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In December 2020, National Gallery of Victoria unveiled it’s free, large-scale exhibition NGV Triennial 2020, presenting 86 works by over 100 local and international artists, designers and collectives, taking over the entire NGV International building until 18 April 2021.

The second instalment of NGV Triennial explores some of the most globally relevant and pressing issues of our time including isolation, conservation and speculation for the future, illuminating the concerns that preoccupy the thoughts of the artists, designers and architects of today.

Related: A Celebration of the Finest Australian Interior Design at NGV’s Rigg Design Prize.

Installation view of Daniel Arsham’s work Hidden figure 2020 on display at NGV Triennial 2020 from 19 December 2020 – 18 April 2021 at NGV International, Melbourne © Courtesy the artist and Perrotin Gallery. Photo: Sean Fennessy.

Installation view of Alicja Kwade’s work WeltenLinie 2020 on display in NGV Triennial 2020 from 19 December 2020 – 18 April 2021 at NGV International, Melbourne © Alicja Kwade, courtesy König Galerie, Berlin. Photo: Tom Ross.

 

Installation view of Refik Anadol Quantum Memories 2020 on display in NGV Triennial 2020 from 19 December 2020–18 April 2021 at NGV International, Melbourne © Refik Anadol. Photo: Tom Ross.

Offering a visually arresting and thought-provoking view of the world at this unique moment, exhibition highlights include an entire floor dedicated to works concerning light and illumination presented in dialogue with the NGV’s historical collection; a monumental video work by Refik Anadol spanning 10 metres high and wide, which uses artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and quantum computing to visualise our digitised memories of nature; and a larger-than-life mirror-polished sculpture of Venus, Roman goddess of love, by American artist Jeff Koons.

Further highlights include a comprehensive display of works by Yolngu woman Dhambit Mununggurr, the first Yolngu artist working at Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre to depict Country in signature shades of acrylic blue paint. Comprising 15 large-scale single sheet bark paintings and nine larrakitj (hollow poles), some of which stand more than three metres high, the works have all been painted with the artist’s non-preferred left hand after a car accident left her with limited mobility.

Installation view of Dhambit Mununggurr’s installation Can we all have a happy life 2019–20 on display in NGV Triennial 2020 from 19 December 2020 – 18 April 2021 at NGV International, Melbourne © Dhambit Munuŋgurr, courtesy Salon Indigenous Art Projects, Darwin. Photo: Sean Fennessy.

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Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, is the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the setting for Super Bowl LV, the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL). The Buccaneers will be the first team to play a Super Bowl in their home stadium as they face off against the Kansas City Chiefs, last year’s champions. Kickoff is at 6:30 pm EST — will you be watching tonight?

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Some homes have that something special. The sort of interiors that feel like they belong to both the here and now, but also somewhere in the past. Ludivine Billaud created just that sort of feel in this Paris apartment, which captures her personal style rooted in utilitarianism and functionality – a manifestation of what she refers to “public style.” I call it a gentle not to Le Corbusier, but I think ultimately her and I mean the same thing.

Billaud is originally a textile and graphic designer who trained at the Cambre School in Brussels and then Decorative Arts in Paris. Inherently attracted to arts and crafts and materials, she broadened her practice to the domain of furniture design, decorative elements and furnishings. She previously owned restaurants in Paris, now returning to her deep interest in decoration and demand from an existing client base for custom interior solutions.


This apartment is divided into private and public areas while maintaining a sense of fluidity between the two. “Guests can be comfortably welcomed at the front of the apartment, while the lounge and sleeping areas remain present, but concealed – the suggestion of much more, without an absolute exposure,” says Billaud.



A new bathroom sits nestled between the public and private realms of the home, it’s curved form manifesting both inside the bathroom interior – bending the available natural light into the shower – while delivering similar value on the structure’s exterior. Covered in clay brick, the form becomes a feature of the apartment providing strong sculptural relief in both private and public areas of the home.

“In the lounge and bedrooms, plush woollen carpets and curtains accentuate the ambient comfort of the private spaces. Conversely, the public areas are served by a hardscape of patterned ceramic flooring, that is both practical and visually stimulating,” says Billaud.

The designer delivers a scheme with a strong design language and materials associated with both the public and private domains. Tiled horizontal surfaces extend between rooms providing small storage units, shelving and practical places for simply displaying.

“I was inspired by the architecture of ‘Residences’ of the 1960s and 70s; those big entry halls welcome residents into large apartment buildings, where the furniture is fixed and space is considered and designed. I wanted this space to feel like that kind of public space,” she adds.

With no wall surface painted, Ludivine relied on various textures rendered by different concrete-based wall finishes playing with the grain, stain, and – in the case of the kitchen – even creating strong and abrupt lines between tints, and integrating the mirror which creates a strong modernist fresco. Colour highlights provided by the lighting fixtures, soft furnishings, curtains and ceramic surfaces have the effect of bringing extra depth and extending the available space.

The attention to detail, the noble but honest quality of the materials used, and the care given to the decor elements and the bespoke design of all the carpentry and furniture reinforce the sentiment of living in an environment that is unique. The custom-designed furniture, which is mainly fixed and integrated into the partitioning (cupboards, bench, sofa, sills, niches) amplifies the serenity that emerges from the ensemble. Furniture becomes secondary in the space by celebrating the interiors volume and allowing uninterrupted circulation.

Related: Timber Ribbon Wall Defines Paris Apartment Renovation by Gabrielle Toledano.

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Mar del Plata is a city in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. With more than 600,000 residents and several million visitors per year, it is the largest seaside resort city in Argentina and also one of the country’s major fishing ports. The city is host to a mix of architectural styles, including picturesque, art deco and the vernacular Mar del Plata Style — chalets with stone facades, gable roofs of Spanish or French tile, prominent eaves and front porches.

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Quito is the capital and second most populous city in Ecuador, with roughly 2 million residents. Located at an elevation of 9,350 feet (2,850 meters) above sea level, it is also the second highest official capital city in the world (behind La Paz, Bolivia). The city is divided into 32 urban parishes, or cabildos, and this Overview features the wavy street grid of the Chimbacalle parish.

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Rhodes is a city in Greece, located on an island of the same name in the southeastern Aegean Sea. It has been famous since antiquity as the site of the Colossus of Rhodes — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — and remains a popular international tourist destination today. Near the center of this Overview, we see the city’s crescent-shaped citadel, surrounding one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. Rhodes’ metropolitan area is home to about 90,000 people.

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Core Collective Architects, in collaboration with a large range of consultants, have restored an early 19th Century Georgian Colonial homestead in the Central Highlands of Tasmania now named, Hollow Tree House. The property historically referred to as ‘Strathborough’, now stands in all its former glory after a painstaking and sensitive restoration process. The building proudly celebrates the past while making room for the future, forming a delightful home for its new owners along with their contemporary indigenous art collection.

A long investigation launched the project, where architects, owners, and builders worked collaboratively with the heritage consultant, Praxis Environment, to determine what aspects of the home needed to be stripped back to reveal historical features. Architects outline that later additions were removed, including the sunroom, verandah, and entrance portico in order to reflect the home’s original simple form. The roof was replaced with a galvanised corrugated metal edition that aligns with its existing form.

Core Collective explain their “vision was to restore the house and stables back to their original fabric, with new work to be distinctly modern but visually quiet and complimentary”. Therefore, original elements have been paired with new joinery insertions that speak with a contemporary voice. New wooden shelving units and deep green marble benchtops sit comfortably against original convict-sawn timber pieces, creating a welcoming, multi-layered space.

The restoration of Hollow Tree House involved a range of traditional techniques and locally sourced and recycled materials. “Traditional craftspeople were engaged including stonemasons, plasters, joiners, and steelworkers, to ensure the materials and methodology of restoration was as close as possible to the original”, said the architects.

Related: Bozen’s Cottage In Tasmania By Taylor + Hinds Architects.

“Hollow Tree House was built in the early years of the Van Diemen’s Land colony in what we now call Tasmania,” explain Core Collective Architects. “The property was at the frontier of conflict between Indigenous people and European settlers over land use and has now been restored and adapted as a living showcase of contemporary Indigenous art and modern Australian ceramics. At the heart of this project are our unique clients with exceptional respect and curiosity for the history of the house and the stories held within its walls, balanced with exquisite personal style and eye for detail. We enjoyed every moment of working closely with our clients, along with a tight-knit team including heritage consultant, builder, and an array of traditional craftspeople.”

In the owners’ words, “We now have a comfortable, lighthouse that is a delight to live in. It respects its past, has maintained its character, and is prepared for its future”. Hollow Tree House has peeled back layers from the past, revealing a glorious historical artefact sitting in the isolation of Tasmania’s central highlands.

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The Mississippi River Delta is the confluence of the Mississippi River with the Gulf of Mexico off the southern tip of Louisiana, USA. It is the nation’s largest drainage basin and the seventh largest river delta on Earth, containing more than 4,200 square miles (11,000 square kilometers) of coastal wetlands. Its current shape, described as a “bird-foot delta” reflects the dominance the river exerts over other hydrologic and geologic forces in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

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Kingston Lafferty Design (KLD) has revealed their scheme for Fitzgerald Clinic in Dublin, conceived to creates a sense of “serenity amidst our hectic and fast-paced lives”. The design reflects the ethos of the skin clinic, designers outlining that they have, “created an environment that captures this essence of calm and quiet, of refined luxury and indulgence in a subtle and comforting way while showcasing excellence and high-end service and product”.

Contrasting textures become the defining feature within the interior. Rough, organic stone sits alongside terracotta-coloured surfaces, bringing warmth to the scheme. The shimmering form of the staircase is much more than purely functional. Its silver-clad body transforms from the stair into a shelving unit, introducing a futuristic language within the space.

Related: Bolton Coach House in Dublin by Kingston Lafferty Design.

“The [overall] tone is soft and cocooning, relaxed, inviting, and light,” says Roisin Lafferty, founder & creative director of KLD. “The palette will take reference from the elements in nature, water, air and precious materials with subtle references to the delicacy and fragility of beauty and skin in an authentic way, drawing on tactility layering fabrics, glass and stone”. She goes on to explain that “good designing is about balance and harmony. We sought to achieve this by contrasting the hard, raw elements with femininity and softness to cocoon and comfort.”

Treatment rooms unfold with a paired back, minimalist feel. The only colour comes from tiny ocean-blue specks found hidden within the terrazzo tiled floors. Mirrored surfaces reflect stainless steel services and the grey-toned cabinet doors. Arches become a repeated motif throughout the design, softening the futuristic material palette.

“For me, small, confined spaces can often be the most exciting with the most potential,” says Lafferty. “There is pleasure facing the challenge of spatial restrictions and fulfilling multiple functionalities as well as resulting in a harmonious atmosphere. It makes the project begin like a jigsaw that needs to be figured out. The size of this space was very small so every detail became even more important to get right as every detail is on show.”

In a climate where self-care is becoming more of a focus, KLD’s Fitzgerald Clinic creates an environment where customers can put themselves first, encouraging us all to look after our most important companion – ourselves.

Related: Cinnamon Restaurant in Dublin by Kingston Lafferty Design.

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