CONTEMPORARY DESIGN NEWS
News of Contemporary Design, Architecture and Interiors
Paris based Ateliers O-S Architectes have restructured an inefficient asbestos-ridden catering building, which is part of the Frédéric Joliot-Curie high school in the town of Dammarie-les-Lys. The updated 1960s building opens up a view of the forest from a 1,200 capacity dining room, and a large 'roof' volume brings in light through lateral windows while forming a generous canopy under which pupils can gather. Photo Cyrille Weiner. Ateliers O-S Architectes
8 November 2022 to 29 April 2023
The RIBA 'Long Life, Low Energy: Design for a Circular Economy' shows how the principles of the circular economy can help develop net zero architecture. The exhibition follows RIBA's Built for the Environment report which concludes that 38% of the global energy related greenhouse gas emission are attributable to the built environment. RIBA
The Feldballe School extension in Rønde, Denmark has been designed by architects Henning Larsen using almost entirely bio-based materials such as wood and straw. The building uses natural and passive ventilation systems, together with solar panels, which are expected to eliminate energy consumption on a daily basis. The architects are now scaling up the model for a 13,000 square meter project. Photo Rasmus Hjortshøj Henning Larsen
Dutch architect studio MVRDV have designed the High Profile range of lighting for Delta Light using their discarded products. MVRDV utiltilised Delta Light's aluminium profile offcuts allowing for the design to be adapted according to the range of profiles using real-time data. MVRDV / DELTA LIGHT.
23 Oct 2021 to 20 February 2022
To coincide with COP26 the Design Museum's exhibition 'Waste Age: What Can Design Do?' demonstrates how design can tackle the issue of waste and its environmental consequences. The exhibition confronts visitors with the scale of global waste, educates them about raw materials in everyday objects and then explores visionary designer's proposals for a circular method of production. Design Museum
Europe's first underground restaurant, Under, was designed by Snohetta in collaboration with the owners and marine biologists. The concrete structure is designed to fully integrate into its marine environment and will also be used for marine research. The restaurant is located on the south coast of Norway. Photo Ivar Kvaal. Snohetta
