Of course, we take furniture for granted. And even when we purchase expensive pieces, there are usually acquired for their durability, craftsmanship and fine materials as much as for their aesthetic value. However, many artists are only too happy to work with furniture to create thought-provoking pieces and experiences.
South London art collective Intoart works with people with learning difficulties to help them achieve equal recognition in the world of contemporary art and design. Just weeks ago the Peckham-based studio joined forces with luxury British knitwear brand John Smedley and is set to launch its first capsule collection of garments designed by Intoart artists this coming November.
Intoart was founded in 2001 by Ella Ritchie and Sam Jones, initially as an eight-week project to respond to a lack of high-quality arts education and limited opportunities for artists with learning difficulties.
Architects and artists love the freedom to work their magic on public spaces. From large urban squares to national park sculpture trails, creating an innovative design that is inclusive can be a life-dream for many in the arts, architecture and design industry. Take a look at the selection of our favourite projects.
Award-winning urban design and landscape architecture practice West 8 is the winner of a competition to design a new section of the Bernie Spain Gardens on London’s South Bank.
It’s often said that great architecture should complement its environment, so here are some wonderful examples of buildings that work with, rather than against, their locations. Which one is your favorite?
Water towers can be seen across the world. As more modern and technological forms of water harvesting have now taken their place, in many cases they’ve fallen out of use, gently degrading and serving only as a visual reminder of former times. However, visionary designers and architects are transforming old structures and occasionally creating new ones. Here are some of our favourite projects.