Aug 5th, 2007
This model of the forthcoming Abu Dhabi Performing Arts Centre is probably the most spectacular of all the models in the show. Architecturally the project - which was announced earlier this year - marks a new direction for Hadid, with the building’s forms being variously described as resembling an internal organ or a pair of mating lizards.
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Aug 1st, 2007
Zaha’s Vortexx chandelier has proven to be one of the most popular exhibits in the show. It was designed in 2005 for Italian lighting brand Sawaya & Moroni and represents an “infinite ribbon of light”. The exhibition text says: “The curved lines conjure up a double helix that appears to flow in perpetual motion. The chandelier is made from fibreglass and acrylic, finished in car paint with a recessed LED light source by Zumtobel.” The chandelier’s lighting technology is by Zumtobel of Austria. Read the rest of this entry »
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Jul 29th, 2007
A schoolboy admires Z.Car - a (non-working) prototype for a compact three-wheeler that is on display on the top floor at the Design Museum. Read the rest of this entry »
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Jul 25th, 2007
Visitors to the Zaha Hadid - Architecture and Design exhibition have been posting their photos of the show on photo-sharing website Flickr. There are over a hundred images to look at, including these two from a Flickr contributor called Guyp. Thanks to dezain.net for the link.
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Jun 29th, 2007
Congratulations to Things To Look At blog for being, we believe, the first to post photos and a review of the exhibition (apart from us of course, but we have an unfair advantage).
Here are a couple of photos from Things To Look At; see more here.
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Jun 29th, 2007
Here is the first of our selection of highlights from the exhibition - or at least the top floor of the exhibition, since the first floor is a bit dark for photos without pro equipment.
The Louis Vuitton Icone bag is made of moulded plastic and comes with its own stand and two stools. Read the rest of this entry »
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Jun 29th, 2007
Photographer Luke Hayes spent the day yesterday documenting the Zaha Hadid exhibition. Here are some portraits he took of Zaha during the course of the day. Read the rest of this entry »
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Jun 29th, 2007
After our amateur efforts, here are some professional shots of the Zaha exhibition. The photos are by Luke Hayes. Read the rest of this entry »
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Jun 26th, 2007
Things move very quickly once the last exhibition has been de-installed: the exhibition space is painted (above). Read the rest of this entry »
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Jun 25th, 2007
The exhibits have all arrived. Read the rest of this entry »
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