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“As a kid obsessed with designing and making things, post-war Italian design was a huge source of inspiration. I was amazed by the seamless ability of designers and industry to produce every conceivable type of industrial product, from furniture to automobiles. My own career has undoubtedly been influenced by the Italians’ impact on so many areas of design.”  –  Marc Newson

Marc has partnered with Riva and their official designers, Officina Italiana Design, to reinterpret the ‘Aquariva’ speedboat. ‘Aquariva by Marc Newson’ will be launched as a limited edition of 22 units in September 2010, available worldwide through Gagosian Gallery in New York .

The “Aquariva by Marc Newson” will still bear the beautiful lines that have made Riva runabouts so coveted since the 1950s. But she’ll bear Newson’s modern imprint, too.

 

Newson’s design for the Aquariva vessel is unique in its conception, as well as the materials chosen. A wood-like, textile-based laminate (phenolic composite) was used for the deck area and instrument panel. This material was developed in the first half of the 20th century, and was a precursor to fibreglass. While having an ostensibly organic feel and aesthetic, it is significantly more durable than wood.

To give the exterior a more high tech look, Newson utilized anodized aluminium, a material not generally associated with boats; this lightweight material is used in lieu of stainless steel and chrome brass, yet remains contextual among Riva’s glamour and classical design.

Kino is a monthly event that has taken place in Sydney since November 2006. Participants make films specifically for Kino then present the work to a sold-out audience. Each film is therefore a world premiere! The event includes music, giveaways, an open bar and organic pizza.

Kino Sydney is an exciting platform for Sydney’s independent filmmakers, actors and technicians. These monthly screenings provide filmmakers of all levels and experience with the opportunity to bring their films to an audience outside of the selection-based world of film festivals.

Like an open-mic night for filmmakers, everyone is encouraged to participate and given the means to do so, effectively blurring the boundaries between filmmakers and film watchers. Kino Sydney is a non-competitive, inclusive and accessible series of events that attracts close to 3,000 participants each year.

Tom Dixon interview above …  Via Sinual Shapes

Dai Fujiwara The Wind (with James Dyson )

The Design Museum Holon, Israel is an award-winning architectural project by Ron Arad Architects which was inaugurated in January 2010. The Museum is the most exciting recent development to emerge in the Middle East and is part of an urban regeneration initiative which aims to transform the city of Holon into a centre for design.

In October 2010 the Design Museum Holon will present a groundbreaking exhibition exploring the pivotal role machines are playing in redefining haute couture – widely considered the most extravagant representation of fashion.

Extraordinary fashion pieces by world-renowned designers – including Issey Miyake Creative Director, Dai Fujiwara, Shelley Fox and Marloes ten Bhömer – are featured in the exhibition, which subvert the prevalent notions of handwork and craftsmanship in fashion.

Marloes ten Bhömer rapid protoyping shoe

For over seventy years, through 7,000 photography sessions, and with 70,000 negatives, Julius Shulman captured the elusive spirit of architecture with an unerring eye and indefatigable character

“I’m always identified as being the best architectural photographer in the world,” declares Shulman. “I disclaim that. I say, ‘One of the best.’ “

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Julius Shulman, whose compelling photographs of iconic Southern California residences defined an aesthetic that still seems contemporary, died on July 15 at the age of 98. “He knew how to make architect’s photographs,” says Wim de Wit, head of the Department of Architecture and Design at the Getty Research Institute, “but he also took images he could sell to the book and magazine publishers that he knew.” This business sense helped promote him while widely disseminating his clients’ work and the Southern California lifestyle.

Architects Richard Neutra, John Lautner, and Pierre Koenig were among the best known subjects for his images. Shulman also documented the seminal Case Study houses—a project he did without compensation from the designers.

Right Click your Mouse pointer on either of these images >> and open in a new tab or window – to see the new 2010 Artecnica products being photographed in preparation for their catalogue release …  ( see the banner on the right )