COULSON Block – mass mock-up

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We´ve been building a mass model as an “icon” to support the movement to redevelop the downtown of Sudbury Ontario, The Coulson building is a critical structure in the Durham Street / Larch Street street-scapes and will be the cornerstone of the new downtown.

COULSON Apartments

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Starting shot: First view. Design proposal for the renewal of about 35 loft like apartments in the Coulson Block, Sudbury, ON. Apartment Features: “URBAN LIVING” only minimum of internal walls, built-in closets, state of the art lighting.

reduce . reuse . recycle

van-de-velde-schrank-2.jpgDesign drawing for “Schloss Lauterbach”, Germany (See: www.schlosslauterbach.com) along Henry van de Veldes design from 1907.
Two niches, (you might say alcove) in the hallway were missing built-in wardrobes. Unfortunately, we have no pictures of this part of the building to show the original antiques. These niches cannot stand empty, so we decided to set out on our own following the guidelines and the van de Velde work elsewhere in the castle.
Side bar: Evolution in terms of ecological responsibility: We are going to use the existing furniture from an old bedroom (no name design). The furniture will be taken apart, reshaped and put together to form the new wardrobes. More of the building process to come soon… reduce . reuse . recycle.
This is for our good friend Jack Johnson, USA >>> Jack, we love you!

Coulson Block – Art Deco at its Best

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The famous “Coulson Block”.
Just starting work on the design development of an Art Deco Building from 1937 in  Sudbury, Ontario. The project includes design of some thirty apartments, several bars, restaurants and retail frontage with shops like Hugo Boss, bookseller and others. Interior design, development of the corporate identity, graphics and illustrations are part of the contract.

LEARN as you CAN

As the 21st century unfolds, we are faced with the need to make fundamental shifts in how we approach education and schools.  We embrace new thinking – and have developed approaches to project-based learning, featuring an increased role for technology, and more sustainable and socially responsible institutions.  We are designing education facilities with flexible spatial configurations, integrated break-out and project rooms, and better connections between the indoors and out.
Our model has students growing food and learning from the building itself, exploring social needs of society and extending the school’s role into the wider community. This innovative approach, and its application will be a radical shift in the way children experience and learn. By using mechanical systems such as wind turbines, green roofs as learning tools students learn in a real world setting. We are working with what architects call “ad hoc urbanism” to illustrate how these necessary changes in education can be translated to the design of schools today, providing a new blueprint for the “future classroom”.

UniverCity – Stuttgart

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Within the framework of the “Excellence Initiative 2010″ we are currently working with the University of Stuttgart to develop an institutional strategy to promote Top-Level Research in Stuttgart. Along with developing strategic considerations, our assignment (since October 2009) includes the design development of the “UniverCity”, the development of a corporate identity and corporate design, visuals and presentations on the long way to the final target.
To launch this important initiative we identified the need to revamp the University´s identity. This meant finding a way to communicate the importance of integrative approaches and cultivate interdisciplinary thinking. The idea is to erect a multifunctional transparent “Place” at a central location on the University campus. The name “UniverCity Centre” signifies that it is a gateway for society to access the university and its “Research Campus”.  In addition to its communicative and representative functions it´ll be both “THE” place for the creative exchange of specialist cultures and a source of pride for the University of Stuttgart.
(All pictures artists impressions).

Goethe Nationalmuseum Weimar

goethe-eingang.jpggoethe-nationalmuseum-iso.jpgg1.jpgGutachten im Auftrag der Klassik Stiftung Weimar zur funktionalen Neuordnung Foyer, Neu- und Umgestaltung der Dauerausstellung sowie Grundsatzüberlegungen zum Thema Besucherführung. Gemeinsam mit mori projects entwickelten wir eine Konzeption mit dem Ziel, das Besuchererlebnis in der Ausstellung zu optimieren. Die Schwierigkeit des Ensembles liegt darin, dass es zwei grundsätzlich unterschiedliche Ereignisse gibt: Die neu zu konzipierende Ausstellung und das Wohnhaus Goethes mit komplettem Inventar, das wie aus dem Lauf der Geschichte ausgestanzt eine besondere Inszenierung und Erklärung erfordert.

“the FutureConcept”

new-project.jpggrad3.jpgSince October last year we are working on a new long term project: “The Future Concept” is going to be a multi-step development for an important european university.  Our assignment includes the creation of a corporate identity, development of a meeting center, kids research center, faculty club etc. More to come later (we agreed in non-disclosure for the time being)

Olga Hospital Stuttgart

hoefe.jpgtante-olga.jpguebersicht.jpgGutachten zur “kindgerechten Innenausstattung” des neuen Kinderkrankenhauses. Gemeinsam mit unseren Partnern Mori:Projects und Heller Designstudio haben wir ein Gesamtkonzept entwickelt. Als Identifier und Markenzeichen wurde der Charakter “Tante Olga” entworfen. Sie begleitet die Kinder, die zumeist Langzeitpatienten sind, durch den Krankenhaus-Alltag. Tante Olga ist zwar nie persönlich anwesend aber dennoch omnipräsent. Sie liest die Gute-Nacht-Geschichte im Krankenhausradio, ihr Apfelkuchen in der Caféteria ist legendär, die Menukarte der Caféteria sieht wie Tante Olgas Rezeptbuch aus

Olga Hospital, Tapetenentwurf

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Bestandteil der Gesamtkonzeption ist die Codierung der Stationen durch speziell entworfene Vliestapeten, die als Sonderanfertigung die individuelle inhaltliche Handschrift (hier: Der Dschungel) auf den Fluren der Stationen sichtbar machen. In diesem Fall hat das Motiv eine Lauflänge von 24 m ohne Rapport.