Another Dimension – The UCCA Dune Museum by Open Architecture
In this world, you would be hard pressed to find anything more majestic than a beach. The clear blue sky, the powerful water and the endless landscape of sand comes together to provide a peaceful and scenic vibe that makes all of want to take a pilgrimage to the beach at least once a year. […
Cleansing Aesthetic – Te Arai House by Fearon Hay Architects
I have to take my hat off to architects Fearon Hay, run by Tim Hay and Jeff Fearon, who have completed the ‘Te Arai’ House, named after a small community on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, that sits amongst the dunes and pine forest in this same location. These gabled
A Timeless Message to Humanity – Finnish Architect Aarno Ruusuvuori
Our book OEN Issue 1 profiled Japanese architect Tadao Ando’s work. I visited each location personally and documented these spaces with just my camera taking notes during or after the visit ...
Stone Cut – A Short Film on Sculptor Etsuro Sotoo by David Cerqueiro
Who doesn’t like a good short film? I came across this stunning piece by Director David Cerqueiro for NOWNESS titled ‘Stone Cut’ that gives us the rare insight in to the lie of sculptor Etsuro Sotoo. Hi work is certainly rare; working on the unfinished masterpiece Basilca Sagrada F
Beauty More Than Skin Deep – Indigo Dyed Interior by BUAISOU for Aesop
When the skin care brand Aesop was working on the design of their Newman Yokohama store, they knew their interior had to be just as impressive as their products. They enlisted the help of Torafu Architects to make their vision a reality. The end result is winding, deep blue, wood paneled shelving th
Walls of Solace – Architectural Photography Captured by Mia Delcasino
Our ability to be altered by any art form is always intriguing. Connecting the viewer to their senses, body, and mind. American artist James Turrell has been a house favourite here thanks to his skill at using light and space to alter the way we perceive the world. Architect Tadao Ando is also speci
Concrete Dreams – Bewboc House in Kuala Lumpur by Fabian Tan
With so many contemporary builds out there it takes a special kind of house to really wow. Le Corbusier said, “You employ stone, wood, and concrete, and with these materials you build houses and palaces.” Architect Fabian Tan is certainly heeding his advice with his newest build titled &
Stimulating the Subconscious – Ceramics by Designer Irina Razumovskaya
While most buildings have visually interesting elements, the history and stories locked away, combined with the patterns, colours, and forms used by the different architects throughout the ages give each each one a certain edge. This is also the case with Irina Razumovskaya’s ceramic collectio
Bringing the Play Back – Architecture by Japanese Studio Tato
We often assign negative connotations to modern architecture, referencing the cold, static nature of such an environment and how the clinical aesthetic doesn’t truly align with what it means to be a human being. Rougher around the edges, a sense of freedom, also the element of play and creativ
The Middle Distance – Architectural Landscapes by Alichia van Rhijn
The sense of fun and play that architects must have when designing must be so rewarding. I’m sure when functionality comes in to play there’s a big discrepancy between what can actually be achieved thanks to the functionality of a build and the materials available at this current time. I
Fabricating Digital Worlds – Imagined Architecture by Artist Alexis Christodoulou
Alexis Christodoulou, a 3D-artist based in Cape Town, South Africa decided to take it upon himself to build his own dream-like modernist scenes turning his visions in to reality.
For the People – Interior Spaces and Details by Steven Holl Architecture
Steven Holl is a big architect but I wanted to discuss how these bigger projects bring together people and communities so that we all can prosper, grow and achieve a bigger vision.