The NAWA sculpture designed by Oskar Zi?ta will be erected on Daliowa Island in Wroc?aw. The sculpture will be a part of the European Capital of Culture 2016 celebrations, whose main slogan is “metamorphoses of culture”, i.e. shifts occurring in the domain of culture, communities and the city itself. The idea of metamorphosis itself also […] More
The new ‘Busan Metropolitan Opera’ sits at the intersection point of the two bridges leading up to the competition site, tying the Opera into the city fabric while at the same time interweaving it with the picturesque waterfront promenade. The ensemble of opera and multifunctional theater further divides the site into a series of differentiated […] More
Shinslab Architecture have converted a hull of an old, abandoned ship into a spectacular pavilion for the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea. Located in Seoul, the Temp’L features the rusted steel vessel turned upside down and uses its hollowed insides as the setting for vibrant greenery and relaxing seating space.To transform the […] More
Architect-artist duo Alex Schweder and Ward Shelley designed this inspring piece called the ‘ReActor‘, a habitable sculpture where they lived for a five-day performance. The structure rotates 360-degrees and sits on top of a 15-foot concrete column.The structure moves and rotates in response to its inhabitants’ movements, exterior forces, and interior conditions. Not only does […] More
Arik Levy designed these inspiring cut glass pendant lamps that look like faceted gemstones for Lasvit. The Crystal Rock lights are a collection of roughly sculpted, but precisely cut fixtures that almost look like a non-moving shooting star. Take a look at more images below. More
Spanda is a 9 story high sculpture by Australian born artist and sculptor Christian de Vietri. It is located at Elizabeth Quay in Perth, Western Australia. Unveiled in January 2016, it is now the world’s largest freestanding structure made of carbon fiber. It was designed by de Vietri using 3D modeling software and fabricated with […] More
New York-based architecture firm Weiss/Manfredi have designed their first performing arts venue located in Dallas, Texas. The Marshall Family Performing Arts Center includes a 600-seat proscenium theater, a 150-seat studio theater; a dance and recital hall; a green room, dressing rooms and a costume shop; a video and film production classroom; and a lobby, gallery, […] More
French designer Mathieu Lehanneur has designed a convincingly rippling pool made out of marble for his Petite Loire installation, created for this year’s International Garden Festival. The 7.5 m long installment has been created out of a single section of hand-polished green marble that was designed using 3D software, carved into realistic waves that replicate water that has been “gently ruffled” by […] More
Architecture studio Tate Harmer have designed a new entrance hall – or ‘sinking shaft’ for the Brunel museum thar has reopened to the public for the first time in 150 years. Take a look at the complete story below. More
A belief in the power of Drawing and its central role in artistic creativity is vociferously shared by Stuart Bartholomew, the Vice Chancellor and Head of Arts University Bournemouth and its architect alumnus, Sir Peter Cook. In 2014 Bartholomew invited Cook to design this building, which is dedicated to that pursuit. Cook’s office CRAB (the […] More
Tokyo based firm Apollo Architects & Associates has completed a mixed-use project consisting of a residence and a contemporary art gallery space.in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
The Lotus Square Art Center situated in China is designed wuth the goal of ecological design and low energy consumption. Architecture firm Raynon Chui Design took inspiration from sea life to design a building that runs on renewable energy sources and looks stunning. Take a look at the complete story below. More