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Zaha Hadid, Chanel Contemporary Art Container

Chanel Mobile Art has arrived at the third destination of its six-city tour: New York City. While overtly promotional, what makes Karl Lagerfeld’s concept unique is that this Chanel Contemporary Art Container is a traveling museum. We were pleased to visit Chanel Mobil Art, Zaha Hadid’s latest architectural exploration, installed in the heart of … more

White House Redux: The Final Product

Storefront for Art and Architecture

Outside the Storefront for Art and Architecture

A few weeks ago, we mentioned our participation in the White House Redux project and showed the details of our very own Sprite House. The selected entries have been displayed through October at The Storefront for Art and Architecture, which is located just up the street from our New York studio.

We stopped by to see the selection of 150 entries (from more than 500) on display.  Click below to see the pictures.

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Vivienda y Espacio doméstico en el siglo XXI

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El pasado domingo se clausuró la quinta edición de la Semana de la Arquitectura de Madrid, con sus jornadas de puertas abiertas, sus exposiciones, conferencias, itinerarios y espectáculos; cerca de 300 actividades gratuitas que tienen por objetivo … more

The Storefront for Art and Architecture’s White House Redux Project—Winners Announced!

white-house-reduxIn January the Storefront for Art and Architecture, a New York City-based nonprofit organization, posted an international open call for ideas on redesigning the White House. Why? Well, with Change being such a theme in the upcoming presidential election, why not? … more

Expo Zaragoza: On-Site footage & more…

As you may have read here, BaseMotion have created the audiovisuals for the Thirst pavilion at this year’s World’s Fair (Expo 2008), in Zaragoza, Spain. For those of us who won’t be able to make it to the expo before it closes on September 14, we’ve put together a few films to capture the enveloping experience of the pavilion environment. … more

Base & deSingel Collaborate on Architecture Biennial

De Singel\'s multiple colours

deSingel’s multiple colours

What?! You haven’t heard of deSingel?! deSingel is a multi-disciplinary cultural institution in Antwerp that stages contemporary dance, music, and theatre performances, as well as architecture and contemporary art exhibitions. Yes, that’s a wide range of cultural offerings. … more

il Cielo iGuzzini

Maqueta Il Cielo iGuzzini, 09.01.2008

Maqueta “il Cielo iGuzzini” (09.01.2008)

iGuzzini és la primera empresa italiana del sector luminotècnic i una de les més importants d’Europa. Va arribar a España el 1988, instal·lant-se a Rubí com a filial, i ara treballa en la construcció d’una nova seu a Barcelona. El projecte arquitectònic, a càrrec de MIAS Arquitectes, ja té nom: … more

Las tiendas women’secret cambian de look

Nueva tienda women\'secret

Nueva tienda women’secret

women’secret ha iniciado un cambio de imagen en sus tiendas: una propuesta fresca y moderna, fiel al espíritu joven y cosmopolita de la marca. El nuevo look ha entrado en España y poco a poco irá incorporándose en las más de 400 tiendas que la cadena tiene en cerca de cuarenta países. … more

Interview with Architect Michael Maltzan, pt. 2

Michael Maltzan

Michael Maltzan


In the decade since founding Michael Maltzan Architecture in Los Angeles, Michael Maltzan has developed a practice that engages the increasingly complex reality of urbanization … more

Interview with Architect Michael Maltzan, pt. 1

Michael Maltzan

Michael Maltzan

In the decade since founding Michael Maltzan Architecture in Los Angeles, Michael Maltzan has developed a practice that engages the increasingly complex reality of urbanization … more