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Ron Arad Architects

2012-06-15T07:47:00.001-07:00

Mediacite

Liege / Belgium / 2006-2009

Design of Mall Roof & Facades, Interior of Mall and External Piazzas.

Ron Arad Architects were invited by Wilhelm & Co to design a new shopping mall within the 40,000m2 'Mediacite' development. Situated in Liege, once the world's foremost centre of steel production and since in economic decline, the building stands out as a symbol of the city's revitalisation and strives to spearhead the city's regeneration.

http://www.ronarad.co.uk/mediacite/

ISTANBUL EDITION HOTEL

2011-09-09T06:54:00.001-07:00

ESPA at the Istanbul EDITION Hotel

Entrance Elevator Lobby

The brand new luxury lifestyle EDITION Hotel is scheduled to operate and make its European debut in Istanbul in April 2011. With the extraordinary, 20,000 square foot, three-floor ESPA spa, Istanbul EDITION Hotel offers its guests an incomparable spa experience integrating beauty, health, and wellness in a setting of fine design and luxury. An inimitable experience; a stylish immersion into breathtaking contemporary design with influences of Turkish tradition.

Hammam Scrub Room

Spread over three floors, this astonishingly large 20,000 square foot spa with the dark and opulent lighting, and dark materials, such as rich metallic woods, embossed bronze floors and walls upholstered in exquisite horsehair add a truly spectacular design atmosphere. The play of light was one of the main components in the design inspiration of Hirsch Bedner Associates and was drawn from the faceted cut out patterns found in a traditional Turkish Hammam. A neutral tone color scheme was applied throughout the ESPA spa as to relax the clients and provide a tone of luxury; opulent chocolate brown marble and cast bronze sinks create a deep sense of calm and warmth throughout the Turkish Hammam.

Hammam

Hammam Steam Room Door

Relax Room

SNOW Room

Pool Heated Chaise Lounges

Reception Lobby Lounge

THE LOBBY of Istanbul EDITION Hotel

Light design has been another key component in this design inspiration; the creation of shadows and streaks of light sets the tone and the atmosphere. The lutron system installed in the treatment rooms is programmed to have different light levels throughout the varying stages of the treatment: with a welcoming level for arrival, a very low level for treatment, another level for showering, and a level for relaxation. The spa has both passive and active spaces, and the light levels reflect each space with the fitness room being the brightest.

The Hammam, a truly focal and traditional element of Turkish culture combines the functionality and the structural elements of its predecessors in Anatolia, the Roman thermae and Byzantine baths, with the Central Asian Turkish tradition of steam bathing, ritual cleansing and respect of water. The Turkish Hammam becomes an intimate and exclusive haven at the ESPA spa; an experience where design meets rejuvenation to soothe the mind and cleanse the body. The alluring design and the opulent spaces make the guests feel indulged and protected; a spa design that creates an unforgettable experience.

THE LOBBY of Istanbul EDITION Hotel

Image Courtesy of Istanbul EDITION Hotel

Furthermore, the Istanbul EDITION Hotel is a 15-story tower which includes 78 guest rooms and a full-floor penthouse, it serves as a sophisticated hub providing multiple venues for relaxing and entertaining including the ESPA spa, Cipriani restaurant, lobby bar, drawing room, screening room, meeting rooms and special event space, a business center, and a nightclub.

Fitness Center

Detail of Istanbul EDITION Hotel

David Trubridge

2011-09-07T07:56:00.000-07:00

Designer of the Year

2011-07-21T02:21:00.001-07:00

Thomas Heatherwick tends to defy categorisation as a designer, as do his works. His UK Pavilion for this year's Shanghai Expo, the truly remarkable Seed Cathedral (see Best New Public Building), melds art and architecture. His 'Spun' chair -- originally created in copper and steel for Haunch of Venison using a metal spinning process that's traditionally applied to drum-making, and then 'respun' in a rippled, moulded plastic version for Magis -- looks more like an art installation than a chair. And his 'Extrusions' collection of aluminium benches, using aeronautical technology, is pure sculpture. Heatherwick Studio 'exists to make extraordinary projects happen'.

Company: Heatherwick Studio

Established: 1994

Based: London

Key projects 2010: UK Pavilion for Shanghai Expo; 'Spun' chairs for Haunch of Venison and Magis; 'Extrusions' benches; planning granted for the biomass-fuelled Teesside Power Station; design for a new London bus unveiled

www.heatherwick.com

Best new hotel

2011-07-19T23:08:00.001-07:00

Located in a peaceful corner of the Côte d'Azur, La Réserve is a world away from the buzz of neighbouring Saint-Tropez. Architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte's transformation of the 1970s structure has not diluted the modernist magic of the original building. Wilmotte has simply reconfigured it, and reclothed it in a sandier hue. The 16 suites and seven regular rooms are superb; all have a terrace or a herb-filled garden. The ochre and white interiors, with furniture by Hans Wegner, Flexform and B&B Italia, among others, are designed around the Mediterranean view - even the bathtubs look out to sea. But the hotel's real trump card is its spa, which boasts 1,000 sq m of light-filled space.

Chemin de la Quessine, Ramatuelle
Key features: A revamped modernist slab on the Côte d'Azur now housing airy, minimalist rooms, and a fabulous spa and restaurant, all with exceptional views of the Mediterranean
www.lareserve-ramatuelle.com
www.wilmotte.fr

Restaurant & Bar

2011-07-04T02:55:00.001-07:00

Supperclub presents a feast for each of the senses. Dedicated to creativity, Supperclub delivers its guests a tempting selection of cuisine, music, visuals and performances.

Le salon coloré serves a late à la carte menu where guests can enjoy delicious food and an international selection of fine tunes played by resident DJs. Dancers energise the dance floor, while diners recline upon white banquettes, in a contemporary take on a Roman feast. The minimalist nightspot is the perfect canvas for social, cultural, and fashionable events and offers a stage to innovators at every expressive level; chefs, DJs, performers, artists, designers and creative people in general. The unique atmosphere at Supperclub is the result of an exceptional mix of sensory experiences - guaranteeing a night you'll never forget.

Aquariva by Marc Newson

2011-06-28T23:02:00.001-07:00

Australian designer Marc Newson has designed a speed boat in collaboration with Officina Italiana Design for Italian boat brand Riva.
Called Aquariva by Marc Newson, the design is a reinterpretation of the Aquariva boat design that incorporates anodized aluminium and a textile-based laminate with the appearance of wood. The design will be available in an edition of 22 through Gagosian Gallery.

The London 2012 Olympic Torch Design

2011-06-27T06:56:00.001-07:00

The East London-based design studio BarberOsgerby was chosen for the historic task through a competitive tender run by LOCOG and the Design Council.

The design, engineering and manufacture of the Torch celebrates the best of British talent, with the designers working in partnership with Basildon based product engineers Tecosim and Coventry based manufacturers The Premier Group. Together they have developed the prototypes on show today and the processes for the mass production of the Torches that will start later this year.

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London 2012 Olympic Torch

The Torch, which stands 800mm high and weighs 800g is made up of four key pieces - an inner and an outer aluminium alloy skin perforated by 8,000 circles that are held in place by a cast top piece and base.

Representing the inspirational stories of the 8,000 Torchbearers who will carry the Olympic Flame, the circles which run the length of the body of the Torch also offer a unique level of transparency - allowing people to see right to the heart of the Torch and view the burner system which will keep the Olympic Flame alive. The circles also help ensure heat is quickly dissipated without being conducted down the handle and providing extra grip.

Responding to a call in the brief to recognise the fact that more than half of the London 2012 Torchbearers are expected to be young people aged between 12 and 24, several design features have been implemented to produce what will be one of the lighter Olympic Torches. Crafted from an aluminium alloy, developed for the aerospace and automotive industry that is lightweight whilst having good tensile strength and excellent heat resistance, the 8,000 circles also reduce the weight of the final design whilst ensuring strength isn't compromised.

The torch will be carried by 8,000 inspirational Torchbearers on a 70-day Olympic Torch Relay, which will take the Olympic Flame on an 8,000 mile journey across the UK next summer. From the start point of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay at Land's End on 19 May 2012 an average of 110 people a day will take centre stage by carrying the Olympic Flame on its journey around the UK before it arrives at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July 2012 for the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony, signifying the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

"This is a great example of how government procurement and design can come together - not just to create a beautiful, iconic example of design excellence, but to provide real business opportunities and to show the world that Britain is a leader in design-led innovation and manufacturing," said David Kester, Chief Executive of the Design Council. "I am sure the whole of the UK design industry will join us in congratulating Barber Osgerby on what is a huge achievement."

'dressed' collection by marcel wanders for alessi

2011-06-27T06:33:00.001-07:00

asked about whether the form and aesthetics of the pieces or their functional needs were the starting point for his design process,
wanders underscores the interconnectedness of the two. 'function is not the reason we love things,' he reflects: 'function is where
we start. [but] decorations play a role in understanding the object' and so the engravings and delicate profiles of the 'dressed'
collection, for example, are designed to suggest the objects' use in more ceremonial, special occasions.

in fact most of wanders's design process involves writing and conceptualizing, not sketching. only after developing the ideas
and design elements that he wants to include in a piece does he go to his studio to make drawings, seeing the object for the first time.

part of the 'dressed' collection by marcel wanders for alessi
image © marcel wanders

additional pieces from the 'dressed collection'
image © marcel wanders

close view of mug, saucer, and spoon
image © marcel wanders

marcel wanders:

'as a kid, I loved making gifts: finding the right thing, packaging them... and by doing so I learned that a good gift
has two very important qualities. one is that when you open it, and you see what you got, you think, 'of course;
I didn't even know that I needed this, but this is so [perfect for] me; this is something I would love to have.'
the other [thought] that happens at the same time is, 'oh yes, of course, this is something I can only get from this person.'
so in fact a good gift celebrates the relationship between two people: celebrates the relationship between someone
who gives something and someone who receives something. design for me is the same thing. in all the products
you have both parts, and they work together.'

full view of the silverware pieces
image courtesy of alessi

full view of the silver tray
image courtesy of alessi

closing up the conversation, wanders admits that one of his creative dreams is to design a mosque.
asked what would be inside, he responds:

'there would be people inside! objects have a story; they speak, and I think we all in our own way
are sensitive to their words. and that's a beautiful thing about design: it speaks about the normal things
in life. so you find it everywhere; everybody relates to it.

I think design is able to show the identity of people, but also how people can live together, share together;
how people can be brought together without problems. it's able to speak about life in a really simple and nearby way,
and therefore to pour a different light on things like different cultures who have blended together.

I think it is important that design plays that role, that [designers] are able to show our respect for people by what we do.'

marcel wanders at alessi during new york design week 2011

New AOL Office at Palo Alto by Studio O+A

2011-06-27T06:15:00.001-07:00

AOL launched a company-wide initiative to adapt to changes in online culture-which the company had been instrumental in creating in the first place. As part of this effort, AOL moved its West Coast headquarters to a new corporate space in Palo Alto and brought in Studio O+A to give the office a fresh design.

The existing space retained a distinctly 1980s corporate aesthetic: drop ceilings hanging over every office, high cubicles separating employees into tightly defined workstations, dark finishes, and oblique lines. O+A restored the space to a clean, white canvas-exposing the ceilings, stripping the walls to reveal the structure, and generally creating a spatial equivalent to the transparency that AOL was bringing to every aspect of its business.

Key to this approach is the concept of "honest materiality" - the embrace of materials and processes that originate in the construction industry and that increasingly provide the finish motifs for modern workplace design. At AOL, for example, oriented strand board (OSB), typically used by contractors to separate spaces on construction sites, was sanded, shaped, and finished to serve as a contemporary accent throughout the complex. Exposed ceilings, concrete floors, expansive sightlines, and modern furniture all contribute to the industrial look. The result is a space that communicates what it is made of and how it was built.

In keeping with this theme of transparency, O+A's floor plan emphasizes collaborative space-a change from segregated private offices to open workstations and the collegiality of shared environments. Two features of the AOL design highlight this concept. The first is a series of circular pods positioned throughout the main work areas as impromptu meeting rooms. Constructed of OSB and translucent fiberglass, these cozy silos provide a space for informal collaboration and spontaneous creativity. To encourage that spontaneity, the pods are open to all employees and cannot be reserved.

An even more prominent feature is the large, bright, collaborative space AOL has dubbed the Town Hall. Part kitchen, part play space, part kick-back area, the Town Hall also functions as an all-hands common area (Ariana Huffington spoke there when AOL acquired the Huffington Post), modeled after late-night eateries in San Francisco's Mission District. The kitchen's bench-seating, ample light, and bursts of color against a white palette go well with the game and relaxation area. Centrally located to bring together staff from departments that might not otherwise interact, the Town Hall is designed to foster the kind of creative cross-pollination for which tech companies like AOL are renowned.

And then there are graphics. AOL's new logo-the company's initials in a simple white font-can be placed effectively on any colorful background. Those playful backgrounds vary throughout the headquarters and include both abstract patterns and imagery drawn from nature and pop culture. All wall coverings in the space are custom designed.

The design embodies the elements of the new AOL-transparency, collaboration, creativity, and playfulness-to create a stimulating environment for the firm's staff.

Photos: Jasper Sanidad

Bluarch Designs New York's Omonia Bakery

2011-06-27T05:20:00.001-07:00

Designed by Antonio Di Oronzo, principal of bluarch, Omonia Bakery is a brand new project for the family that behind the renowned Omonia brand famous for its Greek pastries. It sells pastries and breads prepared on premises in the see-through kitchen.

The design of this store celebrates indulgence, the suspension of one's everyday grind through the consumption of a sweet delight. The space is soft, warm, sexy and decadent... as chocolate.

Much like the physiognomy of a pastry, the design offers the exciting anticipation of a pastry in-fieri... the liquid concoction, the minced ingredients. The space shifts organically with the narrative of flavors as patrons taste the succulent delicacies.

The main feature of the 1,000SF interior space is a fluid surface, which covers the ceiling and the side walls to different heights. This surface warps in bubbles and negotiates a system of 6-inch tubular incandescent light bulbs and an arrangement of red cedar wood spheres. The epoxy flooring continues to the walls via filleted corners. A shelf and LED strips navigate the transition with the chocolate surface.

The kitchen is exhibited to the public, as it sits simply within a tempered glass box. Therefore, the exquisite level of craftsmanship of the project - with its unforgiving alignments and complex details - is paralleled with the refined artisanship of Omonia's pastries.

Swatch Air Tube Watch by Laurence Dawes

2011-06-10T22:48:00.001-07:00

Swatch has built a reputation on creating ultra-simple, trend setting watches – offering literally thousands of designs to suit everybody. This Swatch looks at moving the company's brand into the future by modernizing its range of digital watches. Based on air tube you find in most bicycle pumps, it juxtaposes two existing products in a contemporary fashion to create a very sleek and minimal bracelet watch – aligning itself with a current trend in wristband fashion.

Designer: Laurence Dawes

Moonboot Watches

2011-06-10T22:33:00.001-07:00

Uber Hi-tech And Just For Women Too

The stereotypical hi-tech watch is a very masculine item but the "i/o" concept emphasizes the watch as a fashion accessory for women. It's designed like a cuff bracelet with a hidden digital clock. Its body features a glossy mirror surface finish that only allows light through from underneath. When not in use it shows just a dot. After touching the dot, the time magically appears!

Designer:Robin Bigio - Oliviero Zanon

HUG CHAIR

2011-06-10T08:00:00.001-07:00

The "HUG CHAIR" is an exclusive furniture design which combines the original spiral shape and the values of a hug.
A unique uni-body circular structure connects both seats together allowing two people to sit face-to-face and thus creating an immediate intimate interaction.Through this physical connection, you feel socially and emotionally connected with the person sitting on the other side. The upper "half-pipe" which bends above the heads creates a highway of thoughts and a chain of emotions. In this way you are interconnected in the same circle and the focus is always on the other person, exactly what a hug is about.
The Hug Chair is a unique eye catching design with high comfort factor, contemporary features, emotional appearance, practicability, durability and sustainable quality. Its face-to-face interaction allows you to break away instantly from the crowd. The exceptional shape of the Hug Chair creates, even in large and crowded rooms or halls, an immediate, safe and intimate ambience for those who desire space for a private moment.
Foremost, the chair is a beautiful masterpiece. Its remarkable aesthetics make it a desired item. Consumers are not simply buying a chair. They are buying a statement where design and intimacy come together.

Infinity Bath by Aleksander Mukomelov

2011-06-10T07:32:00.001-07:00

The Infinity Bath by designer Aleksander Mukomelov takes spa bathrooms to a whole new level. Not only does it resemble a tulip, but it is sleek and modern, while also being perfect for a relaxing candle-lit bubble bath.
It is designed with a remote control system and a mini-computer mounted on the side panel through which can easily adjust the water temperature, feed rate, modes of hydro-massage jets, select music, choose oil or perfume for aromatherapy. Remote connected to the Internet and intelligent home system, through which you can pre-enable the desired mode.
According to the designer, this bathtub is equipped with a mini-computer control system of innovation to this never used in the bathrooms – the system consists of a removable cartridge with the various components (components may vary from pine oils to sea salt, or perfume), cartridges may be purchased in specialty stores with products for bath.
The future is now, people. Get this into production!

Fritz Hansen's FAVN by Jaime Hayon

2011-06-08T22:49:00.001-07:00

The Republic of Fritz Hansen has recently launched FAVN, a new sofa designed by Jaime Hayon. FAVN (Danish for Embrace) is the result of a creative dialogue between Jaime Hayon and Fritz Hansen.

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FAVN

"FAVN is an evolution of Fritz Hansen's design language that brings together the qualities of Spanish and Danish design," said Jaime Hayon. "FAVN is picking up from the long tradition of Arne Jacobsen in the sense that I wanted to create a form that was based on a shell, like the Egg and the Swan which looks equally beautiful from all angles."

The sofa is available in a wide range of colors: light grey, sage green, beige, taupe, chocolate, mustard, red, violet, dark blue and black. Each FAVN includes a mix of three fabrics to express the form of its three main components; the shell, seat and back and decorative cushions.

jaime hayon: bala + time piece + beetly bridge chair for sé collection

2011-06-08T08:01:00.001-07:00

jaime hayon: bala + time piece + beetly bridge chair for sé collection II

'sé collection II' by jaime hayon
image courtesy of sé

spanish designer jaime hayon presents three new additions to his collection for london-based brand sé
which originally debuted last year. shown at spazio rossana orlandi during milan design week 2011,
the additions expand on the already complete range of classic tables, mirrors, armchairs and sofa.

simple and minimal in their design, the 'bala' side tables appear to float off of the ground, balancing only on a
slightly curved base. topped with a slab of carrera marble, the small side tables are made from solid ceramic
and are available in a range of glossy and metallic finishes.

'time piece' side tables
image courtesy of sé

'time piece' a series of variously sized side tables have been re-released in a solid wood version.
finished in a range of colorful lacquers, the stacked and contouring tables are a playful alternative to the
previously designed solid bronze collection.

in a few of the available lacquer colors
image courtesy of sé

representing a first for the french furniture brand, 'beetly bridge chair', is supported by a french walnut
wood base. the original was created with metal legs that seemingly disappear into their environment
while the updated version features bolder, more prominent and masculine lines.

beetly bridge chair with wooden legs
image © designboom

beetley bridge chair and time piece side table at milan design week 2011
image © designboom

front and 3/4 view
image courtesy of sé

designer jaime hayon

HSBC private bank commission

2011-06-08T07:21:00.001-07:00

hella jongerius: daylight for HSBC private bank commission

'daylight' by hella jongerius for HSBC private bank commission

on the occasion of design miami / basel 2011 HSBC private bank has commissioned dutch designer hella jongerius to create a new piece for the bank's connection collection of limited edition design which first began in 2008.
jongerius whose practice is very much embedded in the fusion of industry and craft in combination with a strong research of color, has designed 'daylight', a table that explores how daylight changes and influences our perception of colors. Tthe furniture object consists of a wooden structure with a tabletop covered in multicolored resin blocks that are presented in two layers. The first is that of semi-transparent colors that reference the changing hues of natural daylight, with the underlying layer made up of solid color blocks. there is also the contrast of matte and glossy finishes, resulting in a table surface that exhibits how
colors can be versatile, particularly during the day when light is changing continuously.

detail of the color blocks which make up the tabletop

'this piece is more than a table - it is a work of art and an exploration of color. we feel that it is an important piece of design that,
as well as being decorative and functional, also tells a story and will be an important piece in years to come.'
- tony joyce, global head of marketing & communications, HSBC private bank

The table is set to be unveiled at design miami / basel in june 2011 within the HSBC private bank lounge
and will be then showcased at the HSBC private bank's head quarters in geneva, switzerland.

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detail of the two layers of color blocks - the top consisting of transparent colors refering to the changing hues of natural daylight, and the underlying layer made up of solid color blocks

2011-06-07T07:41:00.001-07:00

softlab: polyp.lux

'polyp.lux' by softlab
all photos by alan tansey

developed for flash:light 2011 - festival of ideas for the new city, 'polp.lux' by new york city-based studio softlab,
is an installation that hung within the entrance of st. patrick's catholic school at the corner of prince and mott streets
in the busy metropolis.

the piece was designed to light up this entrance way for an evening event. the sculptural work was generated through
a gravity driven process in which three funneling forms of varying depths hang downwards. the surface contains
more than 1400 battery powered LEDs, installed onto the mylar panels which make up the form, flickering and blowing
in the wind with the intention of slowing down traffic through the experience, engaging and encouraging
visitors to co-mingle and interact with the work.

up close

details of the mylar, acrylic and LED components

profile view of the LEDs

the installation during daylight hours

the installation by night

form diagram 1

form diagram 2

form diagram 3

axonometric diagram

diagram of how lighting components are fastened to the mylar panels

project info
design team: carrie mcknelly, inessah selditz, michael szivos and elliot white
installation: carrie chang, andrew chen, caitlin duffy, rich ericson, jeff geisinger, brandt graves, ayaka hales, david hecht,
genevieve hoffman, mike kelberman, simon kristak, matt lake, avery max, owen nichols, chris niederer, geetha pedapati,
julia schleppe, john schlueter, austin smith, chi tam, felisia tandiono, alan tansey, and joan tom
materials: mylar sheets, acrylic, conductive thread, LEDs, lithium batteries
area: 250 square feet

Marcel Wanders: dressed for the occasion at alessi

2011-06-06T07:42:00.000-07:00

marcel wanders:

full view of the silverware pieces
image courtesy of alessi

full view of the silver tray
image courtesy of alessi

closing up the conversation, wanders admits that one of his creative dreams is to design a mosque.
asked what would be inside, he responds:

I think it is important that design plays that role, that [designers] are able to show our respect for people by what we do.'

Markus Johansson: cirrata octopus lamp

2011-06-06T06:31:00.001-07:00

markus johansson: cirrata octopus lamp

'cirrata' by markus johansson

named after the suborder containing octopi, the 'cirrata' lamp series by swedish designer markus johansson
adopts the form of the sea creatures in a project that stretches the conventions of the use of corian
polymer surface.

johansson explored many materials and techniques in developing that which he finally used for 'cirrata'.
in the pieces, the heat-formable corian is molded on wooden bases to attain its unusual shape. in his description
of the project, johansson states:

'unexpected experiences and surprises wait deep down on the ocean floor: a body with many arms which sweeps along
and lights up the depth. Arrogant and presumptuous, there is no doubt about who is the ruler down here. a lonely
but nevertheless unafraid character with forms born out of the resemblance to other inhabitants of the deep depths.
sometimes still, sometimes alive, all depending on occasion and company. the character is 'cirrata', a glowing lamp
in the darkness of the ocean.'

two differently sized models of the lamp

'cirrata' in use

left: 'cirrata' prototype in colour; right: installation view of the piece

the corian material, cut but prior to being molded into shape

prototype models

ARCHITECTURE

2011-06-04T02:07:00.001-07:00

prechteck: NYbillboard

'NYbillboard' by prechteck in manhattan, new york
all images courtesy prechteck

architect chris precht has sent us images of 'NYbillboard', a proposal for a new urban structure in
manhattan, new york. recognizing the necessity for architects to address the issues of density
and sustainability in the city, the design seeks to reorganize the conventional solution of a high-rise
by creating a horizontal layer that provide elevated links between towers.

the preliminary research done on the project saw a list of social problems around continuously building
vertically: a sense of isolation due to its distance from the public and urban conditions as well as
inefficiency in cases of emergency. by limiting its structural height, the design aims to refocus
the attention back to the users' experience. the ground level hosts a number of public functions,
providing direct access to a grid of linking walkways, elevated gardens and facilities.

street view

distinguished by a crystal-like skin, the project serves as a gateway to brooklyn, liberty and staten island.

20% of the facade area allow algae bio cultivation to take place within the building's double skin facade.

this will help with internal air quality as well as produce bio-diesel which could be used by the integrated

nycarshare system. solar and photovoltaic panels cover a total area of 14,000 m2 on the top and side of

the structure, producing 7,200,000 kWh per year. 110 wind turbines attached to the west side of the tower

have the potential to generate an additional 1,400,000kWh per year, which accounts for roughly 13%

of the building's energy use.

facade detail

interior view

horizontal layer

2011 AWARDS

2011-06-03T23:02:00.001-07:00

2010-11-27T07:37:00.000-08:00

The 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards Nominees have been announced.One of these projects by Andre Kikoski Architect, The Wright

City Center’s Aria Pool Deck, Restaurant and Bar (Las Vegas, NV) by GRAFT (Los Angeles, CA)

Chris Lee and Kapil Gupta of Serie Architects have completed the design of an banquet hall in Mumbai, India. They converted a disused building from Mumbai’s colonial rast in to a new banquet hal with a restaurant and bar called ‘The Tote‘. The design was inspired by an avenue of trees on the site.

Independent Restaurant: Galvin La Chapelle (London), designLSM

Galvin La Chapelle is a Galvin Brothers restaurant set in a conversion of St. Botolph's Hall in Spital Square, London. It offers a range of dining options and bar and was designed by chartered architects Designlsm.

Multiple restaurant: Canteen, LONDON
Lead designer // Canteen (In-house design)

Independent bar or club: theCUT, NEWCASTLE
Lead designer // Julian Taylor Design Associates

A night club not for the faint hearted. A deconstructed urban living art project that redefines the genre.

The name is taken from the cut line that rips through the site taking with it walls, staircases, furniture and finishes but leaves all else above and below intact.

Part of the Tokyo Industries group jtda worked with Aaron Mellor to create this ground breaking design.

Multiple bar or club: Bangalore Express Bar, LONDON

Lead designer // Outline

Designed by Outline Architects, the restaurant’s interior is unique and funky - a geometric fusion of red and grey. Clusters of lights hang from the ceiling and decorative steel tiffins cover the red walls behind the bar. Wooden booths and flooring add a warm glow.

2010 Restaurant&Bar Design Awards

2010-11-27T07:07:00.001-08:00

The Wright, NYC