Effective Designs Defy The Economic Recession in Bedfordview, South Africa

Located in Bedfordview, South Africa, Effective Designs Defy The Economic Recession was designed by A3 Architects (Pty) Ltd. Another important feature of the facility was the improved quality of stay for both the patients and their visitors on a technical and aesthetic level. Technical improvements meant better service delivery by implementing the latest digital equipment for diagnosis and treatment.... 

Tags: Aesthetics, Bedfordview, digital equipment, Gauteng Province, Hospitality/Recreation, Johannesburg, pavement retail centre, Provinces of South Africa, Sandton, Sandton Johannesburg, South Africa, Tower block

UCSF Osher Center in San Francisco, United States

Designed by KMD Architects, UCSF Osher Center is located in San Francisco, United States. The Osher Center, the anchor to the UCSF Mt. Zion campus in San Francisco, conducted an internal study to understand the particular effects of the building on patients and staff members. Their findings conclude that two key features promote well-being among all users: firstly, abundant use of natural daylight,... 

Tags: Aesthetics, Chinese thought, Divination, Environmental design, Feng shui, Osher Center, Philosophy, San Francisco, UCSF Mt. Zion campus, UCSF Osher Center, United States

Villa Castle in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Located in Groleger arhitekti, Villa Castle was designed by Ljubljana, Slovenia. The previous building hosted under its roof in 1924 was ?ernigoj School of Architecture (The painter Avgust ?ernigoj (1898 – 1985) attended the Bauhaus school in Weimar and became interested in Constructivism). This heritage catalyzed the idea of the “living cell”, inspired by the principles of Constructivism and... 

Tags: ?ernigoj School of Architecture, Aesthetics, Architectural styles, Art movements, Avgust ?ernigoj, Bauhaus, Constructivism, Education, French culture, Ljubljana, painter, Salon, Slovenia, Villa Castle, Visual arts

1933 Building, is restored and ready for business in Shanghai, China

Located in Shanghai, China, 1933 Building, is restored and ready for business was designed by British architects. It is now undergoing extensive restoration – and through this, a major Shanghai landmark is being created. Axon Concepts is responsible for the restoration and management of 1933. The central building marries classic architecture and Art Deco styling with beautiful geometric motifs. A... 

Tags: Aesthetics, Architectural styles, Art Deco, Art movements, artist, China, City, creative retail, Decorative arts, Shanghai, Visual arts, Yangtze River Delta

Building One – O2 in London, United Kingdom

The Building One – O2 designed by Gensler is located in London, United Kingdom.  Located in Building One, the iconic character of the scheme is complemented with art deco themed buildings and includes retail units, wine bars, restaurants, special events venue and music hall with a capacity of 2,000 people. The complex is equipped with the latest projection equipment, sophisticated focusable... 

Tags: Aesthetics, Art Deco, Bar, Building One, Culture, dramatic lighting systems, focusable audio systems, Gensler, London, Modern art, projection equipment, United Kingdom, Visual arts