Book Review / Kinetic Architecture: Designs for Active Envelopes

The introduction of Kinetic Architecture: Designs for Active Envelopes makes it crystal clear what the book is not about— it is not a book about buildings that move, it is not a history book, and it is not a focus on sustainability. It is however, say the authors, a book about energy. Written by Russell Fortmeyer and Charles D. Linn, FAIA, Kinetic… Continue reading Book Review / Kinetic Architecture: Designs for Active Envelopes

NeoCon 2014: Public Office Landscape by Yves Behar and fuseproject for Herman Miller

At this year's NeoCon tradeshow, Yves Béhar and fuseproject's new collaboration with Herman Miller was not just another light or chair, but an entire office furniture system. This week at their Merchandise Mart showroom, Herman Miller introduced the Public Office Landscape collection, an elegant, modular, kit-of-parts for collaborative desk and meeting spaces. The core component of the Public system is the… Continue reading NeoCon 2014: Public Office Landscape by Yves Behar and fuseproject for Herman Miller

Case Study: FlavorPaper Installation for JugoFresh

When the cold-pressed juice company JugoFresh opened a storefront last year in the heart of Miami’s art district, it needed a bold look to match the neighborhood. The JugoFresh design team chose several different patterns of FlavorPaper wallpaper for the juice bar and a production facility including a state-of-the-art kitchen, offices, and conference rooms. Customers… Continue reading Case Study: FlavorPaper Installation for JugoFresh