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Ingo Maurer has taken on the challenge to illuminate one of the most unusual high-rise buildings: Torre Velasca in Milan. As part of the Open Borders orga- nized by Interni magazine, Ingo Maurer will ‘paint’ the building with light: the lower part and the roof of the tower will be glowing red, like embers, marking the extraordinary architecture as temporary hotspot and location of the AUDI city lab. The middle part will remain dark, but some win- dows will also be lit randomly. Four single white rings will be moving on the lower part of the building uniting to the AUDI logo for a few seconds every now and then. Ingo Maurer prefers not to give explanations of his choice of colours, but to let the visitors find their own interpretation or connotations.

Torre Velasca, created by BBPR architects, is 106 meters high and was com- pleted in 1958 in direct neighborhood of the Dome. The architecture absorbs several elements of the ancient city of Milan and leads it into the future. The narrow spaces of the lower floors held shops, offices and exhibitions, while the more spacious upper stories contained apartments with spectacular views overlooking the city. The upper third of the building, which protrudes outward from the lower levels, was designed to resemble medieval watchtowers.

Ingo Maurer has previously realized two projects for Interni, both in collaboration with Axel Schmid who is a member of the design team at Ingo Maurer GmbH since 1998. His LED table lamp Jetzt has been in- cluded in the permanent collection of MoMA in New York in 2009. Other de- signs are also part of the collection of Ingo Maurer. The technical realization of the illumination of Torre Velasca will be executed by CastagnaRavelli.
  

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May 7 2016

A project for Audi in collaboration with Interni Magazine

Ingo Maurer has taken on the challenge to illuminate one of the most unusual high-rise buildings: Torre Velasca in Milan. As part of the Open Borders orga- nized by Interni magazine, Ingo Maurer will ‘paint’ the building with light: the lower part and the roof of the tower will be glowing red, like embers...

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Constantinos Moraitakis
PhotostoryAudiIngo Maurer
May 6 2016

San Francisco Loft | LINEOFFICE Architecture

This converted warehouse space was remodelled by San Francisco based practice LINEOFFICE Architecture. The weightiness of the post and beam structure and the tactile grain of the Douglas Fir were at once seductive for both the client and the architect. With such an exquisitely crafted timber structure...

<p>This converted warehouse space was remodelled by San Francisco based practice <a href="http://lineofficearchitecture.com/" target="_blank">LINEOFFICE Architecture.</a> The weightiness of the post and beam structure and the tactile grain of the Douglas Fir were at once seductive for both the clien...
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Constantinos Moraitakis
PhotostoryLINEOFFICE Architecture
May 5 2016

Tuve Hotel by Design Systems

This boutique hotel quietly dwells in a local neighbourhood that enjoys moderate distance yet convenience to the bustling CBD while offering an authentic Hong Kong experience with local eateries, market, old buildings, temples and scenery of the Hong Kong Island along the tramways.

<p>This boutique hotel quietly dwells in a local neighbourhood that enjoys moderate distance yet convenience to the bustling CBD while offering an authentic Hong Kong experience with local eateries, market, old buildings, temples and scenery of the Hong Kong Island along the tramways. The hotel is i...
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Constantinos Moraitakis
PhotostoryDesign Systems
May 4 2016

Peter’s House in Copenhagen by Studio David Thulstrup

Peter’s House is a private residence in Copenhagen, designed for renowned Danish photography Peter Krasilnikoff by the masters at Studio David Thulstrup. It’s the spatial equivalent of Diana Ross, Raf Simons and Talitha Getty’s love child – a little disco, a little earthy and incredibly crisp and considered.

<p>Peter’s House is a private residence in Copenhagen, designed for renowned Danish photography Peter Krasilnikoff by the masters at <a href="http://studiodavidthulstrup.com/" target="_blank">Studio David Thulstrup. </a>It’s the spatial equivalent of Diana Ross, Raf Simons and Talitha Getty’s ...
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Constantinos Moraitakis
PhotostorySTUDIO David Thulstrup
Apr 28 2016

Noémie Goudal | Le Bal in Paris

With her images, Noémie Goudal constructs enigmatic work capable of introducing intimate and introspective questioning of our presence in cosmic space.

<p><a href="http://www.le-bal.fr/" target="_blank">Le Bal</a> is a Paris institution dedicated to understanding the way in which images interpret reality. Its cultural work has now spanned ten years of continual reaction to the complexity of contemporary forms of the image as “documents”, probin...
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Constantinos Moraitakis
PhotostoryLe BalNoémie Goudal
Apr 26 2016

Clapton Warehouse|Sadie Snelson Architects

In the heart of Clapton, East London, you’ll find this sleek warehouse conversion from the architects at Sadie Snelson. Previously divided into separate small rooms that let in little natural light, the fresh open-plan update is dressed in black and creamy pale timber to create the ultimate photographer’s work and living space.

<p>In the heart of Clapton, East London, you’ll find this sleek warehouse conversion from the architects at <a href="http://www.ssarchitects.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sadie Snelson</a>. Previously divided into separate small rooms that let in little natural light, the fresh open-plan update is dress...
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Constantinos Moraitakis
PhotostorySadie Snelson Architects
Apr 26 2016

Deloudis Flos Shop in Shop

For over 50 years, the Italian lighting brand, Flos, has been illuminating the lives and environments of its clients. Since the founding of this highly awarded brand, considered No.1 in its field, it has, through innovative methods and revolutionary materials, stayed ahead of the game and set the bar high for its competitors.

<p>For over 50 years, the Italian lighting brand, <a href="http://www.flos.com/en/home" target="_blank">Flos</a>, has been illuminating the lives and environments of its clients. Since the founding of this highly awarded brand, considered No.1 in its field, it has, through innovative methods and rev...
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Constantinos Moraitakis
PhotostoryDeloudis
Armchair Collection By Deloudis
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