In this week’s architecture and design video round-up (above), walk the vertical network of stairs and balconies that line the exterior of Tokyo’s landmark Arakawa building.
In West Bengal, Abin Design Studio’s Waterfront Clubhouse was part-funded by the government and community fundraising, and has quickly become an important destination in the daily lives of residents.
A debut for the duo, Monaco-based architecture and interiors studio Humbert & Poyet has partnered with French iron-crafter La Maison Pouenat to release a range of furniture and lighting. Take a look.
And finally this week, joining the Lendlease development that is home to Australia’s most expensive residence, the new ‘Sykhomes’ at One Sydney Harbour offer panoramic views across the glittering city.
For more information on each of these stories, see below.
- Arakawa building in Japan: Overlooking a bustling Tokyo intersection, the Arakawa building by Nikken Sekkei is a landmark volume with a vertical network of stairs and balconies that zigzag the building’s exterior. Read more.
- Waterfront Clubhouse: Abin Design Studio’s Waterfront Clubhouse in West Bengal has become a place where residents young and old converge to celebrate, collaborate and hone their athletic skills. Read more.
- Metamorphosis collection: The debut range of exquisite furniture and lighting by Emil Humbert (above right) and Christophe Poyet was created in collaboration with French iron-crafter La Maison Pouenat. Read more.
- ‘Skyhomes’ at One Sydney Harbour: Guided by Lendlease, the next phase in the One Sydney Harbour development sees the creative reunion of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano and interior designer Daniel Goldberg. Read more.
Join the action at Tokyo’s landmark Arakawa building and watch a match from the Waterfront Clubhouse in West Bengal.
