Xavier Barrade

Simple site but excellent work from Xavier Barrade. No more words needed.

Matte

Matte, an Amsterdam-based retail branding boutique, have recently uploaded some nice new work to their site.

Chris O’Shea / Hand From Above

This is one of the best examples of interactive artwork I have seen in absolutely ages. Chris O’Shea’s ‘Hand From Above’ is well thought out, witty and novel. Make sure you watch the video - the public’s reaction is fantastic.

“Hand From Above encourages us to question our normal routine when we often find ourselves rushing from one destination to another. Inspired by Land of the Giants and Goliath, we are reminded of mythical stories by mischievously unleashing a giant hand from the BBC Big Screen. Passers by will be playfully transformed. What if humans weren’t on top of the food chain? Unsuspecting pedestrians will be tickled, stretched, flicked or removed entirely in real-time by a giant deity.”

Speirs and Major Associates

Here’s some very fine images of the lighting installation of Devonshire Square in London, created by Speirs and Major Associates. The photography is by James Newton.

A bit more about this project, “The lighting was expected to support a number of strategic goals: to promote the estate as a business attraction; emphasize the impact of the area; activate the site after working hours; highlight period features; and safeguard the original architecture. In order to encourage greater use of the public area, light has been used to reshape the space into something softer and more relaxed. The challenge was how to create a sense of intimacy in a cavernous space overlooked by tall 18th century warehouses. Designer Andrew Howis: “We were acutely aware that the Western Courtyard is dominated by these beautiful but slightly overbearing buildings. The role we played was in creating a more human scale at ground level without interfering with the fabric of the buildings.” To define a more intimate volume, ten custom pendants (designed by Speirs and Major Associates) provide a soft, warm glow of light without creating any clutter on the floor. The warmth at ground level is accentuated by a chill moonlit atmosphere in the surrounding canopy above.”

Studio Toogood

This was too good not to post, if you excuse the pun. Studio Toogood designs, directs and executes interiors and environments from concept through to creation. Via Visuelle.