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crisp modern extension to a beautiful historic home — kudos! m.
sited in the neighborhood of middle park in melbourne, this private residence is a renovation and extension to an existing three bedroom victorian terrace house. like many australian renovation projects, a contemporary character is introduced in the form of a rear counterpart; completely hidden from view from the traditional street frontage.
beautiful etherial installation. m.
New York-based Snarkitecture partnered with Swedish brand COS on an ethereal installation during this year’s Salone del Mobile. Broken into a series of rooms, the installation let you wonder through cave-like space after space that spoke to the COS brand’s simple, clean lines.
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fantastic glazing system — quite the creative retail base too. m.
Located in Ginza, which is the most renowned commercial district in Japan, and also facing a major junction Sukiyabashi Crossing, Tokyu Plaza Ginza is a large commercial building with a floor area of 50,000 sqm. The site sits at the connection point to Yurakucho and Hibiya disctrict, and can be described as “Gate of Ginza”. Surrounded by roads on all sides, the project is a “1 block full development” which is a rare case in this district.
Based on the concept “Vessel of light”, the building is designed as a glass “vessel” inspired by the Japanese traditional craft of glass cut “Edo Kiriko”. In order to realize a commercial building which interacts with the city, the façade is mainly composed of glass. This reveals the inner activities to the city, and enables an urban feeling. On the other hand, the three-dimensional façade composition results in a diverse optical phenomenon derived from transmission and reflection of sunlight. The façade shows various expressions changing by time and weather. While attracting with a symbolic form, the reflection of surrounding cityscape and climate makes this architecture merge into the entire cityscape. The Tokyu Ginza Plaza is a harmonic addition to the urbanscape of Ginza.
crisp minimalist designs — precise taut lines. m.
Top model Jessica Stam graces the pages of S Moda’s June 4, 2015, issue. The Canadian model poses in a cover story shot by David Slijper where she exudes pure elegance in minimal styles selected by fashion editor Francesca Rinciari. With her hair in messy waves or wet, Jessica stuns in bodysuits, overalls and dresses.
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crisp design and detailing! m.
Baccarat Hotel & Residences is a 605-foot-tall, mixed-use building located on 53rd Street between 5th and 6th Avenue in New York City. SOM was tasked with designing a destination that embodied the elegance and artistry of Baccarat, the luxury crystal brand founded by King Louis XV more than 250 years ago. Like a honed piece of exquisite glassware, the tower distinguishes itself within its surroundings through its formal restraint and focus on detail.
From the exterior, Baccarat Hotel & Residences is a study in contrast. The tower’s east and west elevations — the main structural components of the tower — are sheathed in faceted, jet black aluminum panels, referencing the austerity and minimalism of its neighbor, Edward Durell Stone’s landmark MoMA building. Like a geode, these solid, matte surfaces frame the dazzling, re ective north and south façades. Clad with crystal-clear glass, these surfaces evoke Baccarat’s long history of decorative arts. With varying light and sky conditions, these large glazed expanses appear organic and lively.
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