Architect Fad

Civil Justice Centre, Manchester

June 1, 2007

After an international competition, the Australian practice Denton Corker Marshall Architects was chosen to design The Civil Justice Center in Manchester. The building, inaugurated a few days ago, is the practice’s first major civic building in the UK. Conceived as a powerful sculptural element, it shows an opened architecture, meant to promote civic confidence, as this will be the new headquarter for The Ministry of Justice.

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New metropolitan architecture, Architecture Now, urban life

Impressive paper work

June 1, 2007

An interesting form of origami coming from the hands of a London artist. Richard Sweeney’s first impressive work was a real-sized man, made out of cardboard and adhesive. This paper sculpture was fully articulated. An impassioned fever of paper modeling plus a lot of talent are the secrets of Sweeney’s amazing work.

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strange art, design

salt and peper hugging

May 18, 2007

This is a really nice and inspired design for a salt and pepper set. It brings up a smile upon your face. I think it would look good as one simple detail in a minimalist kitchen. Good idea for restaurant tables too.

design

Knee Mug

May 18, 2007

Whether you want to crouch on the sofa with a cup of hot tea (or whatever you please) in your lap or just keep the mug on your knee, Thelermont & Hupton has a funny solution. With their special designs, the lap mug and the knee mug, make sure you won’t spill the drink on you.

design

Helsinki apartment blocks

May 17, 2007

In Helsinki a new residential complex is going to emerge on the site of a former power plant, Hanasaari. ALA, the young architecture studio which won the competition, presented a different and daring approach.The terraced blocks have a wave like form that offers almost every apartment a fabulous view toward the sea. Inside their enclosed plan, the buildings display an inner court. This green landscape becomes an excellent second view for regular apartments and for the large terraced penthouses. The construction will start once the Hanasaari power plant will be demolished in 2008.