Chilean architecture studio Pezo von Ellrichshausen ( PvE ) created the pavilion within Milan’s baroque Palazzo Litta ( 1761 ) , described as a ‘ direct echo of its historical surroundings’.
The mirrored surface reflects the surrounding courtyard of the building in its two levels, the baroque colonnade, the corridor beyond, the two upper levels, as well as the stone pavement
During the Milan Furniture Fair, 2A+P/A architectural studio will present the exhibition “Drawings and Projects” in the historic Antonia Jannone architectural gallery.
A collection of projects, images, illustrations and photographs are brought together in the gallery’s spaces to portray the poetic research of the studio.
Conifera has been conceived in response to an open brief from COS, with the final structure a result of a parametric design process that has seen the installation evolve with each new technological and material innovation throughout its conception.
The piece vertically integrates design and construction, forming a direct connection from design to build through a dialogue with robotics: the architect is at once designer and maker.
For this years Salone, Abet Laminati paid homage to the Mendini Brothers atelier with an exhibition dedicated to all their collaborations (spanning 50 years), even those that have never been seen before
Known internationally for his important contribution to contemporary architecture, American architect Steven Holl’s first official exhibition in Italy and in Milan, showcased a selection of his works including 26 watercolours, 13 prints (signed and numbered), some limited-edition design objects and sculptures.
French actor, director, screenwriter and producer Jacques Tati’s masterful 1967 comedy “ Play Time” is a classic satire on modernist architecture, urbanisation and tourism, a perfectly orchestrated city symphony
Tati’s gloriously choreographed, nearly wordless comedies about confusion in an age of high technology, reached their apex with Play Time where characters, story, and dialogue are all but absent, creating a lasting record questioning whether the new is really all that better than the old it is replacing.
Can a work of art be a building ?
Iconic works from artists including Piet Mondrian, Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Marcel Duchamp and more are reinterpreted as cross-sectional drawings of buildings in this series from Italian architect and illustrator Federico Babina
The third in the series of ” Vola Q & A Celebrates ” was held at dedece Sydney on Wed 13th March, 2013
The previous renowned Australian architects celebrated by Vola and dedece were Glen Murcutt and Kerry Hill. This time it was Alex Popovs’ turn to be roundly honoured
The Sydney Opera House is a masterpiece of late modern architecture. Internationally admired and proudly treasured by the people of Australia.
This iconic building was the profound vision of Danish architect Jørn Utzon.