tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45474542876646377012024-03-14T01:19:12.641-07:003Novices IndiaThe First Online Media UpdaterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.comBlogger35625125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-21775384110828371422020-11-13T10:52:00.001-08:002020-11-13T10:52:51.536-08:003Novices:Four Balkrishna Doshi projects exploring Hindu philosophy in India<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="Sangath Architect's Studio, Ahemdabad, India, 1980" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-indian-institute-of-management-bangalore_dezeen_sq.jpg 2364w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p>Chicago art space Wrightwood 659 is presenting a showcase of works by Indian architect <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/balkrishna-doshi/">Balkrishna Doshi</a>. Curator Khushnu Panthaki Hoof selects four projects that show how the <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/pritzker-prize/">Pritzker Prize</a>-winner interprets Hindu philosophy in architecture. <span id="more-1583628"></span></p>
<p>Twenty Doshi projects from 1958 to 2014 are shown through drawings and models, artworks, sketches, video and photography at the exhibition, which is on view at the <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/tadao-ando/">Tadao Ando</a>-designed <a href="https://wrightwood659.org/">Wrightwood 659</a> until 12 December.</p>
<p>Hoof, an architect and director of the Vastushilpa Foundation, curated and designed the exhibition, which is called <a href="https://wrightwood659.org/exhibitions/balkrishna-doshi-architecture-for-the-people/">Balkrishna Doshi: Architecture for the People</a>.</p>
<p>The buildings are arranged into four themes that each demonstrate elements of Doshi's architecture philosophy – Home and Identity, Creating a Livable City, Shaping an Integrated Education and Building Academic Institutions.</p>
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<p>"For him a building is created out of memories, associations, sounds, forms, spaces and images, porous and open-ended in nature," the curator told Dezeen.</p>
<p>"In most of his buildings you don't notice them as being dominate, rather you notice the life that goes on around them," she continued.</p>
<p>"Further, his works underline his interpretation of the essence of life according to the cyclic notion of time in the Hindu philosophy namely: blossoming – accomodative, growing, adaptable & perceptive to change over time; expanding – open endedness, holistic approach and well integrated with the surrounding; melting – merging into the landscape, rooted & inclusive approach to design and churning – timeless, intangible and groundbreaking."</p>
<p>Read on for Hoof's description of four Doshi works featuring these elements:</p>
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<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583774" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Vinay Panjwani</figcaption>
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<p><strong>Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, India, 1977-1992</strong></p>
<p>The Indian Institute of Management is a leading academic institution spread over 60 hectares in Bangalore, also known as "The City of Gardens". The large campus was built over a period of 20 years and was conceived as a series of courtyards that harmonizes with the city's comfortable tropical climate and lush green areas.</p>
<p>Inspired by the architecture at Fatehpur Sikri near Agra and Madurai Meenakshi Temple in Tamil Nadu, Doshi designed the paths through the campus to connect the elements of the larger spatial arrangement.</p>
<p>His understanding of Hindustani classical music is evident in the articulation of its structure resonating the subtle nuances of rhythm, movement and time. Like thumri – a genre of Hindustani classical music – the built form is expressed with countless hues of rhythms through the articulation of structure and modulation of light.</p>
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<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583777" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Iwan Baan</figcaption>
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<p><strong>Sangath Architect's Studio, Ahemdabad, India, 1980</strong></p>
<p>Sangath in Gujarati, Doshi's mother tongue, means "moving together through participation". It is Doshi's own design studio, where today three generations work alongside one another. Doshi had just turned 50 and wanted to create something both ambiguous and indescribable. Hence the form and plan of Sangath raise questions of formality and ambiguity.</p>
<p>Very much like Khyal – another genre of Hindustani classical music – the building unfolds meticulously yet retains its fluidity through experience and feeling. To reach the partially subterranean studio with its characteristic barrel vaults, one must first pass through a series of spaces intermingled with natural elements. The entire ensemble, with a stepped amphitheatre, water bodies, raised plinths, and the silhouette of the vaults covered in a layer of broken ceramic tiles simultaneously merges with and rises up out of the surrounding landscape.</p>
<p>Doshi's memories of places he visited, of running around the meandering streets of his hometown Pune, of sitting on the plinths around water bodies in small villages, of the fabled Nubian vault he encountered at the sculptor Ramses Wissa Wassef's studio in Egypt – all collide and merge into the landscape. The assemblage of these fragments of experiences makes this project very special and give Sangath's its unique character rooted in memories and associations. Doshi often refers to Sangath as his sanctuary.</p>
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<figure id="attachment_1583775" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1583775" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1583775 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-mf-husain-amdavad-ni-gufa-art-gallery-ahmedabad_dezeen_2364_col_0.jpg" alt="Amdavad Ni Gudfa, Ahmedabad, India, 1994" width="2364" height="1576" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-mf-husain-amdavad-ni-gufa-art-gallery-ahmedabad_dezeen_2364_col_0.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-mf-husain-amdavad-ni-gufa-art-gallery-ahmedabad_dezeen_2364_col_0-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-mf-husain-amdavad-ni-gufa-art-gallery-ahmedabad_dezeen_2364_col_0-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-mf-husain-amdavad-ni-gufa-art-gallery-ahmedabad_dezeen_2364_col_0-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-mf-husain-amdavad-ni-gufa-art-gallery-ahmedabad_dezeen_2364_col_0-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-mf-husain-amdavad-ni-gufa-art-gallery-ahmedabad_dezeen_2364_col_0-411x274.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-mf-husain-amdavad-ni-gufa-art-gallery-ahmedabad_dezeen_2364_col_0-822x548.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-mf-husain-amdavad-ni-gufa-art-gallery-ahmedabad_dezeen_2364_col_0-1233x822.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-mf-husain-amdavad-ni-gufa-art-gallery-ahmedabad_dezeen_2364_col_0-852x568.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-mf-husain-amdavad-ni-gufa-art-gallery-ahmedabad_dezeen_2364_col_0-213x142.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/balkrishna-doshi-mf-husain-amdavad-ni-gufa-art-gallery-ahmedabad_dezeen_2364_col_0-1704x1136.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583775" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Iwan Baan</figcaption>
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<p><strong>Amdavad Ni Gudfa, Ahmedabad, India, 1994</strong></p>
<p>Amdavad Ni Gufa was not a commissioned project, for the idea was born when renowned painter and sculptor Maqbool Fida Husain approached Doshi when seeking a site for an art gallery. They had been friends for many years, and they often met to discuss their different pursuits.</p>
<p>Doshi wanted the Gufa (Gujarati for "cave") to reflect his 35 years of experience and mark a new phase in his career, but Husain's free-spirited attitude posed something of a challenge. While working on the Gufa's design, they began to question fundamental architectural concepts, including the meanings of function, space, structure, form, and technology.</p>
<p>The plan evolved out of a set of intersecting circles and ellipses that led to the creation of an amorphous space like a womb with no beginning and no end. Non-rectilinear surfaces such as an undulating floor, curvilinear walls, domed ceiling, and slanted columns gave the space its enigmatic character. The light apertures of varied sizes together with the painted ceiling are reminiscent of the Buddhist caves carved into the rock at Ajanta dating to the second century. The structure encapsulates and heightens the play of light, form, echo and sound.</p>
<p>This was a period in Doshi's life when he wrote stories and fabricated myths defining the narrative of his design decisions. These myths and stories became his guides and gave a rational explanation to his imaginary world. Gufa is an example of this marriage of the imaginary with the real manifesting in the form of an underground art gallery.</p>
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<p><strong>Aranya Low Cost Housing, Indore, India, 1989</strong></p>
<p>Aranya Low Cost Housing was aimed primarily at Indore's "Economically Weaker Sections" (EWS) as well as the city's slum and street dwellers. The challenges were promoting a new model of economic growth and empowerment and improving residents' standards of living after a thorough spatial understanding of spaces and activities in the existing informal settlements.</p>
<p>Doshi's design was executed in collaboration with the Indore Development Authority, the World Bank, and India's Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited. Each unit of the 30-square-metre EWS plots includes a plinth, toilet, and an electrical connection. They were allotted to families by the government using a lottery system. By providing only the essentials, the idea was to empower families to build their own houses and make additions according to their abilities. Sixty sample houses were constructed to demonstrate the different forms the individual homes might take.</p>
<p>Twenty years on, the concept has proved a success. Residents have used their spaces to generate additional income and now belong to the middle-class, accomplishments that bear witness to the economic security land ownership and the virtues of choice, freedom, and social cohesion can provide. Today these houses have become a home and moreover an extension of life of the inhabitants.</p>
<p>By choosing to design for the urban poor, Doshi created a successful example of how society's weaker members can be uplifted – and in doing so he expanded the understanding of the architect's role. Here architecture becomes a catalyst to bring about social change in society by breaking down socioeconomic barriers through a participatory and open-ended approach to design.</p>
<p><em>Organised by Vitra Design Museum and the Wüstenrot Foundation, with Vastushilpa Foundation, <a href="https://wrightwood659.org/exhibitions/balkrishna-doshi-architecture-for-the-people/">Balkrishna Doshi: Architecture for the People</a> runs from 9 September to 12 December 2020 at Wrightwood 659. See <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/eventsguide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dezeen.com/eventsguide/&source=gmail&ust=1604593793455000&usg=AFQjCNGtaFj8sYxJQzjVD8n19NqgvqoXZg">Dezeen Events Guide</a> for an up-to-date list of architecture and design events taking place around the world.</em></p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-87884375628755611222020-11-13T07:52:00.001-08:002020-11-13T07:52:29.543-08:003Novices:IOC Project Partners, Flexform, ON&ON and Camira present products at Dezeen Showroom<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="IOC designs Solari workstation in collaboration with Gensler" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq.jpg 2364w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p>Office furniture brand <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/ioc/">IOC Project Partners</a>, Italian furniture brand <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/flexform/">Flexform</a>, British shelving brand <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/on-and-on/">ON&ON</a> and textile company <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/camira/">Camira</a> have presented new products at <a href="http://www.dezeen.com/showroom">Dezeen Showroom</a> this week.<span id="more-1585944"></span></p>
<p>Furniture including <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/seating/chairs/">chairs</a>, <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/seating/sofas/">sofas</a>, <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/accessories/dividers/">room dividers</a> and <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/storage/shelving/">shelving</a> have been added to Dezeen Showroom, which is an affordable space for brands to launch products and showcase their designers and projects to Dezeen's huge global audience.</p>
<p>Read on to see the latest products.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/?p=1584461"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1584590" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq.jpg" alt="IOC designs Solari workstation in collaboration with Gensler" width="2364" height="2364" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/?p=1584461"><strong>Solari workstation by Gensler for IOC Project Partners</strong></a></p>
<p>Italian brand IOC Project Partners showcases its <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/?p=1584461">Solari desk system</a>, which was developed together with architecture firm <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/gensler/">Gensler</a>.</p>
<p>The workbench has been designed to foster collaboration and can be electronically height-adjusted for both sitting and standing. An optional sound-absorbing <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/accessories/dividers/">screen</a> can be inserted to detract from the bustle of an open-plan <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/offices/">office</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/?p=1584461">Find out more about Solari ›</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/?p=1584462"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1585987 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti.jpg" alt="Monforte room divider by Raffaella Mangiarotti for IOC" width="2364" height="2364" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/IOC-project-partner_Monforte-acoustic-screen_Ghisolfa-low_Guastalla-coffee-table_design-by-Raffaella-Mangiarotti-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/?p=1584462"><strong>Monforte room divider by Raffaella Mangiarotti for IOC Project Partners</strong></a></p>
<p>The office furniture company also presents <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/?p=1584462">Monforte</a>, an undulating room divider designed by Italian architect and designer Raffaella Mangiarotti.</p>
<p>The freestanding wall, which can be reconfigured into different shapes, is made up of a series of tubes wrapped in sound-absorbing fabrics by <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/kvadrat">Kvadrat</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/?p=1584462">Find out more about Monforte ›</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/12/tessa-armchair-antonio-citterio-flexform-dezeen-showroom/"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1584508 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq.jpg" alt="Tessa armchair by Antonio Citterio for Flexform" width="2364" height="2364" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/12/tessa-armchair-antonio-citterio-flexform-dezeen-showroom/"><strong>Tessa armchair by Antonio Citterio for Flexform</strong></a></p>
<p>Italian architect and designer <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/antonio-citterio/">Antonio Citterio</a> has designed the <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/12/tessa-armchair-antonio-citterio-flexform-dezeen-showroom/">Tessa armchair</a> for furniture brand <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/flexform/">Flexform</a>, which features a woven seat and backrest made from paper rush.</p>
<p>The frame of the <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/seating/chairs/lounge-chairs/">chair</a>, which is available in solid ash or Canaletto walnut, has been made using joinery techniques that emphasise the wood's natural grain.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/12/tessa-armchair-antonio-citterio-flexform-dezeen-showroom/">Find out more about the Tessa armchair ›</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/12/gregory-sofa-antonio-citterio-flexform-dezeen-showroom/"><img class="alignnone wp-image-1585968 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1.jpg" alt="Gregory sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform" width="2364" height="2364" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/flexform-gregory-sofa-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/12/gregory-sofa-antonio-citterio-flexform-dezeen-showroom/"><strong>Gregory sofa by Antonio Citterio for Flexform</strong></a></p>
<p>Flexform also presents the <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/12/gregory-sofa-antonio-citterio-flexform-dezeen-showroom/">Gregory sofa</a> designed by Citterio, which is made up of modular units that can be arranged to fit different spaces.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/leather/">leather</a> straps, which peek out from under the upholstery, are available in chocolate brown, black or tobacco. The metal finishes come in different variations, including shiny chrome and smoky grey.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/12/gregory-sofa-antonio-citterio-flexform-dezeen-showroom/">Find out more about the Gregory sofa ›</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/06/freestanding-shelving-system-on-on-dezeen-showroom/"><strong>Freestanding shelving system by ON&ON</strong></a></p>
<p>British furniture brand ON&ON presents its <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/06/freestanding-shelving-system-on-on-dezeen-showroom/">freestanding shelving system</a>, which is made from recycled aluminium or off-cuts from its production processes.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/tables/side-tables/">side tables</a>, which can be used as a bedside table or a <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/tables/desks/">desk</a> pedestal, are made from powder-coated aluminium that can be customised with bespoke colour finishes. The doors are available in oak, walnut or douglas fir.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/06/freestanding-shelving-system-on-on-dezeen-showroom/">Find out more about the freestanding shelving system ›</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/06/on-on-updates-shelving-system-dezeen-showroom/"><strong>Modular shelving system by ON&ON</strong></a></p>
<p>The brand also showcases its <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/06/on-on-updates-shelving-system-dezeen-showroom/">modular shelving system</a>, which comprises a made-to-measure desk, <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/storage/cabinets/">cabinet</a> and clothes hanger.</p>
<p>The adjustable storage solution has been designed to be mounted to walls in both domestic and public spaces.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/10/camira-sumi-kyoto-fabrics-dezeen-showroom/"><strong>Sumi and Kyoto fabric collections by Camira</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/10/camira-sumi-kyoto-fabrics-dezeen-showroom/">Sumi and Kyoto</a> are a pair of <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/fabric/">fabrics</a> by UK textile maker Camira that combine Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics.</p>
<p>Made from worsted <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/wool/">wool</a> fabric, Sumi has been woven from fine marl yarns which creates a graduated colour. Kyoto features a pattern of broken checks that have been printed on the yarn to create texture.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-85762437267342037962020-11-13T06:52:00.001-08:002020-11-13T06:52:30.166-08:003Novices:Jose Maria Mateo's NUDes project shows how housing can be used as "a weapon" against pandemics<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="NUDes project by IE University masters student Jose Maria Mateo" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-sq-1.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p><strong>Dezeen promotion:</strong> IE University student Jose Maria Mateo has designed a conceptual series of devices called NUDes that could be plugged into buildings to upgrade or adapt them to different conditions, like a pandemic.<span id="more-1584961"></span></p>
<p>The fundamental purpose of the plug-in Natural and Urban Devices (NUDes) is to upgrade existing constructions to avoid the need to demolish them and build new structures in their place.</p>
<p>The project was created in response to a challenge that tasked architecture firms with envisioning what the future will look like after the <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/coronavirus/">coronavirus</a> pandemic is over.</p>
<p>Mateo is a second-year student at IE University, studying the <a href="https://landings.ie.edu/masterland-ad-master-business-architecture-design?utm_medium=agr&utm_source=deezen&utm_campaign=ieteam_edpromo_evnt_en_ww_lead3_comm_prod_mas_arc_da_mbarch&utm_term=ieteam">Master in Business for Architecture and Design</a> (MBArch), and a partner at the Martin Lejarraga Architecture Office, which was also involved in the project.</p>
<p>The university describes the masters course as directed at architecture and design professionals who are looking to "expand their core capacities with management, entrepreneurship and innovation expertise" in order to become creative leaders.</p>
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<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586090" class="wp-caption-text">Jose Maria Mateo has designed a conceptual series of devices called NUDes</figcaption>
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<p>The NUDes add-ons range from miniature forests that can be added onto roofs to deployable structures that can be attached to existing facades to serve as vertical urban farms, for example, to enable people to produce their own food.</p>
<p>This purpose would prove useful in the event of another pandemic, where people would be asked to stay out of contact with others as much as possible.</p>
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<p>The NUDes could also act as bridges to connect the roofs of different buildings together to form "a new public layer of the city", the designer explains, or to create leisure spaces such as sports facilities.</p>
<p>On a simpler scale, the plug-ins could be used as small balconies added onto constructions to open up the buildings and create better connections to the outside world.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1586092" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1586092" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1586092 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3.jpg" alt="NUDes project by IE University masters student Jose Maria Mateo" width="2364" height="1773" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3-411x308.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3-822x617.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3-1233x925.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3-852x639.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3-213x160.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3-1704x1278.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3-1832x1374.jpg 1832w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3-632x474.jpg 632w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/natural-and-urban-devices-ie-university-promotion-col-3-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586092" class="wp-caption-text">The plug-in NUDes devices would be used to upgrade existing buildings</figcaption>
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<p>"Thought leaders in the field of business, planning and architecture are already considering how their expertise can help society recover from the current pandemic quicker," said Mateo. "They're also looking at how they can build resilience to, or prevention of, these problems in the future."</p>
<p>"Modern, high-density urban housing provides ideal conditions for the rapid spread of contagion, and the planning and construction of housing could be a weapon in the fight against a pandemic," he continued.</p>
<p>"Making this new evolution of housing affordable for everybody is, however, among the main challenges for the modern breed of architects, and with a focus on environmental responsibility and energy consumption, future projects could be net generators of energy, rather than drains on resources."</p>
<p></p>
<p>"My vision for future housing incorporates nature, sustainability, shared public spaces and privately owned public spaces, as well as a reimagining of how spaces are utilised," the designer explained.</p>
<p>"Such change is needed if housing is to better serve its inhabitants. The ongoing pandemic, which has forced many people to work from home, emphasises this point. During lockdown many people realised that their spaces were not adapted to them."</p>
<p>"That's why the <a href="https://landings.ie.edu/masterland-ad-master-business-architecture-design?utm_medium=agr&utm_source=deezen&utm_campaign=ieteam_edpromo_evnt_en_ww_lead3_comm_prod_mas_arc_da_mbarch&utm_term=ieteam">MBArch</a> is particularly relevant for architects, designers and planners who want to make an impact and drive positive change," he added. "I would certainly urge anybody with that background and mindset to join the program."</p>
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<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586091" class="wp-caption-text">Mateo's NUDes project is his vision of what the future will look like after the pandemic</figcaption>
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<p>The 15-month-long, part-time <a href="https://landings.ie.edu/masterland-ad-master-business-architecture-design?utm_medium=agr&utm_source=deezen&utm_campaign=ieteam_edpromo_evnt_en_ww_lead3_comm_prod_mas_arc_da_mbarch&utm_term=ieteam">MBArch</a> course is made up of a mixture of in-person classes, which take place in the Madrid and Amsterdam branches – the latter of which is at UNStudio´s office – and interactive online classes.</p>
<p>There is also an optional post-graduation trip to London at the end of the program.</p>
<p>The course sees well-known architecture and design firms engage with students directly to give details on how best to become leaders in their field.</p>
<p>Companies at which IE University collaborators and professors have leading roles include <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/foster-partners/">Foster + Partners</a>, <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/big/">BIG</a>, <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/wework/">WeWork</a>, <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/snohetta/">Snøhetta</a>, <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/david-chipperfield/">David Chipperfield</a>, <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/rogers-stirk-harbour-partners/">Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners</a> and <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/zaha-hadid/">Zaha Hadid Architects</a>.</p>
<p>More information on IE University's <a href="https://landings.ie.edu/masterland-ad-master-business-architecture-design?utm_medium=agr&utm_source=deezen&utm_campaign=ieteam_edpromo_evnt_en_ww_lead3_comm_prod_mas_arc_da_mbarch&utm_term=ieteam">MBArch</a> course can be found on its <a href="http://utm_medium=agr&utm_source=deezen&utm_campaign=ieteam_edpromo_evnt_en_ww_lead3_comm_prod_mas_arc_da_mbarch&utm_term=ieteam">website</a>.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-33603550558800116742020-11-13T04:52:00.001-08:002020-11-13T04:52:54.570-08:003Novices:Tiny exhibition centre on remote Chinese farm features timber interiors<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="Table in Huo-shui-yuan exhibition centre balances on rammed-earth legs" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-1233x1232.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-1704x1703.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_sq-1.jpg 2364w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p>SHAW Architecture & Design Studio has created a modest exhibition centre for an organic <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/farms/">farm</a> in Loudi, a secluded village in <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/china/">China</a>'s Shanxi province.<span id="more-1586215"></span></p>
<p>The exhibition centre sits beside an eco-farm in Loudi called Huo-shui-yuan. Presided over by the village collective, the farm focuses on cultivating organic produce and educating locals about the natural environment.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1586322" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1586322" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1586322 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_3.jpg" alt="Decorative window panes feature in Huo-shui-yuan exhibition centre" width="2364" height="1342" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_3.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-300x170.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-1024x581.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-1536x872.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-2048x1163.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-411x233.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-822x467.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-1233x700.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-852x484.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-213x121.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-1704x967.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586322" class="wp-caption-text">The interior of the exhibition centre is almost entirely lined with timber</figcaption>
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<p><a href="http://www.shawads.com/">SHAW Architecture & Design Studio</a> wanted the centre to pay homage to the surrounding landscape, which forms part of the Loess Plateau – an arid area of highland in northern China that's distinguished by its crumbly, yellow-grey soil that has been deposited by the wind throughout the ages.</p>
<p>"In two to three million years, this land changed from forest into broken valleys, wrinkled like an old man’s skin," explained the studio, which is based in Shanghai.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1586326" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1586326" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1586326 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_8.jpg" alt="Huo-shui-yuan exhibition centre in Loudi, China includes built-in window seats" width="2364" height="1576" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_8.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_8-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_8-411x274.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_8-822x548.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_8-1233x822.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_8-852x568.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_8-213x142.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_8-1704x1136.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586326" class="wp-caption-text">Visitors can rest on built-in seating nooks at the peripheries of the room</figcaption>
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<p>The interior of the centre has therefore been made deliberately dark in order to steer visitor sightlines towards the outdoors. Timber beams – some of which are slightly charred – line the walls, while the floor has been inlaid with large black tiles.</p>
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<p>Only a few pendant lamps have been suspended from the ceiling. Gridded or slanted window frames that the studio crafted from wooden twigs, salvaged from the farm's broken fences, also filter the natural light seeping through to the centre.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1586331" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1586331" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1586331 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_13.jpg" alt="Huo-shui-yuan exhibition centre in Loudi, China has timber interiors" width="2364" height="1761" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_13.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_13-300x223.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_13-1024x763.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_13-1536x1144.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_13-2048x1526.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_13-411x306.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_13-822x612.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_13-1233x918.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_13-852x635.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_13-213x159.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_13-1704x1269.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586331" class="wp-caption-text">There are a couple of long tables for community workshops</figcaption>
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<p>Seating nooks for visitors have been built-in around the periphery of the room, along with a series of cabinets and shelves where agricultural objects will be put on display. The only freestanding furnishings in the centre are two long tables and a handful of stools, which are used for community workshops.</p>
<p>One of the tables balances on chunky <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/rammed-earth/">rammed-earth</a> legs, which the studio included as a nod to the materiality of yaodongs, or "house caves" – earthen shelters which are carved out of hillsides in the Loess Plateau region.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1586323" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1586323" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1586323 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_5.jpg" alt="Table in Huo-shui-yuan exhibition centre balances on rammed-earth legs" width="2364" height="2247" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_5.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_5-300x285.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_5-1024x973.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_5-1536x1460.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_5-2048x1947.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_5-411x391.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_5-822x781.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_5-1233x1172.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_5-852x810.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_5-213x202.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/loudi-huoshuiyuan-organic-farm-exhibition-centre-china-interiors-shaw-architecture-design_dezeen_2364_col_5-1704x1620.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586323" class="wp-caption-text">One of the tables balances on chunky rammed-earth legs</figcaption>
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<p>SHAW Architecture & Design Studio was founded by Xu Zhifeng in 2013. Similarly to this project, <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2014/06/26/farm-visitor-centre-kunshan-china-vector-architects/">Vector Architects created a visitors centre for a farm in Kunshan, China</a>.</p>
<p>The centre occupies a restored outhouse and is externally clad with louvres of weathered steel.</p>
<p>Photography is by Shuyin Wu.</p>
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<p><strong>Project credits:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Interior design:</strong> SHAW Architecture & Design Studio<br />
<strong>Lead designer:</strong> Shuyin Wu<br />
<strong>Clients:</strong> LSM Rural Reconstruction Center, Beijing Common Justice Foundation<br />
<strong>Local project coordinator:</strong> Lixia Yan<br />
<strong>Construction team:</strong> Hongwei Mei, Qingfeng Kong, Yongkang Bai, Long Li, Weixing Wang<br />
<strong>Lighting installer and painter:</strong> Yuanping Li<br />
<strong>Re-used wood manufacturer:</strong> Xinliang Feng<br />
<strong>Ram earth consultant:</strong> Zengfei Liang<br />
<strong>Illustration:</strong> Shuyin Wu</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-32470682666399380462020-11-13T03:54:00.001-08:002020-11-13T03:54:41.979-08:003Novices:Sweden tops sustainability audit but furniture sector "turning a blind eye" to environmental issues<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_sq1-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="Swedish brands topped the Dodds & Shute sustainability index" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_sq1-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_sq1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_sq1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_sq1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_sq1-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_sq1-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_sq1-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_sq1-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_sq1-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_sq1-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_sq1-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_sq1-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_sq1-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_sq1.jpg 1330w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/sweden/">Swedish</a> furniture brands are the most <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/sustainable-design/">sustainable</a> in the world, according to a survey by design procurement consultancy Dodds & Shute.<span id="more-1586069"></span></p>
<p>Firms from the Scandinavian country scored highest in an environmental audit conducted for the <a href="https://doddsandshute.com/sustainability-report/">Dodds & Shute Sustainability Report</a>, with German firms coming second.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1586181" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1586181" style="width: 1616px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1586181 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_0-scaled.jpg" alt="Design procurement consultancy Dodds & Shute founders" width="1616" height="2560" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_0-scaled.jpg 1616w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_0-189x300.jpg 189w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_0-647x1024.jpg 647w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_0-970x1536.jpg 970w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_0-1293x2048.jpg 1293w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_0-411x651.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_0-822x1302.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_0-1233x1953.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_0-852x1349.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_0-213x337.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_0-1704x2699.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 1616px) 100vw, 1616px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586181" class="wp-caption-text">Nick Shute and Stefan Dodds, founders of Dodds & Shute</figcaption>
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<p>"Swedish companies are best positioned to benefit from people’s shift in attitude on sustainability," said <a href="https://doddsandshute.com/">Dodds & Shute</a> co-founder Nick Shute.</p>
<p>"As consumers learn more and begin to expect more from the brands they buy from, most companies have realised there are a lot of things they need to improve on before they can be considered sustainable."</p>
<p>However, the survey accuses the <a href="http://www.dezeen.com/tag/furniture">furniture</a> sector in general of "turning a blind eye" to environmental concerns. Many brands fail to provide adequate information to designers seeking to make their projects more sustainable, it said.</p>
<p><strong>Sector "turning a blind eye" to sustainability</strong></p>
<p>"We see the traditional shortcomings of our sector and the role it has played in turning a blind eye to these issues," says the foreword to the report.</p>
<p>"Research has shown that the furniture, fixtures and equipment [FF&E] fit out has a significant impact on the environmental performance of a building because of its comparatively short lifespan," it continues.</p>
<p>"It is essential that more care and consideration is taken to what is put inside our homes, hotels, restaurants, offices, schools and developments."</p>
<figure id="attachment_1586196" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1586196" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1586196 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_4.jpg" alt="Dodds & Shute sustainability report top manufacturers" width="2364" height="1330" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_4.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_4-300x169.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_4-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_4-411x231.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_4-822x462.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_4-1233x694.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_4-852x479.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_4-213x120.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_4-1704x959.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586196" class="wp-caption-text">Swedish office furniture brand Edsbyn scored highest in the audit</figcaption>
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<p>According to the survey, seven of the ten most sustainable international brands are from Sweden, with <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/edsbyn/">Edsbyn</a> in first place and Minus Tio in second ahead of German firm <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/zeitraum/">Zeitraum</a>, the highest-placed non-Swedish manufacturer.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/flokk/">Flokk</a>, Johansen and Lintex, which are also from Sweden, are placed fourth, fifth and sixth, with <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/baux/">Baux</a> and <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/lammhults/">Lammhults</a> in eighth and ninth places.</p>
<p>British designer Tom Raffield came seventh and Finnish brand <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/Artek/">Artek</a> came tenth.</p>
<p><strong>Sweden "dominated" sustainability rankings</strong></p>
<p>"Sweden has dominated our survey because sustainable living is a core part of the Swedish DNA and, as a result, their businesses are founded on strong environmental principles," Shute told Dezeen.</p>
<p>"It helps that they have good infrastructure that encourages a lot of local production and the support of the Swedish government where all parties believe in the importance of a green energy policy, which is something all Swedish companies benefit from."</p>
<figure id="attachment_1586192" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1586192" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1586192 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_2.jpg" alt="Dodds & Shute sustainability report supply chains" width="2364" height="1330" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_2.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_2-411x231.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_2-822x462.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_2-1233x694.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_2-852x479.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_2-213x120.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dodds-shute-sustainability-report_dezeen_2364_col_2-1704x959.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586192" class="wp-caption-text">Sweden and Italy scored highly on local manufacturing</figcaption>
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<p>To compile the report, Dodds & Shute audited all the brands it buys from by asking them about their sustainability policies, sourcing of materials, production methods and locations, employment policies and innovation.</p>
<p>Each brand was scored out of 100, with suppliers who failed to respond to the survey automatically scoring zero.</p>
<p>Swedish brands scored 92 on average, compared to 82 for Germany and 69 for the UK. Italy scored 68, Spain achieved 67 and Denmark got 65.</p>
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<p>Dodds & Shute, a London-based firm that supplies responsibly sourced furniture to architects and designers, carried out the audit so that its clients could see how well its suppliers perform against a range of environmental benchmarks.</p>
<p><strong>"We want to be held accountable"</strong></p>
<p>"We want to be held accountable for our global impact and only by working closely with our network of manufacturers will we address wider industry issues," said Shute.</p>
<p>"Our aim is to radically overhaul the way our industry considers what is acceptable in terms of manufacturing and specification."</p>
<p>Dodds & Shute has pledged to stop working with brands that have poor environmental records.</p>
<p>"Our audit has hugely influenced the products you will find in our shop, which is dedicated to those suppliers who share our commitment to sustainability," said Shute.</p>
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<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586191" class="wp-caption-text">Claesson Koivisto Rune tops the list of brands working with sustainable manufacturers</figcaption>
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<p>Sweden, along with Italy, scored highly for the way brands rely on local supply chains, meaning components do not have to travel far and standards can be easily monitored.</p>
<p>Other countries, notably Denmark, scored poorly on this criteria due to their reliance on global supply chains with little oversight.</p>
<p>In total, 110 brands responded to the audit, which began in 2018, while 20 companies ignored it.</p>
<p><strong>Designers play "essential role to influence change"</strong></p>
<p>Germany, UK and Sweden were the three countries where brands showed the most willingness to be transparent in their response to the survey while Italy and Spain were the least forthcoming.</p>
<p>Swedish designers are ranked highest for their engagement with brands with good environmental track records.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/claesson-koivisto-rune/">Claesson Koivisto Rune</a> led the field, having worked with the largest number of high-scoring brands. <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/front/">Front</a> came second and <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/monica-forster/">Monica Förster</a> came fourth, behind British designer <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/jasper-morrison/">Jasper Morrison</a> in third place.</p>
<p>"No conclusions can be drawn here but designers have an essential role to influence change at manufacturers where ignorance is still prevalent," the report said.</p>
<p><em>To request a copy of the Dodds & Shute Sustainability Report, email <a href="mailto:hello@doddsandshute.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@doddsandshute.com</a>.</em></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/"><strong>Dezeen Showroom:</strong></a> trestle legs and a customisable, J-shaped privacy screen distinguish the Solari <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/tables/desks/">desk</a> system, developed by Italian <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/office-furniture/">office furniture</a> company <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/ioc">IOC</a> in collaboration with <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/gensler">Gensler</a>.<span id="more-1584461"></span></p>
<p>The workbench can be electronically height-adjusted and used in both a seated and standing form, with an integrated alarm alerting the user when it's time to change positions.</p>
<p>On its own, the desk encourages collaboration and can even be used in a domestic set-up, while an optional, noise-absorbing divider screen can be added to facilitate deep work and concentration in an open-plan office.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1584584" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1584584" style="width: 1707px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1584584 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_2-scaled.jpg" alt="IOC designs Solari workstation in collaboration with Gensler" width="1707" height="2560" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_2-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_2-200x300.jpg 200w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_2-411x617.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_2-822x1233.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_2-1233x1850.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_2-852x1278.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_2-213x320.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-solari-workbench-gensler-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_2-1704x2556.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1584584" class="wp-caption-text">The Solari desk system includes an optional, J-shaped privacy screen</figcaption>
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<p>The divider curves in at the bottom to form a distinctive J-shape that holds all of the necessary wiring while keeping floor space clear.</p>
<p>"Solari was conceived with a casual but distinct design language that recalls the aesthetic of a design atelier," said Mark Morton, a design director and principal at Gensler.</p>
<p>With a mission to "give every occupant a sense of personal space" each of the dividers is outfitted with a fabric panel, which comes in a range of vibrant <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/Kvadrat">Kvadrat</a> colours and can serve as a backdrop for personal photos, notes and reminders.</p>
<p>Additional storage can be added on in the form of a suspended pedestal or cabinet.</p>
<p><strong>Product:</strong> <a href="https://www.ioc.it/en/products/solari_324/">Solari</a><br />
<strong>Product design consultant:</strong> <a href="https://www.gensler.com/">Gensler</a><br />
<strong>Brand:</strong> <a href="https://www.ioc.it/">IOC</a><br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:n.mismara@ioc.it">n.mismara@ioc.it</a></p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-77711448784306438922020-11-13T02:52:00.001-08:002020-11-13T02:52:32.515-08:003Novices:AHEAD Europe hospitality awards winners to be announced in virtual ceremony<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="AHEAD Europe 2020 awards ceremony" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ahead-europe-2020-ceremony-announcement_dezeen_2364_sq_0.jpg 2364w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p>The winners of the <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/ahead-awards/">AHEAD</a> Europe hospitality awards will be announced on Monday in a virtual ceremony broadcast on Dezeen.<span id="more-1585099"></span></p>
<p>The ceremony will take place from 6:00pm UK time, and will be broadcast on Dezeen as well as on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsWG9ANbrmgR0z-eFk_A3YQ">YouTube channel</a>.</p>
<p>The event will feature exclusive video content from the <a href="https://www.aheadawards.com/europe/2020">AHEAD Europe</a> nominees, as well as from the judges and sponsors of the awards programme.</p>
<p><a href="https://evt.to/iesmssdw">You can add the event to your diary by clicking this link.</a></p>
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<p>The ceremony is taking place digitally rather than at a real-world event due to the ongoing <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/coronavirus/">coronavirus pandemic</a>.</p>
<p>Championing standout hospitality projects from around the world, the AHEAD awards focuses on four different regions: Europe, MEA (Middle East and Africa), the Americas and Asia.</p>
<p>The 2020 AHEAD Europe competition will review projects that have opened, reopened or launched in the continent between June 2019 and May this year,</p>
<p>Last week, <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/09/ahead-mea-2020-awards-ceremony/">Dezeen broadcast a ceremony announcing the winners of the AHEAD MEA awards 2020</a>.</p>
<p>See the full shortlist below:</p>
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<p><strong>Bar, Club or Lounge</strong></p>
<p>40 Elephants at Great Scotland Yard Hotel, London, England<br />
Double Standard at The Standard, London, England<br />
Sibin at Great Scotland Yard Hotel, London, England<br />
The Lobby Bar at One Aldwych, London, England<br />
The Malt Lounge at The Prince Akatoki, London, England</p>
<p><strong>Guestrooms</strong></p>
<p>Apfelhotel, Saltusio, Italy<br />
Birch, Cheshunt, England<br />
Boho Club, Marbella, Spain<br />
Domes Zeen Chania, Greece<br />
Hotel Arlberg Lech, Austria</p>
<p><strong>Hotel Conversion</strong></p>
<p>AMERON Frankfurt Neckarvillen Boutique, Germany<br />
Casa Popeea, Brăila, Romania<br />
Great Scotland Yard Hotel, London, England<br />
Stock Exchange Hotel, Manchester, England<br />
The Standard, London, England</p>
<p><strong>Hotel Newbuild</strong></p>
<p>Dakota Manchester, England<br />
Hart Shoreditch Hotel, London, England<br />
Lindley Lindenberg, Frankfurt, Germany<br />
Market Street Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland<br />
nhow Amsterdam RAI, The Netherlands</p>
<p><strong>Hotel Restoration & Renovation</strong></p>
<p>Boho Club, Marbella, Spain<br />
Château de Vignée, Villers-sur-Lesse, Belgium<br />
La Maison d'Estournel, Saint-Estèphe, France<br />
Treehouse Hotel London, England<br />
Villa Arnica, Lana, Italy</p>
<p><strong>Landscaping & Outdoor Spaces</strong></p>
<p>Apfelhotel, Saltusio, Italy<br />
Arua Private Spa Villas, Merano, Italy<br />
Domes Zeen Chania, Greece<br />
Ekies All Senses Resort, Vourvourou, Greece<br />
The Newt in Somerset, England</p>
<p><strong>Lobby & Public Spaces</strong></p>
<p>Cretan Malia Park, Crete, Greece<br />
Locke at Broken Wharf, London, England<br />
Parīlio, Naousa, Greece<br />
Rooms Hotel Kokhta, Bakuriani, Georgia<br />
The Lobby Lounge at The Standard, London, England</p>
<p><strong>Lodges, Cabins & Tented Camps</strong></p>
<p>57 Nord, Ardelve, Scotland<br />
Arctic Bath, Harads, Sweden<br />
Camp Hox, Oxfordshire, England<br />
Casa Palerm, Mallorca<br />
Treehouses at Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham, England</p>
<p><strong>Resort</strong></p>
<p>Cretan Malia Park, Crete, Greece<br />
Domes Zeen Chania, Greece<br />
Lefay Resort and Spa, Dolomites, Italy<br />
Parīlio, Naousa, Greece<br />
Quinta da Comporta, Portugal</p>
<p><strong>Restaurant</strong></p>
<p>Decimo at The Standard, London, England<br />
Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, London, England<br />
Helios at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, Greece<br />
Memories Sven Wassmer at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland<br />
Mouries at Cretan Malia Park, Crete, Greece</p>
<p><strong>Spa & Wellness</strong></p>
<p>Apfelhotel, Saltusio, Italy<br />
Arctic Bath, Harads, Sweden<br />
Hotel Arlberg Lech, Austria<br />
Lefay Resort and Spa, Dolomites, Italy<br />
The Newt in Somerset, England</p>
<p><strong>Suite</strong></p>
<p>Arua Private Spa Villas, Merano, Italy<br />
Ekies All Senses Resort, Vourvourou, Greece<br />
Lincoln House at Rosewood London, England<br />
Nobel Suite at Grand Hotel Oslo, Norway<br />
Nobu Hotel Barcelona, Spain</p>
<p><strong>Visual Identity</strong></p>
<p>Birch, Cheshunt, England<br />
Boho Club, Marbella, Spain<br />
Château de Vignée, Villers-sur-Lesse, Belgium<br />
Hotel Arlberg Lech, Austria<br />
Villa Arnica, Lana, Italy</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-61953069396592240992020-11-13T01:52:00.001-08:002020-11-13T01:52:25.897-08:003Novices:Alfredo Häberli creates "architectural" Giro Soft sofa for Andreu World<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_1330_sq-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_1330_sq-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_1330_sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_1330_sq-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_1330_sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_1330_sq-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_1330_sq-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_1330_sq-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_1330_sq-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_1330_sq-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_1330_sq-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_1330_sq-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_1330_sq-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_1330_sq-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_1330_sq.jpg 1330w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/"><strong>Dezeen Showroom:</strong></a> International furniture brand <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/andreu-world/">Andreu World</a> has launched Giro Soft, a modular <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/sofas/">sofa</a> system created by <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/alfredo-haberli/">Alfredo Häberli</a>.<span id="more-1572752"></span></p>
<p>In this exclusive <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/videos/">video</a> interview produced by Dezeen for <a href="https://www.andreuworld.com/">Andreu World</a>, the Swiss-Argentinian designer shared the story behind the product.</p>
<p>The modular design features a series of slender upholstered seats with interchangeable legs that can be joined together to build a larger sofa.</p>
<p>The collection, called Giro Soft, is the result of a collaboration between Häberli and the brand that started before the pandemic.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585970" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585970" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="size-full wp-image-1585970" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0.jpg" alt="Portrait of Alfredo Haberli" width="2364" height="2364" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/alfredo-haberli_dezeen_2364_col_0-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585970" class="wp-caption-text">Designer Alfredo Häberli</figcaption>
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<p>"We had a team relationship from the very first second," <a href="https://www.alfredo-haeberli.com/home">Häberli</a> told Dezeen's founder and editor-in-chief <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/marcus-fairs/">Marcus Fairs</a> in an exclusive video interview conducted over Zoom. "We have the same vision,"</p>
<p>"I sent some drawings at 1:1 scale and we immediately started by working on prototypes in 1:1, which for us designers is the most beautiful thing".</p>
<p>The seating modules come in a variety of shapes that feature a combination of straight edges, rounded ends, and 90-degree or 45-degree curves. The latter lends Giro Soft its name, as "giro" means "curved" in Italian.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585757" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585757" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="size-full wp-image-1585757" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_2.jpg" alt="Giro Soft sofa by Alfredo Haberli for Andreu World" width="2364" height="1330" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_2.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_2-411x231.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_2-822x462.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_2-1233x694.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_2-852x479.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_2-213x120.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_2-1704x959.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585757" class="wp-caption-text">Giro Soft modular sofa system designed by Alfredo Häberli for Andreu World</figcaption>
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<p>Häberli designed the sofa as a collection of separate, reconfigurable parts to allow users to adapt the furniture to their spatial and personal requirements.</p>
<p>"It's also interesting ergonomically," said Häberli. "It's extremely comfortable to sit on it, to work on it, to relax on it."</p>
<p>Included in the collection is an optional swivelling table that can be slotted between two seating segments.</p>
<p>For use in public spaces, a power outlet can be integrated into the end of a seating module.</p>
<p>A range of legs are also available, including sledge-like supports made from solid ash wood and injected aluminium frames that come in matt or polished, white and black finishes.</p>
<p>These components were designed with both structure and aesthetics in mind, said Häberli, who describes the product's base as "very architectonic".</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585756" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585756" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="size-full wp-image-1585756" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg" alt="Black Giro Soft sofa by Alfredo Haberli for Andreu World" width="2364" height="1330" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_1-411x231.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_1-822x462.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_1-1233x694.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_1-852x479.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_1-213x120.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_1-1704x959.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585756" class="wp-caption-text">Black Giro Soft with black aluminium legs</figcaption>
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<p>The legs are intended to reduce the amount of materials required to raise the sofa above the floor, thereby giving the sofa a lighter appearance.</p>
<p>"It's like it's flying in a way," said Häberli from his studio, which is located in Zurich in Switzerland.</p>
<p>"The idea came because in a dream I wanted to have the same material as the floor but I cannot come up with 30 different materials," he explained.</p>
<p>"We decided at the end to do it in wood, but the idea was to use the same material as the floor because it makes it even more transparent in a way – and more 'architecture' than 'design'."</p>
<p>Häberli envisioned customers using Giro Soft to break up large spaces as an alternative to a screen or a partition.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585758" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585758" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="size-full wp-image-1585758" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_3.jpg" alt="Birdseye photograph of two Giro Soft sofas by Alfredo Haberli for Andreu World" width="2364" height="1330" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_3.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_3-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_3-411x231.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_3-822x462.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_3-1233x694.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_3-852x479.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_3-213x120.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/andreu-world-alfredo-haberli-giro-soft-sofa-collection_dezeen_2364_col_3-1704x959.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585758" class="wp-caption-text">Large red Giro Soft sofa and small black Giro Soft sofa</figcaption>
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<p>"When I start working I imagine where will I use [the product]," said Häberli. "In this case, it was more in the bigger spaces than smaller ones to use it as an architectural element to divide big spaces."</p>
<p>"I was thinking of hotels but I was also thinking of airports. I was thinking of an office and semi-public spaces where you might have to [architecturally] divide the space."</p>
<p>The sofa system was designed before the outbreak of coronavirus but Häberli argues that Giro Soft could be successfully deployed in a post-pandemic world – particularly in the workplace.</p>
<p>"Yes, we are in a very strange period. When we started, of course, nobody was thinking of [coronavirus]," said Häberli.</p>
<p>"But in the meantime, I have to say it fits perfectly because it's easy to clean. It gives you the opportunity of having enough distance in between the people. And I think these two elements are essential for the future of the offices."</p>
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<p>According to Häberli, the pandemic has also created a demand for more comfortable yet functional domestic furniture, as more people are working from home.</p>
<p>"How do we work at the moment? We just work on the dinner table just behind the kitchen," said Häberli. "But if we are really working several days at home, we immediately need more ergonomic items at home."</p>
<p>This video was produced by Dezeen for Andreu World. Giro Soft was due to launch at Milan Design Week in April this year but the annual festival was cancelled earlier due to the outbreak of <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/coronavirus/">coronavirus</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Product:</strong> Giro Soft<br />
<strong>Designer:</strong> <a href="https://www.alfredo-haeberli.com/home">Alfredo Häberli</a><br />
<strong>Brand:</strong> <a href="https://www.andreuworld.com/">Andreu World</a><br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@andreuworld.com">info@andreuworld.com</a></p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-73751245305712460342020-11-13T00:52:00.001-08:002020-11-13T00:52:37.596-08:003Novices:Ouroboros Steak grow-your-own human meat kit is "technically" not cannibalism<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="The Ouroboros Steak by Andrew Pelling, Orkan Telhan and Grace Knight on display as part of Designs of the Year" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_sq.jpg 2364w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p>A group of American scientists and designers have developed a <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/conceptual-design">concept</a> for a grow-your-own steak kit using human cells and blood to question the ethics of the cultured <a href="http://dezeen.com/tag/meat">meat</a> industry.<span id="more-1585573"></span></p>
<p>Ouroboros Steak could be grown by the diner at home using their own cells, which are harvested from the inside of their cheek and fed a serum of expired, donated human <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/blood">blood</a>.</p>
<p>The resulting bite-sized pieces of meat, currently on display as prototypes at the <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/10/21/design-of-the-year-2020-beazley-design-museum/">Beazley Designs of the Year exhibition</a>, are created entirely without causing harm to animals. The creators argued this cannot be said about the growing selection of cultured meat made from animal cells.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585580" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585580" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585580 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_6.jpg" alt="The steak grown from human cells by Andrew Pelling, Orkan Telhan and Grace Knight on display as part of Designs of the Year" width="2364" height="1689" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_6.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_6-300x214.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_6-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_6-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_6-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_6-411x294.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_6-822x587.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_6-1233x881.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_6-852x609.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_6-213x152.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_6-1704x1217.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585580" class="wp-caption-text">Ouroboros Steak is part of the Beazley Designs of the Year exhibition</figcaption>
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<p>Despite the lab-grown meat industry claiming to offer a more sustainable, cruelty-free alternative to factory farming, the process still relies on fetal bovine serum (FBS) as a protein-rich growth supplement for animal cell cultures.</p>
<p>FBS, which costs around <a href="https://www.wired.co.uk/article/scaling-clean-meat-serum-just-finless-foods-mosa-meat">£300 to £700 per litre</a>, is derived from the blood of calf fetuses after their pregnant mothers are slaughtered by the meat or dairy industry. So lab-grown meat remains a byproduct of polluting agricultural practices, much like regular meat.</p>
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<p>"Fetal bovine serum costs significant amounts of money and the lives of animals," said scientist <a href="https://www.pellinglab.net/">Andrew Pelling</a>, who developed the Ouroboros Steak with industrial designer <a href="http://www.gracemknight.com/">Grace Knight</a> and artist and researcher <a href="https://www.orkantelhan.com/">Orkan Telhan</a>.</p>
<p>"Although some lab-grown meat companies are claiming to have solved this problem, to our knowledge no independent, peer-reviewed, scientific studies have validated these claims," Pelling continued.</p>
<p>"As the lab-grown meat industry is developing rapidly, it is important to develop designs that expose some of its underlying constraints in order to see beyond the hype."</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585576" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585576" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585576 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_2.jpg" alt="Human cells being grown on mycelium scaffolds and in human serum to create the Ouroboros Steak" width="2364" height="1328" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_2.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_2-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_2-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_2-2048x1150.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_2-411x231.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_2-822x462.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_2-1233x693.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_2-852x479.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_2-213x120.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_2-1704x957.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585576" class="wp-caption-text">Human cells are fed with serum from expired blood donations</figcaption>
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<p>Ouroboros Steak, named after the ancient symbol of the snake eating its own tail, cuts out the need for other animals by drawing exclusively on human blood and cells.</p>
<p>The version on display at London's <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/design-museum/">Design Museum</a> was made using human cell cultures, which can be purchased for research and development purposes from the <a href="https://www.lgcstandards-atcc.org/?geo_country=gb">American Tissue Culture Collection</a> (ATCC). They were fed with a serum derived from expired human blood donations that would otherwise have been discarded or incinerated.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585578" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585578" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585578 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_4.jpg" alt="The steak grown from human cells by Andrew Pelling, Orkan Telhan and Grace Knight on display as part of Unlikely Futures at the Philadelphia Museum of Art" width="2364" height="1578" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_4.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_4-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_4-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_4-411x274.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_4-822x549.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_4-1233x823.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_4-852x569.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_4-213x142.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_4-1704x1137.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585578" class="wp-caption-text">The grow-it-yourself kit would include mycelium scaffolds (centre) and the human serum (right)</figcaption>
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<p>Amuse-bouche-sized steaks are preserved in resin and laid out on a plate complete with a placemat and silverware as a tongue-in-cheek nod to American diner culture.</p>
<p>As part of the DIY kit, the team envisions users collecting cells from the inside of their own cheek using a cotton swab and depositing them onto pre-grown scaffolds made from mushroom mycelium.</p>
<p>For around three months, these are stored in a warm environment such as a low-temperature oven and fed with human serum until the steak is fully grown.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585575" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585575" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585575 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg" alt="Bite-sized Ouroboros Steaks by Andrew Pelling, Orkan Telhan and Grace Knight" width="2364" height="1328" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_1-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_1-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_1-2048x1150.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_1-411x231.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_1-822x462.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_1-1233x693.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_1-852x479.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_1-213x120.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_1-1704x957.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585575" class="wp-caption-text">For display, the bite-sized steaks are preserved in resin</figcaption>
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<p>"Expired human blood is a waste material in the medical system and is cheaper and more sustainable than FBS, but culturally less-accepted. People think that eating oneself is cannibalism, which technically this is not," said Knight.</p>
<p>"Our design is scientifically and economically feasible but also ironic in many ways," Telhan added.</p>
<p>"We are not promoting 'eating ourselves' as a realistic solution that will fix humans' protein needs. We rather ask a question: what would be the sacrifices we need to make to be able to keep consuming meat at the pace that we are? In the future, who will be able to afford animal meat and who may have no other option than culturing meat from themselves?"</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585577" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585577" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585577 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_3.jpg" alt="The steak grown from human cells by Andrew Pelling, Orkan Telhan and Grace Knight on display as part of Unlikely Futures at the Philadelphia Museum of Art" width="2364" height="1578" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_3.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_3-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_3-411x274.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_3-822x549.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_3-1233x823.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_3-852x569.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_3-213x142.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ouroboros-steak-andrew-pelling-orkan-telhan-grace-knight_dezeen_2364_col_3-1704x1137.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585577" class="wp-caption-text">Ouroboros Steak was previously exhibited at the Unlikely Futures exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art</figcaption>
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<p>Although no lab-grown meat has so far approved for sale in any part of the world, the market is <a href="https://www.marketdataforecast.com/market-reports/cultured-meat-market">estimated to be worth $206 million</a> and expected to grow to $572 million by 2025, largely due to the increasing environmental and ethical concerns about the mass rearing of livestock for human consumption.</p>
<p>Among the companies hoping to bring cultured meat to market are <a href="https://aleph-farms.com/">Aleph Farms</a>, which claims to have been the <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2018/12/18/lab-grown-steak-beef-slaughter-free-aleph-farms-design/">first company to make a lab-grown steak</a>. Others have focused on substituting meat entirely, with <a href="https://www.novameat.com/">Novameat</a> creating a <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2018/11/30/novameat-3d-printed-meat-free-steak/">3D-printed steak from vegetable proteins</a>.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-66603392750658090092020-11-12T22:53:00.003-08:002020-11-12T22:53:07.351-08:003Novices:Ariostea unveils new marble-effect textures as part of Ultra Marmi collection<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="Brilliant Green – Ultra Marmi collection" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-sq-1.jpg 2364w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p><strong>Dezeen promotion:</strong> floor-and wall-covering brand Ariostea has added the Michelangelo Altissimo, Brilliant Green and Verde Saint Denis marble-look textures to its Ultra Marmi collection of large porcelain slabs.<span id="more-1584023"></span></p>
<p>The three new marble-effect textures form part of the <a href="https://www.ariostea-high-tech.com/ultra?utm_source=Dezeen.com&utm_medium=Advertorial&utm_campaign=TextureSummer2020&utm_term=nov">Ultra Marmi collection</a> of porcelain stoneware, which can be used to cover walls, floors as well as to make items of furniture.</p>
<p>Like all of the 32 colours in the Ultra Marmi range, each of the Michelangelo Altissimo, Brilliant Green and Verde Saint Denis textures are available in large slabs of up to 4.5-metres squared.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1584043" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1584043" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1584043 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-%E2%80%8Bultra-marmi%E2%80%8B-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble%E2%80%8B-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2.jpg" alt="Brilliant Green by Ariostea in the Ultra Marmi collection" width="2364" height="1773" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2-411x308.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2-822x617.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2-1233x925.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2-852x639.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2-213x160.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2-1704x1278.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2-1832x1374.jpg 1832w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2-632x474.jpg 632w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_2-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1584043" class="wp-caption-text">Brilliant Green has been added to the Ultra Marmi collection</figcaption>
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<p>The Brilliant Green texture is designed to look like Irish green marble – a rare type of marble that is quarried in Connemara, Ireland.</p>
<p>Ariostea's porcelain stoneware enables users to achieve the same "soothing" effect of this rare marble on walls, floors or furniture, but with a cheaper material that is also practical and functional.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1586125" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1586125" style="width: 2081px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1586125 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-col-1-scaled.jpg" alt="Brilliant Green by Ariostea in the Ultra Marmi collection" width="2081" height="2560" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-col-1-scaled.jpg 2081w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-col-1-244x300.jpg 244w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-col-1-832x1024.jpg 832w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-col-1-1249x1536.jpg 1249w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-col-1-1665x2048.jpg 1665w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-col-1-411x506.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-col-1-822x1011.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-col-1-1233x1517.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-col-1-852x1048.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-col-1-213x262.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-promotion-col-1-1704x2096.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2081px) 100vw, 2081px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586125" class="wp-caption-text">The Brilliant Green texture is designed to look like Irish green marble</figcaption>
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<p>"The surface of Brilliant Green has an amazing iridescent green base, in which the dense, dark shades mingle with lime and white undertones," explained the brand.</p>
<p>"The great attention paid to the texture and highly realistic colours conjure up images of excitingly powerful and wild nature that is also soothing, just like the green Irish landscapes," it added.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1584039" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1584039" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1584039 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-%E2%80%8Bultra-marmi%E2%80%8B-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble%E2%80%8B-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10.jpg" alt="Michelangelo Altissimo by Ariostea in the Ultra Marmi collection" width="2364" height="1773" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10-300x225.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10-411x308.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10-822x617.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10-1233x925.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10-852x639.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10-213x160.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10-1704x1278.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10-1832x1374.jpg 1832w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10-632x474.jpg 632w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_10-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1584039" class="wp-caption-text">The Michelangelo Altissimo looks like Italian Carrara marble</figcaption>
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<p>The Michelangelo Altissimo design is made to resemble Italian Carrara marble, which is quarried in the country's Apuan Alps. The material was used extensively by artist and architect Michelangelo, from whom the texture takes its name.</p>
<p>The material features a snowy-white background colour that is traversed by fine grey veins.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1584035" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1584035" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1584035 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-%E2%80%8Bultra-marmi%E2%80%8B-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble%E2%80%8B-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_6.jpg" alt="Michelangelo Altissimo by Ariostea in the Ultra Marmi collection" width="2364" height="1672" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_6.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_6-300x212.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_6-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_6-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_6-2048x1449.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_6-411x291.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_6-822x581.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_6-1233x872.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_6-852x603.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_6-213x151.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_6-1704x1205.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1584035" class="wp-caption-text">The slabs can be used on surfaces and to create furniture</figcaption>
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<p>"Michelangelo Altissimo takes its name from the sculptor who, more than any other, has made this type of marble eternal," said the brand.</p>
<p>"It was in the quarries of the Apuan Alps that Michelangelo searched for the most beautiful blocks of marble for his creations, and it is thanks to the technological know-how that has developed over the years that Ariostea is now able to re-propose all its charm in its own large slabs."</p>
<figure id="attachment_1584032" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1584032" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1584032 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-%E2%80%8Bultra-marmi%E2%80%8B-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble%E2%80%8B-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16.jpg" alt="Verde Saint Denis by Ariostea in the Ultra Marmi collection" width="2364" height="1773" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16-300x225.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16-411x308.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16-822x617.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16-1233x925.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16-852x639.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16-213x160.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16-1704x1278.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16-1832x1374.jpg 1832w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16-632x474.jpg 632w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_16-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1584032" class="wp-caption-text">Verde Saint Denis is a dark green material with white veins</figcaption>
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<p>The third finish is Verde Saint Denis, a marble effect that is designed to pay homage to a type of Italian marble from the Aosta Valley. The dark bottle-green material that is covered in white veins was created to meet the demand for historical-style finishes.</p>
<p>"To meet the trends in interior design, which has in recent years seen a growing fondness for the past, for history and traditional atmospheres, with Verde Saint-Denis, Ariostea pays homage to a magnificent type of Italian marble from Valle d'Aosta," explained the brand.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1584028" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1584028" style="width: 1810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1584028 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-%E2%80%8Bultra-marmi%E2%80%8B-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble%E2%80%8B-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_12-scaled.jpg" alt="Verde Saint Denis by Ariostea in the Ultra Marmi collection" width="1810" height="2560" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_12-scaled.jpg 1810w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_12-212x300.jpg 212w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_12-724x1024.jpg 724w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_12-1086x1536.jpg 1086w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_12-1448x2048.jpg 1448w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_12-411x581.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_12-822x1162.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_12-1233x1744.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_12-852x1205.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_12-213x301.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ariostea-ultra-marmi-michelangelo-altissimo-brilliant-marble-verde-saint-denis_dezeen_2364_col_12-1704x2410.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 1810px) 100vw, 1810px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1584028" class="wp-caption-text">The material can be used for floors and walls</figcaption>
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<p>Each of the materials are available in slabs of 300 by 150 centimetres, 150 by 150 centimetres, 150 by 75 centimetres, 75 by 75 centimetres and 75 by 37.5 centimetres. The slabs are all six-millimetres thick.</p>
<p>To find out more about Michelangelo Altissimo, Brilliant Green and Verde Saint Denis and the Ultra Marmi collection visit <a href="https://www.ariostea-high-tech.com/ultra?utm_source=Dezeen.com&utm_medium=Advertorial&utm_campaign=TextureSummer2020&utm_term=nov">Ariostea's website</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Product:</strong> <a href="https://www.ariostea-high-tech.com/ultra?utm_source=Dezeen.com&utm_medium=Advertorial&utm_campaign=TextureSummer2020&utm_term=nov">Ultra Marmi collection</a><br />
<strong>Brand:</strong> <a href="https://www.ariostea-high-tech.com/">Ariostea</a></p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-35699858103619529962020-11-12T19:52:00.001-08:002020-11-12T19:52:12.774-08:003Novices:Monforte soundproof partition by Raffaella Mangiarotti for IOC<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="Monforte soundproof partition by Raffaella Mangiarotti for IOC" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/ioc-monforte-raffaella-mangiarotti-showroom_dezeen_2364_sq.jpg 2364w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/"><strong>Dezeen Showroom:</strong></a> Monforte, created by Italian architect and designer Raffaella Mangiarotti for <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/ioc">IOC</a>, is a sculptural, undulating room <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/accessories/dividers/">divider</a> that can be used to separate desks and entire self-enclosed meeting rooms.<span id="more-1584462"></span></p>
<p>The freestanding, mobile wall comes in different lengths from 120 to 190 centimetres and consists of a series of tubes wrapped in sound-absorbing <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/kvadrat">Kvadrat</a> fabrics.</p>
<p>As the screen is made up of individual modules, which are simply connected via a chain at the bottom, it can easily be reconfigured into different shapes.</p>
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<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1584685" class="wp-caption-text">The Monforte room divider can be finished in a range of fabrics and colours including blush pink</figcaption>
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<p>Whether running between two tables to create privacy or curving into a snail-shaped wall around a breakout area, <a href="https://www.ioc.it/en/products/monforte_325/">Monforte</a> also acts as an <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/finishes/acoustic-panels/">acoustic</a> panel to keep out ambient noise and allow for uninterrupted working.</p>
<p>"When I was designing this product I had a dream of a flexible sound-absorbing screen that can shape the space in a smart and fluid way," said <a href="http://www.raffaellamangiarotti.com/">Mangiarotti</a>.</p>
<p>"Something that you can change easily depending on the activity you are doing but also something that has a beautiful texture and rhythm."</p>
<p><strong>Product:</strong> <a href="https://www.ioc.it/en/products/monforte_325/">Monforte</a><br />
<strong>Designer:</strong> <a href="http://www.raffaellamangiarotti.com/">Raffaella Mangiarotti</a><br />
<strong>Brand:</strong> <a href="https://www.ioc.it/">IOC</a><br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:n.mismara@ioc.it">n.mismara@ioc.it</a></p>
<p><strong><em>About Dezeen Showroom:</em></strong> <em>Dezeen Showroom offers an affordable space for brands to launch new products and showcase their designers and projects to Dezeen's huge global audience. For more details email <a href="mailto:showroom@dezeen.com">showroom@dezeen.com</a>.</em></p>
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<p>Architecture firm <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/norman-foster/">Foster + Partners</a> has employed a <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/robots/">robot</a> dog named Spot, designed by Boston Dynamics, to oversee construction at <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/battersea-power-station/">Battersea Power Station</a> in London.<span id="more-1585897"></span></p>
<p>The four-legged machine, which can walk up and downstairs and move across uneven ground, is being used to regularly scan the site to monitor progress at Battersea Roof Gardens.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585978" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585978" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585978 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_3.jpg" alt="Spot scans Battersea Rooftop Gardens" width="2364" height="1576" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_3.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_3-411x274.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_3-822x548.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_3-1233x822.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_3-852x568.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_3-213x142.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_3-1704x1136.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585978" class="wp-caption-text">Spot can handle uneven construction sites</figcaption>
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<p>A video shows Spot being welcomed into the office and presented with its own <a href="https://www.fosterandpartners.com/">Foster + Partners</a> lanyard and ID card, before accompanying architects around the site and performing a scan.</p>
<p>This information Spot collects is fed back to Foster + Partners and used to build and update a "digital twin" model of the project as it is built. The model can be used to compare the design to the built reality.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585977" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585977" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585977 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_2.jpg" alt="Spot is remote controlled" width="2364" height="1576" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_2.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_2-411x274.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_2-822x548.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_2-1233x822.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_2-852x568.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_2-213x142.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_2-1704x1136.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585977" class="wp-caption-text">The robot is remote controlled</figcaption>
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<p>The architecture firm's Applied Research + Development group (ARD) collaborated with American engineering firm <a href="https://www.bostondynamics.com/">Boston Dynamics</a> to explore how a robot such as Spot can be used in the context of construction.</p>
<p>Spot is remote controlled and follows a pre-mapped route again and again. The robot's four feet help it cope with rough terrain and it can explore sites that might be hazardous or uncomfortable for humans.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585975" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585975" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585975 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg" alt="Boston Dynamics and Foster + Partners collaborated to use Spot the robot" width="2364" height="1576" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_1-411x274.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_1-822x548.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_1-1233x822.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_1-852x568.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_1-213x142.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_1-1704x1136.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585975" class="wp-caption-text">Spot performs a weekly scan along a set route</figcaption>
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<p>As well as its own sensors, Spot can carry up to 14 kilograms of equipment.</p>
<p>At Battersea Roof Gardens, the robot dog is able to monitor construction as it progresses, something Foster + Partners said was very useful when different teams of contractors are on site.</p>
<p>Spot returns weekly to follow its route and perform its scan of the site.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585979" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585979" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585979 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_4.jpg" alt="Architects use Spot the robot to scan the construction site" width="2364" height="1576" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_4.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_4-411x274.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_4-822x548.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_4-1233x822.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_4-852x568.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_4-213x142.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_4-1704x1136.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585979" class="wp-caption-text">Architects can use the data to build accurate digital models</figcaption>
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<p>"The ability of Spot to repeatedly and effortlessly complete routine scans, in an ever-changing environment was invaluable not only in terms of the consistency but also the large amount of high-quality data collected," said Foster + Partners partner Martha Tsigkari.</p>
<p>"Through this process, we developed a sequence of scans that may help us track the project progress against timeframes as well as facilitate regular comparisons against the BIM model," she added.</p>
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<p>"Our scans can ensure that very quick and accurate changes to the newly designed system could be made to accommodate the differences captured by the scans – all in a matter of days. This could result in savings both in terms of time and money."</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585974" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585974" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585974 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_0.jpg" alt="Boston Dynamic's Spot robot dog assists architecture firm Foster + Partners at Battersea Power Station" width="2364" height="1576" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_0.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_0-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_0-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_0-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_0-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_0-411x274.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_0-822x548.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_0-1233x822.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_0-852x568.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_0-213x142.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/foster-partners-battersea-power-station-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog-architecture-news_dezeen_2364_col_0-1704x1136.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585974" class="wp-caption-text">The scans can detect rates of progress</figcaption>
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<p>Battersea Roof Gardens is part of the conversion of Battersea Power Station, a decommissioned coal-fired power plant, into a mixed-use complex that will include apartments, a <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2015/10/22/foster-partners-building-hotel-battersea-power-station-rooftop-infinity-pool/">hotel with a rooftop infinity pool</a> and <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2016/09/28/apple-campus-battersea-power-station-office-thames-london-uk/">an Apple headquarters</a>.</p>
<p>Battersea Roof Gardens is part of phase three of the redevelopment and will encompass housing and a 250-metre-long garden overlooking the Thames. Foster + Partners, the architecture firm founded by Norman Foster in 1967, is collaborating on phase three with <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/frank-gehry/">Frank Gehry</a>'s architecture practice.</p>
<p>More animal-inspired robots include <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/01/08/samsung-ballie-robot-ces-2020/">Samsung's pet-like personal care robot that responds to voice commands</a>, and <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2019/03/26/mit-mini-cheetah-robot-backflip-movie/">MIT's backflipping mini cheetah robot</a>.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-25265889815699986342020-11-12T10:52:00.001-08:002020-11-12T10:52:47.229-08:003Novices:SOM's National Museum of the United States Army opens in Virginia<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="National Museum of the United States Army by SOM" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_sq.jpg 2364w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p>Monolithic volumes clad in stainless steel reflect the trees surrounding the National Museum of the United States Army, which architecture firm <a href="http://www.dezeen.com/tag/som/">Skidmore, Owings & Merrill</a> has completed in <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/virginia/">Virginia</a>. <span id="more-1586070"></span></p>
<p>The National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA), opened yesterday, on Veterans Day, as the first in America dedicated to to the country's oldest military service.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1586174" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1586174" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1586174 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_4.jpg" alt="Exterior of the National Museum of the United States Army by SOM" width="2364" height="958" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_4.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_4-300x122.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_4-1024x415.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_4-1536x622.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_4-2048x830.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_4-411x167.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_4-822x333.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_4-1233x500.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_4-852x345.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_4-213x86.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_4-1704x691.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586174" class="wp-caption-text">Laser-cut stainless steel clads the National Museum of the United States Army</figcaption>
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<p><a href="https://www.som.com/">SOM</a> fragmented the 185,000-square-foot (17,187-square-metre) museum into five pavilions of varying sizes and heights – the tallest is 100 feet (30 metres) – and connected them with glazed walkways.</p>
<p>The volumes are designed to follow a three-foot (0.9-metre) grid system.</p>
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<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586171" class="wp-caption-text">The museum is located in Fort Belvoir Military Installation in Virginia</figcaption>
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<p>Stainless steel panels, laser-cut to precisely fit the grid, cover the blocks and reflect the natural surrounds in the bucolic Fort Belvoir Military Installation in Virginia, which is just 20 miles from Washington DC.</p>
<p>To add "dynamism" to the exterior, corners of the blocks feature glass sections and aluminium fins spaced 18 inches apart.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1586172" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1586172" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1586172 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_2.jpg" alt="Exterior of National Museum of the United States Army by SOM" width="2364" height="1576" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_2.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_2-411x274.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_2-822x548.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_2-1233x822.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_2-852x568.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_2-213x142.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_2-1704x1136.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586172" class="wp-caption-text">Sections of glass and aluminium fins are intended to add "dynamism" to the exterior</figcaption>
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<p>Stainless steel pylons matching the cladding are used as stands to showcase individual soldier stories. They are arranged to lead from the exterior promenade, through a glass entrance and into the exhibition hall.</p>
<p>To continue this storytelling the grand lobby has a wall made of black granite listing every campaign from the Army's history, while the terrazzo floor is inscribed with the Department of the Army's emblem.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1586175" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1586175" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1586175 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_5.jpg" alt="Lobby in the National Museum of the United States Army by SOM" width="2364" height="1439" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_5.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_5-300x183.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_5-1024x623.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_5-1536x935.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_5-2048x1247.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_5-411x250.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_5-822x500.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_5-1233x751.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_5-852x519.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_5-213x130.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_5-1704x1037.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586175" class="wp-caption-text">A black granite wall lists every campaign from the Army's history</figcaption>
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<p>The white coffered ceiling above the lobby, which is also intended to be used as an events space, is decorated with 22 rows of translucent, laminated glass panels coloured to match Army campaign streamers.</p>
<p>"Symbolism and community were at the core of our design," explained SOM design partner Colin Koop.</p>
<p>"We wanted to create a place where veterans and their families could feel at home, and establish a new centre of national significance that would, in its architecture, express that very significance and evoke three ideals: discipline, modesty and rigorousness."</p>
<figure id="attachment_1586176" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1586176" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1586176 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_6.jpg" alt="Lobby ceiling in the National Museum of the United States Army by SOM" width="2364" height="1737" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_6.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_6-300x220.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_6-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_6-1536x1129.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_6-2048x1505.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_6-411x302.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_6-822x604.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_6-1233x906.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_6-852x626.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_6-213x157.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_6-1704x1252.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586176" class="wp-caption-text">Laminated glass panels in the ceiling were coloured to match Army campaign streamers</figcaption>
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<p>The ground floor of the three-storey museum comprises shops, a cafe, exhibition spaces, a 300-degree theatre and a terrace. A wide wooden staircase leads from the lobby to the first floor where additional exhibition spaces are located.</p>
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<p>The Veterans' Hall on the second floor is lined in wood, forming part of a natural material palette that includes stone, American white <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/oak/">oak</a> and <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/ash/">ash</a>.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1586177" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1586177" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1586177 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_7.jpg" alt="Interior detail in National Museum of the United States Army by SOM" width="2364" height="2187" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_7.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_7-300x278.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_7-1024x947.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_7-1536x1421.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_7-2048x1895.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_7-411x380.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_7-822x760.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_7-1233x1141.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_7-852x788.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_7-213x197.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_7-1704x1576.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586177" class="wp-caption-text">Natural materials like wood are used throughout</figcaption>
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<p>Other areas on the top level include the outdoor Medal of Honor Garden, which features a tall granite wall engraved with the names of every medal recipient. Covering the floor is stripey, granite paving decorated with the Army Medal of Honor's emblem and stainless steel stars.</p>
<p>SOM intends to further extend across NMUSA across its 84-acre (34-hectare) site with a memorial garden, parade field and grandstand and an Army Trail.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1586178" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1586178" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1586178 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_8.jpg" alt="Exhibition space in National Museum of the United States Army by SOM" width="2364" height="1550" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_8.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_8-300x197.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_8-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_8-1536x1007.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_8-2048x1343.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_8-411x269.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_8-822x539.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_8-1233x808.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_8-852x559.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_8-213x140.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army-som-virginia_dezeen_2364_col_8-1704x1117.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1586178" class="wp-caption-text">The museum includes a range of exhibition spaces</figcaption>
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<p>The museum is completed with a number of environmentally-friendly design details to reduce energy consumption – including extra insulation, high-efficiency glazing and LED lighting, automatic daylighting control and a green roof. It has been awarded LEED Silver certification in recognition of these elements.</p>
<p>Other cultural and government buildings SOM has designed in the US include an <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2017/09/06/fbi-biometric-technology-building-west-virginia-skimore-owings-merrill-som-architecture/">FBI technology building in West Virginia,</a> a <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2019/01/29/west-loop-branch-library-som-chicago/">Chicago municipal library</a> and a <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2018/08/22/skidmore-owings-merrill-som-courthouse-downtown-los-angeles-glass-pleats/">courthouse in Los Angeles with pleated glass</a>.</p>
<p>Earlier this year <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/10/20/national-medal-of-honor-museum-arlington-rafael-vinoly-architects/">Rafael Viñoly Architects unveiled renderings of a museum</a> that will be dedicated to US Armed Forces Medal of Honor recipients in Arlington, Texas.</p>
<p>Photography is by <a href="https://daveburk.com/">Dave Burk</a>.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-45424013841319108982020-11-12T08:52:00.001-08:002020-11-12T08:52:36.144-08:003Novices:The left "fetishises council housing with the same conviction as the right fetishises traditional styles”<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/04/95-peckham-road-housing-peter-baber-architects_dezeen_2364_sq_1.jpg 1698w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p>We should be applauding <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/social-housing/">social housing</a> projects, but resist the rhetoric that sees council housing as the only solution to the housing crisis, says <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/author/owen-hopkins/">Owen Hopkins</a>.<span id="more-1585584"></span></p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/donald-trump/">Donald Trump</a> may have been vanquished, but Trumpism is still alive and well</strong>, as evidenced by the 71 million votes he received – the highest ever for a US presidential candidate, apart, of course, from his vanquisher, president-elect Joe Biden.</p>
<p>After four years of Trump, we've become used to hearing about right-wing populism, which has spawned manifestations across the world, from Bolsonaro in Brazil and Orbán in Hungary to Boris Johnson in England. But populism is not confined to the right, it is also alive and kicking on the left – for whom architecture is central to linking the macro to the micro, just as it is for the right.</p>
<p>A neat illustration of the micro scale can be seen in a new council housing project in Greenwich in south-east London by the British architect <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/peter-barber-architects/">Peter Barber</a>, which he <a href="https://twitter.com/ppeterpeter/status/1315000552259026944">recently tweeted out</a>. It's the type of project that would be familiar to anyone who has followed Barber's career since he came to prominence with the Donnybrook Quarter in Hackney in 2006.</p>
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<p>Barber's commitment to the social value of architecture has made him an almost sainted figure among the architectural commentariat</p>
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<p>Since then, Barber has built a reputation as quite possibly Britain's leading housing architect, renowned for his cleverly planned and generously detailed projects. Aligned with this is Barber's commitment to the social value of architecture, which has made him an almost sainted figure among the architectural commentariat.</p>
<p>As a result, Barber's work is something of an ever-present on social media. So far so familiar, you might say. But what made Barber's tweet about this project catch my eye was that it had been liked a massive 57,000 times – and counting.</p>
<p>For anyone active on "architecture Twitter" this is in stark contrast to the recent proliferation of Trumpian "alt-right" accounts which deploy "traditional architecture" as a way of promoting deeply unpleasant far-right views about some kind of mythical "authentic" western values.</p>
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<p>So, it was refreshing and not a little bit uplighting to see something so different generate such a response.</p>
<p>Reading the replies, it was striking that many of the people who responded positively did so not just because it is such a well-considered architectural project, but because it is council housing, standing as the built embodiment of collective values that many on the political left hold dear. Those who were critical of the project were generally so for the same reason.</p>
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<p>I couldn't help wondering whether what I was seeing here was council housing functioning as cypher for political ideology</p>
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<p>Perhaps it's a function of the inherent reductiveness of social media, but I couldn't help wondering whether what I was seeing here was council housing functioning as cypher for political ideology in a way that's not so different to how traditional architecture is used by those "alt-right" Twitter accounts. To be absolutely clear, this is not suggesting a false equivalence between whatever political position one might infer in being pro council housing and the abhorrent views of the "alt-right". Instead, it's about a commonality or equivalence of tactics.</p>
<p>If this sounds a stretch, consider the familiar left-wing "critique" of the housing crisis: the vilification of private landlords, housing developers and the Right to Buy policy introduced by Margaret Thatcher's Conservative government 40 years ago – all examples of blame directed at elites. Then, in contrast, is the idea that only the state has the solutions, through tighter regulation and, above all else, a massive council housing programme.</p>
<p>Running through all of this is the attempt to reduce a complex situation to a simple solution – think of Trump's exhortations that only he could "Make America Great Again". But at a structural level, this is little different from believing only the state has the answers, a position that, when it comes to architecture, fetishises council housing with the same conviction as the right fetishises traditional styles.</p>
<p>The inescapable question that follows is whether we should still be troubled by these populist tactics when they are used to promote policies we happen to agree with, like building more council housing?</p>
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<p>What Barber builds is actually very different to the populist mass council housing building programme advocated by the left</p>
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<p>This question becomes more pertinent when we realise the substantial disconnect that exists between this left-wing populist rhetoric and projects by the likes of Barber that it so idolises. What Barber builds is actually very different to the populist mass council housing building programme advocated by the left as the solution to all our housing ills. Barber's projects are generally small in scale, designed by a private practice rather than the public sector, and, like much of the best council housing being built right now, are generally in London.</p>
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<p>The latter is a quirk of the city's sky-high property prices, which allows the more ambitious (and well located) local authorities to use units built for private sale to subsidise those developed for social rents. While this arrangement is a function of councils still being limited by central government, it simply could not happen in a housing market that wasn't so overheated.</p>
<p>Given this, one might wonder whether Barber would actually be able to deliver housing of such high quality if the political situation was more aligned to the one advocated by left-wing populists. It is certainly the case that the highly specific nature of his projects and the way they are tied into their sites – on which their success to a significant degree rests – would be more difficult to achieve on larger, more comprehensive, "mass" scales.</p>
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<p>All this goes to show how little concerned populists whether of the right or the left are with actual architecture</p>
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<p>After all, this is one of the key architectural lessons of the post-war era, which judging by much of the council housing going up in London right now is one that almost all of its architects, Barber included, are fully signed up to. This simple fact makes clear just how misguided the populist rhetoric that harks back to those glory days actually is in its naive assumption that our relationships to state, environment and to each other are little changed since the 1950s and 1960s.</p>
<p>All this goes to show how little concerned populists, whether of the right or the left, are with actual architecture. For the right, the only thing that matters is style; for the left, it's council housing and state intervention. Anything else is a betrayal. And it's this insistence on a zero-sum game that is populism's fatal flaw.</p>
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<p>The opposite of populism is pluralism, diversity and multiplicity. History tells us that it's the kind of culture that produces the best architecture, not one of conformity. So while we should certainly be applauding council housing projects today – and Barber's especially – we must resist populist rhetoric that sees council housing – as proxy for the state – as the only solution to the housing crisis, just as we do the right's weaponisation of traditional styles. A political position that claims it has all the answers leaves no room for innovation or doing things differently.</p>
<p>It's always tempting to look for the easy solution, but we should be immediately suspicious of claims there is only one answer to a problem, as much as we of anyone who says there's only one way to build. While Trump's fall could lead us to think that populism is on the wane, on the ground the fight against populisms of the right and of the left is only just beginning.</p>
<aside class="bo_p"><em>Owen Hopkins is an architectural writer, historian and curator. He is director of a new centre for architecture and cities in Newcastle, UK opening in 2022 and was previously senior curator at Sir John Soane’s Museum and architecture programme curator at the Royal Academy of Arts. He is the author of books including Postmodern Architecture: Less is a Bore (2020), Lost Futures (2017) and Mavericks: Breaking the Mould of British Architecture (2016).</em></aside>
<aside>Main image is by <a href="http://www.vonsternberg.com/">Morley von Sternberg</a>.</aside>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-73798964011491701392020-11-12T06:52:00.001-08:002020-11-12T06:52:43.332-08:003Novices:MAD's "futuristic designs" take centre stage in a+u magazine<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="Front cover of Dreamscape by a+u: Architecture and Urbanism magazine" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_sq.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p><strong>Dezeen promotion:</strong> Japanese magazine a+u: Architecture and Urbanism has dedicated its 600th issue to the experimental work of international studio <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/mad/">MAD</a>, including its newly completed <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/10/mad-yuecheng-courtyard-kindergarten-beijing-china/">YueCheng Courtyard Kindergarten</a> in Beijing.<span id="more-1583490"></span></p>
<p>Titled Dreamscape, the September 2020 edition of the monthly <a href="https://au-magazine.com/">a+u</a> journal celebrates the history of <a href="http://www.i-mad.com/">MAD</a> and its key projects since it was founded by <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/ma-yansong/">Ma Yansong</a> in 2004.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1583492" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1583492" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1583492 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_0.jpg" alt="Front cover of Dreamscape by a+u: Architecture and Urbanism magazine" width="2364" height="1888" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_0.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_0-300x240.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_0-1024x818.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_0-1536x1227.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_0-2048x1636.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_0-411x328.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_0-822x656.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_0-1233x985.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_0-852x680.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_0-213x170.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_0-1704x1361.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583492" class="wp-caption-text">The front cover of Dreamscape</figcaption>
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<p>Dreamscape features a total of 22 projects by the studio, including architecture and designs produced by its studios across Beijing, Jiaxing, Los Angeles, and Rome.</p>
<p>Among them are <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2015/12/16/mad-sinuous-harbin-opera-house-completes-north-east-china/">Harbin Opera House</a>, <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2018/08/08/kiyotsu-gorge-tunnel-japan-mad-echigo-tsumari-triennale-2018/">Tunnel of Light</a> and its <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2017/06/15/mad-martian-furniture-collection-design-miami-basel-2017/">Martian Collection</a>, each recounted through physical models, sketches, drawing and images – some of which have never been published before.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1583493" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1583493" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1583493 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg" alt="Spread from Dreamscape by a+u: Architecture and Urbanism magazine profiling MAD" width="2364" height="1885" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_1-300x239.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_1-1024x817.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_1-1536x1225.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_1-2048x1633.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_1-411x328.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_1-822x655.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_1-1233x983.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_1-852x679.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_1-213x170.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_1-1704x1359.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583493" class="wp-caption-text">A spread from the magazine profiling the studio's directors</figcaption>
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<p>The title and theme for the magazine, Dreamscape, was chosen to reflect MAD's experimental and futuristic approach to design, which a+u said "balances itself ambiguously between art and architecture".</p>
<p>"Since its beginning, the studio has been experimental and bold with its futuristic designs," a+u writes in the magazine preface.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1583501" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1583501" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1583501 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_9.jpg" alt="Spread from Dreamscape by a+u: Architecture and Urbanism magazine featuring Tunnel of Light" width="2364" height="1842" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_9.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_9-300x234.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_9-1024x798.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_9-1536x1197.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_9-2048x1596.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_9-411x320.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_9-822x640.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_9-1233x961.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_9-852x664.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_9-213x166.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_9-1704x1328.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583501" class="wp-caption-text">Tunnel of Light is one of 22 featured projects</figcaption>
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<p>"To MAD, it is also important that the environment they built maintains spiritual and emotional connections with people through nature," it continued.</p>
<p>"The result of this combination of technology and nature is a type of fiction-architecture that balances itself ambiguously between art and architecture."</p>
<figure id="attachment_1583498" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1583498" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1583498 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_6.jpg" alt="Spread from Dreamscape by a+u: Architecture and Urbanism magazine about Hutong Bubbles" width="2364" height="1818" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_6.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_6-300x231.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_6-1024x787.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_6-1536x1181.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_6-2048x1575.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_6-411x316.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_6-822x632.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_6-1233x948.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_6-852x655.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_6-213x164.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_6-1704x1310.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583498" class="wp-caption-text">A photo of Hutong Bubbles in Beijing</figcaption>
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<p>Other projects included in the magazine are <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2019/11/25/hutong-bubble-218-mad-beijing-hutong-architecture/">Hutong Bubbles</a>, <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2012/12/12/absolute-towers-by-mad/">Absolute Towers</a>, the <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2008/09/11/superstar-a-mobile-china-town-by-mad/">Superstar: A Mobile Chinatown</a>, <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2018/12/18/nanjing-zendai-himalayas-centre-mad-architects-china/">Nanjing Zendai Himalayas Center</a> and <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2018/11/29/mad-architects-courtyard-kindergarten-beijing-china/#:~:text=MAD%20architects%20has%20revealed%20its,a%20playground%20for%20the%20children.&text=According%20to%20MAD%20architects%20the,came%20from%20an%20Chinese%20proverb.">Courtyard Kindergarten</a>.</p>
<p>Each project feature gives readers an insight into the studio's creative process, featuring early conceptual sketches and models to complete final designs.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1583497" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1583497" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1583497 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5.jpg" alt="Spread from Dreamscape by a+u: Architecture and Urbanism magazine featuring Harbin Opera House" width="2364" height="1773" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5-300x225.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5-411x308.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5-822x617.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5-1233x925.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5-852x639.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5-213x160.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5-1704x1278.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5-1832x1374.jpg 1832w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5-632x474.jpg 632w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_5-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583497" class="wp-caption-text">A spread with unseen diagrams of Harbin Opera House</figcaption>
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<p>Woven in-between are essays about the studio's design approach by Fumio Nanjo, senior advisor of the <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/mori-art-museum/">Mori Art Museum</a> in Tokyo, and Frederic Migayrou, deputy director of the <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/centre-pompidou/">Center Pompidou</a> in Paris.</p>
<p>There is also a written piece by MAD's architect Dang Qun, structural engineer Gao Ying and facade engineer Yu Hui that sheds light on the technicalities behind the studio's work.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1583495" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1583495" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1583495 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_3.jpg" alt="Spread from Dreamscape by a+u: Architecture and Urbanism magazine featuring Quzhou Sports Campus" width="2364" height="1862" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_3.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_3-300x236.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_3-1024x807.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_3-1536x1210.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_3-2048x1613.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_3-411x324.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_3-822x647.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_3-1233x971.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_3-852x671.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_3-213x168.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_3-1704x1342.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583495" class="wp-caption-text">Visuals and sections of the upcoming <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2018/10/03/mad-architects-quzhou-sports-campus-architecture-news/">Quzhou Sports Campus</a></figcaption>
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<p>Nanjo's essay explains that MAD has "redefined architecture as a new nature".</p>
<p>"The architecture that MAD creates is seen as a kind of landscape," he explained. "In terms of how it takes its starting point from architecture, the landscape undeniably seeks to become a city. Yet, it also represents a new kind of nature that surrounds and encircles us."</p>
<figure id="attachment_1583500" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1583500" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1583500 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_8.jpg" alt="Spread from Dreamscape by a+u: Architecture and Urbanism magazine about Courtyard Kindergarten" width="2364" height="1761" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_8.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_8-300x223.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_8-1024x763.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_8-1536x1144.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_8-2048x1526.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_8-411x306.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_8-822x612.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_8-1233x918.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_8-852x635.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_8-213x159.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_8-1704x1269.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583500" class="wp-caption-text">Sketches of Courtyard Kindergarten</figcaption>
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<p>In the essay titled Convolutions, Migayrous cites the studio's Tunnel of Light as one of the most significant projects that give an insight into "Yansong's aesthetic quest".</p>
<p>"Ma Yansong's architecture is open, and its emerging morphologies resonate with the tensions induced by their sites," he explained.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1583499" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1583499" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1583499 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_7.jpg" alt="Spread from Dreamscape by a+u: Architecture and Urbanism magazine about Hutong Bubbles" width="2364" height="1823" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_7.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_7-300x231.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_7-1024x790.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_7-1536x1184.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_7-2048x1579.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_7-411x317.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_7-822x634.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_7-1233x951.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_7-852x657.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_7-213x164.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/dreamscape-mad-architecture-design-promotion_dezeen_2364_col_7-1704x1314.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583499" class="wp-caption-text">Details from the Hutong Bubbles project</figcaption>
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<p>The a+u publication was first issued in 1971 and is Japan's only monthly magazine dedicated to sharing architecture news and discourse from the world.</p>
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<p>The system has been standardised so that multiple units can be combined together in a single system. Roof outlets come in a variety of different designs and sizes that can be installed on practically any roof structure.</p>
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<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1580963" class="wp-caption-text">The Pluvia drainage system can be installed on practically any roof structure</figcaption>
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<p>The outlets have long outlet connection pieces to facilitate installation into highly insulated roofs, and the outlet grating has a rotating lock bar that allows it to be attached and removed easily and without tools.</p>
<p>For warm roofs, <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/green-roofs/">green roofs</a> or weight-bearing roofs, Geberit has designed Pluvia solutions for vapour barrier connection to ensure a sealed, durable system.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1580968" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1580968" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1580968 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3.jpg" alt="Visual of the Pluvia roof outlet" width="2364" height="2364" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/pluvia-roof-outlets-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_3-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1580968" class="wp-caption-text">Pluvia outlets have long outlet connection pieces</figcaption>
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<p>Planning and calculation of all Pluvia drainage systems are supported by Geberit's ProPlanner software. The hydraulic calculation can now also be done in the <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/autodesk/">Autodesk</a> Revit CAD software using a corresponding plug-in.</p>
<p>Geberit offers a free download of all Building Information Modelling (BIM) data in the Autodesk Revit format, so that a sanitary engineer can calculate the configuration of the entire system in the CAD program.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1581135" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1581135" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1581135 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg" alt="Mepla pipe system" width="2364" height="1612" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_1-300x205.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_1-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_1-1536x1047.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_1-2048x1397.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_1-411x280.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_1-822x561.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_1-1233x841.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_1-852x581.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_1-213x145.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_1-1704x1162.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1581135" class="wp-caption-text">Geberit's Mepla pipe system can deliver both drinking water and heating</figcaption>
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<p>Geberit's <a href="https://www.international.geberit.com/products/piping-systems-supply/geberit-mepla-multilayer-pipes/">Mepla</a> system is a multilayer pipe system that can be used to deliver both drinking water and heating.</p>
<p>Mepla combines metal and plastic to take advantage of the best of both materials. It consists of an outer layer of second-generation polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT), a middle layer of aluminium and an inner layer of PE-RT to make it is stable yet bendable.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1581136" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1581136" style="width: 1824px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1581136 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_2-scaled.jpg" alt="A multilayered Mepla pipe" width="1824" height="2560" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_2-scaled.jpg 1824w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_2-214x300.jpg 214w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_2-730x1024.jpg 730w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_2-1095x1536.jpg 1095w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_2-1460x2048.jpg 1460w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_2-411x577.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_2-822x1153.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_2-1233x1730.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_2-852x1195.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_2-213x299.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_2-1704x2391.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 1824px) 100vw, 1824px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1581136" class="wp-caption-text">Geberit has designed about 300 Mepla fittings</figcaption>
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<p>Pipes come in sizes from 16 to 75 millimetres and Geberit has designed a selection of about 300 fittings, made from gunmetal and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), to make sure Mepla suits nearly all installation tasks.</p>
<p>All fittings have protective caps so they can be hygienically stored.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1581140" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1581140" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1581140 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5.jpg" alt="Mepla multilayered pipes" width="2364" height="1772" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5-300x225.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5-2048x1535.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5-411x308.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5-822x616.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5-1233x924.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5-852x639.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5-213x160.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5-1704x1277.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5-1832x1374.jpg 1832w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5-632x474.jpg 632w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/10/mepla-pipe-system-geberit_dezeen_2364_col_5-536x402.jpg 536w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1581140" class="wp-caption-text">Mepla pipes consist of three layers</figcaption>
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<p>Using PE-RT and aluminium makes Mepla more corrosion-resistant than metal pipes, but more robust than plastic pipes.</p>
<p>The pipe system also remains leak-proof even when subjected to pressure that far exceeds the standard testing pressure of 1.1 megapascals.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-59109583013953702722020-11-12T04:52:00.003-08:002020-11-12T04:52:07.664-08:003Novices:Ola Jachymiak Studio brightens Beam cafe in London with orange hues<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="London's Beam cafe has exposed brick walls" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_sq-1.jpg 2364w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p>Tangerine-coloured walls and terracotta-tile floors help enliven the formerly gloomy interior of Beam <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/cafes/">cafe</a> in west <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/london/">London</a>, designed by Ola Jachymiak Studio.<span id="more-1585600"></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.cafebeam.co.uk/">Beam</a> is nestled amongst a parade of shops in the affluent Notting Hill neighbourhood and serves up a menu of Mediterranean-inspired brunch dishes.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585635" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585635" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585635 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_0.jpg" alt="The exterior of Beam cafe in London" width="2364" height="1576" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_0.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_0-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_0-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_0-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_0-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_0-411x274.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_0-822x548.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_0-1233x822.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_0-852x568.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_0-213x142.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_0-1704x1136.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585635" class="wp-caption-text">The exterior of Beam cafe in London's Notting Hill neighbourhood</figcaption>
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<p>Locally-based <a href="http://olajachymiak.com/">Ola Jachymiak Studio</a> was brought on board to design the cafe, tasked with creating an inviting interior that would be able to comfortably accommodate just over 90 customers.</p>
<p>There was just one key issue – the cafe unit had an awkwardly long and narrow plan that allowed in very little sunlight. The studio therefore decided to utilise a colour and material palette that would foster a sense of brightness and warmth.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585653" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585653" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585653 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_18.jpg" alt="Dining area of Beam cafe in London" width="2364" height="1576" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_18.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_18-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_18-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_18-411x274.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_18-822x548.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_18-1233x822.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_18-852x568.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_18-213x142.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_18-1704x1136.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585653" class="wp-caption-text">Arched niches in the walls display amber-hued ornaments</figcaption>
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<p>At the front of Beam is a casual seating area dressed with egg yolk-yellow armchairs and a couple of tropical potted plants.</p>
<p>The black gridded windows that previously featured on the cafe's facade have also been swapped for expansive panels of glazing. During the warmer summer months, these can be pushed back to let in more light and fresh air.</p>
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<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585655" class="wp-caption-text">A burnt-orange seating banquette is set against an exposed-brick wall</figcaption>
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<p>Just beyond lies a more formal dining area. The wall on the right-hand side has been painted white and punctuated with arched niches that display amber-hued glass ornaments.</p>
<p>On the left-hand side is an exposed brick wall. Along its lower half runs a curvaceous seating banquette upholstered in burnt-orange velvet.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585651" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585651" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585651 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_16.jpg" alt="Orange interiors of Beam cafe in London" width="2364" height="1576" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_16.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_16-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_16-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_16-411x274.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_16-822x548.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_16-1233x822.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_16-852x568.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_16-213x142.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_16-1704x1136.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585651" class="wp-caption-text">Tangerine-coloured paint covers the middle section of the cafe</figcaption>
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<p>Tangerine-coloured paint has been applied to the walls in the middle section of the cafe, where the coffee and pastry bar is located.</p>
<p>Customers who are getting their orders to-go can flick through the books and magazines displayed here on wall-mounted shelving units.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585652" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585652" style="width: 1707px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585652 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_17-scaled.jpg" alt="Orange interiors of Beam cafe in London" width="1707" height="2560" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_17-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_17-200x300.jpg 200w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_17-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_17-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_17-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_17-411x617.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_17-822x1233.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_17-1233x1850.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_17-852x1278.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_17-213x320.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_17-1704x2556.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585652" class="wp-caption-text">The central coffee bar is made from oak and white Calacatta marble</figcaption>
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<p>The base of the bar is lined with strips of oak, while the countertop is crafted from white Calacatta marble. Hanging directly overhead is a Bubble lamp by American designer George Nelson.</p>
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<p>This section of the cafe also features flooring clad with terracotta tiles. The same tiles appear again in the bathrooms, covering the toilet cubicles and the arched panels that the sinks back onto.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585645" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585645" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585645 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_10.jpg" alt="London's Beam cafe has exposed brick walls" width="2364" height="1576" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_10.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_10-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_10-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_10-411x274.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_10-822x548.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_10-1233x822.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_10-852x568.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_10-213x142.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_10-1704x1136.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585645" class="wp-caption-text">A lighting installation illuminates the dining area at the back of the cafe</figcaption>
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<p>Additional dining tables and bistro-style chairs with orange seat cushions have been placed at the rear of Beam, which was once the darkest area of the cafe.</p>
<p>To counter this, Ola Jachymiak Studio has created a light installation across the ceiling. It comprises several spherical pendant lamps from Danish brand <a href="https://www.newworks.dk/">New Works</a> that have been suspended at different heights.</p>
<p>Sheer white curtains have also been draped around the room's periphery.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585638" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585638" style="width: 1707px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585638 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_3-scaled.jpg" alt="Bathrooms inside Beam cafe in London feature terracotta tiles" width="1707" height="2560" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_3-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_3-200x300.jpg 200w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_3-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_3-411x617.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_3-822x1233.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_3-1233x1850.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_3-852x1278.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_3-213x320.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/beam-cafe-london-interiors-ola-jachymiak-studio_dezeen_2364_col_3-1704x2556.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585638" class="wp-caption-text">More arched niches appear in the cafe's bathrooms, which are lined with terracotta tiles</figcaption>
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<p>Ola Jachymiak Studio was established in 2013. Its Beam project joins a number of trendy eateries in west London's Notting Hill neighbourhood.</p>
<p>Others include Cha Cha's, a <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/09/16/sister-jane-townhouse-london-shop-interiors/">Latin-fusion restaurant that's set within the three-floor HQ of fashion label Sister Jane</a>.</p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-33963593728894352852020-11-12T04:52:00.001-08:002020-11-12T04:52:06.173-08:003Novices:Mikhail Riches releases visuals for carbon-neutral housing scheme in York<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="An exterior visual of a site in Mikhail Riches' Housing Delivery Programme in York" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_sq.jpg 2364w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p>Stirling Prize-winning studio <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/mikhail-riches/">Mikhail Riches</a> has unveiled details of the low-rise <a href="http://dezeen.com/tag/Passivhaus">Passivhaus</a> housing it is designing in York, UK, which will be <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/carbon-neutral-design/">net-zero carbon</a> when in use.<span id="more-1585775"></span></p>
<p>The scheme is being developed by <a href="http://www.mikhailriches.com/">Mikhail Riches</a> for the <a href="https://www.york.gov.uk/">City of York Council</a>'s Housing Delivery Programme and will encompass seven sites across the city.</p>
<p>With over 600 homes set to be built, it will become the largest Passivhaus and net-zero carbon housing scheme in the country.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585905" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585905" style="width: 1704px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585905 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4.jpg" alt="An exterior visual of a site in Mikhail Riches' Housing Delivery Programme in York" width="1704" height="1704" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_4-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 1704px) 100vw, 1704px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585905" class="wp-caption-text">Mikhail Riches is developing seven sites of low-rise housing in York</figcaption>
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<p>London studio Mikhail Riches' goal for the Housing Delivery Programme is to provide affordable homes with low-energy bills and encourage residents to live low-carbon lifestyles.</p>
<p>This will be achieved through energy-efficient designs and the use of renewable energy technologies, alongside the provision of sustainable transport methods and allotment space for residents to grow their own food.</p>
<p>"The developments are really trying to promote a low-carbon lifestyle through low car ownership, sustainable transport methods and food growing," project architect Sophie Cole told Dezeen.</p>
<p>"This allows for landscapes to focus on people rather than cars, we're providing ample space for bike storage, growing opportunities, and spaces for children to play safely and communities to meet."</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585904" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585904" style="width: 1704px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585904 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_3.jpg" alt="Exterior visual of a site from Mikhail Riches Housing Delivery Programme for the City of York" width="1704" height="1159" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_3.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_3-300x204.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_3-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_3-1536x1045.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_3-411x280.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_3-822x559.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_3-1233x839.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_3-852x580.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_3-213x145.jpg 213w" sizes="(max-width: 1704px) 100vw, 1704px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585904" class="wp-caption-text">All housing will be orientated to maximise solar gain</figcaption>
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<p>Mikhail Riches is currently in the process of developing three sites of the sites, two of which have been submitted for planning.</p>
<p>They will have a range of one to five beds dwellings, provided through flats and low-rise houses with a range of accessibility levels.</p>
<p>There will also be multi-generational dwellings that have an attached, self-contained space for elderly relatives or younger family members seeking independence.</p>
<p>The numbers of different dwellings across the sites depends on their area and the specific needs of the immediate communities, identified through public consultations. They do, however, all utilise the same <span style="font-weight: 400;">passive solar designs and rigorous Passivhaus energy standards, like its <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2019/08/01/goldsmith-street-social-housing-mikhail-riches-norwich/">Stirling prize-winning Goldsmith Street in Norwich</a>. </span></p>
<figure id="attachment_1585902" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585902" style="width: 1704px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585902 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_1.jpg" alt="Landscape design of a site from Mikhail Riches Housing Delivery Programme for the City of York" width="1704" height="907" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_1.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_1-300x160.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_1-1024x545.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_1-1536x818.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_1-411x219.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_1-822x438.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_1-1233x656.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_1-852x454.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_1-213x113.jpg 213w" sizes="(max-width: 1704px) 100vw, 1704px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585902" class="wp-caption-text">Shared green spaces will feature fruit trees. Visual is by Mikhail Riches</figcaption>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"Similarly to Goldsmith Street, one of the key principles is that it's a passive solar scheme," Cole explained. "We're trying to get elevations facing south where possible in order to achieve Passivhaus in a cost-effective way."</span></p>
<p>Passivhaus is an international energy performance standard intended to dramatically reduce the requirement for space heating and cooling.</p>
<p>This forms a foundation for the studio to then make the developments net-zero carbon in operation, through the use of air-source heat pumps and photovoltaic arrays on rooftops.</p>
<p>"All the developments will be zero-carbon in operation, which means each development will generate as much energy per year as the development requires per year," Cole said.</p>
<p>"Passivhaus provides a great basis for this because Passivhaus already really reduces that energy requirement."</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585903" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585903" style="width: 1704px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585903 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_2.jpg" alt="A visual of shared green space between housing in Mikhail Riches' Housing Delivery Programme for the City of York" width="1704" height="907" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_2.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_2-300x160.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_2-1024x545.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_2-1536x818.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_2-411x219.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_2-822x438.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_2-1233x656.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_2-852x454.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-residential-uk_dezeen_1704_col_2-213x113.jpg 213w" sizes="(max-width: 1704px) 100vw, 1704px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585903" class="wp-caption-text">Ginnels will run between houses. Visual is by Mikhail Riches</figcaption>
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<p>Other elements of the scheme that Mikhail Riches has borrowed from its Goldsmith Street scheme include the contemporary interpretation of terraced streets and the use of deliberately simple materials like brick, render and tiled roofs.</p>
<p>The aesthetic of each Housing Delivery Programme site will be tailored to suit its immediate context, with some featuring unique details that pay homage to features of nearby buildings.</p>
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<p>Mikhail Riches' landscape design will ensure most dwellings across the Housing Delivery Programme have private outdoor space. All of them will have access to semi-private and public green areas that encourage interaction between residents.</p>
<p>This will be possible because of the studio's early decision to design the landscapes around people, banishing car spaces to the perimeters of the site.</p>
<p>"Most people will have their own private space, but there'll also be shared external spaces similar to the ginnels that were between the back gardens on Goldsmith Street," Cole explained.</p>
<p>"We'll also introduce as much opportunity for growth in numbers as possible, whether that's fruit trees, or raised beds – small scale productive landscapes for all the residents to get involved in."</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585911" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585911" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585911 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-drawings_dezeen_2364_col_3-1.jpg" alt="An aerial view of one of the sites of Mikhail Riches' Housing Delivery Programme for the City of York" width="2364" height="1305" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-drawings_dezeen_2364_col_3-1.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-drawings_dezeen_2364_col_3-1-300x166.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-drawings_dezeen_2364_col_3-1-1024x565.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-drawings_dezeen_2364_col_3-1-1536x848.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-drawings_dezeen_2364_col_3-1-2048x1131.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-drawings_dezeen_2364_col_3-1-411x227.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-drawings_dezeen_2364_col_3-1-822x454.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-drawings_dezeen_2364_col_3-1-1233x681.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-drawings_dezeen_2364_col_3-1-852x470.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-drawings_dezeen_2364_col_3-1-213x118.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/city-of-york-council-housing-delivery-programme-mikhail-riches-architecture-drawings_dezeen_2364_col_3-1-1704x941.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585911" class="wp-caption-text">An aerial drawing of one of the sites. Drawing is by Mikhail Riches</figcaption>
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<p>Though the scheme will not be carbon-neutral in terms of embodied energy, Mikhail Riches is continually monitoring how these emissions can be reduced or offset.</p>
<p>Embodied energy refers to the carbon dioxide generated through the construction of a building, including the extraction, processing and transporting of building materials.</p>
<p>"We are measuring embodied carbon on these projects and looking to base some of our design decisions on the outcomes of that embodied carbon analysis," Cole said.</p>
<p>"We're also looking to improve the embodied carbon as the programme progresses, so we will make improvements from site to site if possible."</p>
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<p>Her words echo those of the studio's co-founder, Annalie Riches, who told Dezeen that <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2019/10/18/mikhail-riches-zero-carbon-interview/">"as a practice, we don't want to do anything that doesn't aim for zero carbon now"</a>.</p>
<p>Mikhail Riches is a London architecture studio founded by Riches and David Mikhail, who were formerly directors of the practices David Mikhail Architects and Riches Hawley Mikhail Architects.</p>
<p>In 2019, the studio was <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2019/10/08/stirling-prize-2019-winner-goldsmith-street-social-housing/">awarded the Stirling Prize for Goldsmith Street</a> – a scheme with 105 low-energy homes designed with Cathy Hawley for Norwich council. It was hailed by RIBA president Alan Jones as "a beacon of hope" in the face of the climate emergency.</p>
<p>Visuals are by <a href="https://darcstudio.co.uk/">Darcstudio</a> unless stated.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/"><strong>Dezeen Showroom:</strong></a> Italian architect and designer <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/antonio-citterio/">Antonio Citterio</a> has reinterpreted traditional wood and straw seating in his modernist, low-lying <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/seating/chairs/lounge-chairs/">lounge chair</a> for furniture brand <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/showroom/flexform">Flexform</a>.<span id="more-1584459"></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/products/armchairs-ottomans/tessa">The Tessa armchair</a> features a woven seat and a backrest made of paper rush, strung up on a solid ash or Canaletto walnut frame.</p>
<p>The chair harkens back to a long Italian craft tradition. "Straw and wicker chairs have been part of my memory since childhood," said <a href="https://citterio-viel.com/">Citterio</a>.</p>
<p>The gently tapered spindles that form the frame are made using similarly time-honoured joinery techniques that emphasise the wood's natural grain.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1584507" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1584507" style="width: 2088px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1584507 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_11-scaled.jpg" alt="Tessa armchair by Antonio Citterio for Flexform" width="2088" height="2560" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_11-scaled.jpg 2088w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_11-245x300.jpg 245w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_11-835x1024.jpg 835w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_11-1253x1536.jpg 1253w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_11-1671x2048.jpg 1671w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_11-411x504.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_11-822x1008.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_11-1233x1512.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_11-852x1044.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_11-213x261.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/tessa-flexform-antonio-citterio-showroom_dezeen_2364_col_11-1704x2089.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2088px) 100vw, 2088px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1584507" class="wp-caption-text">The Tessa armchair features a wooden frame and a seat and backrest woven from paper cord</figcaption>
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<p>For added comfort, matching cushions can be fixed to the armchair using slender straps, which slip over the dowels of the backrest.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.flexform.it/en">Flexform</a>'s Tessa family also includes a marble-topped coffee table, ottoman and bench.</p>
<p><strong>Product:</strong> <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en/products/armchairs-ottomans/tessa">Tessa armchair</a><br />
<strong>Designer:</strong> <a href="https://citterio-viel.com/">Antonio Citterio</a><br />
<strong>Brand:</strong> <a href="https://www.flexform.it/en">Flexform</a><br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:info@flexform.it">info@flexform.it</a></p>
<p><strong><em>About Dezeen Showroom:</em></strong> <em>Dezeen Showroom offers an affordable space for brands to launch new products and showcase their designers and projects to Dezeen's huge global audience. For more details email <a href="mailto:showroom@dezeen.com">showroom@dezeen.com</a>.</em></p>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17495907737584805074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547454287664637701.post-57933844278590848892020-11-12T02:52:00.001-08:002020-11-12T02:52:20.034-08:003Novices:Marcel/a Baltarete uses 3D animation as therapy for gender dysphoria<div style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><img width="852" height="852" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-852x852.jpg" class="attachment-homepage_article_featured size-homepage_article_featured" alt="Still from Marcel/a Baltarete's short film A Journey of Digital Introspection and Relief II" data-pin-nopin="true" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-852x852.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-411x411.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-822x822.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-1233x1233.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-213x213.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-1704x1704.jpg 1704w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-191x191.jpg 191w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-1472x1472.jpg 1472w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-912x912.jpg 912w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-550x550.jpg 550w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2-470x470.jpg 470w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_sq2.jpg 2364w" sizes="(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px" /></div>
<p><a href="https://www.lazyoaf.com/products/happy-sad-unisex-pants?variant=31806075764801">Royal College of Art</a> graduate Marcel/a Baltarete has created a series of short <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/animations/">animations</a> depicting themselves as otherworldly beings to alleviate and interrogate their feelings of gender dysphoria.<span id="more-1585279"></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/">Gender dysphoria</a> describes the distress that can be experienced by people, whose biological sex and gender identity do not match – a feeling Baltarete describes as "grief, discomfort and inadequacy all at the same time".</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585300" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585300" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585300 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_3.jpg" alt="Still from the short film A Journey of Digital Introspection and Relief Part II" width="2364" height="1520" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_3.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-300x193.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-1536x988.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-2048x1317.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-411x264.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-822x529.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-1233x793.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-852x548.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-213x137.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_3-1704x1096.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585300" class="wp-caption-text">Above: Baltarete's animation shows their avatar with a translucent body. Top video: A Journey of Digital Introspection and Relief II is one of two short films created by the designer</figcaption>
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<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcela_baltarete/">Baltarete</a>, who is nonbinary and uses they/their pronouns, studied fashion at the RCA but changed mediums partway through their graduate degree. They taught themself how to work with 3D modelling, <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/augmented-reality/">augmented</a> and <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/virtual-reality/">virtual reality</a>.</p>
<p>"I started feeling uncomfortable and dishonest with fitting garments on other people's bodies when I realised I didn't have a good understanding of my own body, as the questions around my own gender identity started to surface," they told Dezeen.</p>
<p>"I knew I had to explore these questions on my own body, but doing so in real life would have felt too exposing, so the digital world allowed me to maintain a safe distance."</p>
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<p>Baltarete <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/3d-scanning/">3D scanned</a> their head to create a virtual avatar of themselves, which is digitally enhanced and animated to transform into digital beings with fur, translucent horns or impossibly glossy skin.</p>
<p>In two short films, titled A Journey of Digital Introspection and Relief part one and two, the designer plays with abstracted body parts that suggest different sexual organs, as a way of exploring their feelings about different gender expressions without having to engage with the realities of their own body.</p>
<p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xTeLl8-SZuE" width="852" height="479" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p><em>A Journey of Digital Introspection and Relief I </em></p>
<p>Baltarete described the process as therapeutic, saying that it was able to relieve their feelings of gender dysphoria in favour of an unprecedented "gender euphoria".</p>
<p>"Digital re-embodiment allowed me to reimagine an alternative way of living, a post-human, trans-human future where I wouldn't be limited by any physical or mental constraints," they said.</p>
<p>"It also allowed me to question my desire for a fit, masculine-appearing body and if this is something I genuinely identify with or a product of my internalised misogyny."</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585298" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585298" style="width: 1991px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585298 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_2-scaled.jpg" alt="Still from Marcel/a Baltarete's short film A Journey of Digital Introspection and Relief Part II" width="1991" height="2560" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_2-scaled.jpg 1991w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_2-233x300.jpg 233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_2-796x1024.jpg 796w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_2-1194x1536.jpg 1194w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_2-1593x2048.jpg 1593w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_2-411x529.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_2-822x1057.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_2-1233x1586.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_2-852x1096.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_2-213x274.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_2-1704x2191.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 1991px) 100vw, 1991px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585298" class="wp-caption-text">The medium of animation allows Baltarete to experiment with adding or subtracting different body parts</figcaption>
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<p>Baltarete is currently an artist in residence at <a href="https://theimmersivekind.com/">The Immersive Kind</a>, an interdisciplinary collective working to ensure that digital technologies contribute to an accessible, inclusive and sustainable future rather than simply being used as a means of <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/surveillance/">surveillance</a> and subjugation.</p>
<p>A crucial step in this, according to the initiative's CEO and co-founder Kadine James, is broadening access to new technologies among <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/racial-diversity">people of colour</a> and the <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/lgbt/">LGBT+</a> community, which is underrepresented in the tech world.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585297" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585297" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585297 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg" alt="Still from the short film A Journey of Digital Introspection and Relief Part I" width="2364" height="1520" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_1.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_1-300x193.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_1-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_1-1536x988.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_1-2048x1317.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_1-411x264.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_1-822x529.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_1-1233x793.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_1-852x548.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_1-213x137.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_1-1704x1096.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585297" class="wp-caption-text">A Journey of Digital Introspection and Relief Part I features less detailed graphics than the second part</figcaption>
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<p>"Queer designers have the power to present alternative approaches to digital representation," she told Dezeen.</p>
<p>"What we explored with Marcel/a was how we can work towards redesigning and inspiring 21st-century, inclusive approaches to the digitalisation of society.</p>
<p>"To Marcel/a, the digital human can become an extension of a real human. There is a sense of freedom and liberation present in their work that can only be represented through the medium of extended reality," James continued.</p>
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<p>Virtual and augmented reality are already being used as forms of therapy, with companies including <a href="https://ovrhealth.com/">Oxford VR</a> and Stanford University's <a href="https://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/patient_care/vrit.html">VR-IT clinic</a> using it to treat phobias, social anxiety and PTSD.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1585301" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1585301" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1585301 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_4.jpg" alt="Still from Marcel/a Baltarete's short film A Journey of Digital Introspection and Relief II" width="2364" height="1330" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_4.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_4-300x169.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_4-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_4-411x231.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_4-822x462.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_4-1233x694.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_4-852x479.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_4-213x120.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/marcela-baltarete-a-journey-of-digital-introspection-and-relief-design_dezeen_2364_col_4-1704x959.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1585301" class="wp-caption-text">Baltarete's avatar is depicted with horns or iridescent fur</figcaption>
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<p>Baltarete explained that their project could also help other people alleviate the depression and anxiety that can be associated with gender dysphoria.</p>
<p>"If this entire experience could take place in VR in a very realistic manner where you can physically experience a different body, I imagine the effects would be much greater," Baltarete said.</p>
<p>Interdisciplinary art collective BeAnotherLab has previously created a <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2014/01/22/virtual-reality-headset-by-beanotherlab-lets-users-try-swapping-gender/">virtual reality headset that allows users to swap genders</a>, in order to help them experience life from a different perspective.</p>
<p>Last year also saw creative agency Virtue develop <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2019/03/22/q-gender-neutral-voice-technology-virtue/">the world's first gender-neutral voice</a>, in a bid to eradicate bias in technology.</p>
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<p>Architecture platform RSAA designed Urbania, an immersive <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/exhibitions-tag/">exhibition</a> about city <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/tag/planning/">planning</a>, for the Prague Institute of Planning and Development in the <a href="http://dezeen.com/tag/czech-republic/">Czech Republic</a>.<span id="more-1583108"></span></p>
<p>The installation at <a href="http://dezeen.com/tag/prague">Prague</a>'s Centre for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning (CAMP) has been <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/awards/2020/shortlists/urbania-ipr-praha/">shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2020</a> in the <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/awards/2020/shortlists/design/exhibition-design/">exhibition design category</a>.</p>
<p>Trained guides took visitors on a guided tour of the exhibition, which featured light, sound and interactive installations.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1583943" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1583943" style="width: 2364px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1583943 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_10.jpg" alt="Overview of Urbania exhibition designed by RSAA for IPR Praha in Prague, Czech Republic" width="2364" height="1576" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_10.jpg 2364w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_10-300x200.jpg 300w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_10-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_10-411x274.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_10-822x548.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_10-1233x822.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_10-852x568.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_10-213x142.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_10-1704x1136.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 2364px) 100vw, 2364px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583943" class="wp-caption-text">Top: visitors could pedal a bicycle. Above: some of the eight stations in the exhibition</figcaption>
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<p>Visitors were invited to pedal a bicycle, call their grandmother from a phone booth, sit on benches and walk around a stylised scale model of a factory filled with objects framed by cutouts.</p>
<p>Prague Institute of Planning and Development (IPR Praha) set up Urbania to teach residents of the Czech Republic's capital about urban planning and change negative perceptions of civil servants.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1583929" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1583929" style="width: 1707px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1583929 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_0-scaled.jpg" alt="Factory model Urbania exhibition designed by RSAA for IPR Praha in Prague, Czech Republic" width="1707" height="2560" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_0-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_0-200x300.jpg 200w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_0-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_0-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_0-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_0-411x617.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_0-822x1233.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_0-1233x1850.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_0-852x1278.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_0-213x320.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_0-1704x2556.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583929" class="wp-caption-text">A model of a factory filled with manufactured objects</figcaption>
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<p>As well as educating guests, the guides also debriefed them and gathered their responses to feedback to IPR Praha to help the institution with research.</p>
<p>"Urbania is part an audio-visual experience, part a platform for debate, which using an immersive setting demonstrates some of the typical situations that come up in city development," said IPR Praha.</p>
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<p>"Urbania is accompanied by a photo installation throughout the city, which prominently displays photos of civil servants and their actual quotes, which aim to challenge the often negative perception of public sector employees," the organisers added.</p>
<p>"The intent is to humanise their challenges while also showing the positive impact they can have and the necessity of the role of the civil servant."</p>
<figure id="attachment_1583936" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1583936" style="width: 1707px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1583936 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_4-scaled.jpg" alt="Buttons on a game in Urbania exhibition designed by RSAA for IPR Praha in Prague, Czech Republic" width="1707" height="2560" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_4-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_4-200x300.jpg 200w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_4-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_4-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_4-411x617.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_4-822x1233.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_4-1233x1850.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_4-852x1278.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_4-213x320.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_4-1704x2556.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583936" class="wp-caption-text">The exhibition encouraged interaction from visitors</figcaption>
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<p>RSAA designed eight different interactive stations for Urbania, themed around the topics of participation, inter-sectional cooperation, organisation, pilot projects, strategy, communication, failure and adaptability.</p>
<p>Technology experts <a href="http://3dsense.cz/">3dsense</a> designed a light and sound show to create a different backdrop for each section and an overall engaging experience.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1583934" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1583934" style="width: 1707px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1583934 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_3-scaled.jpg" alt="Interactive installation in Urbania exhibition designed by RSAA for IPR Praha in Prague, Czech Republic" width="1707" height="2560" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_3-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_3-200x300.jpg 200w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_3-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_3-411x617.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_3-822x1233.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_3-1233x1850.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_3-852x1278.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_3-213x320.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_3-1704x2556.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583934" class="wp-caption-text">Light and sound were part of the experience</figcaption>
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<p>A 60-minute-long soundscape featuring a story narrated by the fictional character of Urbania played over the timed visitor experience.</p>
<p>Urbania was originally scheduled to run from January to February 2020, but was extended to March due to the popularity of the exhibition.</p>
<figure id="attachment_1583946" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1583946" style="width: 1707px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-1583946 size-full" src="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_12-scaled.jpg" alt="Phone booth in Urbania exhibition designed by RSAA for IPR Praha in Prague, Czech Republic" width="1707" height="2560" srcset="https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_12-scaled.jpg 1707w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_12-200x300.jpg 200w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_12-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_12-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_12-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_12-411x617.jpg 411w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_12-822x1233.jpg 822w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_12-1233x1850.jpg 1233w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_12-852x1278.jpg 852w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_12-213x320.jpg 213w, https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2020/11/urbania-ibr-praha-exhibition-design-prague-czech-republic_dezeen_2364_col_12-1704x2556.jpg 1704w" sizes="(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px" />
<figcaption id="caption-attachment-1583946" class="wp-caption-text">A phone booth was another interactive installation</figcaption>
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<p>RSAA was founded in 2009 by Bronislav Stratil and Jan Roháč and is based in Prague.</p>
<p>Other exhibitions shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2020 include an <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/10/23/game-on-smart-green-design-exhibition-fundacion-canal/">exhibition on the history of video games in Madrid</a> and <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/2020/06/01/video-tour-asmr-exhibition-arkdes-vdf/">an interactive installation about ASMR in Stockholm</a>.</p>
<p><em>Urbania took place from 16 January to 13 March 2020 at IPR Praha's Centre for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning. See <a href="https://www.dezeen.com/eventsguide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dezeen.com/eventsguide/&source=gmail&ust=1603296503360000&usg=AFQjCNFwgOKjg2O7F-4luzF7tApazlUiyg">Dezeen Events Guide</a> for an up-to-date list of architecture and design events taking place around the world.</em></p>
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