Chromosaturation series by Carlos Cruz-Diez

These works by Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez relate to the idea that in the origin of every culture lies a primary event as a starting point. A simple situation that generates a whole system of thoughts, sensitivity, myths, etc.

The Chromosaturation is an artificial environment composed of three color chambers, one red, one green and one blue that immerse the visitor in a completely monochrome situation. This experience creates disturbances in the retina, accustomed to receive wide range of colors simultaneously. The Chromosaturation can act as a trigger, activating in the viewer the notion of color as a material or physical situation, going into space without the aid of any form or even without any support, regardless of cultural beliefs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Info and images © Carlos Cruz-Diez

Chromosaturation series by Carlos Cruz-Diez

Inspirationist + Originalo Giveaway

We have teamed up with Originalo for our first Inspirationist giveaway just in time for Christmas! One of Inspirationist’s purposes is to showcase and promote original and inspired ideas, and the Originalo concept falls right into those categories. We’d like to challenge you to not offer material items as gifts for Christmas this year, but give experiences. How much more memorable would your and your loved ones holidays be? Your experiences build and strengthen the bond between you and the people you care about. So choose to share an experience. Don’t you think you’d find more value in these experiences than in material gifts?

We want to do the same and offer an Originalo ‘Special Moments ‘experience to one of our readers. Unfortunately we are unable to extend this first giveaway to our readers outside Romania, but we promise we’re working on being able to do this in the future.

The lucky winner of the ‘Special Moments’ package will be able to choose from 30 different, but equally appealing experiences that he can enjoy whenever he pleases in 12 months time.

Enter the giveaway by clicking the link below:

Inspirationist & Originalo Giveaway

Further information on their gift concept is in Romanian:

Special Moments

Peste 30 parteneri sau activități incluse.

Utilizabil oricând, cel puțin 12 luni.

Lasă-te răsfăţat! Vei descoperi peste o sută de experienţe concepute special pentru tine. Cu siguranţă îţi va fi greu să alegi!

Cursuri de artă Feng Shui, sesiuni de beauty pentru el sau pentru ea, tratamente Academie, Guinot, Keune, lecţii de dans, etc.

Spa de Relaxare

Peste 40 parteneri sau activități incluse.

Utilizabil oricând, cel puțin 12 luni.

Cu pachetul “Spa de Relaxare” de la Originalo oferi clipe de răsfăț la oricare dintre cele peste 30 de spa-uri incluse, din întreaga țară. Cel care va primi cadoul, valabil pentru o singură persoană, va avea libertatea de a alege oricare dintre serviciile prezentate în catalogul Originalo și își va putea rezerva activitatea aleasă folosind voucherul cadou care însoțește pachetul. Tot ce-i mai rămâne de făcut este să se bucure de alegerea făcută! Simplu, flexibil și inedit!

Sport to Enjoy

Peste 60 parteneri sau activități incluse.

Utilizabil oricând, cel puțin 12 luni.

Cum altfel poți face cadou o sesiune de echitație? Sau karting? Sau zbor cu parapanta? Cu pachetul “Sport to Enjoy”, cel care primește cadoul are de ales dintre peste 50 de activități incluse în catalogul Originalo. Dupa alegerea activității dorite, nu-i mai rămâne decât să-și facă rezervarea în baza voucherului cadou care acoperă integral oricare dintre activitățile din catalog și să trăiască o experiența cu adevărat memorabilă!

City&Fun

Peste 40 parteneri sau activități incluse.

Utilizabil oricând, cel puțin 12 luni.

Pachetul-cadou “City&Fun” de la Originalo îți propune peste 30 de hoteluri și pensiuni poziționate cât mai aproape de centrul fiecărui oraș, pentru ca cel care primește cadoul să simtă cât mai bine pulsul orașului. Valabil pentru două persoane în baza voucherului cadou inclus în pachet, pachetul-cadou conține o noapte de cazare la oricare dintre hotelurile și pensiunile din catalogul Originalo.

 

Inspirationist + Originalo Giveaway

Inspiration at your fingertips by Roli

The Seaboard is a radically new musical instrument that reimagines the piano keyboard as a soft, continuous surface. In realising this powerful concept as a refined product, Roli have brought together years of innovation on several fronts. The Seaboard’s polyphonic pitch bend, vibrato and per-note dynamic changes are all available at your fingertips, marrying the intuitiveness of a traditional instrument with the versatility of digital technology.

The Seaboard GRAND brings together the best in traditional instrument craft and contemporary technological design. Through mindfulness, craftsmanship and collaboration designers and engineers from Roli have refined and optimised the Seaboard GRAND over the course of four years.

 All Images & Info © Roli

Inspiration at your fingertips by Roli

Backstage Shooting Grey&Wood for Marie Claire Maison

For anyone interested in interior visualization, this ‘ making of ‘ video shows how PhotoWork LP assembles a photo shooting for interior design magazine Marie Claire Maison. Although the final images look like CG work, the backstage video shows how much really goes into making a photo in terms of building the stage, styling, lighting, compositing, etc. This case study clearly shows an advantage of mixing CG + Real Elements for that final ultimate Photo Real look.

Styling by Bruno Tarsia

Photography by Lorenzo Pennati

via Ronen Bekerman

Backstage Shooting Grey&Wood for Marie Claire Maison

Mews 04 by Andy Martin Architects

Andy Martin Architects have completed the new London residence, Mews 04, for Olga Polizzi and William Shawcross, a large 5 bedroom double fronted mews house in London’s Hyde Park. AMA has achieved the most elegant blend between the clients existing classical spaces and furniture and AMA’s own contemporary interventions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Info and images © Andy Martin Architects

Mews 04 by Andy Martin Architects

CitizenM Rotterdam Hotel by Concrete Architectural Associates

CitizenM Hotels have opened their fifth property designed by Concrete Architectural Associates, the new 151-room citizenM hotel in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Concrete Architectural Associates: ‘Public life – the public area is located on the first floor and forms the social heart of the hotel. Large windows on two sides create an open and transparent atmosphere with a great view of the old harbour (‘De Oude Haven’). The space is divided in several areas that offer environments to work, socialise, relax or have a drink. Choose a living room with a cosy fireplace or go for a more cafe style environment. Set to work at the communal tables or enjoy a croissant overlooking the people coming from the train station. The different areas are divided by large floor-to-ceiling cabinets. The cabinets are partly open, creating structure and intimate spaces in an open floor plan while maintaining connectivity and transparency between the different uses and guests. The cabinets are filled with books and pieces of art, including items referring to the Rotterdam maritime history, to inspire the guests.’

‘The entrance – the entrance of the building is located under the passageway, and is clearly indicated by the typical red glazed entrance vestibule. An impressive double ceiling height determines the entrance experience. A tree in the centre of  the space, surrounded by a bench welcomes the mobile citizens of the world. An iconic wooden spiral staircase under a sky of lamps invites the guests to go up. Two ceiling height (wall covering) cabinets run down from the first floor creating a connection between the public first floor and the entrance on the ground floor. Arriving at the first floor you’ll find the check-in desk with four self-check-in terminals. One of the citizenM ambassadors is always present to guide guests through the check-in procedure in as little as 30 seconds. A small shop with cool magazines, newspapers, citizenM products and all necessary items that you need but tend to forget to bring with you is integrated into the cabinets as well.’

‘The living rooms – the public area is divided in several sections that we like to call living rooms. Our purpose is to create a home environment by designing working, dining and seating areas to create a home away from home for the guests. The living rooms are created with the typical citizenM cabinets filled with inspirational items, art and books. The seats are designed in cooperation with Vitra, using its furniture collection. Different seating areas are made with different furniture, lighting, carpets and an occasional television. The two black end walls of the lobby feature various great pieces of art from the KRC collection. A big centrally placed niche interrupts one of these walls to create an intimate living room around a fireplace.’

‘canteenM – an island bar forms the heart of the public area. The bar is situated next to a semi-open kitchen, which is placed in a wall with refrigerated glass cabinets and offers freshly baked products throughout the day as well as salads, sushi and sandwiches. The ambassadors are trained as professional baristas and bartenders, and are able to make a great cup of coffee or cocktail. On one side the bar extends into bar tables, adjacent to a large window overlooking the square below. On the other side of the bar a large wooden communal reading table enables people to meet, eat, drink or read a newspaper. Behind it is a long bookcase bench and comfortable individual seats for a cosy drink or chat. These seats overlook the square on the other side of the building and have views towards ‘De Oude Haven’.’

‘The room – the underlying philosophy of citizenM has always been affordable luxury for the people. All the guest rooms are equipped with an amazing bed and a great shower. The room is controlled with a tablet mood pad. The tablet allows guests to dim or colour the lights, close the curtains, cool the room and watch television, all through one device. To make life even easier, every room is equipped with a small desk with sockets to charge all mobile devices whatever the plugs origin.’

Photography © Richard Powers

Info and images © Concrete Architectural Associates

CitizenM Rotterdam Hotel by Concrete Architectural Associates