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24/01/2024

Are you joining in with the celebration of International Day of Education?

Grab your copy and educate yourself on Sustainable Engineering in Action.

A read that is rather fitting for such an inspirational day

UNESCO Institution of Civil Engineers

31/10/2023

We are thrilled to announce the launch of ‘Eric Parry Architects Volume 5’, presenting the recent cultural, residential and commercial projects of one of the UK’s leading architectural practices.

Explore the ideas and process behind projects such as London’s Fen Court and 111 Buckingham Palace Road, and One Chamberlain Square in Birmingham through brilliant architectural photography and written contributions by esteemed industry figures Dagmar Motycka Weston and David Leatherbarrow.

Available now at the link in bio.

31/10/2023

Essential reading for design enthusiasts and architecture aficionados alike, ‘Consolidation: Ideas, Process and Spatial Storytelling’ is out today.

Showcasing a decade of architectural brilliance by Branch Studio Architects from 2012 to 2022, the book traces the Melbourne-based practice’s creative ideology and journey with architectural insights and stunning photography.

Available now at the link in bio.

25/08/2023

The works of Branch Studio Architects showcased in this book demonstrate the generosity and positivity of these architects, both in their design approach and in how they continually endeavour to inspire others through their work. The strength of their ideas, richness in materiality and sensitivity of detail make every place they design more special, poetic and uplifting must be celebrated.

To pre-order your copy of ‘Consolidation: Ideas, process and spatial storytelling’, head to the New Titles section at the link in bio.

14/07/2023

‘Share: Conversations about Contemporary Architecture – The Nordic Countries’ is the first book in a global series of investigative interviews about the modern architectural process. Featuring interviews by the Norway-based Canadian architect Todd Saunders, who spoke with 30 architectural practices from Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Iceland.

To order your copy, head to the link in bio.

23/06/2023

Architecture is the realm where art, philosophy and vision collide with the demands of reality. David Montalba’s Santa Monica-based firm, Montalba Architects, strives to make a more explicit connection between function and place, using architecture as a framework that enhances both the experience and the qualities of the site.

To enjoy 20% off your copy of ‘Place and Space: Montalba Architects’, head to the link in bio.

09/06/2023

‘Many of the vernacular buildings in Malaysia and South East Asia are the result of a response to climate that roots buildings in local construction techniques and natural material culture. The complex richness of Malaysia’s architectural tradition arose from a need to maximise minimal resources, resulting in modest structures that communicate a sense of continuity between past and present.’ – Eleena Jamil

Stay tuned for more info on our upcoming title ‘Essence of Place’ by Eleena Jamil.

01/06/2023

‘Libraries have come to signify much more than books and technology. Libraries now represent common ground, a public meeting place that levels age, gender and class. They are places of inclusion; and that is what I’ve found most impressive and constant on my photographic journey to see and capture as many architectural forms as I can witness.’ – Lara Swimmer, ‘Reading Room’

To pre-order your copy of the book, head to https://loom.ly/hfwhE90

18/05/2023

‘In urban architecture, boundaries are where insides meet outsides, buildings meet streets, and works of architecture meet those of urban design and city planning. Were there no limits, both sets of phenomena would lack definition. The result of that would be architecture everywhere and nowhere…’ – David Leatherbarrow

To order your copy, head to https://loom.ly/g5HPGgc

05/05/2023

‘Consolidation: Ideas, Process and Spatial Storytelling’ presents a selection of Branch Studio Architects’ finest work from the past 10 years, tracing how ideas and project-making translate through materiality, space and light to tell stories about place, time, people and context.

To pre-order your copy, click the following link: https://loom.ly/Om66FFs

21/04/2023

Featuring the photography of LARA SWIMMER PHOTOGRAPHY our forthcoming title ‘Reading Room: New and Reimagined Libraries of the American West’ documents a new generation of regional libraries that are redefining public space in the 21st century.

To pre-order your copy, go to: https://loom.ly/hfwhE90

05/04/2023

Out later this year, ‘Eric Parry Architects 5’ is the fifth book in our series documenting the work of the award-winning practice.

Exploring cultural, residential and commercial projects, this beautifully illustrated title features contributions from acclaimed academics David Leatherbarrow and Dagmar Motycka Weston, along with striking photography.

To pre-order a copy go to https://loom.ly/-sMFifo

An insightful and beautifully presented collection of recent cultural, residential and commercial projects by the internationally renowned Eric Parry Architects. This is the fifth book in a series of publications documenting the recent work of the award-winning, London- and Singapore-based architect...

23/03/2023

The Department of Architecture at the University of Pretoria invites you to the South African launch of ‘Creating Coromandel: Marco Zanuso in South Africa’, published by Artifice Press.

Please RSVP before 24 March 2023 at the following link: forms.gle/opSi1vRMxGD8Nedu6

14/03/2023

Out today, ‘Projecting Urbanity’ lays out the basis for a revision of modern architecture’s contribution to cities and their culture. Compiled by David Leatherbarrow, Emeritus Professor of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, the book presents a collection of essays on concepts of contemporary and future urban architecture, together with examples of built works where culturally significant urban transformation has taken place.

10/01/2023

Claesson Koivisto Rune is a Swedish architectural partnership, founded in Stockholm in 1995 by Mårten Claesson, Eero Koivisto and Ola Rune. Originally an architectural firm, it is now an internationally acclaimed, multi-disciplinary office with an equal emphasis on both architecture and design. Claesson Koivisto Rune is the first Swedish office to have exhibited in the international section at the Venice Architecture Biennale, in 2004.

The office has received an array of awards and recognitions, among them the prestigious Red Dot in five different categories and Designer of the Year by Elle Décor Italia, 2011 and 2014. In 2020, it was awarded Interior Designer of the Year by Elle Deco Japan and also received The Prince Eugen Medal for outstanding artistic achievement in architecture from the King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf.

06/01/2023

‘I have more courage to say, “Okay, time is not the limit here, the bigger picture is the quality and purpose’’’ – Pálmar Kristmundsson

Palmar Kristmundsson set up PK Arkitektar in Reykjavik in 1991. Over the last 30 years, Kristmundsson has shaped a contemporary vernacular that reflects Iceland’s dramatic topography, combined with influences drawn from his personal experience of Japanese architecture. PK’s work ranges from public buildings to private houses, including a number of dramatic modern villas nestling in the Icelandic landscape.

Other projects include corporate headquarters and radical conversions like the transformation of the Steypustoðin (Concrete Factory), a long-abandoned facility close to the Dýrafjörður fjord that is a dramatic vacation home and occasional extension of the practice's studio space. The design team creates complementary furniture and lighting design for many of PK’s projects, emphasising the very hands-on, craft-based nature of the design and construction process. PK Arkitektar has been twice nominated for the Mies van der Rohe architecture awards and prides itself on its high quality and environmental performance. Their choice of materials, from weathered Corten steel to fair-faced concrete, reflects the harsh Icelandic climate and the need for architecture to survive and endure in any environment.

03/01/2023

The shortlist for Life-Enhancer of the Year at the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2023 includes an inflatable tent, an ultra-slim speaker, the latest Apple Watch release, the Nothing phone and Tigín Tiny Homes. The winner of this, and all the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2023, will be announced in the February issue.

Tigín Tiny Homes are mobile small homes or cabins that don't pretend to be a future housing solution for all of us, but that are also thoughtfully designed and gimmick-free. The creators, an Irish social enterprise called Common Knowledge (tigín is Irish for a small house or cottage), have ensured the design has the same sort of specifications as a home extension, for example, and that information about the eco-friendly materials is freely accessible to all.

01/01/2023

Happy New Year from all of us at Artifice Press!

Image: Louis Roederer et Philippe Starck Brut Nature

31/12/2022

Here are some highlights from the many wonderful books we have been proud to publish this year. From the award-winning ‘Creating Coromandel’, to O'Donnell + Tuomey's second title, ‘More Space For Architecture’, our books have propelled new thinking in architecture, urbanism and design in 2022. Watch this space for more in 2023.

27/12/2022

The Red House, a contemporary family house designed by London studio David Kohn Architects has been named RIBA House of the Year for 2022.

Located in rural Dorset, ‘the two-storey building takes inspiration from the Arts and Crafts movement, reinterpreting the style in an intentionally provocative way,’ according to RIBA. ‘The house’s playful eccentricity, including oversized eaves, patterned red brickwork, and contrasting bold green details, jumps out – but this is consistently underpinned by outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail.’

24/12/2022

Merry Christmas from all of us at Artifice Press!

21/12/2022

Italian town squares were Branch Studio Architects' point of reference for the design of Piazza Dell'Ufficio, a school administration building in Melbourne, which is almost entirely lined in cardboard tubes.

This isn't the first time that Branch Studio Architects has completed an education-focused project – back in 2016 the practice updated a school in western Melbourne to feature a weathering steel bridge, which doubles up as an art gallery for students.

Piazza Dell'Ufficio won Small Workspace Interior of the Year and Interior Project of the Year at the Dezeen Awards 2019. ‘This aesthetically pleasing space creates a break-out space for busy school life. There is a great balance between contemporary, recyclable and affordable materials and colours, creating a warm and calming environment that is suitable for student welfare,’ said the judges.

18/12/2022

Wallpaper* has announced its list of ‘Architecture books to inspire shelf love’ and it features two recent Artifice publications: ‘Share: Conversations about Contemporary Architecture – The Nordic Countries’ and ‘Place and Space – Montalba Architects’.

While ‘Share’ discusses the influence of Scandinavian architecture, and ‘Place and Space’ showcases the design philosophy of internationally renowned architect David Montalba, both books exemplify the Artifice mission statement to ‘transcend disciplinary constraints to address 21st-century architecture's most topical concerns’. Read the article at the link below: https://loom.ly/u83BGJk

16/12/2022

Design Miami 2022 concluded on 4 December; here's a look back at some of the highlights from the internationally renowned design fair.

The theme of this year's edition was ‘The Golden Age: Looking to the Future’. Creative director Maria Cristina Didero explained what this means. ‘The world post-Covid needs to rethink itself. We need to reboot the roots of our relationship with nature and collective structures, ecospheres and urban contexts.’

We can do this, she argues, ‘by embracing advanced technologies, greater inclusivity and integrity in all we do, by any means possible, fostering the potential to become "The Golden Age" of today’s humanity.’

Image: A playful representation of past glory and a melancholic reminder of the glamour nights in clubs such as Studio 54, Paradise Garage and The Roxy. For 's booth presentation at the 18th edition of the fair last week, Rotganzen created a series of Quelle Fête sculptural pieces honouring American design, manufacturing and industry, as well as popular sports and food.

15/12/2022

We are delighted to announce that ‘Creating Coromandel: Marco Zanuso in South Africa’ by Edna Peres and Andrea Zamboni, published by Artifice Press, has received a Research and Publications Commendation from the Herbert Prins Colosseum Awards at the Gauteng Institute of Architecture.