IAB 2007
March 2007
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Main stories in this issue…BOOK REVIEW ARCHITECTURE |
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CURRENTt PRODUCT LAUNCH Tools of the Imagination The book takes a revealing look at how architects have produced the drawings, models, renderings, and animations that show us the promise of what might be built. CULTURE COUNTS Sacred Heritage Conservator Amita Baig writes about the need to safeguard India’s sacred heritage. SCAPES This House is a Lucky House A story of a post-tsunami rehabilitation, where the promise of the future and the memories of the past, share time and space.
Creative Encounters German architect Jurgen Mayer’s latest project is an elastic space that represents a three-dimensional structural web. The Striking Spire Agbar Tower, the work of Jean Nouvel, the symbol to touch Barcelon’s skyline. A Balanced Symbiosis Architect Rene van Zuuk strives to achieve in his designs a specificity of the final product through a construction process that is focussed and simple. INTERIORS An Old Building Re-Clothed The oeuvre of Vito Acconi is characterised by great artistic diversity. Three-Dimensional Expression SiMaison a' Paris, the first exhibition by architect Simone Micheli was set in the occasion of Abitare il Tempo 2006 Fair of Verona and represents the architect’s vision of the luxuries in life. Sensorial Architecture Simone Micheli designs using his own language and with the freedom to use his ideas, yet satisfying the client every step of the way. Cocoon Club – A Unique Club Experience An exceptional piece of architecture built in Frankfurt, Germany, with a three-dimensional interface and a holistic interior architecture. The Eve of the FIFA World Cup 2006 Finals The outstanding design of the stage and monolithic architecture of the Marathon Gate glorified the Closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2006 at the Berlin Olympic Stadium. The Theo Club The Feitz Group adopted a dual approach for designing T-O 12, a club that pays respect to the first President of the countr and also changes the perception of the city. Spatial Palimpsests Collaborative Architecture’s recent project --- WRAP is such a project where the architectural and design experiences have been developed to emulate the architect’s design process. EXPERIENCES Not Just Fluff Takujin Yoshioka os one of Japan’s most prolific designers. His work spans architecture, interiors, furniture, products and installation design. Experiential Design Xdlab designs and produces experiential exhibitions, events, interiors, buildings and products and accompany their design processes with a hands-on approach, pursuing the ‘thinking by doing’ attitude. Enterprise By Experience The Munich-based KMS Team GmbH explores every graphic and interactive possibility in thematic installations to allow their clients an experiential enterprise. ‘Knock’ed Out By Volvo C30 Volvo C30 car brand was projected by Knock at an event with an old boat shed as the backdrop. INSTALLATIONS Interventions in the Built Environment Having originally studied experimental filmmaking, the Dutch product designer Simon Heiljdens applies the spirit and techniques of film to the development of objects, which explores his fascination with evolution. Microcosm of Art Greyworld, a group of artists headed by Andrew Shoben, creates works that articulate public spaces
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