Month: September 2023

Iwona Blazwick has been appointed as the Curator of the 18th Istanbul Biennial, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Art (iKSV). The Biennial will occur in 2024, from 14 September until 17 November. The Istanbul Biennial is the most comprehensive international exhibition organized in Türkiye and the region, playing an essential role in promoting contemporary artists and artist collectives.

LES, a project by Berlin-based studio RHO, is a versatile event location situated on an industrial campus in North Berlin. This 400-square-meter space is a dynamic environment that easily transforms from a campus canteen during the day to a corporate event location in the evening, meeting the varied needs of guests and the campus community. The design of LES is inspired by its industrial surroundings and combines functionality with contemporary materials and forms. The inclusion of a fully equipped kitchen on the underground level is a key aspect of the concept, with its design elements subtly reflecting the aesthetics of food production.

Our approach to designing a vacation home in a rural area was to create a space that blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. In order to create a space that offers a striking contrast to the surrounding landscape, we tried to use natural materials and colors that reflect the local environment as well as incorporate outdoor spaces that allow residents to live in a rural area. This was achieved through the use of bold, modern materials and design elements that create a distinct visual identity for the building. However, it was also essential to ensure that such a design does not deteriorate the site’s natural beauty from the residents.

original structural elements such as pillars and beams blend with new architectural features within the renovated space.
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