* Architecture: VI Palazzo ENI by UNStudio

Architecture: VI Palazzo ENI by UNStudio: “..the layout generates a palazzo into the site masterplan. structures with a circular footprint and open-air internal courtyard overlap to form a larger scheme with interconnected green spaces for employees to frequent during their day-to-day activities. the horizontal spread of the spatial organization is the result of new communication outlets generating an efficient and simple dynamic between people and their work. the plan integrates research for upcoming renewable energy sources by conforming to the kyoto protocol, an initiative which the company is directly involved with. the premises is intended to be energetically sustainable and will be able to input energy into the local smart grid within a decade, benefiting all individuals that interact with the building including residents of the neighborhood..”  Kyoto Protocol, sustainability, public spaces, renewable energy, dramatic form..

See  another post on a project by UNStudio, this time for Los Angeles: Architecture: Los Angeles Union Station Master Plan by UNStudio + EE&K.

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* Architecture + Design: The Secret Garden by Zaha Hadid Architects

Architecture + Design: The Secret Garden by Zaha Hadid Architects: “..the pavilion brings together three vertical surfaces. the walls are constructed out of a jigsaw of irregularly-shaped, multi-faceted marble chips which adopt a repeated pattern to acquire a three-dimensional form. the rhythm of cracks, folds and recesses define areas of individuality. the deconstructed architecture generates a dialogue of geometries with nature that evolves the creative language and exploits the digital design process and production techniques of marble..”  Interesting pavilion demonstrating impressive new techniques using marble..

See our posts on three other projects by Zaha Hadid Architects: Residential Architecture: Capital Hill Residence by Zaha Hadid Architects, Architecture: London Aquatics Centre for 2012 Summer Olympics by Zaha Hadid Architects and Architecture + Design: Mesa Table by Zaha Hadid Architects.

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* Design: Salone del Mobile Milan 2012: Nendo: Trial and Error, by Domus

Design: Salone del Mobile Milan 2012: Nendo: Trial and Error, by Domus: “..The Japanese design collective Nendo was co-founded by Oki Sato and Akihiro Ito in Tokyo in 2002. Ten years later, their work, which has captivated big players in the international design scene, is celebrated at the piano nobile of 17th-century Palazzo Visconti in Milan. The Trial and Error exhibition showcases new prototypes, limited editions and hybrids of both limited editions and mass-produced design, such as the new 1% products collection, so called because each piece in it represents 1% of the whole..”

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* Design: Salone del Mobile Milan 2012: Dezeen Studio: Saturday at MOST

Design: Salone del Mobile Milan 2012: Dezeen Studio: Saturday at MOST: ..From Faye Toogood of Studio Toogood waxing touchy-feely feel-good, to an interview with the editor-in-chief of the magnificent DOMUS, Joseph Grima, who talks about collaborative design, hacking, crowd-sourcing, open design and the “reflective” mood of this year’s mega-event, to a quick look through British design brand SCP’s offering..and, of course, more..

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* Design: Salone del Mobile Milan 2012: Dezeen Studio: Friday at MOST

Design: Salone del Mobile Milan 2012: Dezeen Studio: Friday at MOST: From Michelle Ogundehin, editor in chief of Elle Decoration UK on dynamic Japanese design and manufacturing to architect and Pecha Kucha founder Mark Dytham on the design scene in Tokyo, to the new French design brand La Chance and their Jekyll and Hyde collection..and more..

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