In Barcelona, a new tower made of colored glass
A project by GCA Architects uses AGC’s Planibel Coloured glass to to realize the Torre Colonial, a 21-story building that now becomes part of the city’s skyline.
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As is often the case with their works, Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin have had fun with the given theme, exploring all its technical and expressive aspects. “We reflected on all the aspects, from the use of optics to the effects of reflection, from the importance of shadow to the relationship with light and colour.” Elements that may initially seem more sculptural also reveal a functional intent. Tests 1, 3 and 7, for instance, project vibrant and colourful reflections onto the walls using stratified layers of dichroic glass.
4 – 9 April 2017
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Spazio Krizia
via Daniele Manin 21, Milan
The Mirra 2 combines ergonomics and sustainability
Redesigned by Berlin-based Studio 7.5, the Mirra 2 chair from Herman Miller represents the perfect combination of function and innovation.
