AZURE_2014_07_08.pdf

Calendar
July 4 to september 1
big maze at the national building museum
Washington, D.c.
With 34 projects in the works, few firms are generating as much
interest these days as Bjarke Ingels’ BIG. This summer, the Danish
firm’s playful installation at the National Building Museum in
Washington, D.C., is sure to create buzz. The giant maze, which
measures nearly 19 by 19 metres, will fill the institution’s Great
Hall with a unique take on a traditional labyrinth. Ingels imagined
the concept, featuring 5.5-metre-high walls around the perimeter,
as a reversal of the typical maze configuration. The walls drop
gradually toward the centre, so that once the core is reached a
360-degree view of the path opens up, revealing the way out.
For the claustrophobic, the hall’s balconies offer a complete aerial
view of the interactive installation. nbm. org
July 9 to October 12
LOUIS KAHN: THE POWER OF architecture
London
Like so many great artists, Louis Kahn had few opportunities
during his lifetime to share his work with the world: he died
nearly bankrupt in 1974. Yet decades later, he is continuously
cited as a significant influence in today’s architectural field;
his projects have been realized as recently as 2012, when his
Roosevelt Memorial was constructed in New York. His legacy
is fully celebrated in this exhibit at London’s Design Museum,
with original models and drawings, as well as rare film footage
and photos of the 20th-century icon. designmuseum.org
to august 10
tapas: spanish design for food
toronto
From the ubiquitous jamón ibérico to colourful pans of
paella, Spain takes its beautiful food seriously. The Design
Exchange delves into this zest for gastronomic design,
in a unique exhibition courtesy of curator Juli Capella and
organizer AC/E Acción Cultural Española. With more than
150 food-related objects – including Enoc Armengol’s
Panpaati, a whimsical table and chair setting fabricated
entirely from bread – this exhibition is sure to whet your
appetite for culinary art. dx. org
The Moriyama RAIC International Prize
submission deadline: august 1
This exciting new Canadian award, which rivals the Pritzker
Prize by matching its $100,000 purse and global reach, was
established by architect Raymond Moriyama and the Royal
Architectural Institute of Canada to promote architecture’s
role in transforming society. Through his career, Moriyama –
renowned for the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, and
Toronto’s original Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, among
many other cultural icons – stayed focused on humanistic
values of social justice, equality and inclusivity. This award
aims to keep those altruistic ideals alive in contemporary
practice. raic. org
upcoming fairs
AUGUST 30 TO SEPTEMBER 2
TENDENCE, FRANKFURT,
GERMANy
Halls of tabletop accessories,
home furnishings and seasonal
decor.
tendence. messefrankfurt. com
SEPTEMBER 5 TO 9
MAISON&OBJET, PARIS
Fine furniture, ceramics and more.
maison-objet.com
SEPTEMBER 13 TO 16
HOMI MILANO, MILAN, italy
Concepts for experiencing
the home, indoors and out.
homimilano. com
SEPTEMBER 13 TO 21
LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL
An annual event that
includes 100% Design.
londondesignfestival.com,
100percentdesign.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 22 TO 26
CERSAIE, BOLOGNA, italy
Aisles of tiles and bath fittings.
cersaie.it
SEPTEMBER 24 TO 27
ABITARE IL TEMPO, VERONA,
ITALy
Luxury contemporary furniture
and lighting from across Italy.
abitareiltempo.com
SEPTEMBER 25 TO 28
IDS WEST, VANCOUVER
Interior design catering to the
West Coast. idswest.com
OCTOBER 18 TO 23
HIGH POINT market,
North carolina
Housewares and home furnishings.
highpointmarket.org
40 jul ⁄ aug 2014 azuremagazine.com