A cute ‘ABC’ animation showing world famous architects and their iconic buildings in alphabetical order. Having multiple famous architects for some of the letters of the alphabet, the animator had to choose between a few, such as ‘G’ where he selects ‘Gehry’ instead of ‘Gaudi’ for example. The buildings erect and disappear quickly in this quirky colourful animation, so you may find yourself watching this numerous times to catch the full image of each building.
“Because of poor acoustics, students in classrooms miss 50 percent of what their teachers say and patients in hospitals have trouble sleeping because they continually feel stressed. Julian Treasure sounds a call to action for designers to pay attention to the “invisible architecture” of sound.”
This is a great study. I have long toyed with the idea of studying how interior designers and architects can help create interiors to facilitate learning. I am especially interested in changing the environment of the classroom to help disadvantaged or challenged learners. This would involve studying Psychology, but I think one day I will endeavor to pursue this study. It would be a nice change to design for a purpose other than creating pretty houses for well to do clients.
.PSLAB . LOVE
.Pslab…. lighting design for new Bulthaup store in London. .pslab I think I have fallen in love.
London architecture firms just keep on inspiring
“Haptic’s approach is to develop a design that responds specifically to the physical and environmental conditions of the site and its context.”
And they do it so beautifully.
Each day I am discovering more and more inspiring firms based in London. Here is another: Haptic Architects
http://www.hapticarchitects.co.uk/
Residential Development in Mayfair / KHBT / osa_ office for subversive architecture
As interior designers and architects our limits more often than not become our advantages. This is a great example of how a design restriction created the major feature and concept base for an interior.
“ Formerly there were 2 separate flats which have been connected with a space defining spine. Due to head height restrictions of the communal staircase running across this spine various steps and level changes had to be overcome. This lead to the main concept, a meandering ribbon which becomes an inherent part of all main functions of the flat: Kitchen, Stair, Circulation and Bathroom.”
(via takeovertime)
Beautiful derelict mid-century modern homes
Such dilapidated beauty. How can these gorgeous homes be left to waste away. While I am glad they are being documented, it’s sad to see these mid-century modern charms neglected.
http://test.lushpad.com/blog/abandoned-mid-century-modern-homes/
“The French do it better”
During my ongoing search for interior design companies in the UK I happened to stumble upon this gem!! Not from the UK. However, what a great and inspiring find. The French are upholding their image of ‘style’ yet again.
http://www.studioko.fr/#/projects
House La Punta …see more on Architizer
Amazing…Philip Johnson meets Tadao Ando…
Interesting to see the Standard from this perspective….
The Standard, New York is a recipient of the 2012 AIA Institute Honor Award for Architecture. The Institute Honor Awards program recognizes achievements for a broad range of architectural activity to elevate the general quality of architecture practice, establish a standard of excellence against which all architects can measure performance, and inform the public of the breadth and value of architecture practice.
To read more, visit: http://www.aia.org/practicing/awards/2012/architecture/
Read the interview with Christine Gachot here
Moses bridge….parting waters..ah those Dutch, so creative!
