March 20th – April 5th 2010
18 November – 07 March 2010
Iris Dunbar, President
Joy Whittaker, Executive Manager
Salvage
Reclaim
Reuse As introduced at the beginning of the magazine, this issue aims to introduce salvaged and vintage furniture that can add an extra element into any eclectic design scheme. Especially as, for many of us, the purse strings are tightening so an idea of how to transform your home with a quirky look, whilst not putting too much pressure on the bank account, is to embrace salvaged, reclaimed or vintage furniture. The sites below are a small selection of some of the best salvage and vintage sites available.
http://www.antiques-atlas.com http://www.baileyshomeandgarden.com http://busybeestudio.co.uk
http://www.dirtydollie.co.uk http://www.ebay.co.uk http://www.elemental.uk.com
Site plan: Stoke-on-Trent
Key:
Designated area
The concept is based on Stoke-on-Trent’s proud heritage of the pottery industry. The sculptural “meeting place” is shaped on the fragmented pieces of broken pottery. The idea explores new digital printing techniques with striking graphic designs and colourful tiling. A strip of light wraps round the sculpture adding to its vibrancy and striking appearance.
Inspired by the canvas shade designed by Alex Pรถssenbacher in his Careyes villa, I decided to create an outdoor eating area. I feel this element is somewhat lacking in cities around the UK, so that some alfresco dining could be enjoyed by all.
During the 1960’s and 70’s Vasarely’s optical images became part of the popular culture, having a deep impact on architecture, computer science, fashion, and the way we now look at things in general. Even though he achieved great fame he insisted on making his art accessible to everyone. His motto was “Art for all”. Vasarely, M (2008). Victor Vasarely. [Online] Available from http://www.vasarely.com/site/site.htm [Accessed: 9th December 2009]
M.C. Escher is one of the world’s most famous graphic artists; playing with architecture, perspective and impossible spaces. Having a keen observation of the world around us, Escher’s tessellations not only exemplify a creative and fascinating mind, but also demonstrate an impossibility of shape that has been manipulated into an expression of his own fantasies.
By combining the principals of Escher and the optical stimulation of Vasarely, my initial concept is to simply create a tessellated ceramic path. Taking inspiration from Vasarely’s 1970 wood sculpture piece, ‘Hex’, I simply sectioned off the central pattern, repeated the image, then tessellated it to produce the pattern below.
IDeA
Book sellers along the River Seine
Modern mobile stands
Famous Flea Markets of Paris
Bike park Amsterdam
To encourage reuse and the passing on of goods in an attempt to produce a lower carbon footprint; I propose to create a temporary mobile crafts and antiques market for the gateway into Stoke.
Ponder
To reflect or consider with thoroughness and care.
Our Love of antiques is to reflect on our history and culture.
ConCePT One mans rubbish, is another mans treasure‌
Approximately 20 bicycles could fit into the given triangle allowing small craft groups, antiques groups, jumble sellers or even book dealers to hire a purpose built display box. The purpose built display box is a simple powder coated steel case which folds up into a small stand. It is secured by the sellers bicycle seat.
To encourage only local businesses, sellers are asked to travel to the event on their bicycles. On arrival the seller secures their bicycle in a bike stand and is given a display box.
Ponder
To reflect or consider with thoroughness and care.
ALEX
You may not have heard of the architect Alex Pössenbacher, however his architectural masterpieces in and around Costa Careyes, Mexico City are really something to behold. Creating open, fluid structures that have a solid sense of place, it is easy to see why he has twice been included in Architectural Digest’s ‘Top 100 Architects’ list. So it was much of a surprise to us when Alex dropped into the NDA to take us through a whirlwind tour of his work to date. A fascinating insight into the world in which he works gave us all the notion to down our pens, pick up a Pina Colada and head over to sunny Mexico City. Alas, that never happened but at least we can share some images of Alex’s work and, in the near future, a video of his visit will be appearing on the VLS. In the meantime, transport yourself to sunnier climes while viewing these captivating images.