A personal review of design creations
Summer Design Exhibitions - Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne: Nature Transformed
In the beautiful 140-acre campus where nature meets art in Western Massachusetts, the works of two French iconoclasts in the world of art, sculpture and design is celebrated for the first time in forty years in the United States.
‘Claude & François-Xavier Lalanne: Nature Transformed’ at the Clark Art Institute.
Summer Design Exhibitions - From Thonet To 'Dutch Design’
In Amsterdam, the Stedelijk presents an extensive selection of design from its world-class collection. The show features over 300 objects that over the past 125 years were landmarks of design innovation and excellence.
Episode 4: From Thonet to ‘Dutch Design’ – 125 Years of Living
Summer Design Exhibitions: Craft & Glass At Museum Of Arts And Design
An ode to clay, fibre, metal, wood and glass. In two exhibitions, the MAD New York acknowledges the importance of craft in the design world and market and display the amazing work of Beth Lipman.
‘Craft Front & Center’ & Beth Lipman.
The Renaissance Of La Samaritaine – Part 2 - A New Era
After 16 years of renovation and legal issues, La Samaritaine, a beacon for French retail and fashion history, has reopened its door last week. Not less than four architect firms were hired with Studio SANAA unifying the project.
The Renaissance Of La Samaritaine – Part 1 - History Of A Parisian Icon
Founded in 1870, inaugurated in 1910, closed in 2005 and finally re-opened last week, the legendary Samaritaine aims to restore its unique identity as a place for flâneries, a popular but exquisite store for everyone.
#BrickWeek 2 - University Of Aarhus
Here is the story of a legendary iconic yellow brick but its wizard was not from Oz but Denmark.
Season 2, Episode 5: the University of Aarhus by C. F. Møller Architects.
#BrickWeek 2 - Roly-Poly Cotto By StudioVASE
Seoul can wrongly be categorised as another heartless metropole. It has a discreet charm with plenty of little gems for the visitor (or resident) that knows and takes time to explore. Here is a new one for your list.
Season Two, Episode Four: Roly-Poly Cotto
#BrickWeek 2 - The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl’s School
‘The one who teaches is the giver of eyes’ says an Indian proverb. In a desert region of Rajastan, 400 girls can now go to school until class 10 and soon be able to also enjoy a performance and art centre and cooperative for local artisans.
Season Two, Episode Three: The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl’s School