The Biggest and probably most controversial games in history. It’s a big day for China today. With its opening ceremony of the Beijng Olympics, it hopes to definitely settle its desired image of superpower in a world of shifting power, scarce resources, diverging trends of democracy and varying definitions of human rights. While several world [...]
Quite fascinating what you can do with waste… Lamps from recycled bottles are not that special, but what about lamps made from containers, plastic egg boxes or baby dolls? Superuse is an online community of designers, architects and everyone who’s interested in a sustainable lifestyle focused on recycling and ‘upcycling’. Check it out! (Thanks to [...]
For Mexican architect Fernando Romero, innovation is achieved through the reinterpretation of traditional forms and techniques. Domus presents three recent projects, in China and Mexico, designed by his office LAR. Bridging Teahouse in China. Photography by Iwan Baan Read more… Related items 080808: Let the Games Beijng Beijing Olympic Stadium: Like a Bird in a [...]
Like any good architect, Steven Holl finds inspiration in unexpected places. His award-winning Swiss residence was inspired by the black rocks and white snow of the Swiss Alps. And this project, a museum in Hamarøy, Norway, is inspired by the writing of Knut Hamsun, Norway’s most inventive 20th century writer. While the structure at first [...]
Today’s New York Times reports not once but twice about a planned arts supercomplex in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The articles cover all the art hot topics of the day: the pros and cons of the development, east meets west, the Bilbao effect, art as franchise is good or bad, and art as global [...]
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