MVRDV has recreated a facade for a Chanel boutique in Amsterdam made of glass brick. In attempt to revive the local character of the neighborhood, MVRDV used the glass bricks to create a literal and a symbolic transparency between the interior and the exterior with an unconventional material. Working with researchers from Delft University, the engineering firm ABT and the
When you hear the term interior design, what comes to mind? If you think that interior design is all about decor, you’re only half right. Here are a few things you need to know about the art of NYC building interior design: Some architects are interior designers, but not all interior designers are architects Architects and interior designers are well-trained professionals, and
Without a doubt, New York City is the greatest metropolis in the world. Repeatedly the beauty of the city is affirmed by all who come and experience its magnificence. An architectural marvel, New York City, continues to shape the lives, hopes, and dreams of millions of people. Those who are lucky enough to call this city home, are continuously surrounded
It didn’t take long for experts to start speculating about the cause of a devastating balcony collapse in Berkeley CA last summer. Six young people lost their lives in the horrific accident, and many others were seriously injured, when the balcony sheared away from the structure and flipped the occupants to the ground five stories below. The fact that the
