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Sculpting Time: The Contemporary Use of Marble in Bathroom Design

ArchDaily

As a symbol of perfection, marble facilitated intricate craftsmanship for decorative elements, inspiring architectural marvels and exquisite art, leaving a legacy of sophistication and refinement. Today, marble remains a symbol of excellence and refinement, prevalent in contemporary architecture and art.

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La Brea Affordable Housing in West Hollywood is a contemporary take on art deco

Deezen

Sited on La Brea Avenue, a prominent north-south artery in a diverse part of the city known for its multicultural shops and restaurants, the building's adventurous facade was informed by surrounding 1930s art deco buildings. "If If you go up and down La Brea, you'll find some absolutely wonderful art deco buildings," said Mutlow.

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Contemporary furniture meets beaux-arts interiors at Brussels gallery Objects with Narratives

Deezen

The gallery occupies 2,000 square metres over three floors of a landmark beaux-arts building on the Place du Grand Sablon, originally constructed as the sales room and workshop of Belgian furrier Raymond Mallien. The post Contemporary furniture meets beaux-arts interiors at Brussels gallery Objects with Narratives appeared first on Dezeen.

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Tala Fustok fills Hyde Park apartment with contemporary art and vintage furniture

Deezen

Local interior designer Tala Fustok set out to turn the four-bedroom property into a relaxing pied-a-terre containing a collection of contemporary artworks. "I Our client is an ardent traveller, frequenting North Africa and copious European cities," she added. "We The styling is by Sania Pell and photography by Michael Sinclair.

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Mori Arts Center by Gluckman Tang Architects

Archinect

The Mori Arts Center is a museum that occupies the top two floors of a 53-story office tower designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox. The project includes100,000 SF, encompassing a five-story Atrium Lobby, Art Museum, and Tokyo City View, an observation deck and promenade with panoramic views of the city.

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Frida Escobedo reveals first American residential design in Brooklyn

Archinect

The designer of the new Modern and Contemporary Art Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (in which she has set up a working studio) will deliver the new Bergen development at 209,000 square feet for client Avdoo & Partners by 2025.

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Explore the world of design and art: The Habitus and Living Edge guide to Sydney Contemporary

Habitus Living

Opening Thursday 7 th September, Sydney Contemporary is shaping up to be an inspiring platform for artists at all stages of their career, while also giving space to all manner of artistic mediums. For this year’s Sydney Contemporary, Living Edge will be showcasing Memphis Milano presented by Edition.