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Shigeru Ban uses wood “in abundance” at Toyota City Museum in Japan

October 31, 2024 Amy Peacock 0

A large wooden roof with a decorative structure depicting the emblem of the city Toyota tops this museum in Japan, completed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban. Named Toyota City Museum, the building sits alongside the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art, which was completed by Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi in 1995. Its structure is built largely

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Columbus was built as “an exemplary mid-century city”

October 31, 2024 Ben Dreith 0

The mid-century modern architecture in Columbus, Indiana, is a physical reminder of the post-war belief in design as a tool for progress, says critic Matt Shaw in this interview for Dezeen’s mid-century modern series. A small town in the American Midwest, Columbus underwent a remarkable wave of building after the second world war that has

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Rosa / Atlas Architects

October 31, 2024 Andreas Luco 0

Rosa is a thoughtful renovation and ground-floor extension of a 1960s rowhouse in Bussum, The Netherlands. Designed by Atlas Architects, the project integrates contemporary architectural elements while respecting the character of the original brown brick structure. A warm pink palette, used consistently throughout the exterior and garden, defines the visual identity of the project and inspires its name, “Rosa.” At the heart of the extension is a large, striking pink concrete masonry block that serves not only as an aesthetic focal point but also as a multifunctional object. The block integrates practical elements such as cabinetry and an outdoor fireplace, creating a seamless blend of form and function. The concrete bricks are arranged in a vertical pattern that further enhances the modern yet cohesive feel, ensuring harmony with the existing building.

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Original mid-century Chandigarh furniture exhibited in collector’s London townhouse

October 31, 2024 Tirthika Shah 0

Collector Rajan Bijlani has opened up his London residence for an exhibition featuring highlights from his 500-piece collection of furniture made for Le Corbusier’s master plan of Chandigarh in the 1950s and 60s. The Syncretic Voices exhibition, curated by Bijlani together with art advisers Michael Jefferson and Truls Blaasmo, features mid-century originals alongside contemporary pieces

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