Having seen the stunning visuals for the Giant Orb disco ball sculpture proposed for the 2018 Burning Man festival set in the Nevada Black Rock Desert, by Danish architects Bjarke Ingles and Jacob Large, we felt inspired to investigate some more recent spherical architecture.

The Bjarke Ingles architect group launched its part crowd–funded Orb project (above) along with many other architects and artists hoping to fund and install a myriad of amazing sculptures at the hugely cultural, annual Burning Man event. Mainly self–funded by Bjarke Ingles group, the giant Orb — a 100ft diameter, inflated mirrored sphere, will hover 32m in the air. It will be supported by a 30–tonne steel mast and base, reflecting the entire festival and landscape. You can see it for yourself at Burning Man from August 26 to September 3. Continue Reading

Art and design don’t always have to be serious, so we’ve sought out some artists and architects who inject a high level of playfulness into their work and installations, many of which redefine the way people feel and interact with their urban environment.

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Let us take a closer look at some exceptionally experimental artists who are combining form with movement, and sometimes technology, to create kinetic mobile art and public sculptures which have the power to mesmerize onlookers. 

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A multi-disciplined approach to design, experimentation with materials across design disciplines and with a great sense of fun makes for some fantastic projects. Here’s a selection of our favourites.

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If you’re in London and find yourself taking a leisurely stroll around the iconic architecture of the Gherkin, Walkie Talkie or Cheesegrater, be sure to extend your ramble to take in the eighth incarnation of Sculpture in the City 2018 which will be on display until May 2019.

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Following our previous post featuring the Lazerian Chromatogram cardboard pod, we’re taking a look at similar space creation projects where architects have built innovative timber ‘sanctuary like’ spaces.

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As the world seeks to reduce plastic waste, it makes sense that artists, designers and architects are also looking to sustainable materials for their work. Cardboard is a truly sustainable material that is also recyclable and bio-degradable. Here’s some standout projects that put it at the centre of the work.

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Glass has been used in a decorative form for centuries and today it’s still a popular medium. Here are some latest projects from artists around the world that use glass to full advantage.

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We’ve recently noticed some young, forward-thinking architectural practices taking a flexible approach to projects, so we thought we would take a closer look at one of these highly creative, multi-disciplinary businesses. 

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We love artist Jeff Koons’ stainless steel balloon animals, but there are other artists currently using advances in material fabrication to create some amazing inflatable artworks. 

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