Neimeyer, born in Brazil in 1907 and graduated from the National School of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro with a BA in Architecture in 1934. He formed a professional partnership with Lúcio Costa, an architect and urban planner, and together they worked on projects such as the headquarters of the Ministry of Education and…
“I know that architecture is life; or at least it is life itself taking form and therefore it is the truest record of life as it was lived in the world yesterday, as it is lived today or ever will be lived.”— Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) Frank Lloyd Wright was born during the historic transition…
This weird design warp transports you into a futuristic world collaborated out of seamless curves, uniform colours and minimalist furniture. Beacon Communications in Tokyo, Japan is the brainchild of Leo Burnett. In 2001, the company was formed by a merger between Leo Burnett and D’Arcy. The Beacon Communications website mirrors this same unusual yet trendy…
As we gain more and more understanding into the relationship between psychology and design in the workplace and research further and further into the effect that the workplace has on employees, it has become clear that the look and feel of an office space is of vital importance. Business is constantly evolving, and this is…
Australia is a rich and vibrant land of architecture, and of designers that are more than capable of breaking out of the mold set by traditional design. Whether you’re looking for a building that can house people, industry, commerce or a little bit of a mix, Australia is not lacking in terms of top-notch designers.…
We are inspired by the world around us. The sights, the sounds, the colors and shapes of our landscape move and astound us on a daily basis. Too often, it is forgotten that just as a person can be touched by natural beauty, so too can they be influenced by the beauty found in architectural…
Is your workspace sterile and uninspiring? Do you rack your brain to come up with original ideas? Recent psychological studies have shown that you can actually increase creativity and productivity by simply optimising a lacklustre workspace. Here are some effective ways you can boost your mental energy and get those brainwaves flowing. Kerry Phelan What…
The style of architecture known as ‘Bauhaus’ originated in 1919 in Weimar, Germany from an art school of the same name. Founded by architect Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus literally meant ‘The School of Building’ and this was where the movement of modern design in Germany took hold. The Bauhaus school gave students a chance to…
The Supreme Adjustable Glazing Frame is the ultimate office partitioning solution for any office space. This frame provides the perfect combination of elegant style coupled with quality and flexibility. Whether you are wanting to fitout a new shell scheme or rearrange your existing office space, the Supreme Adjustable Glazing Frame offers the perfect solution for…
The furniture industry is facing an insurmountable war against copycat manufacturers. The influx of cheaper – albeit lower quality – products is having a detrimental effect on the original world-renowned artists. The implementation of Intellectual Property laws for furniture design appears to be a somewhat vague and confusing concept. Furniture is regarded as a functional…