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THE BROAD DESIGNED BY ARUP AND DILLER SCOFIDIO + RENFRO WINS THE SURFACE DESIGN AWARDS 2017

Surface Design Awards 2017 : The Broad, Designed by Arup and Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler is announced as the Supreme Winner at the Surface Design Awards 2017

On Thursday 9 February, The Broad was declared the Supreme Winner of the 2017 Surface Design Awards. The Broad is a new contemporary art museum founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. The museum is home to 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent in post-war and contemporary art worldwide. The 120,000 square foot building featuring two floors of gallery space was designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Gensler. Arup provided a range of multi-disciplinary building services, including lighting design and acoustic consulting. The stunning building with its thoughtful approach to design was described by the judges as “environmentally and technically great” and an “awe inspiring space, seamless with a clever use of light and form.”

The Surface Design Awards recognise examples of progressive design and the use of innovative surfaces in projects both in the UK and internationally. 33 projects were named as finalists for the 2017 awards with 45% of shortlisted projects being from overseas.

Each project was judged on a range of criteria including the type of surface, the use of materials and aesthetic design. 13 winners were announced from 7 different categories with most categories being divided into both an interior and exterior section. The Winners span from 7 different countries with 3 projects from China.

With project admissions including private residencies, billboards, restaurants and even a car park, the judging panel had a difficult task in selecting the finalists and winners of each category. The range of exciting and creative projects inspired a lively debate with projects being described as ‘accomplished’, ‘clever’, ‘effective’, ‘innovative’ and ‘delicate’.

The strength of all the projects made for some difficult decisions, however some stand out projects, including The Broad, were unanimously chosen by all. The judging panel was co-chaired by Tina Nordon, Project Director of Conran Partners and Ab Rodgers of Ab Rodgers Design. The judges included Jenny Jones of Studio Jenny Jones, Sacha Leong of Studiolise, Bethan Wood of Studio Wood, Christopher Ash of Project Orange, Arfroditi Krassa of ArfroditiKrassa and Fiona Thompson from Richmond, all of whom are experts in their fields.

Pavlina Akritas, Senior Lighting Designer at Arup, whose project The Broad was declared the supreme winner said: “It’s clear that this is an incredibly special, visually stimulating building and it’s great for it to have been recognised with this award. The airy, honeycomb-like ‘veil’ that envelopes the structure effectively filters natural daylight across the space, which was a unique and exciting challenge for us to work with. I really believe that this project wouldn’t have been possible without the close collaboration between the client, the architect and the design team.”

The Interior Directory is the proud media partner of this year’s Surface Design Show 2017 London.

Photo Courtesy : Surface Design Show 2017 London

JAPAN UNLAYERED : EXHIBITION CURATED BY KENGO KUMA, WESTBANK AND PETERSON TO CELEBRATE JAPANESE ARCHITECTURE

Traditional Tea House by Kengo Kuma (2016), 19th floor, Shaw Tower, Vancouver

Westbank | Peterson : Japan Unlayered is now open at Fairmont Pacific Rim. The exhibition, curated by revered architect Kengo Kuma and two of Vancouver’s premier development firms, Westbank and Peterson, explores the rich traditions of Japanese design, culture and architecture, including the highly anticipated Vancouver introduction of contemporary brands, MUJI and BEAMS.

BEAMS pop up in giovane café + eatery + market at Fairmont Pacific Rim

The exhibition, open until February 28, 2017 and offered without charge, is displayed over two levels of Fairmont Pacific Rim. It is designed to be a sensory experience that invites one to explore Japanese culture through touch, taste, sight, sound and smell. Sculpture, photography, film, art – all steeped in Japanese tradition, line the lobby of Fairmont Pacific Rim. On the second floor, a panel exhibition of both Kuma-san’s work and the concepts of layering. The exhibition presents Japanese craftsmanship alongside contemporary design to illustrate that the defining principles of Japanese design remain the same despite the evolution of technology.

BEAMS Tsubame – Sansaku sake cups – solid stainless steel

Japan Unlayered introduces the elements of Japanese culture that inspire Westbank, especially the design philosophy of layering and its manifestation in architecture. The exhibition offers a glimpse into an interesting and influential part of Westbank’s world that is leading the practice in new and exciting directions, supported by development partner Peterson; most prominently Alberni by Kengo Kuma, a 43-storey tower by Kengo Kuma proposed for downtown Vancouver – his first high-rise in North America.

The exhibition is housed within Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver’s definitive luxury hotel. Since opening in 2010, it has become a destination for a growing collection of art and ever evolving design under the direction of developers and owners, Westbank and Peterson.

Floating Teahouse in the entrance lobby of Fairmont Pacific Rim – the traditional Japanese teahouse is given contemporary treatment with a 130 square metre ‘Super Organza’ fabric roof, made of 27 micron polyester (one sixth the thickness of a strand of hair), suspended from a translucent helium balloon

Hotel Lobby

At the entrance and throughout the lobby, dramatic design elements – an Acura NSX and a Red Pine bonsai flank the entrance; a Floating Tea House – a 130 square metre ‘Super Organza’ fabric roof suspended from a translucent helium balloon; sculpture finished in traditional laquer, contemporary high-fashion, a 1.7 x 3 metre washi (hung), a 1958 film – Equinox Flower; and black and white photography of Katsura Imperial Villa.

BEAMS Souvenir Jackets – in collaboration with Tailor Toyo

“Pop Ups”

MUJI and BEAMS, two of Japan’s iconic brands, are debuting their renowned products. A Vancouver exclusive MUJI “pop-up” pavilion in the lobby, designed by Kuma-san using Canadian oak, sells the brand’s signature products, known as “no brand quality goods”. Taking over giovane café, is the lifestyle products of BEAMS JAPAN, which highlights modern Japanese design and craftsmanship. BEAMS JAPAN is one of the latest projects by renowned retailer BEAMS, and this “pop up” shop is their first in North America.

Exhibition panels depicting layering concepts

Panel Exhibition

At the top of the stairs, displayed on panels is a retrospective look at the architecture of Kengo Kuma, from its small beginnings to current large-scale works, including the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Stadium, along with study models of Alberni by Kengo Kuma, the 43-storey tower by Kengo Kuma and Associates (KKAA), proposed for downtown Vancouver. An additional 20 wood panels in natural oak, showcase themes within the layering philosophy by taking a Japanese word and defining it in the context of the exhibition using a written descriptive with illustration, including – Shakkei (spatial framing); Byobu (folding screens); Chado (Japanese tea ceremony)

Gozen (‘chef’s plate’) luncheon

Food & Beverage

The Japan Unlayered culinary offering presents the dishes of Hiromitsu Nozaki, head chef of two Michelin star restaurant Waketokuyama in Tokyo. Under his direction, the hotel’s sushi chef Taka Omi and his culinary brigade offer a limited number of his signature Gozen lunches – 10 per day – in The RawBar. The experience will be elevated with the Vancouver arrival of Nozaki-san and tea master Shinya Sakurai of Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience in early February. Chef Nozaki will present, for one evening only on, February 8, a nine-course kaiseki dinner – Japanese fine dining – for a limited number of guests. To further celebrate the essence of Japanese aesthetics, traditional tea and contemporary tea cocktails prepared by Sakurai-san and Fairmont Pacific Rim head bartender, Grant Sceney, are available alongside sake and Japanese whiskey in the Lobby Lounge.

Photo Courtesy : Ema Peter

WORLD DESIGN SUMMIT MONTREAL 2017 ANNOUNCES KEY NOTE SPEAKERS

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DESIGN WEEK MEXICO 2016 DRAWS RECORD ATTENDANCE

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