Venice Architecture Biennale Review part two
The 13th Venice Architecture Biennale, directed by David Chipperfield and titled Common Ground, closed on 25th November 2012 attracting 178,000 visitors. Please find below part two of our review by...
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The 13th Venice Architecture Biennale, directed by David Chipperfield and titled Common Ground, closed on 25th November 2012 attracting 178,000 visitors. Please find below part three of our review by...
View ArticleAndante
“Life holds one great but quite commonplace mystery. Though shared by each of us and known to all, seldom rates a second thought. That mystery, which most of us take for granted and never think twice...
View ArticleMake Design Matter: Find new solutions
This is the first in a series of excerpts from the book Make Design Matter by the David Report founder and editor-in-chief David Carlson. The book is a pocket size guide to meaningful design and has...
View ArticleWhat type are you?
Have you ever wondered what type you are? The design consultancy Pentagram has made a little fun quiz which will help you find which font that best will match your personality. Click on the image below...
View ArticleMake Design Matter: Be open minded
This is the second in a series of excerpts from the book Make Design Matter by the David Report founder and editor-in-chief David Carlson. The book is a pocket size guide to meaningful design and has...
View ArticleThe beauty of imperfection
I am currently very occupied and fascinated with the Japanese design principles of Wabi Sabi. Reading about the life philosophy and aesthetic ideals of Wabi Sabi (which is based on Zen Buddhism), I...
View ArticleFilm photos from the past brought back to its original location
FILMography is a great site with film photos from the past brought back to the original location. The writer Christopher Moloney has been walking around the streets of New York looking for spots where...
View ArticleDavid Bowie is at the V&A
The David Bowie Archive has curated the first international retrospective of the extraordinary career of David Bowie. The exhibition will feature more than 300 objects that include handwritten lyrics,...
View ArticleA story about Ceremony by Claesson Koivisto Rune
As a highlight of the exhibition Claesson Koivisto Rune + Mjölk we set out to design something unique for Mjölk. Having learnt about the philosophy of Mjölk and being encouraged by owners John Baker...
View ArticleMake Design Matter: Make design that makes a difference
This is the third in a series of excerpts from the book Make Design Matter by the David Report founder and editor-in-chief David Carlson. The book is a pocket size guide to meaningful design and has...
View ArticleStockholm Design Week goes “Underverk”
During the soon upcoming Stockholm Design Week, a new and alternative fair will see the light of day – the Guerilla Design and Art Week. The collaborative online art and design platform, UNDERVERK is...
View ArticleÖrnsbergsauktionen – auction house with independent design and craft
Örnsbergsauktionen is an artist operated auction house for studio produced, independent design and craft. Back for its second year. Örnsbergsauktionen is created by Kristoffer Sundin, Simon Klenell and...
View ArticleBuilding skins
Archilovers has just put together a collection of “building skins“, advanced technical solutions for facade design. Collected from around the world. Some of the buildings below, check out the complete...
View ArticleBy Hand: The Art of Being Human
I have been following Katie Rodger’s blog, Paper Fashion since 2010. Her illustrations bring new life to fashion and the art of fashion illustration. Rodgers has a whimsical touch. Each project teems...
View ArticleThe Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013 by Sou Fujimoto
Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto is the 13th architect to accept the invitation to design a temporary structure for The Serpentine Gallery in London. Previous architects that has been invited include...
View ArticleMade in America: Rigid Denim Strikes Heart & Soul in Nashville, TN.
Imogene + Willie – the life blood of rigid denim in the U.S. – has landed smack dab in the middle of my heart. I happened upon this gem of a company while researching nationally sourced clothing. I + W...
View ArticlePeluqueria Francesa AKA Boulevard Lavaud in Santiago de Chile
During a former trip to Santiago de Chile David Report visited Boulevard Lavaud AKA Peluqueria Francesa. The mixed French hairdressing salon and restaurant is situated in the Barrio Yungay; a district...
View ArticleAuthenticity
This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man. - William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) Hamlet. Act 1. Sc. 3. Inundated by...
View ArticleAmber Chair by Jaeuk Jung with Triennale di Milano at CAFA Art Museum in Beijing
Amber Chair: preserving immortal memories by Jaeuk Jung is displaying as a new edition of O’clock: time design, design time selected by Triennale di Milano [Triennale Design Museum] at CAFA Art Museum...
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