Tower Studio

The Tower Studio located on Fogo Island, Canada, is definitely my type preferred type of architecture because of its strikingly bold, yet minimalistic shape. It was designed by Saunders Architecture and is a 'Shorefast Foundation' and 'Fogo Island Arts Corporation' commissioned art studio.

Starbucks

Just less than 2 weeks ago on March the 9th, Starbucks opened up its latest concept store, and the first one in Europe, inside the Amsterdamsche Bank located in Rembrandt Square (Amsterdam). The store, nicknamed 'The Bank', because it was placed inside an old bank volt, was designed by Liz Muller, the Starbucks Concept Director, and is the biggest Starbucks in Europe. All designers, craftspeople and materials were locally sourced which gives the place that authentic Dutch feel, while still keeping the overall modern and welcoming Starbucks look. The place is beautifully designed and is really quirky, as are the other concept stores.

Another Starbucks concept store is the reclaimed shipping containers drive-thru, located in Washington, US.

This store is also great! And the idea of creating unusual places will most likely create more business for Starbucks.

picNYC

This table was designed by 'Haiko Cornellisen Architecten' and was inspired by the vast amount of urban farming designs. I've got to admit that this is pretty cool looking, and if you think about it, it's not much different to having a picnic in a park. In fact, it's probably a lot cleaner.

Yunak Evleri

Yunak Evleri is a 5star hotel, located in an ancient village in Ugrup, Turkey, is build into the side of a cave. Each room has power for lights, plumbing, a spa and Wi-Fi access. They have also been decorated with antiques from the 1900s, and each ground floor room comes with it's own patio. Although I wouldn't choose to stay here, I still think it's pretty amazing.

Turner Prize 2011

In my extremely honest opinion... it was utter rubbish. This so-called 'art' is not art at all. And the fact everyone reads into it as if it has some kind of deeper meaning is also just as bad. But if people are stupid enough to pay for it, who am I to question it.. right? All I'd like to say was I thought it was a waste if time and I'm glad it's back to its original home next year in London. Unfortunately photos were 'not permitted' with any of the exhibitions for some strange reason, although I did get a few sneaky shots in. Please don't sue.

Regine Ramseier's Dandelions

Regine Ramseier sprayed each dandelion she picked with adhesive, before attaching them upside down to a whiteboard suspended from the ceiling. Although I'm sure this took a very long time, I don't class this as 'art', but the look of the dandelions did remind me of light bulbs and gave me an idea for lighting. Just replace each Dandelion with different sized light bulbs hanging at different heights.

Cooper Union

Cooper Union college is located in the East village on the island of Manhattan, New York, and is a relatively new building. First glance may give the impression of a glass box, but closer inspection shows very bold and complex twists and distortions and I personally think it is a great design for an Arts college. The beauty of New York is that, although buildings around this contemporary structure are not the same architectural style, neither builds look out of place because New York is full of all kinds of styles. This building was designed by the Architectural company 'Morphosis'.