Inappropriate Habits Forces Momentary Closure of Dublin-New York Video Portal

Inappropriate Habits Forces Momentary Closure of Dublin-New York Video Portal

An excerpt from a pornographic video, a picture of the September 11 assault, a show of personal elements and inappropriate actions … The excesses, attributable to “a small variety of folks”, it pressured the authorities to briefly fence off the sculpture. A video portal connecting residents of Dublin and New York in actual time was … Read more

There is still work to be done on the church: repurposing of historic buildings is progressing slowly

There is still work to be done on the church: repurposing of historic buildings is progressing slowly

There is the Renovation Day for renovators, and the Open Business Day for entrepreneurs. They have both already acquired considerable seniority. Not Repurposing Day. It’s in its first edition this weekend, and that’s not too early. Now that it is becoming clear that we cannot continue to create free space indefinitely, it is becoming clear … Read more

Pierre Cuypers Original Statue Back in Place in Roermond, Unveiling on May 16

Pierre Cuypers Original Statue Back in Place in Roermond, Unveiling on May 16

WikipediaPierre Cuypers at the body in 1917, grandson on the left In association with L1mburg NOS news•today, 5:28 p.m The original statue of Pierre Cuypers, one of Holland’s most famous architects, is back in place. The statue will be unveiled on May 16 in the Teeken School he designed in his hometown, Roermond. “When we … Read more

Rafael Prieto’s Eclectic NYC Loft Featured in ‘Together Over Time’ Exhibition at Emma Scully Gallery

Rafael Prieto’s Eclectic NYC Loft Featured in ‘Together Over Time’ Exhibition at Emma Scully Gallery

Installation created with Kritika Manchanda for the exhibition “Together Over Time”, at the Emma Scully Gallery. In Rafael Prieto’s living room in New York, an antique-style statue sits alongside sculptural “Akari” lamps by Isamu Noguchi and a pendant light designed by the master of the place and Loup Sarion for Marrow. DWR (Design Within Reach) … Read more

Instead of a cottage, a box on chicken feet. The new Max seat has a living room, a toilet and a bathroom

Instead of a cottage, a box on chicken feet.  The new Max seat has a living room, a toilet and a bathroom

When Ladislav Trpák presented his first habitable property a few years ago, Czech glamping was already on the rise. People have discovered that by renting a piece of land somewhere in the “wilderness” and a relatively small initial investment in a mini-house with a bed, they can easily earn extra income on the weekends. Demand … Read more

Nice Carnival: Pop Culture Theme Marks Rejuvenation for 139th Edition

Nice Carnival: Pop Culture Theme Marks Rejuvenation for 139th Edition

By Le Figaro with AFP Published 2 hours ago, Updated 2 hours ago Nice Carnival Access the slideshow (5) The festivities began this Saturday with a grand opening parade bringing together, around the King and the Queen, some of the parade floats, as well as flower battles, for an edition placed under the sign of … Read more

For the ninth year, the Interior of the Year shows the best of the changes in Czech and Slovak interiors

For the ninth year, the Interior of the Year shows the best of the changes in Czech and Slovak interiors

During the last week, architects and designers can submit their work to the Interior of the Year competition. The jury will assess the projects for 2023 and select the winners, who will be announced in May at DOX in Prague. According to director Peter Tschakert, a lot has changed since the competition was founded in … Read more

Switch, tile, handle. Photographer Jana Šturdíková documented the transformation of the house from 1936 for years

Switch, tile, handle.  Photographer Jana Šturdíková documented the transformation of the house from 1936 for years

The architect will design the house so that it is perfect from his point of view. However, over the years, his work is transformed, people fix non-functional elements and modify many things to their liking. For eleven years, the Slovak photographer carefully documented these transformations in one functionalist house in Bratislava, which was built in … Read more

Hrzánská Passage Transformed: From Tourist Shops to Cultural Hub for Young Czech Artists and Designers

Hrzánská Passage Transformed: From Tourist Shops to Cultural Hub for Young Czech Artists and Designers

Previously, Czechs had no reason to go to the Hrzánská Passage in the backdrop of Prague’s Old Town. Shops with green window frames were home to companies that mainly targeted foreign tourists with their offer. But with the beginning of the new year, the offer changes drastically. Musicians and artists are based here, who will … Read more