Category: Architects
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Suchi Reddy: Design Tangents Episode Ten
[ad_1] Diving into the dance between emotion and logic in the design process with the acclaimed architect, artist, teacher and neuroaesthetics practitioner Our latest Design Tangents podcast guest, Suchi Reddy has inspired COOL HUNTING writers, editors and readers for years now. The founder of the architecture, art and design firm Reddymade, Reddy is an architect, […]
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Suchi Reddy’s Colossal “Look Here” Installation at the National Building Museum
[ad_1] An elliptical pavilion and reflective fractals encourage attendees to contemplate perspective in a larger-than-life center court From waves of astonishment to moments of quiet reflection, the seventh Summer Block Party installation at Washington DC’s National Building Museum, Look Here by artist and architect Suchi Reddy, successfully activates a range of emotional response. Reddy, the founder […]
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ByDesign TV Brings the Value of Design to the Public
[ad_1] A global collection of primetime programs rethinks how TV approaches the design world Evan Orensten, Josh Rubin 11 July 2023 Mike Chapman and Richard Branson, courtesy of ByDesign 2016 marks the beginning of a design empire for Mike and Una Chapman, life and businesses partners of the global collection of primetime television series’ on […]
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Acclaimed Architect Morris Adjmi – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Few architects have infused multiple New York City neighborhoods with a future-forward vision that manages to honor underlying heritage. Morris Adjmi, founder of the eponymous architectural practice, has done so multiple times over with meaningful contributions that range from Williamsburg’s Wythe Hotel to Dumbo’s Welcome Sign, Queens’ Rockaway Hotel, Tribeca’s Spring Studios, and now in Greenpoint with the […]
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Black Architects in the Making Tackles Disparity in the Design Industry – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] According to a study conducted by the National Organization of Minority Architects, there are more than 122,000 registered architects in the US but only 2% of them (less than 2,700) identify as Black. To help fight this racial disparity, Miami-based organization Black Architects in the Making (BAM) is bringing architectural education to young Black […]
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Carl Hansen & Søn and Vilhelm Lauritzen Arkitekter’s Collaboration Collection – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] One of the 20th century’s greatest Danish architects, Vilhelm Lauritzen is considered a master of functionalism. The founder of the still-active Vilhelm Lauritzen Arkitekter firm (which he ran from its inception in 1922 to 1969), Lauritzen designed buildings that are true icons of Copenhagen and beyond. Some of his best-known works include the first […]
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Designmuseum Danmark Reopens in Copenhagen – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] After two years of careful renovation done in collaboration with local practice OEO Studio, Designmuseum Danmark reopened in Copenhagen this past weekend during the latest edition of the city’s 3daysofdesign event. The museum is housed in an 18th-century rococo hospital in the central neighborhood of Frederiksstaden, which was transformed into a museum by architects Ivar […]
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Link About It: This Week’s Picks
[ad_1] From a macro photography award to a cycling innovation, a climate crisis solution and more from around the internet 15 Art Sales That Support Relief Efforts in Ukraine The team at digital marketplace and editorial platform Artsy put together a list of 15 exhibitions and online art sales with proceeds going to organizations providing relief […]
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Architect Oscar Niemeyer’s Final Building Opens – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Designed two years before Pritzker Prize-winning Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer’s death (at the age of 104) in 2010, a curving pavilion at French vineyard Château La Coste is now open to guests. Two architectural attributes (a cylindrical auditorium and a glass-walled gallery space) as well as an outdoor reflecting pool contribute to the structure’s […]
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DANKBOTS Project Aims to Bridge The Gap Between Real-World and web3 Collecting – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Highly anticipated in the world of NFTs, Brendan Tadler‘s DANKBOTS are slated to mint on 12 April, but will be developing a rewards system and value that will exist far beyond. Led by an eight-person team of NFT collectors, artists, engineers, financial experts; and helmed by respected architects Brendan Tadler and Rebecca Gordon along […]
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Link About It: This Week’s Picks
[ad_1] Quantum hairs on black holes, “printing” beverages, pipe-worm robots and more How Amazonian Lily Pads Inspire Building Design Not only is an Amazonian water lily massive, with leaves that can grow up to 10 feet, but it’s also strong enough to withstand the weight of a small child. For years, researchers have attempted to ascertain […]
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Link About It: This Week’s Picks
[ad_1] An ancient mystery solved, architectural advancements, photographing natural wonders, and inspiration aplenty in our look around the web Quentin Blake’s Cheerful Rainbow E-Cards Legendary artist Sir Quentin Blake has created 10 new artworks, featuring watercolor rainbows and a cast of characters, that can each be sent as e-cards free of charge. The 86-year-old illustrator […]
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Studio Gang’s Brooklyn Firehouse + Training Facility – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] When thinking about architectural advancements in a city, a firehouse might be an unlikely consideration; it’s a utilitarian structure often defined by historic attributes, not innovative ones. That’s part of what makes Studio Gang’s FDNY Rescue Company 2 in Brownsville so compelling. Architect Jeanne Gang designed the beautiful facade (accented with fire-engine-red terra-cotta tiles) […]
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Seven Towers Transforming NYC’s Skyline – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] From windows inside—or out of—the five boroughs, and in the uncanny stillness of the present day, one might be able to see (and ruminate upon the fact) that NYC‘s skyline has changed dramatically in recent years. Away from the mega-projects of Hudson Yards, the Williamsburg waterfront and the World Trade Center, jagged teeth have […]
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Forecasting Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Architecture – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] ArchDaily has compiled a list of six “visions” portraying how artificial intelligence may change architecture, relying on MIT Professor Max Tegmark’s quote as the foundation for the discussion: “We are all the guardians of the future of life now as we shape the age of AI.” The six predictions—which were originally displayed at the […]