Monthly Archives: November 2014

The 14th Venice International Architecture Biennale closed a week ago, but it looks like some of the themes tackled by the projects showcased during it are inspiring further projects and events. Moving from Rem Koolhaas's brief to the national pavilions … Continue reading →

In a previous post we looked at an unexpected architectural connection with Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, while last Monday we focused on Fritz Lang's Woman in the Moon in connection with Samantha Cristoforetti's Futura mission. Let's continue the … Continue reading →

The first impression you get when you see Heather Marie Scholl's installation "Sometimes It's Hard to Be a Woman" is that of seeing a fairytale romance. The two mannequin standing in front of you – a man and a woman … Continue reading →

Finnish artist and designer Kustaa Saksi is well known for his intricately colourful textiles and hypnopompic tapestries. His fans will be happy to know that, soon, they will not just admire his pieces at museum exhibitions and dedicated events in … Continue reading →

Zaha Hadid's project for Tokyo Olympic stadium sparked quite a bit of controversy and criticism from prominent Japanese architects, getting called by the eminent Arata Isozaki, a "disgrace to future generations". The main points of contention are the mammoth dimensions, … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we looked at space, so let's go back today on earth with this biodimensional decorative pattern designed by architect and designer Otto Prutscher. Though created between the late 1800s and the early 1900s, the pattern has an … Continue reading →

Frau in Mond (Woman in the Moon, 1929) by Fritz Lang has been recently restored and re-issued on DVD and Blu-ray by Eureka! This new version is quite interesting since it is accompanied by the documentary "The First Scientific Science-Fiction Film", directed … Continue reading →

As a follow-up to yesterday's post, let's look more at some of the twenty-eight large concrete panel systems/buildings developed and disseminated between 1931 and 1981 and recreated via the 3D printed models on display on one wall in the Chile Pavilion at … Continue reading →

Upon stepping into the Chile Pavilion at the 14th Venice International Architecture Biennale (until 23rd November 2014), visitors are welcomed by a domestic environment. This small flat complete with kitsch dolls and trinkets is a replica of Silvia Gutiérrez's apartment … Continue reading →

Yesterday's post began with a simple statement – "Modernity started out as a promise" – and analysed the impact and consequences of modernity in architecture. In the post we looked at how utopian modernity turned into a disturbing dystopia, but, … Continue reading →