KOLLISION

Kollision :: Interactive Installation

Kollision is a Danish design studio located in Aurhas, Denmark. Founded in 2000, this relatively new firm has already made quite a name for themselves, especially in the realm of interactive lighting installation. Many of us became familiar with Kollision through their collaboration with BIG and Audi for Design Miami 2011 where their interactive LED floor simulated the movements of drivers and pedestrians alike. But their portfolio has oh so many more goodies to dive into! Here's a few projects by them that I found especially interesting, but do take some time to have a look yourself! Very cool stuff to be seen....and do me a favor and watch the videos! Photos just don't do it justice.

SAXO Bank Interactive Ceiling
I posted about the exterior of this building and ridiculous spiral staircase on the interior, and this interactive ceiling was a special request from the architect. I have decided that this MUST be the coolest bank in the world. Or at least have the coolest clients where they feel like they can get away with things like this. And bonus! The lights can be controlled from your iPhone with a special downloadable app!

SAXO Reactive Ceiling / iPhone Interaction from Kollision on Vimeo.


Spine Installation
One of Kollision's most recent installation--Music and lighting is activated by the presence of the occupants. Creepy but cool!

SPINE from Kollision on Vimeo.

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GOING BOLD

Ozone :: Wonderwall
Hong Kong

Never lacking bold gestures, Wonderwall has done it once again with this completely over-the-top interior of the Ozone Restaurant in the Hong Kong Ritz-Carlton. Occupying the top 15 floors of a 118-story building, this hotel boasts the highest in the world! The design of Ozone, according the Wonderwall was to "create a place that is full of surprises and excitement at every turn, whether one enters from the bar, the bar lounge, the lobby lounge, dining room, or tapas bar"[via]. Well, I think its safe to say mission accomplished. The repetition of geometry travels from surface to surface giving the sense that the space is eternal. This feeling is echoed in the materiality to create an overall, out of this world creation. Wow. Just wow.

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CLYFFORD STILL MUSEUM

Clyfford Still Museum :: Allied Works Architecture
Denver, CO

This project by Allied Works Architecture is especially close to my heart for a number of reasons.  First, Clyfford Still is one of my favorite painters!  The museum is also in Denver, my home town, so you could say that I'm a little partial.  But that aside, the architecture of the space is truly breathtaking in conjunction with the paintings.  Allied Works Architecture has created such a relaxing space that people have even been known to be found meditating within the museum walls.  Could you blame them though?  Natural light pours into the entire space through a custom concrete ceiling, that is, can you believe it---ONE piece! And that's just the beginning...

 

 

The custom walls that are found in most of the museum are meant to mimick the texture and depth that Still's paintings are so well known for.

The rhythm and repetition of the singular vertical element continues out to the multiple outdoor courtyards which overlook the Denver skyline.  These babies are the perfect breath of fresh air(literally) as you make your way through the gallery. 

Image via KAT+MUSE

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MATERIAL SPEAK

EXIT Architects :: Easter Sculpture

Today I'm in Spain obsessing over the Easter Sculpture by EXIT Architects.  A true testament to the power of materiality, this simple palette creates a luxurious series of galleries with the architecture of the space as the true star.  Grandiose gestures such as the oversized loading doors and the clerestory surround allow the open expanses to make a bold statement, while reducing the scale of the occupants allowing them to feel as if they are apart of something bigger than themselves, larger than life, really.

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SWITCH IT UP

Kyouei Design :: Switch Chair & DJ Table

I will spare you the Daft Punk song (Technologic) that came to my mind immediately after finding this this set of table and chairs by the Japanese based, Kyouei Design.  Although the usability is questionable, the texture, pattern, and repetition of the designs are quite nice.

 

 

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LED RO SHAM BEAUX

 

Rock beats scissor just like LEDs trump incandescent lamps in nearly every way.  And now, lamp designs from companies such as German-based ledo are giving us one more reason to kick Edison to the curb.   

Dear Incandescent,

you just officially became LED's bitch.  xoxo kat

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COULDN'T RESIST

The incredible photography of...

Iwan Baan (first) & Ben Hassett (Magdalena Frackowiak for Vogue Germany)

 

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