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| Top of Mind | “But in the rush to dance on the mall’s grave, we risk treating the mall only as a consumer object and neglecting the basic human need that it answered.”
— Architecture critic Alexandra Lange on the evolution of shopping in her new book, Meet Me by the Fountain | | |
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| Aging Gracefully | | NYC wellness studio Modern Age celebrates, rather than stigmatizes, the process of growing older. Following evidence-based treatments, patrons can flaunt their newfound glow in the studio’s bespoke photo booth. And if selfies aren’t your style, the colourful interior designed by Madelynn Ringo is equally Instagrammable. | | |
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| | | | Body Language | | Furniture is often designed to function with ergonomics in mind, but what if its forms were themselves inspired by the human body? Enter Ara Thorose’s anthropomorphic BOYD Works collection: a series of 4 sinuous pieces each conceived as an abstraction of the designer himself. | | |
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| | | All Smiles | | Norm Architects’ minimalist aesthetic reimagines the dental office as a space for self-care. | | |
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| | | | | Peace Offering | | Cooper Hewitt’s latest exhibition surveys designed works that address global conflict. | | |
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| | | | Consumer Culture | | Is IRL retail really dead? Architecture critic Alexandra Lange explores the typology of shopping malls in her latest book. | | |
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| Events | | In Munich, the Glyptothek museum showcases architect Santiago Calatrava’s lesser-known sculptural works inspired by Ancient Greece. And on July 22nd, the Design for Dignity conference will support forward-thinking designers in developing innovative housing solutions. | | | | |
| Jobs | | Want to work in Barcelona? Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura is hiring 3D CGI artists with three years of experience in architectural visualization. Closer to home, Toronto-based Ashley Botten Design seeks a seasoned Design Associate to work on high-end residential projects. | | | | |
| Competitions | | UNI wants to see your ideas for a modular furniture system to be used in India’s rural schools. Or, if you have a passion for placemaking, the London Festival of Architecture is hosting an open call for temporary public realm interventions in Smithfield and East London. | | | | |
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| | | | | | AZ Awards 2022 Issue | | After careful deliberation, our distinguished jury selected 24 projects as the recipients of this year’s AZ Awards. Our new issue celebrates these winners, which include everything from a learning centre that preaches the power of agriculture to a bridge with ties to Arthurian legend. |
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