Milan Furniture Fair 2010
23 04 2010
Despite some of our favourite suppliers getting stranded in Milan, we still got a full report back of all the amazing things they saw at the fair. From fully recyclable sofas to city sky line tables and everything else in between. Below are some of the things that stood out to us.
[Photo via Poltrona Frau Group]
[Photo via SCP Contracts]
[Photo via Poltrona Frau Group]
[Photo via SCP Contracts]
[Photo via SCP Contracts]
[Photo via Poltrona Frau Group]
[Photo via Poltrona Frau Group]
[Photo via SCP Contracts]
[Photo via Poltrona Frau Group]
[Photo via SCP Contracts]
[Photo via SCP Contracts]
[Photo via Poltrona Frau Group]
Sneak peek!
15 04 2010
Here are a couple of images from one of our projects in the Devonshire area that will be wrapping up shortly. Full coverage of this beautiful refurbishment is soon to come!
Closed
10 12 2009
The HEAT office will be closed for Christmas from 21st December 2009 to 4th January 2010! Happy Holidays!
Zero Carbon Christmas
09 12 2009
How to make your own Zero Carbon Christmas Tree!
Excavation Day
30 10 2009
Excavation day on our North London site!
Soane Museum
23 07 2009
Last Friday, I went to Lincoln’s Inn Fields (near Holborn station) to visit number 13. On first examination this house seems to be quite usual, but it’s Sir John Soane’s House and in fact I couldn’t have imagined all the amazing things that are inside it.
But, first of all, I just want to remind you who he was. John Soane was a very famous architect of the 18th century. He worked for almost 45 years on the construction of one of the most important of London’s Monuments: the Bank of England (which is now substantially demolished apart from the exterior walls).
So in his Museum, you can see a lot of things exposed like pictures, sculptures etc… But, to me, the most interesting thing to see is Soane’s work on light. It was quite amazing to see how he managed to have reflected light (most of the time, yellow light) in his rooms. In fact, the room that I preferred was the Breakfast Room with the dome and the light coming down from the lantern above it. I was very impressed by the environment that this light creates on the room.
Then there’s also the Picture Room which has pivoting panels with pictures on them. The aim of these panels is to protect the pictures from light and to save space. Besides, when all the panels are opened, you have an unexpected view to the basement floor and the alabaster sarcophagus of Ramses II’s father which is quite impressive.
So if you have some time one day go to this incredible house full of surprises (which in addition is free ;))!
Soane Museum : 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.
www.soane.org
Radical Nature / Art and Architecture for a Changing Planet
13 07 2009
The Radical Nature exhibition at the Barbican combines engaging and shocking works by artists and architects who have made it their goal to find solutions for our changing planet.
Professor Wolf Hilbertz has pioneered the use of artificial underwater coral reefs to control coastal erosion. A short documentary shows an intervention in the Indian Ocean where coils are being set in place to encourage future growth of coral reef. To learn more about this project, visit www.globalcoral.org
Henrik Hakansson’s installation Fallen Forest sort of looks like part of a movie set because of its enormity. It is a grove of fully-grown trees from the rainforest completely replanted and bizarrely flipped horizontally within the gallery. In this ridiculous manipulation of nature, there is the realisation of the effects of the relationship between man and nature. Oddly enough, they continue to grow horizontally through an effective irrigation system.
There was also one more installation that was strangely comfortable and desirable in a city like London. It was a tiny room encased in mirrors with the top of the room open to natural light and the ground covered as a quaint English garden. Despite the reflections, eventually you adjust and feel as though you are in a field that goes on forever. As the urge to want to have a picnic or roll around in the lush green grass builds…. I end up running into my own reflection.
The exhibit is showing until 18 October 2009 at the Barbican Gallery.
For more information: www.barbican.org.uk
[Image via Barbican.org.uk - Yann Revol]
AA's Party in Bedford Square
06 07 2009
The Summer Term exhibition of the Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA) presents a review of projects from the AA’s 2008/2009 year. It takes place in Bedford Square from the 3rd of July to the 25th of July and everyone can go there to see drawings, models and even working prototypes by the AA’s students. But, if you don’t have time to go there, you can also have a look on: www.aaschool.ac.uk to see some of the projects.
I went there on the 3rd, it was quite busy but I saw some interesting things. In fact, it’s fascinating to see how they are working, all drawings, CAD and technical documents and at last, models, which always look amazing.
The AA’s students are working on new ways to build with innovative materials; it’s why most of the models are very conceptual, it’s just showing what shape you can get, what you can do with these materials. There are also a few full size working prototypes, which are very impressive.
In addition, AA’s students have also built a very nice summer pavilion in Bedford Square. It’s made of fine wooden edges, which have been drawn by computer. So if you are around there, go have a look to this beautiful wood structure!
Save the Planet
15 06 2009
Along with providing you with energy efficient products and building materials, we also like to encourage an eco friendly lifestyle. We recycle and we think you should too!
Check out the company we use for all of our recycling needs: The Laundry
They have quite a witty blog too: http://blog.thelaundry.biz/
Casiopea
19 05 2009
Casiopea Lighting
One of our new finds in lighting is this lovely hand-woven copper chandelier from Jordi Ribaudí taking inspiration from the astronomical constellation and the eponymous queen who boasted an unrivalled beauty with vanity to match. We like the organic form and the horizontal design.
Check out their website and if you’d like to put this in your home, let us know!
www.noonbarcelona.com
[Image via Noonbarcelona]
On your marks. Get set. Go!
06 04 2009
Root steels are delivered to one of our North London sites to form a new roof and dormer. As it continues to develop into a gem, we’ll show you more before and after shots of the process!
Earth Hour
30 03 2009
Earth Hour is a global event organized by WWF and is held on the last Saturday of March annually. The aim is to bring awareness towards the need to take action on climate change and in doing so they ask households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for one hour.
Check out this website below. They have fascinating before and after animated images of the different cities that got involved in the Earth Hour.
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/03/earth_hour_2009.html
[Image via Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images]
HEAT's Office View
17 03 2009
Springtime is coming.
So it seems through the last few days that spring time is upon us. Or maybe it is just a tease. It at least opens the office up to a beautiful skyline and lighting.
Furniture
16 02 2009
SCP Furniture
As one of our most loved suppliers, above are just a few of the items that they can provide. Check out just a little bit of what they can offer at their website and if you would like to order something through us, let us know!
www.scp.co.uk
[Image via scp.co.uk]
Ochre Lighting
05 02 2009
Ochre Lighting
This is one of the latest finds at 100% Design this year. We have now used them in a few projects that needed that last thing to finish it off. The lighting, along with the furniture and accessories, is made amazingly well with beautiful materials and a level of decadence that is hard to find.
Check out their website and if you’d like to put this in your home, let us know!
www.ochre.net/en
[Image via ochre.net/en]
Recognition
11 12 2008
Sarah Burton has been made an Associate in recognition of her contribution to the practice!
Holidays
08 12 2008
We at HEAT Architecture would like to wish you Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year!
Closed
01 12 2008
The HEAT office will be closed for Christmas from 23rd December 2008 to 5th January 2009.
Thanksgiving
23 03 2008
Thanksgiving Party
Instead of a Christmas Party this year, we wanted to start a new tradition so we threw a Thanksgiving Party. Turkey, pumpkin pie, a little blue grass tunes and all things American-like. Gobble! Gobble!