Architects are suffering from “originality syndrome” and should copy more, says Winy Maas

October 20, 2017 Marcus Fairs 0

Architects and designers are too obsessed with being original and should get over their aversion to copying others, according to a new book co-written by Winy Maas of MVRDV. Called Copy Paste, the book argues that the cult of uniqueness is slowing down innovation. “Instead of mocking the culture of copycats, design could learn better

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Architects are suffering from “originality syndrome” and should copy more, says Winy Maas

October 20, 2017 Marcus Fairs 0

Architects and designers are too obsessed with being original and should get over their aversion to copying others, according to a new book co-written by Winy Maas of MVRDV. Called Copy Paste, the book argues that the cult of uniqueness is slowing down innovation. “Instead of mocking the culture of copycats, design could learn better

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First Photos Revealed of Amenity Spaces at Zaha Hadid Architects’ High Line Residential Tower

October 20, 2017 Patrick Lynch 0

Now open to residents, the first photos of the lobby and amenity spaces at Zaha Hadid ArchitectsNew York residential tower, 520 West 28th Street, have been revealed by developer Related Companies. Rising 11 stories next to the High Line in West Chelsea, the building houses 39 bespoke residences, interiors of which were revealed for the first time earlier this year

Studio KO celebrates Yves Saint Laurent’s fashion oeuvre with Marrakech museum

October 20, 2017 Amy Frearson 0

A lace-like brickwork facade and an interior inspired by a couture jacket lining are just some of the fashion-inspired features of Studio KO’s Musée Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech.  Dedicated to the work of legendary couturier Yves Saint Laurent, the 4,000-square-metre building is the first dedicated fashion museum in Africa. It includes permanent and temporary exhibition spaces,

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