Stockholm’s Royal Opera House Restaurant by Claesson Kovisto Rune

Claesson Kovisto Rune created a new interior for Stockholm’s Royal Opera House
without interfering with the ornately decorated 1895 interior, protected as cultural heritage.


The strongest architectural component is a series of free-standing, giant, angled mirrors, defining the space and separating the passageway from seated guests. The gold-tinted mirrors are laminated with a film that controls the sector of vision, preventing you from seeing your own face clearly reflected.


They also designed a complete range of new furniture, carpets, lighting, etc. made by a handful of Italian and Swedish manufacturers.
The veranda was not protected as cultural heritage, allowing Claesson Kovisto Rune much greater freedom. The floor level was raised to match the dining hall. The windows were cleared, affording a fantastic view of historic central Stockholm beyond. http://coolboom.net/interior-design/stockholms-royal-opera-house-restaurant-by-claesson-kovisto-rune/

SOMA by Ayala Serfaty

SOMA, the Greek word for body, is an installation representing the topography of light by Ayala Serfaty. Thin glass filaments are woven to produce spatial structures that are ultimately sprayed with a polymer to generate a skin-like layer, a membrane of sorts. It has taken six years to develop SOMA, after many landscape formations that have resulted in this final version. The effect is akin to glowing leaves of snow. http://mocoloco.com/art/archives/012555.php

SCAD Student's New Water Saving Design

ID students at the Savannah College of Art & Design are currently engaged in a hands-on project with local relevance: Helping a nearby vacation destination, Tybee Island, reduce its water consumption to preserve a local aquifer.

Vacationers flocking to Tybee's beaches have already found their beachside showers turned off, as the island undergoes a government-mandated reduction of water usage by 44,000 gallons a day.
To that end, SCAD students are devising systems to meet Tybee's needs using rainwater, bamboo, and even Astroturf. http://www.core77.com/

Construction Begins on Amazing Tunnel-Shaped Rotterdam Market Hall

Bridgette Meinhold for Inhabitat



Imagine having this sweet public market pop up in your town? Well the lucky residents of Rotterdam are actually getting one! This week, the mayor of the city announced the commencement of construction on the huge tunnel-shaped market hall which will flash images of gigantic fresh fruits and vegetables via LCD screens on the inside and be lined with balconied apartments offering killer views on the outside. This true mixed-use development combining residences, shopping, restaurants and a public market will be a central hub of activity for citizens and tourists. The project is being developed by Provast and was designed by MVRDV. http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/11/20/construction-begins-on-amazing-tunnel-shaped-rotterdam-market-hall/

Thanks

This is the time of year we reflect on all the things for which we can be thankful. Due to the current state of the economy that has affected so many of us this year I've made it a personal challenge to remember the intangibles that don't waiver with fluctuating markets, interest rates, real estate values, or employment status. One such aspect of life is the creative nature in all of us.

The pleasure I gain from compiling this blog is derived from being able to explore our creative forces that manifest in so many different ways. The cornucopia of ideas, images, and perspectives pouring out from within continuously fascinates me. The power we have to communicate emotion, enhance our environment, and sustain ourselves in inventive ways is a testament to the power of the human spirit. This spirit is at the root of our relationships, passion, and vision.

Whatever circumstance you find yourself in this Thanksgiving remember to reflect on the gifts that you intrinsically hold and be thankful for them. I'm thankful to you for sharing your gifts here at Creative Juices.

"If I were given the opportunity to present a gift to the next generation, it would be the ability for each individual to learn to laugh at himself." Charles Schulz

Tim Buton Exhibit at MoMA

November 22, 2009-April 26, 2010



Accompanied by the film exhibitions Tim Burton and Tim Burton and the Lurid Beauty of MonstersTimed tickets are available for this exhibition at no extra cost. Simply select a specific date and time when you purchase your admission ticket online. Timed-ticket holders are guaranteed entry at the selected time. Untimed tickets do grant entry to the exhibition, but there may be a significant wait. Members and accompanying guests need not wait to enter Tim Burton. Simply present your membership card and/or member guest admission ticket at the exhibition entrance. http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/313

Social Housing for Miners

Zon-e Architects projected a new social housing for miners located in a mining town in the heart of the Cantabrian Mountain in Spain.


The project, which is state-funded, is the first new residential development in the region for 25 years. The form of the building comprises two masses perpendicular to each other. The concept for the building form takes precedent from the jagged mountains, which at times become geometric.


The colors and materials, such as the local slate, keep the building in context. The black facade acts like coal, absorbing almost all light that falls on it. Each of the 15 apartments is different in terms of size and floor plan. This contrasts with the building’s overall uniform appearance. Each room enjoys views over Asturia’s landscape. http://coolboom.net/architecture/social-housing-for-miners/#more-7744