The article discusses a collection of Japanese paper lamps designed by the Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake for the lighting manufacturer Artemide. The collection, called In-Ei Issey Miyake, was created through the use of algorithmic design and the application of mathematical principles. The lamps are made from a special fabric chosen because of its resemblance to traditional Japanese washi paper.
The article discusses the architectural movement known as "paper architecture" which developed in the Soviet Union during the 1980s. The movement was characterized by experimental architectural projects composed on paper by Russian architects. It is noted that the founder of the movement was the architect Yuri Avvakumov.
An interview with college professor and collector Michael Stoll is presented. Stoll collects paper material related to his field of expertise, information design. Topics addressed in the interview include the origins of the collection, how it is organized, and the axonometric maps that form part of the collection.
The author discusses the relationship between architects and archives. Topics discussed include the role of archival research in the architectural process, physical contact with archival materials, and the papers of the architect Giulio Minoletti in the Archivio del Moderno (AdM) at the Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio (AAM)
The article reviews the "Restless Earth" video, paper, and installation exhibition by artist Camille Henrot at the New Museum in New York, New York in 2014.
The article discusses an event held on February 23, 2012 at the 121+ exTemporanea bookshop in Milan, Italy in which a group of founders, directors and editors gathered to discuss the status of online and paper architectural magazines.
Published
2012
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