Can Lis: Jørn Utzon’s Family Summer House in Mallorca.On an island that has changed dramatically through commercialization and tourism over the course of the last decades, Jørn Utzonâs Can Lis embodies a stoic sense of permanence, appearing in total harmony with its environment; as if it...
Bricks Decoded: Bangin’ Brick Retail Interiors.In todayâs retail climate, physical stores are increasingly recognizing architectural and design merit as a drawcard for potential customers. In this bangin' retail interiors roundup, bricks are heroed in a myriad of materials, shapes...
Interview: Portuguese Architectural Photographer Rui Cardoso.A trained architect, Portuguese photographer Rui Cardoso worked with the lauded architect Manuel Aires Mateus at his Lisbon atelier for four years. During this period he found himself increasingly drawn to photography before deciding to...
Millet Vinegar Museum in Zibo, China by Zhanghua Studio.Made from concrete slabs comprised of waste materials, the facades of the Millet Vinegar Museum in Zibo, China by Zhanghua Studio make the building appear as if grew straight from the earth. Up close, the slabs are each a unique, abstract...
Highlights From Venice Art Biennale 2019: Part 02.We continue our Venice Art Biennale 2019 highlights coverage with the National Pavilions, whereby countries the world over bring their art A game to Venice. The Venice Biennale continues to be a landmark event in the art calendar that...
Highlights From Venice Art Biennale 2019: Part 01.The 58th International Art Event La Biennale di Venezia is titled âMay You Live In Interesting Timesâ, exploring the role of art in prompting dialogue around the current zeitgeist, with works curated by Ralph Rugoff. For the 58th...
Ayla Golf Academy & Clubhouse in Aqaba, Jordan by Oppenheim Architecture.The undulating sprayed concrete shell of Ayla golf club by Oppenheim Architecture emulates the rolling dunes and mountains of the surrounding Jordanian desert. The entire building is essentially made by hand, deepening the ties to the land...
The Waterline Museum in Utrecht, The Netherlands by Studio Anne Holtrop.Studio Anne Holtropâs Waterline Museum is a former military defence base, which flooded large parts of the Netherlands intentionally. Spanning 85km along the ânew Dutch waterlineâ with multiple fortresses, the site is UNESCO World...
Henrike Naumann’s Upside-Down Installation in Berlin Explores the Concept of Nostalgia.In Ostalgie, quirky, almost utopian furniture is Henrike Naumannâs mode of expression for the history of East Germany. On the ground floor of Berlinâs KOW gallery, furry seats and a scattered array of interior objects disconcertingly...
