My friend Daniel yesterday showed me this documentary produced by Autodesk in partnership with PBS, narrated by Brad Pitt, about the work headed by Bogotá’s ex-mayor Enrique Peñalosa, making the city one of the most sustainable in the world by implementing innovative ideas like the “TransMilenio” bus system, and causing crime rate to be reduced by 70% in only three years. Even though the documentary omits other important changes implemented by Mr. Peñalosa (along with other mayor’s before and after him), that greatly improved the life of Bogotá’s citizens and reduced environmental problems like the “pico y placa”, it is still a great eye opener. It is nice to see inspiring solutions coming from my country every once in a while. Watch the documentary after the break. Continue reading »
Multi-disciplinary design firm Claesson Koivisto Rune sent me these images and description of their No. 5 House in Nacka, Sweden. As a minimalist I love everything about this house—the shape, the layout, the choice in furniture, etc., etc. Check out the rest of the images and what the architects had to say about this project after the break. Continue reading »
Carolina Bueno from Triptyque sent me images and information about another one of their amazing projects, an apartment built for Houssein Jarouche in São Paulo, Brazil. The kitchen and bathroom are my favourites, but the rest is just as spectacular. Here’s what the architects had to say about this project: (more images and details after the break) Continue reading »
São Paulo based architectural firm Triptyque has sent me images and information about the project they completed for brazilian advertising agency “Loducca“. The new headquarters building is located on Colombia Street, number 325 on São Paulo, Brazil. Image gallery after the break.
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Located at only 2 hours [drive] from downtown Tokyo and surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on one side and beautiful mountains on the others, the house is a natural retreat designed by architect Kiyonobu Nakagame. More images after the break.
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