Library builder

Inside, the knotty timber has been left exposed on walls, floors and ceilings. Flaps fold down from the walls to create seating, a table and a bed, so that one person can stay comfortably inside. «The mountains have the power to call for feelings of fascination and fear at the same time,» said the architects. […]

Parts of this skin and the building’s structure will have standard orthogonal dimensions, allowing them   to be constructed from reclaimed materials sourced from local construction and demolition waste. Related story: Zaha Hadid and Norman Foster chosen to design Chinese hotelsEntirely powered by renewable energy sources, the proposed building has been designed by Zaha Hadid […]

The pins gradually decrease in size down the length of the implement, which can be placed on a brass rest with a black marble base. Photography is by Karen Kalou. Another design, titled Sweep, has soft bristles created by strands of dried grass. Brass pins are embedded into   the surface   of   a […]

To form the flat surfaces, Wiedeck developed a rubber granulate surface that looks similar to Travertine stone but is more durable in a retail environment. Wiedeck’s commission for COS began after the brand spotted his Critical Objects, which includes wood versions similar to his latest designs. «The tables needed to be easy to assemble for […]

Related story: Versatile lamp by Tuomas Auvinen wins Muuto Talent AwardAttached from the circular base to just below the rounded shade, the wire is pulled tight through a loop on the stem. «Its form references Italian classics yet has a cleaner, Scandinavian feel.» As the arching shape is created as part of the assembly process, […]

Third party commissioning: FC O’Neill Scriven Assoc. A quiet reading room featuring large suspended circular lights is situated in the cantilevered section of the top floor. A   large skylight allows natural light to filter down through the building’s various levels. The library is designed as a cultural hub. Ltd. Landscape architect: Gordon Ratcliffe Landscape […]

This latest design is produced in dyed-through polypropylene, with a matte finish that comes in six different colours. Catch up with the list so far » Panton’s self-titled chair is curved to   follow the form of the sitter’s body, giving it the early name S Chair. It is still available with a glossy lacquer […]

Photography is by Indiphos / Gimyoun Song. «Albang look the same, but each of them has different colours on the door to have their own unique characteristics and are called by their colour,» said the   architect. Small domed windows with brightly coloured frames point towards the shoreline and neighbouring cabins. Colourful curved hatches open […]

Related story: Frank Gehry’s Fondation Louis Vuitton gets set to open in Paris The exhibition, called Contact,   plays with the perception and construction of spaces   though a   series of installations   that aim to absorb visitors in fields of light and shadow. The 43   triangular columns, clad on two sides in […]

A sink located in the centre of the space also has curved dome sections removed from the corners around the base to minimise its footprint. «The multiple domes in the ceiling function to de-focus the space, while the single wash basin focuses the activities.» Three brass taps stand above the bowl-like indents in the surface […]