Very different from other countries’ pavilions, Poland at the same time has raised very important issues. Pavilion consisted of metal scaffolds and screens placed between them, where different videos from construction sites were running. The composition created by scaffolds occupied the entire room. Videos conveyed the hard life of construction workers, events taking place there […]
Bjarke Ingels completed VIA 57 West on Manhattan
Star architect’s, Bjarke Ingels (BIG) half-pyramid VIA 57 West is completed on Manhattan and it’s exactly what we expected it to be: sharp, moderately ambitious and filled with the spirit of “ it should be completely different from the city’s other skyscrapers”. Founded in 2005, the Danish company (BIG) consists of architects, designers and builders […]
Soviet Bus Stops In Georgia
My “hunt” for Soviet Bus Stops began in 2015 and covered almost all the regions of Georgia. These bus stops are both an interesting reminder of the past but, for me, also enable a fascinating glimpse into Georgian architecture when it was limited by Soviet norms. My hunt threw up much new information as I worked on this photo project and revealed […]
Balenciaga SS17 with Demna Gvasalia’s Guidance
Creative director of Balenciaga fashion house, Demna Gvasalia introduced his Spring/Summer 2017 collection on Paris Fashion Week and increasingly emphasized fashion fetishism. It should be noted that while working on a new collection, before creative process begins, designer carefully analyzes the topic, researches it and only after that starts creating. Comprehensive knowledge of the topic […]
To See a World in a Grain of Sand – Irakli Bugiani’s Exhibition
Curator: Levan Mindiashvili Exhibition is organized by Project ArtBeat. Photos: Sandro Sulaberidze, Amgus James, Ledley Brown. “To See a World in a Grain of Sand” is a first institutional solo exhibition of Irakli Bugiani in Georgia. It brings together pivotal works of the artist, marking important aspects of his practice. Bugiani chooses a medium of […]
Restoration of Castle Matrera in Spain
Built in ninth century castle of Matrera near Villamartin in Spain for a long time had stood firm against enemy and endured numerous invasions and sieges; but no one can withstand time and the building became more like the ruins over time. Over the period of its existence, Matrera has changed its owners for several […]
Loewe Runway Spring/Summer 2017. PFW
The fact that Irish designer, ’s, talent has no limit was once again proven, when the creative director of Loewe (Spanish brand and fashion house) presented new spring-summer 2017 collection. In today’s chaotic world of fashion, designer’s work has progressed noticeably year after year and conquered new heights; his works create an eclectic unity, inspiration […]
Ricardo Bofill’s La Muralla Roja aka Red Wall in Calpe, Spain
In Mediterranean coastal city of Calpe “red wall” has been “erected” since 1968. La Muralla Roja’s bright colors contrast with environment , or perfectly compliment it. In this apartment complex of Ricardo Bofill, influence of Arabic Mediterranean architecture can be felt. Construction of La Muralla Roja was completed in 1973 and the design belongs to […]
The Architecture of Improvement: How Alejandro Aravena Is Changing the World With Beautiful, Practical Buildings
IDAAF PRESENTS AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THIS YEAR’S PRITZKER PRIZE–WINNING ARCHITECT, ALEJANDRO ARAVENA, FROM SURFACE — THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE OF GLOBAL CONTEMPORARY DESIGN. THE ARTICLE APPEARS AS THE COVER STORY OF ITS POWER 100 ISSUE, WHICH LAUNCHED LAST WEEK. READ ON FOR THE INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY ROCKY CASALE AND REFLECTIONS FROM SURFACE’S EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, SPENCER BAILEY: […]
Dune – Workshop from EASA NOT YET DECIDED
Tutors: Zak Pulis | Ciara Geary Participants: William O’Donnell | Gavin Campbell | Joe Keohane | Leyla Musayeva | Anastasia Prodromou | Michaela Paschali | George Fergusson | Gio Pkhachiashvili | Ričardas Bertašius | Nanka Bagaturia | Levan Mamsikashvili | Hilda Uusitalo | Magdalena Blok | Karina Picus | Olga Berning | Nuria Cánovas Bernabeu | Danae Tselou | Shreyansh Sett Area: 55m2 Location: Nida | Lithuania Photo: Paulina Lise EASA 2016 The Dune project […]
Tiny apartment at Tabidze str. Tbilisi
Author of project: Bacho Dzagnidze Location: Tbilisi, Tabidze str. Area: 12m2 Year: 2015 Even a very small area can be transformed into a functional and visually attractive space, as it was mentioned in one of our article about a small burger bar, not so long ago. The apartment presented in this time is such type; […]
Resosseous
Tutors: Ramin Shambayati | Mehran Davari Participants: Senad Jamini | Ema Velkovska | Diana Ferro | Hristina Sekuloska | Joanna Lewanska | Will Judge | Ela Zdebel | Karina Armanda | Tamara Rangelova | Irena Milojeska | Miisa Lehtinen Dimensions: 3m x 3.4m Location: Nida | Lithuania Photo: Alexandra Kononchenko Video: Resosseous team EASA 2016 Resosseous is the […]
MahaNakhon by OMA/Ole Scheeren is completed in Bangkok
Construction of MahaNakhon, 314-meter skyscraper in Bangkok is slowly coming to an end; it’s the tallest building in the capital of Thailand, replacing 304-meter Baiyoke Tower II. Its completion was celebrated with big presentation and a dramatic show. The project was announced on July 23, 2009 and is valued at approximately 620 million US dollars. […]
HIGHLIGHT
Tutors: Cesar Bazin (FR) | Matthieu Bordreuil (FR) |Octave Giaume (FR) | Thibault Kantok (FR) Participants: Karl Camilleri | Kristina Pundak | Amber de Vrede | Lukas Sinica | Ignas Čeponis | Ania Popielarska | Ana Papiashvili | Angela Steauiviska | Ayse Tugce Pinar | Miha Štefl | Jernej Rojc | Lea Denša | Matilde Scali […]
Collector Gatherer
Tutors: Rory Rankin | Brett Mahon (NIR) Participants: Konstantin Evtimov (BGR) Glen Andrews (NIR) Jacob Thompson (NIR) Matthew Scerri (MLT) Dalibor Staněk (CZE) Tobias Hrabec (CZE) Damien Girard (FRA) Katja Marinič (SVN) Katarina Kobale (SVN) Beatriz Ferreira (PRT) Marcos Anton (ENG) Raquel Ocón (ESP) Naima Callenberg (SWE) Kristin Karlsson (SWE) Area: 36m2 Location: Nida […]
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