Living and breathing design. A Blog by Kurt Roscoe.
It has been a while since visiting NYC but my family and I were able to fit in a quick visit with our son Jacob. While there, one site I specifically wanted to see was Little Island. This artificial “island” located on the lower westside of Manhattan opened recently. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize that advance […]
Read moreLocated on the hillside on the shore of Okanagen Lake in Kelowna, B.C Canada, Architectural Firm Olson Kundig recently completed the Martins Lane Winery. The winery specializes in the production of premium Pinot Noir and Riesling and has received praise from Wine Spectator. Design of the Martins Lane Winery was led by Olson Kundig principal, […]
Read moreA curated exhibition of historic sneakers is now on display and “out-of-the-box” at London’s Design Museum. The exhibition, Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street showcases some of the foremost athletic footwear that are not only fashionable but have been key test beds for innovative products design and new material technologies. The sneakers on exhibit include iconic […]
Read moreReducing the carbon footprint by the building and construction industry; specifically concrete, has taken a significant step forward. Making good on their commitment as a signatory of the Call on Carbon initiative; the international architectural firm Snøhetta has teamed up with startup Saferock. The collaborative research has led to the development of a net-zero concrete […]
Read moreThe new scientific research station is designed as an underwater version of the International Space Station. The new station will be a new home for global collaboration with the world’s leading researchers, academics, government agencies, and corporations to advance science to benefit the future of the planet. Click below for the full story. Source: https://worldarchitecture.org/article-links/efvfv/yves-bhar-reveals-concept-for-the-world-s-largest-underwater-habitat-for-fabien-cousteau.html
Read morePresented here as part of MoMA’s Virtual Views series, you can hear directly from Neri Oxman and MoMA’s Paola Antonelli, Senior Curator, Department of Architecture and Design, and Director of Research and Development, during a live Q&A, and experience Oxman’s work through video, audio features, interviews, and more. Click below for more. Source: https://www.moma.org/calendar/exhibitions/5090
Read moreThe Virtual Design Festival (www.virtualdesignfestival.com) is a new venue that will bring the architecture and design world together to celebrate the culture and commerce of the industry of architecture and explores how it can adapt and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Dezeen the online magazine will host online talks, lectures, movies, product launches and more […]
Read moreYou may have heard of Dutch native and inventor, Boyan Slat who is responsible for the start-up, “The Ocean Cleanup” (https://theoceancleanup.com) or initiatives such as “Ocean Conservancy” (https://oceanconservancy.org). Previously on this blog I have expressed my interest in biomimicry and how design can be directly inspired by nature. But check this out… here is a […]
Read moreFresh o2 (Oxygen) is a new addition to the Design Oxygen blog. In this section, I will be sharing new experiences both past and current, near and far. These experiences include discoveries, travel, technology, art, design or any other type of creative inspiration. On a recent visit to NYC, we were able to check out […]
Read moreChances are that you have probably heard of the first “industrial revolution”. The first is industrial revolution is commonly reference by two elements (water and coal) that together produce steam. Following the original industrial revolution was the second “electricity” in the late 1800’s then followed by the third “digital” which began gaining steam in the […]
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