At a press conference held last month at New York City's Museum of Arts & Design, organizers of NYCxDESIGN announced a new design award, creative campaign, and other new programs and initiatives for 2016. The fourth annual citywide celebration of design, NYCxDESIGN takes place from May 3rd to 17th. The event will be three days… Continue reading NYCxDesign 2016 Preview
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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
Northwind Paneling by Viridian Reclaimed Wood
Portland, Oregon-based Viridian Reclaimed Wood has introduced a new line of commercial-grade paneling derived from reclaimed transpacific crating material. Called Northwind, the wood is from a mix of slow-growing spruce and pine from the frigid climate of subarctic Russia. The paneling comes in two varieties: Rustic (in natural, ebony, silver and mocha stains) and Smooth (in natural, ebony… Continue reading Northwind Paneling by Viridian Reclaimed Wood
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