Une nouvelle série “Deserted City” par le photographe Kim Høltermand basé au Danemark. Habitué aux images d’architecture, il présente cette-fois des paysages et des lieux remplis de brouillard et de mystère. Plus d’exemples de son travail sur son portfolio et dans la suite.
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We’ve teamed up with architects Foster + Partners to offer readers the chance to win one of three pairs of tickets to see documentary film How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr Foster? at the ICA in London on Saturday, 29 February.
The documentary film about the life and work of architect Norman Foster premiered in Berlin last February (see our story here), and charts Foster’s origins and work on projects such as the Swiss Re Tower in London, the Reichstag in Berlin and the Hearst Building in New York.
The film was written and narrated by Design Museum director and critic Deyan Sudjic, and directed by Norberto Lopez-Amado and Carlos Carcas.
We’ve got three pairs of tickets for the 8.45pm showing on Saturday to give away.
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In addition, UK distributors Dogwoof are running a competition to win a signed lithograph by Norman Foster on their Facebook page. Enter here.
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Here’s some more information about the film from Foster + Partners:
UK release of “How much does your building weigh, Mr Foster?”
“How much does your building weigh, Mr Foster?” premieres at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) Cinema in London on Wednesday 26 January and will be on general release at the ICA from Friday 28 January, before touring the country.
It is the first feature film about Norman Foster and the beginning of a series of Art Commissioners productions that focus on key figures in art and culture in the twenty-first century.
Tracing Lord Foster’s career, from his childhood in Manchester to the global practice that he founded and chairs, the documentary looks at his architecture, why it matters and how difficult it is to do well.
The film uses cinematography to capture the spectacular scale of projects such as the Millau Viaduct, Beijing Airport and Swiss Re, on the big screen for the first time.
The Art Commissioners production was directed by Norberto Lopez Amado and Carlos Carcas and written and narrated by Deyan Sudjic. First launched in February 2010 at the Berlin International Film Festival, the documentary was selected as ‘director’s choice’ in the Berlinale Special.
It won the TCM Audience Award for the ‘Best European Film’ at the San Sebastian film festival and was awarded ‘Best International Documentary’ at the Docville international documentary festival in Leuven. “How much does your building weigh, Mr Foster?” has recently been nominated for a Goya Award, Spain’s most prestigious national film prize.
Congratulations to our winners! Soojung Rhee, Tamilla Jazayeri and Darren Furniss.
I want to go to there. California College of the Arts’ Jake Sollins, archivist and ID grad, takes us on a tour through their New Materials Resource Center. The library of sorts is loaded up with 1,800 samples that you lucky CCA students can get your grubby mitts on four days a week; the rest of us have to settle for the browsable web interface located here that does not appear to be up and running yet.
Can't decide if you want to go for a jog or a take a bike for a spin? No problem – you can do both at once – at least according to Todd Kundla, who makes wacky mutant bikes like the above Shoe Bike. I'm guessing this is a good workout machine – it must take a lot more muscle to pedal this beast than any standard-issue bike. Photography by Jay Janner.
Dezeenwire: Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am has been appointed by technology company Intel as director of creative innovation. The rapper will be involved in the development of new technologies involving music and visuals and is reportedly also working on music specially for the brand.
Intel’s vice-president Deborah Conrad said: “We’re thrilled to tap into the limitless creativity will.i.am brings to the table. He’s not only a brilliant artist and producer, but also an innovator pushing the bounds of technology professionally and personally. We share a strong interest in innovation around music, art and lifestyle, and are excited to join forces to establish an authentic, emotional connection with consumers.” Read the whole story on Intel’s website »
Reading consumer product reviews of headphones on Amazon or Apple’s site is depressing, and rather like reading the Reader Comments section of a Daily News article: People seem to have no concept or tolerance of those who are different from themselves. You see things like “One star. These earbuds fit terrible” right beneath “Previous poster is an idiot, these headphones fit GREAT!”
It’s the 50th anniversary of electronics manufacturer Plantronics, and Slashgear’s taken a look inside their industrial design labs. Ever wonder how Plantronics gets around the everyone’s-got-different-shaped-ears thing? The answer is simple and kinda gross: They have a wall of simulated human ears, presumably cast from actual ears.
This wall contains rubber molds of ears of every size, shape and form they could possibly throw together in order to cover as wide a range of ear shapes possible. Plantronics tests all new headset designs rigorously in order to put on the market the most comfortable headset for all shape and sized ears. Ears are notoriously difficult to create a mass market product for due to the level of inconsistency in human ear shapes. This wall is the “database” Plantronics has created in order to hit as many variables in headset design possible.
Tune in next week while we dig up a photo of Bausch & Lomb’s wall of eyeballs.
Education has been a huge focus for the creative community this year with films like David Guggenheim’s Waiting for Superman and programs like Redu calling attention to the crisis in US schools today. In conjunction with the global events coordinated for Social Media Week 2011 a group of creative agency-types have thrown down the gauntlet, challenging their peers to concept ideas to address the “creativity crisis” within the US education system over the course of the week. No Right Brain Left Behind is using this interesting media moment and giving teams of designers, agencies and consultancies an opportunity to enact some change within a local community. The brief will be announced on February 7th, the first day of social media week and teams have 5 days to pitch their ideas. Tune into their site to register your team or learn more about their well-laid plans.
No Right Brain Left Behind is a speed innovation challenge, calling on the creative industries to concept ideas that can help the creativity crisis happening in U.S. schools today.
In collaboration with Social Media Week 2011, teams from creative industries will have 5 days to concept ideas. On the last day of the week, ideas will be submitted virtually to the RightBrainsAre.us site, and an expert panel will pick 3 winning ideas that are to be featured by our media partners. The best ideas are to be piloted in 2011 and 2012.
This chair by Dutch designer Floris Wubben was made by binding and splinting the branches of a willow tree, forcing them to grow into four legs.
A seat and backrest were then cut into the trunk and the whole thing inverted.
The chair was designed in collaboration with artist Bauke Fokkema.
Here’s a tiny bit of text from Wubben:
Upside down
This chair is made of a (inverted) willow tree. The legs have been obtained by twisting and splinting its branches and letting it dry into the final shape. The seat and back were naturally kept in line with the bole’s silhouette. This project had been put in practice jointly with the artist Bauke Fokkema.
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Some interesting concepts on the vehicle front from Nuremberg-based Gambo Design:
The Thansadet is a towable camper-trailer, with a killer app that sets it apart from its competitors: It floats. Tow it to the water’s edge, launch it in some unspecified fashion and now you’ve got an aquatic caravan.
The Beach Boy is a joystick-driven, roofless electric car designed to cruise the coastline, like something you’d find at a Caribbean retreat. The seats pop down when it’s time to park, providing a sundeck that looks like it will fit two, despite the fact that there’s four seats. Presumably two can tan while the other two are ordered out to fan them with palm fronds.
Dezeen promotion: design brand Luminaire present a lecture and reception with furniture designer Patricia Urquiola at their Coral Gables showroom in Miami on 3 February.
The Spanish designer will also present her Bend sofa for B&B Italia at the event (above and below).
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Above: Crinoline by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
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Here are some more details from Luminaire:
LUMINAIRE WELCOMES PATRICIA URQUIOLA TO MIAMI FEBRUARY 3, 2011
LECTURE
Thursday, February 3
6-7pm
Fewell Gallery / Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Street Coral Gables
RECEPTION
Immediately following the lecture
Luminaire Showroom 2331 Ponce de Leon Boulevard Coral Gables
On the eve of its 37th anniversary, Luminaire is pleased to welcome internationally celebrated architect / designer Patricia Urquiola to its Coral Gables flagship showroom on Thursday, February 3. As one of the most recognized visionaries in the arena of contemporary design, Urquiola has broken through the ceiling of the mainly male-dominated industry and made it her own. Attributing her success to the influence of prominent mentors such as Achille Castiglioni, Vico Magistretti and Piero Lissoni, Urquiola’s brilliant work is internationally recognized for its distinctive progressive qualities. Combining fearless experimentation with a unique approach to pattern and form, her products reflect an unabashed passion for design. From sustainable product design for the bath to cutting edge furniture, her innovative voice has made her a force to be reckoned with in the 21st century. Patricia Urquiola has also been a pinnacle of Luminaire’s “Love” fundraising series where she, along with several other renowned designers, donated their time to create one-of-a-kind designs which have helped Luminaire raise close to one million dollars for cancer research.
Above: Canasta by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
For over 36 years, Luminaire has been a pioneering force in the design world, a result of the uniquely personal and long-lasting relationships the company has cultivated with the most innovative designers and manufacturers. B&B Italia, who represents many of Urquiola’s creations, has been a close friend and collaborator of Luminaire for nearly 25 years. Their ability to capture the essence of contemporary culture, to sense and anticipate trends, and to respond to changes in taste and living needs, has resulted in a collection of world-famous furnishings, which account for a crucial chapter in the history of Italian design. These factors, and a passion for staying at the forefront of design and innovation, have also contributed to the profound partnership that B&B Italia has shared with Luminaire since 1986.
Join us at Luminaire’s Coral Gables Showroom for what will surely be a riveting lecture followed by a reception with Urquiola and her work, including the introduction of the Bend sofa, which has received critical acclaim for its ingenious technical features.
Above: Canasta by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Patricia Urquiola grew up in Oviedo, Spain and studied architecture in Madrid before transferring to the Politecnico di Milano. There she studied under mentor Achille Castiglioni, who would have an immense impact on the course of her career. Working in the product development office of De Padova with Vico Magistretti from 1990-1996, Urquiola also maintained an associate practice between 1993-1996 with architects Marzia De Renzio and Emanuela Ramerino, with whom she was engaged in the architectural design of showrooms, restaurants and franchising. Joining Piero Lissoni in 1996, she remained as head of his design group until 2001, when she left to open her own studio specializing in design, exhibitions, art direction and architecture.
Above: Canasta by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
Urquiola’s most recent high-profile commercial endeavors include striking interiors for Barcelona’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel and the W Retreat & Spa on Vieques Island as well as a new H&M store in London. Extending her reach ever further, in 2010, she collaborated with designer Giulio Ridolfo on an installa- tion called ‘the dwelling lab,’ in which she explored the interior and exterior of the new BMW 5 series Gran Turismo.
Above: Canasta by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
Urquiola has been the recipient of numerous accolades including those from ADI Design Index, the International Design Yearbook, the IMM Cologne Award, Good Design Awards from the Chicago Athenaeum, the Red Dot Award and the Elle Decoration International Awards. Additionally, several of Urquiola’s designs are in the permanent collection of New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Uquiola also graced the cover of Fast Company’s annual “Masters of Design” issue in 2010.
Above: Canasta by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
B&B ITALIA
Ever since its foundation in 1966, B&B Italia has been a leader in the contemporary furnishing sector. The com- pany has won international acclaim as a representative of Italian furniture design, both for homes (B&B Italia home division) and public areas (B&B Italia contract division). The group’s headquarters are located north of Milan, in a prestigious building designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers.
B&B Italia’s furnishings collection stems from the group’s capacity to represent contemporary culture and respond quickly to the new needs that emerge from today’s evolving lifestyles. It is this alchemy resulting from a mix of creativity, innovation and production that creates modern, yet timeless, pieces of furniture.
Above: Canasta by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
To this end, B&B Italia collaborates with international designers, leaving its own distinctive mark on each product: every design is unique, an exemplification of the values of research, creativity and function. The importance of research, which has always been a fundamental aspect of the group’s development, is evident in the in-house research and development centre. The centre’s highly innovative nature has earned it several acknowledgements, including 4 “golden compasses” one of which, the most important one in 1989, for “constant work towards integration with the aim of combining the values of scientific and technological research with those of a functional and expressive product”. Standing out for innovation, quality, service, design and prestige; B&B Italia has become member of Fondazione Altagamma, which brings together Italian companies of international renown that operate at the higher end of the market and that exude Italian culture and style in their company and product management activities.
Above: Ravel by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
WHAT IS LUMINAIRE?
Luminaire is more than a furniture showroom. It is an interactive design research center, a playground for the soul, an esplanade for discovery. More than anything else, however, it is a resource focused on creating environments that affect people’s lives. The component parts of this unifying philosophy – the necessity of design education, the desire for limitless inspiration and the requirement for impeccably detailed execution – affect every item in our collection, and reflect our dedication to make good design accessible to all.
Clients entering our showrooms become immersed in an environment that exemplifies a point of view that we want to share. With the aim of expanding the repertoire and understanding of design in the communities we serve, Luminaire exists as a laboratory for curated exhibitions, thought-provoking lectures and other types of educational endeavors.
Above: Tufty bed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
Luminaire has built long-standing relationships with an International roster of designers as well as Europe’s most important manufacturers of contemporary furniture, lighting and accessories. Key among these is B&B Italia. These invaluable associations enable us to offer our customers an incomparable selection of the most exquisite furnishings available, while Luminaire’s in-house team manages the entire spectrum of our clients’ experience, from selection to installation, providing an unrivaled level of attention at each step.
Luminaire has been a pioneering force in the design world for over 36 years. Four Miami locations include the flagship Coral Gables showroom, which communi- cates the company’s original vision: that good design is a way of life.
Above: Tufty by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
Boffi at Luminaire redefines the possibilities for the kitchen and bath. The Design District’s Luminaire Lab serves as a focal point for experimentation, by challenging one’s sensibilities and drive new directions in design thinking with experimental installations.
Also in Miami are Luminaire’s Corporate Offices and warehouse, the company’s nerve center that manages a highly sophisticated system of tracking, distribution and delivery. Outside of Miami, the three-level Chicago showroom displays the latest collections from the world’s most preeminent designers, continuing to evoke and revel in the intersections and effects of good design in today’s domestic environments.
Above: Fat Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia
With five locations in Miami and Chicago, visiting a Luminaire showroom is like no other experience. Designed to stimulate the senses, each space incorpo- rates color, texture, space, light and sound, reflecting Luminaire’s unique holistic philosophy and reshaping the idea of what a design store can be.
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