Zintra Acoustic Clouds & Baffle System by Baresque

Baresque, an Australian distributor of wall coverings, finishes, and furnishings, has introduced a line of acoustic ceiling treatments to the North American market. The Zintra Acoustic Clouds and Baffle System can be suspended or affixed directly to ceilings to provide 3D texture and sound mitigation in commercial spaces. Zintra Clouds, which are composed of grid-like… Continue reading Zintra Acoustic Clouds & Baffle System by Baresque

Book Review / An Igloo on the Moon: Exploring Architecture by Adrian Buckley and David Jenkins

New from the U.K.-based imprint Circa Press, An Igloo on the Moon: Exploring Architecture is a beautifully illustrated book designed to introduce children to the world of architecture. Written by architect/editor/publisher David Jenkins and illustrated with images by graphic artist Adrian Buckley, the book explores how and why we build — from the ironic warmth of a well-constructed igloo, to the challenges of building dwellings… Continue reading Book Review / An Igloo on the Moon: Exploring Architecture by Adrian Buckley and David Jenkins

Forms+Surfaces Acquires Joel Berman Glass Studios

The Pittsburgh-based building products manufacturer Forms+Surfaces (F+S), a leader in graphic glass technologies, has announced it has acquired Joel Berman Glass Studios, a leader in kiln cast glass. Joining the F+S family as BermanGlass, the line brings dynamic, 3D designs to the manufacturer's existing glass program. The BermanGlass line debuts with kiln cast glass and fused glass, and… Continue reading Forms+Surfaces Acquires Joel Berman Glass Studios