 Paintings by Cinta Vidal
March 1st, 2019 by Maxine
We love these captivating, architectural paintings by Spanish artist Cinta Vidal Agulló. Through her patchwork of scenes, Vidal aims to represent the ways in which we as individuals navigate our world. She hopes to show narratives of individuals finding a unique place and viewpoint, despite the confusion of their surrounding and their inability to understand others. Take […] School la Rouche
February 21st, 2019 by Maxine
School la Rouche, a kindergarten by Tracks Architectes, is located in the heart of historic Perthes-en-Gâtinais, France. The school is beautifully crafted from wood framing and cladding, while the design of the structure is inspired by the typical architecture of the town center. The linear layout of the school encourages the ongoing pedestrian traffic which is […] The Exploratorium
February 1st, 2019 by Maxine
Construction of the stunning Exploratorium museum, designed by Bernard Tschumi Architects, has been completed in Tianjin, China. The building was designed with influence from the Tianjin Urban Planning and Design Institute, who suggested the architecture should represent the deep industrial history of Tianjin. When the building opens in August of this year, it will house art galleries along […] 69 cities of the UK
January 18th, 2019 by Maxine
Artist Carl Lavia and photographer Lorna Le Bredonchel have been collaborating on a project called ’69 cities of the UK’ since 2016. Carl, who is a London-based artist, is travelling around the UK sketching large drawings of the cities he visits, as Lorna tackles historical research, photographic research and documentation. Each piece takes 2-4 months to create, and the […] Staircase by Atmos Studio
December 14th, 2018 by Maxine
StairStalk, a magnificent staircase by Atmos Studio, is the centerpiece of the restaurant HIDE in London. The staircase, taking inspiration from natural forms, ascends three floors, appearing almost as if it is growing through the space. A steel and plywood core allows the staircase to work its way up freely without support from the walls. Around the steel […] Frank Gehry’s Aluminium Tower
December 7th, 2018 by Maxine
Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, designed a twisting tower, which has started to take form in the south of France. Gehry designed the tower for the Luma Arles complex, which is set to open in the spring of 2020. The tower is built up with a concrete core and steel frame, with protruding glass windows and shining aluminium panels contributing […] Spiraling Stairs Around the New ATAH Art Space
November 16th, 2018 by Maxine
Shanghai-based studio ATAH recently designed a captivating art center in a commercial complex in the Chinese city of Shaoxing. ATAH wanted to create a building that would draw people towards it, so they developed the building’s cylindrical and spiraling design. The building’s essential element, the spiral staircase, winds up and around the building’s central core and connects […] September 2018: Things We Love…
September 12th, 2018 by Maxine
ADVENTURE Canoe Bay – The perfect place to unwind and relax during the fall months ahead. ARTS & CULTURE Martin Puryear (born May 23, 1941) is an American artist known for his devotion to traditional craft. Working in wood and bronze, among other media, his reductive technique and meditative approach challenge the physical and poetic […] Polycarbonate Neverland
September 5th, 2018 by Maxine
Shanghai based designers Wutopia Lab was commissioned to design a play space and restaurant for kids where materials, lighting and whimsical design create a magical ‘Polycarbonate Neverland’. Polycarbonate material is used to add color, texture and lighting elements on both the interior and exterior of the building. On the interior, a variety of materials including […] Otherworldly Architectural Photos
August 28th, 2018 by Maxine
‘Faubourg‘ a photo series by Parisian photographer Francois Prost, captures apartment buildings in suburbs on the outskirts of Paris. The series showcases 20th century high rises surrounded by nothing but sky. By shooting the buildings from nearby apartments on clear days, Prost represents the buildings in a way that makes them seem otherworldly. Prost hopes to […]
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