Bloomsbury; an independent boutique cafe specialising in bespoke cakes and high quality food. The new location comprises of two floors: a kitchen and serving area on the ground floor, and a mezzanine level with bench [...]
What is the relationship between technology and community building? A one-day mini-workshop in London, 5 March. NearLab presents a stimulating event that offers you an opportunity to sample ideas and views, try out a selection of hands-on design thinking tools, and participate in a mini-workshop on the opportunities and challenges faced by professionals in the [...]
The Whispering House by Czech architectural office mjölk architekti is one of the shortlisted design for the architectural competition “A Room for London” commissioned by Living Architecture. Visibility and exposure are major character traits of the location on the roof of Queen Elizabeth Hall. The feature to present oneself to other people to built by [...]
UK-based Flying Cavalries has designed the Hillside Fireplace. + Project description by Flying Cavalries HILLSIDE ‘improve your quality of life’ This fireplace is inspired by the hillsides and using it evokes the feeling of being on a hillside. Warm and comfortable emotions accompany you whilst you lie on your back on its ergonomic seat beside [...]
Award-winning London based designer Timothy Schreiber is pleased to announce the launch of the Plooop Chair at the Stockholm Furniture Fair 8-12 February 2011. Succeeding the sleek Plooop Armchair which debuted last year at London’s 100% Design Fair, the Plooop Chair features the unique triple plywood loop formation Schreiber deftly crafts in this series. By [...]
Directed by Carlos Carcas & Norberto López Amado, the architectural film “How much does your building weigh, Mr Foster?” will be released on this coming 28th January. The film traces the rise of one of the world’s premier architects, Norman Foster and his unending quest to improve the quality of life through design. Portrayed are [...]
A series of three workshops in London in February 2011, exploring the value of practicing interaction design technology approaches in the design and development of community environments to foster participation and exchange. Featuring guest speakers including David Barrie (The People’s Supermarket), Charlie Tims (Demos), Heather Ring (Urban Orchard) and Steve McAdam (Fluid and Soundings) presenting [...]
New for 2011, Duffy London are excited to announce the launch of their latest range of LAB Lamps which are now available in a variety of colours. These contemporary desk and floor lights use genuine laboratory components in their construction. The sand blasted Pyres flasks enable the lamps to provide a warm and ambient grow. [...]
Loft Access by Tamir Addadi Architecture features a minimal stair design which is made of 6mm welded and painted steel sheet, to create a better connection between the loft and the rest of house. + Design statement by Tamir Addadi Architecture The client asked us to replace the ladder to the loft with permanent stairs [...]
Architects and designers SHH have brought together and led an all-star team – including furniture designer Stefan Bench, lighting designers .PSLAB and Chelsea Flower Show double-gold medallist garden designer Kate Gould – to create two stunning new restaurant spaces within one of London’s greatest 20th century architectural landmarks, the Barbican Centre. SHH answered a brief [...]
London-based studio Tamir Addadi Architecture recently has completed the extension and alterations to a private house. The main aim of the project was to create a sense of unity between the back garden and the house, allowing nature to play a significant part in the daily activities of the family. The site of the project [...]
The world-renowned architect Norman Foster will deliver his inaugural lecture as Visiting Professor in Architecture at 5 p.m. on Monday, 29 November, in the Examination Schools, Oxford University. I am grateful to Lord Weidenfeld and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue for the invitation to be the Humanitas Visiting Professor of Architecture. This is a timely [...]
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PALAZZO DEL LAVORO (Palace of Labour) \ Alberto Apostoli
Italian Architect Alberto Apostoli signs the renovation of a building in which colors and details of the facade redefine the volume through a geometrical but refined language. The project starts from a building renovation from the 60’s that was partially wrecked by the terrible earthquake that seriously damaged the old town of L’Aquila (the heart [...]
Private Colege in Oporto \ OVAL – Avelino Oliveira
Photographer João Morgado shared with us his recently photography of the Private Colege in Oporto designed by OVAL – Avelino Oliveira. A group of buildings for the new facilities of the College Cebes (secondary school), which is situated in Foz do Douro, in the municipality of Porto. The project proposes a building that is based [...]
Sejong Art Center Winning Proposal / designcamp moonpark dmp
Sejong Art Center (hereafter SAC) is designed for various performing arts such as musical, ballet, dancing and etc. There are two theaters, a main theater with more than 800 seats and a medium sized theater with 300 seats, and a film theater with 250 seats and art gallery in SAC. It is located in the [...]
