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Asha
If Only…there was a real Rainbow Bridge to our dearly departed pets
says Renee Hytry of the Formica Group.
Meet: Gort Scott Architects
Cate St Hill chats to London-based architecture practice Gort Scott, which is reaching maturity and garnering attention with two smart projects for Oxbridge universities
New York story: Santiago Calatrava’s World Trade Center transit hub
Inspired by a dove being released from the hands of a child, Santiago Calatrava’s transit hub at the World Trade Center features a pair of white steel-ribbed wings soaring 50m into the sky. Delayed and more than twice its original budget, at over $4bn, it is an astonishing Instagrammable spectacle, but will time heal the cost to New Yorkers?
Supreme Court of the Netherlands / KAAN Architecten
Sandwiched between historical parliamentary buildings and a popular site for mass demonstration, a new building designed by KAAN Architecten in The Hague has found a very fitting location for the country’s Supreme Court. Providing a dignified and elegant addition to its location, while working within very strict parameters as laid down by the state, KAAN Architecten has produced a design that marries both openness and privacy
Blueprint 20/20: Ron Arad’s Rover chair
In March Blueprint brought Ron Arad back to his alma mater, London’s Architectural Association, for a 20/20 talk. The idea behind 20/20 is that architects and designers expound with the benefit of perfect vision – hindsight – on a project which changed the course of their career. Ron Arad chose the Rover chair
Case Studies
Six selected schemes show the standout effect flooring can produce in a variety of settings, from an Italian mosiac showroom to a paint shop.
Q+A
Ekland sisters Annica and Marie – the latest generation in the family-run business of Bolon – talk flooring trends and more.
Flooring Focus: Spoiled for Choice
Flooring has a huge range to choose from to do a huge-ranging job, with rugs, carpeting, wood and tiles to complement or add a wow factor to interior spaces.
Talking Points
Landscape designs for extreme environments can be a walk in the park, says Mary Bowman of Gustafson Porter.
Having The Edge
We look at the latest crop of sustainable buildings that are using smart technology to the full.