Maria and Joakim went to the Norwegian mountains and fjords to investigate light and time. With them they had 100 reflectors. They came back with some lovely images.
For more info visit their webpage:
http://www.kjellgrenkaminsky.se/index.php?blp=48
Grieg Arkitekter AS created recently an interesting project called “Art and Culture Centre”. This is a green performing arts centre, school and fine arts museum. This building will have of facade with solar panels (ca 600m2), plans include wind mills and low power systems to make best use of avalible energy resorces. It is planned to use a maximum of local and ecological materials in the buildings construction. Project completion 2010.
For more information: http://www.griegarkitekter.no/wordpress/?page_id=118
High-Tech Brings Building Facades Into the 21st Century
August 6, 2008 PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Igor Polyakov Phone: +35 844 733 70 45 Email: info@vitrulux.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HIGH-TECH BRINGS BUILDING FACADES INTO THE 21ST CENTURY Finnish Vitrulux Oy. unveils new technology set to to make self-illuminated facades common place
A new blend of art and technology used to light glass-facade buildings is transforming city’s night looks. Over the last year two new buildings in St-Petersburg, Russia have come to life — housing offices by day, and dazzling imagination by night. The buildings’ facades are a mix of glass windows and light-emitting panels which at night cover faces of the buildings with vivid images and rich textures.
Thanks to recent advances in technology and design, self-illuminating facade systems have finally become practical both in terms of longevity and environmental friendliness. This new patented technology delivers a lighting solution compatible with modern construction technologies and minimal construction overhead. Vitrulux Oy., the Finnish company responsible for the two installations in St-Petersburg, has recently launched a website (www.vitrulux.com) which showcases these projects and provides technical background information.
Vitrulux Oy specializes in design and installation of complex and high-tech façade lighting systems for buildings and other urban structures. Our company builds on serious innovative decisions.
If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please call Igor Polyakov at +35 844 733 70 45 or e-mail Vitrulux Oy. at info@vitrulux.fi
Transplant is a design and business centre which allows you to go from idea to final concept without wasting time. A creative plateform with room for exhibitions, seminars and meetings, a place for small and grand occasions alike. Our tools for design and product development – the material library and the prototype workshop – are unique resources at your disposal.
The building, which is designed by architect Attila Eris (known for example for his work with Paul Klee Zentrum, Bern, on appointment by Renzo Piano), covers 600 m2 and is situated at the banks of the intimate and beautiful Dalsfjorden. Transplant is an invitation to meet, discover, think, sense and be surprised.
Concept / interior design / facade design / visual identity: Ralston & Bau (http://www.ralstonbau.com)
Architect: Attila Eris
Public opening: June 2007
Creative opening: September 2007
The Cycle of Mutation – Transcreative program 2007 – 2009 Transplant is a platform where design, art, music and new materials work in unison. Here is room for the freedom of thought, experimentation and adventures involving all human senses in an unique surrounding.
Emergence 28.09.07 > 15.02.08
Growth 29.02.08 > 31.07.08
Maturation sept 08 > jan 09
Disappearance feb 09 – jul 09
see more at www.transplant.nu
Photos made by Vegard Fimland http://vegardfimland.com
AlexEdg has added a photo to the pool:
Denmark – Sweden (16km)
Half of it is under water (8km).
©2005-2008 AlexEdg AllEdges (www.alledges.com)
verhelstaal has added a photo to the pool:
Wooden beams holding the roof for the Ticketing and Check-in hall at Gardermoen Airport (Oslo, Norway).
The main terminal building at Oslo Gardermoen Airport, completed in 1998, is the largest laminated wood structure in the world. The roof has ten pairs of wooden beams each supported by three solid columns; the secondary structure connecting the pairs of beams is partially visible through the false ceiling, which consists of a perforated metal grid. The grid allows natural light to filter in from above while also reflecting artificial light from below the false ceiling. The enormous ceiling is conceived as a form of decoration for the interior space, featuring the same colours, designs and materials as the interior of the large hall.
Life on a Leaf is a house project by Jan-Erik Andersson, a multi-disciplinary artist from Turku.
He has started to build a house for himself with a thought of "not all houses must be all square". Thus the house reminds us from a leave.
Jan-Erik Andersson has been doing a multitude of art projects in the past, but this is the first house project for him.
Lots of interesting material on the house including 3D pics and VRML model from the Life on a Leaf website.
Interesting thing here is that this house is located just 1 km from St. Henry's Ecumenical Art Chapel.
Aurland Norway is one of greatest architecture masterpieces of modern history. Designed by Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen, offers a spectacular view of one of the largest fjords on Norway’s west coast.
Constructed in the most spectacular scenery of fijords near Aurland, this panoramic point situated on the jagged west coast. Architecture of this object joined in complete harmony with environment and create an extreme thrilling experience. Architects designed a 30-metre-long ramp-like walk to the open space, and treating visitors to a breathtaking feeling. A virtually invisible 1.2-metre-high glass barrier perpetuates the sense of potentially falling off the edge of this structure.
Aurland Look Out, Aurland, Norway Architects: Saunders Arkitektur & Wilhelmsen Arkitektur Todd Saunders, Tommie Wilhelmsen
Image: Lewism
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On his lewism blog Lewis wrote:
Andrew MacMillan is giving a lecture on the Scottish Architect Charles Rennie Macintosh at the Ateneum-sali Kaivokatu 2, Helsinki on 26.04.2006. Anyone who is interested in Finnish Jugendstil and Finnish art at the turn of the century should definitely think about attending. Macintosh was a great illustrator and interior designer as well as an Architect and being contemporary with people like Eliel Saarinen and the jugendstil style of Helsinki old town will make for a fascinating comparison. The lecture is only part of the art on silver screen series being held at the ateneum. Its a really interesting series so I have enclosed the programme of the press release below. Also see the Design Museum page on Macintosh.
Program
Wed 26.4.
5 pm Lecture by Andrew MacMillan
Charles Rennie Macintosh’s architecture
6 pm Film: Mackintosh 1968 (32 min.)
Thu 27.4.
5 pm Lecture: Murray Grigor
Director Murray Grigor talks about his films
6 pm Film: The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright 1983 (74 min.)
Fri 28.4.
5 pm Films: Hand of Adam 1975 (35 min.)
Carlo Scarpa 1996 (57 min.)
Nineveh on the Clyde. The Architecture of Alexander Greek Thomson 1999 (55 min.)
Sat 29.4.
1 pm Films: Space and Light 1972 (20 min.)
Richard Murphy Architects 2001 (41 min.)
2.30 pm Lecture: Michaela Giebelhausen
Sir John Soane’s architecture
4 pm Film: Sir John Soane 2005
Originally uploaded by coldmountain.
Thanks for coldmountain for this great photo, it’s sure is one of the best images in our Nordic Design photo pool on flickr.
I missed the chance to write about new Kamppi shoping center just after it was opened due the my personal buseness, so I must to do it now.
The new Kamppi shopping center opened on March 2006 in Helsinki. There is over 50 shops and integrated bus station.
The Kamppi Center is designed by the very best architects in Finland. Architect agency Juhani Pallasmaa created the market square, the department store and the adjoining Lasipalatsi Plaza. The Kamppi market square and Lasipalatsi Plaza.
Aki Davidsson architects designed architecture of terminals.
More on Kamppi center:
Design Finland: The new Kamppi shopping mall
dw: kamppi
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