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Looking ahead, how will we live? Some of the most imaginative ways that architecture and design are bringing hope are ex...
15/09/2021

Looking ahead, how will we live? Some of the most imaginative ways that architecture and design are bringing hope are explored in a new book. George Kafka speaks to its author.
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What comes to mind when you imagine the future of architecture? Towering glass skyscrapers in wacky shapes? Floating cities of clustered buildings overflowing with greenery? How about a recycled brick? Or a diagram explaining how an AI system works? You might be surprised to find these two in Radical Architecture of the Future, a new book by curator and editor Beatrice Galilee, that showcases 79 projects by architects, artists, film-makers, game designers, researchers and many others. These projects point to a "possible direction for the future of architecture", explains Galilee via video call. She describes the book as a "lighthouse", a signal of hope amidst the darkness of the climate crisis and social inequalities felt across the planet.

In cold climates, determined designers must recognise that transport logistics are just part of the process. When Bornst...
14/09/2021

In cold climates, determined designers must recognise that transport logistics are just part of the process. When Bornstein Lyckefors were building Villa Granholmen "we had no way to get access other than during winter, on the ice road over the sea," says Lyckefors, so "the entire house was transported on snow scooters". That's almost as romantic as the notion of island living itself.

The simple lifeDesigning for an island is all about celebrating the proximity to nature, even in the less remote spots. ...
13/09/2021

The simple life

Designing for an island is all about celebrating the proximity to nature, even in the less remote spots. In Hawaii, Walker Warner Architects addressed that with big sliding doors and walls. Alongside access to nature goes the outdoor life and in many cases a back-to-basics lifestyle. Bornstein Lyckefors' Villa Granholmen cabin on Kallaxön is all about being outdoors, says Lyckefors. "The house serves more as a shelter. Most of the days are spent outside, cooking by the fire, eating by the sea, hanging in the forest, swimming, and bathing in the sauna." This al fresco lifestyle is manifested in the building itself, which is painted a pale green, to complement the surrounding foliage.

For Brett Baba of Seattle's Graham Baba Architects, island living "merges notions of physical and psychological separati...
10/09/2021

For Brett Baba of Seattle's Graham Baba Architects, island living "merges notions of physical and psychological separation... the feeling of removing oneself from day-to-day experiences – a sense of retreat. It taps into romantic ideas about escape, about minimising the constructs of society and a return to nature, and of course the intimacy that comes from gathering with family and friends."

From palatial pads to simple shelters, why island living is the perfect escape. Clare Dowdy explores the isolated joy of...
08/09/2021

From palatial pads to simple shelters, why island living is the perfect escape. Clare Dowdy explores the isolated joy of dream homes around the world.
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Views over water, nature on the doorstep, and stepping away from the hustle and bustle. These are some of the delights of island living. "There is something inherently attractive about the protection of a border of sea. A sense of security that we feel deep in our bones," says Copenhagen-based Australian architect Marshall Blecher. And it's this sensation that he and many designers of island hideaways aim to evoke.

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Colour popColour reached an absurdist peak in interiors in the 1980s: a time defined by the deregulatory economics of Re...
06/09/2021

Colour pop

Colour reached an absurdist peak in interiors in the 1980s: a time defined by the deregulatory economics of Reagan and Thatcher and the sudden chicness of conspicuous consumption. This garish period birthed an array of antithetical design movements and trends. It gave us the experimental "anti-design" group, Memphis, who are known for their rule-breaking and childlike colour combinations (and love of graphic squiggles), as exemplified in one of their most famous designs: the 1980 Carlton Room divider. The 80s also gave us the floral queen Laura Ashley, known for her love of ruffles, lace and fabrics in saccharine pastels – and most notably, mauve. The "preppy" look, bolstered by lifestyle brands like Ralph Lauren and Perry Ellis, became the aesthetic of the affluent and inspired more use of "rich" shades like hunter green and burgundy in the home.

Meanwhile, professors Wassily Kandinsky and Johannes Itten at the Bauhaus school honed in on colour theory while advocat...
30/08/2021

Meanwhile, professors Wassily Kandinsky and Johannes Itten at the Bauhaus school honed in on colour theory while advocating for a democratic approach to design, rooted in accessibility and functionality. The Bauhaus aesthetic was based on a muted and science-informed colour palette, with the occasional bold accent in primaries. With the coming of World War Two, the use of colour in interiors faded. "In a world of rationing, loss and hardship, [colour] came to be seen as unnecessary and frivolous. It was pushed to the sidelines as a luxury," writes

What do our colours choices for our homes say about us? Cassidy George explores the evolution of our favourite interiors...
30/08/2021

What do our colours choices for our homes say about us? Cassidy George explores the evolution of our favourite interiors hues – and what they can tell us.
"Colour is coming in and out of fashion all the time," says author Kassia St Clair, when asked about the latest colour trends for interiors. Instagram, the never-ending, digital catwalk of design, has made it easier than ever for us to identify the hues du jour with hashtags, some of the most popular of which include and hues from 1970s interiors, like and . But the popularity of certain shades in certain times is more than just a product of an ever-evolving trend cycle; it's a reflection of who we are, our moment in time and most importantly – how we want to feel in the space that's most precious to us. "We never pick a colour without a meaning," colour psychologist Karen Haller tells BBC Culture. "We might not know why we're doing it, and we're typically about 20% conscious of the colour choices we make. But we are emotional beings, and we see colour before anything else."

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