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Cabana mood: Martina Mondadori on Design Miami/ Basel and Design at Large

by Rosa Bertoli, Wallpaper*

Until two years ago, Martina Mondadori was mainly known as the heiress of her family’s editorial empire. Born and bred in Italy, Mondadori comes from the illustrious family owning the eponymous publishing house, of which she now sits on the board.

Publishing, it seems, is second nature for Mondadori: following a degree in philosophy from Milan’s state university, since 2006 she has been involved in various editorial projects, such as the Cultural Content Factory, which she founded ten years ago, specialised in the creative and editorial direction of projects related to art, book publishing and design, subsequently working for Italian magazine Tar before founding Anew, an editorial platform mixing contemporary art and fashion.

But it is in 2014 that her name became more clearly associated with art and design publishing, when she founded Cabana, a visual periodical she launched in collaboration with German creative director Christoph Radl. Structured like a chunky visual journal, the quarterly publication gathered Mondadori’s visual world and presented it through a collection of tableaux, illustrations and essays on art and design. This move was inspired by her own love of collecting, and observation of contemporary craftsmanship which she distilled into what she describes as a very specific visual universe.

This year, the Cabana universe collides with Design Miami/ Basel, as Mondadori was invited to curate the latest instalment of the annual Design at Large programme as well as contribute a graphic makeover to the fair’s identity. ‘Rodman [Primack] was one of the first supporters of Cabana,’ says Mondadori. ‘He admired its diversity and how it offered a nostalgic aesthetic element in a world where conceptualism seems to be the rule.’

The eclecticism behind Cabana is very telling of Mondadori’s own collecting attitude: ‘I have always been interested in different arts and crafts, and mixing important pieces with flea market finds.’ Mondadori collects painted ceramics from Central America and Eastern Europe, and Italian design from the 40s and 50s, Giò Ponti and stil novo. From her contemporaries, she admires the works of similarly eclectic souls: Martino Gamper, Dimore Studio and Bethan Laura Wood, designers that are very representative of what she calls the ‘Cabana mood.’

A Design Miami/ Basel initiative now in its third year, Design at Large offers an oversized point of view on design. Previous curators focused on temporary structures and what goes on inside of them, and for this third edition, Mondadori decided to give the show a change of scenery. Her selection focuses on the outdoors; she developed the theme of Landscape in collaboration with Primack and invited galleries and designers to explore this theme.

‘Historically, architects have always been attracted to gardens and parks,’ she explains, citing ancient Greek gardens and 19th-century English follies. ‘I loved to see the diversity of the projects we commissioned, rich of formal and creative ideas.’ The selection ranges from ’s Armadillo Tea Pavilion to Dimore Studio’s leafy veranda, presenting the duo’s debut outdoors collection. There is ’s abstract Owan structure, merging abstract forms with architectural thinking, and Kiki van Eijk’s ‘Civilised Primitives’, a collection of bronze objects that explore primitive survival in a modern world.

‘Both Cabana and Design Miami/Basel are concerned with environments and living spaces,’ says Mondadori. For her, she explains, what is most interesting about merging these two aesthetics is to create a break and a strong contrast. ‘In a way, Cabana represents the exact opposite of Design Miami/ Basel: aesthetic vs form, decoration vs concept. Combining them is the most interesting challenge!’

The eclecticism behind Cabana is very telling of Mondadori’s own collecting attitude, which is the same charm she channeled into her visual identity for the international event (pictured).
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Structured like a chunky visual journal, the quarterly publication (pictured) gathers Mondadori’s visual world and presented it through a collection of tableaux, illustrations and essays on art and design
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I have always been interested in different arts and crafts, and mixing important pieces with flea market finds,’ explains Mondadori. Pictured: a snapshot of Cabana
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For this year’s Design at Large, Mondadori decided a change of scenery was needed. Her selection focuses on the outdoors, and the theme of landscapes, including Ron Arad’s Armadillo Tea Pavilion (pictured) presented by Robbie Antonio‘s Revolution Precrafted Properties.
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Kengo Kuma’s abstract Owan structure (pictured), merges abstract forms with architectural thinking, while Dimore Studio’s leafy veranda presents the duo’s debut outdoors collection. *Presented by Galerie Philipe Gravier.*
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Mondadori (pictured) concludes, ‘in a way, *Cabana* represents the exact opposite of Design Miami/Basel: aesthetic vs form, decoration vs concept. Combining them is the most interesting challenge’
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INFORMATION

Design Miami/Basel runs from 14–19 June 2016. For more information, visit the website

What to See at Design Miami Basel 2016

From Zaha Hadid furniture to Jean Prouvé’s office, here’s what everyone is buzzing about

by Ann Binlot, Architectural Digest

For its 11th edition, Design Miami Basel continues to show a strong selection of 20th- and 21st-century design in the Herzog & De Meuron–designed Messe Basel, right across from Art Basel in the titular Swiss town. The fair, which runs through June 19, features 46 galleries from around the globe (including New York’s Friedman Benda, Copenhagen’s Dansk Møbelkunst Gallery, and Rotterdam’s Galerie Vivid). Artist-designed jewelry over at Elisabetta Cipriani and Louisa Guinness provides wearable works, while New York–based Demisch Danant chose to display rare pieces by French designer Pierre Paulin. Swarovski highlighted the Designers of the Future, while Design at Large shows large-scale architectural structures. “My interest is trying to tell a more round story, a deeper and broader story about 20th-century and 21st-century design. It fleshes out in different ways year after year,” says Design Miami executive director Rodman Primack. Here, we select some of the highlights of Design Miami Basel 2016.

Jean Prouvé’s Bureau des Etudes at Patrick Seguin

“It was his Bureau d’Etudes, so every decision in terms of architecture, design, engineering, prototypes, models, everything, was made in this building,” says Patrick Seguin, who mounted an actual copy of Jean Prouvé’s office—one of the most impressive displays at the fair—complete with original details, in his stand. After Prouvé moved out, the building had several occupants—the latest being a swingers club and brothel—before Seguin, who owns the most Prouvé structures in the world, purchased the work space.

The Collectors Lounge

Berlin architecture firm Kuehn Malvezzi worked with Finnish design company Artek and Danish textilemaker Kvadrat to create an experiential lounge composed of inverted rooms. “The rooms move to the middle, and the furniture is arranged around them,” explains Artek managing director Marianne Goebl. Midcentury sofas by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara are covered in Kvadrat fabric designed by Raf Simons. “It has a bit of a Memphis impact, and we felt this sofa is a bit like a mannequin,” says Goebl. “It’s very simple, and you can dress it however you want.”

Ettore Sottsass Flying Carpet Chair and Couch at Erastudio Apartment-Gallery

Milan-based Erastudio Apartment-Gallery brought in a chair and couch designed in 1974 by Memphis pioneer Ettore Sottsass. The furniture initially had a less-than-stellar reception upon its release in the ’70s, but the Memphis resurgence is sure to bring a more positive reaction this time around. “As you can see, it has the look of a carpet—look at the footrest,” says Sumit Gupta, a member of the sales team at Erastudio Apartment-Gallery. The chair does, indeed, evoke the feel of Aladdin on a flying carpet.

Aage Porsbo Chandelier at Dansk Møbelkunst

Aage Porsbo designed this brass chandelier, produced by Kemp & Lauritzen, for the Skovlunde Church in Denmark in 1972. With only 28 copies in existence, the sleek object is a hot commodity. Unfortunately for collectors, the one Dansk Møbelkunst brought to the fair has already sold for nearly $25,000.

Pierre Paulin at Demisch Danant

To mark the late French designer Pierre Paulin’s current retrospective at the Centre Georges Pompidou, New York gallery Demisch Danant brought together a group of rare Paulin pieces created between the late 1960s and mid-’80s. Three standouts include the lime-green F286 Multimo three-seater sofa, the F271 Multimo chair, and the 1981 Cathedral table, whose curved aluminum panels were meant to emulate Notre Dame’s arches.

Zaha Hadid Design

Though the inimitable architect and designer passed away in March, her legacy lives on over at stand G47, where a selection of her furnishings are on display, including curved marble tables from the Mercuric collection, barnacle-like Tau vases, and the smooth-as-ice Liquid Glacial chairs, cocktail table, and stools.

Diego Giacometti Bookcase at Galerie Jacques Lacoste

Design Miami executive director Rodman Primack referred to the Diego Giacometti bookcase as a museum piece, and it’s easy to see why. Giacometti made the stunning bronze item for Marc Barbezat between 1966 and 1969, when the publisher commissioned him to create a room of books. The shelves stood in Barbezat’s apartment until recently.

Artist-Designed Jewelry at Louisa Guinness Gallery and Elisabetta Cipriani

London-based Louisa Guinness Gallery created a museumlike exhibition highlighting jewelry designed by the likes of artists Man Ray, Louise Bourgeois, Pablo Picasso, and Anish Kapoor. Over at London gallery Elisabetta Cipriani are the Ai Weiwei gold bracelets that emulate the rebar the Chinese artist gathered from fallen buildings after the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake.

Ron Arad Armadillo Tea Pavilion

Revolution Precrafted Properties presents the Ron Arad Armadillo Tea Pavilion in the Design at Large section of the fair. Built for indoor and outdoor use, this independent shell structure “provides an intimate enclosure, shelter, or place of reflection within a garden, landscape, or large internal space,” as the wall text reads. The modular components allow for a number of configurations, making it a versatile structure wherever it goes.

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The top six installations and exhibitions to see at Design Miami/Basel 2016

by Rima Sabina Aouf, Dezeen

Design Miami/Basel 2016: this year’s Design Miami/Basel fair opens today in the Swiss city, where a six-tonne stone meditation space, a modular armadillo and designs by Zaha Hadid are among the highlights.

The collectible design fair is taking place from 14 to 19 June 2016, and will provide an opportunity to browse creative furniture and fanciful objets d’art presented by international galleries.

Many of the must-sees at the event come from the Design at Large programme of installations, this year curated by founder and editor-in-chief of Cabana Magazine, Martina Mondadori Sartogo, and themed around nature.

New exhibition platform Design Curio also promises interesting displays. Based on traditional cabinets of curiosity, it features assemblages of objects put together by designers, curators, innovators and gallerists.

Here are our picks of installations and displays that shouldn’t be missed:

Owan by Kengo Kuma

Taking inspiration from Japanese tea bowls and fish scales, architect Kengo Kuma‘s metal screen installation is intended to be an indoor and an outdoor space at once. While the structure’s thin metal shell looks like it offers little protection from the elements, it is actually lined with a waterproof membrane.

Called Owan, the structure is made from a metal referred to as a “memory alloy”, which means it can be bent into new forms when heated.

Designed to be movable, the installation is part of Galerie Philippe Gravier’s Small Nomad House Project, which also includes Kuma’s wooden pavilion from last year’s FIAC event in Paris and a stacked-box pavilion by fellow Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto.

Maxéville Design Office by Jean Prouve

A demountable office by French architect Jean Prouvé that was until recently being used as a swingers’ club has been restored for display at Design Miami/Basel.

The structure, now known as the Maxéville Design Office, began life in 1947 at the historic Ateliers Jean Prouvé in Maxéville and is being presented by the Galerie Patrick Seguin, frequent champions of Prouvé’s work.

While other Prouvé creations at the site were destroyed after his departure from the company in 1953, this one remained concealed behind cladding and over time served as the atelier’s design office, a plumber’s office, a restaurant and finally a swingers’ club called Le Bounty. Find out more about Jean Prouvé’s Maxeville 35 demountable office »

Civilized Primitives by Kiki Van Eijk

Each of the objects in Kiki van Eijk‘s new furniture collection is modelled on branches found in the forests surrounding the Dutch designer’s Eindhoven home, and cast in bronze.

From an A-frame daybed of intersecting sticks to a tall and gnarled candelstick holder, each is based on branches that have been sanded on three sides and left textured on the last – giving rise to the “civilized” and “primitive” aspects of the collection’s title.

As part of the Design at Large program, the collection is displayed in an outdoor Bedouin-style tent, created using the large-scale printing processes of Dutch company Exposize. Van Eijk’s Physical Interaction light sculptures, which are turned on through unusual interactions like blowing on a mobile or lighting a flint, are also on show inside.

Zaha Hadid design exhibition

The late Zaha Hadid may be best known for her architecture, but her fluid forms also translated into some memorable design objects, which are now the focus of an exhibition during Design Miami/Basel.

Included in the display is her Liquid Glacial range of acrylic stools and tables, designed to resemble ice formations, as well as her Valle shelves in slashes of black granite.

The exhibition has been put together by her firm, Zaha Hadid Architects, to commemorate her contribution to the field of design following her unexpected death earlier this year.

Stone Tea House Meditative Alcove by Masatoshi Izumi and Koichi Hara

Last month, Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia said he makes his staff meditate every day to help them “resist cravings and improve concentration”, after he installed a space for relaxing activity at the Venice Architecture Biennale.

The trend has continued at Design Miami/Basel, which is hosting a hulking but hollow stone cube called the Stone Tea House Meditative Alcove by Japanese sculptors Masatoshi Izumi and Koichi Hara.

Weighing in at six tonnes, minus the 18 tonnes of stone carved out from its middle, it is intended to provide a sanctuary from the busy world beyond. The installation sits within the natural surrounds of a spatial intervention titled In a Silent Space the Landscape is the Sound, designed by Enea Landscape Architecture.

Armadillo Tea Pavilion by Ron Arad

Another calming space is Israeli designer Ron Arad‘s Armadillo Tea Pavilion. Assembled from five moulded wood shells, it resembles the overlapping body armour of an armadillo.

Its components are modular, so it can be configured to suit different spaces, and the shells can be made in a variety of timbers depending on whether it will be used indoors or out.

The Armadillo Tea Pavilion comes from the catalogue of Revolution Precrafted, a company that aims to “democratise high-design and architecture” by providing prefab structures from more than 30 famous designers – including Tom Dixon, Marcel Wanders, Kengo Kuma and Zaha Hadid. It launched its first design at last year’s Design Miami, the sister event of the Basel edition.

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Architect-designed garden rooms

by Caroline Allen, Independent.ie

If you’re in the market for a starchitect-designed room, then Ron Arad’s Armadillo Tea Pavilion might fit the bill. One of 30 limited edition prefab structures from well-known architects, artists and designers, The Armadillo, can be used indoors or out, and has five modular shells that can be reconfigured in various ways. For more details, revolutionprecrafted.com

According to Marcus Donaghy of Donaghy + Dimond Architects – recently awarded the 2016 AAI Downes medal for excellence in architectural design – the advantage an architect-designed garden room is that it is made to measure your garden’s shape, size and look. “This is obviously reflected in cost, which will be dependent on size, spec, location and accessibility for builders.”

The owners of a Ranelagh Victorian house asked Donaghy + Dimond to design a separate garden room, pictured left, that would give a sense of connection between the house and garden. The remains of the old garage walls were wrapped in glazed brick and a loft was created out of breathable hemp- insulated timber, with framed walls clad in sweet chestnut, supporting a planted roof and hanging gardens.

In the ground floor level, there’s a roof-lit shower room that can be accessed from the garden; a plant room with ground source heat pump and log store; and a car space which can also fit a table tennis table.

Above the garage, at the level of the canopy of the old apple tree, is the timber-framed loft. It’s lined with douglas fir plywood. “This was designed as a den or tree house, with a covered open air stairs rising directly from the garden,” says Marcus Donaghy. “The loft is fitted out with a built-in settle bed for kids to camp out on,” he says.

“The garden room or loft-over-garage meant we didn’t over-extend the original protected structure,” Donaghy says. Owners Susan and David say it’s been enjoyed by their twin boys who will shortly be 22. “They used it for band practice, which was great for us – we didn’t have to listen to it directly,” Susan laughs. “One of them is currently in college in Dublin, ensconced in it while he studies,” she says.

“It’s an extra space that functions as part of the house, but is separate and offers privacy. Because the living area which is on the middle floor, is open-plan style, and there are five of us, having this separate space was great. It’s a super place for teenagers to escape to without being out of sight,” says Susan.

“We also have an 11-year-old daughter who is waiting to reclaim it as a den and when the children have all left, we plan to use it as an office. It’s very adaptable.”

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These Armadillo-Inspired Canopies Create a Versatile and Comfortable Space

by Riley von Neissen, TRENDHUNTER

The ‘Armadillo Tea Pavilion’ designed by Ron Arad for Revolution Precrafted is inspired by the armored shell of the mammals it’s named after.

The tea pavilion is crafted using a number of different canopies that overlap one another. The front of the structure is left open, allowing its inhabitant to relax and enjoy their surroundings. Although displayed outdoors, the tea pavilion in able to be utilized indoors as well, since the five canopies that construct its unique shape can be sized down or expanded.

With this, Ron Arad’s design functions to provide a comfortable and more intimate setting for different sized groups — welcoming people to sit inside within its timber walls. The versatile tea pavilion is offered in a number of different finishes and its structure can change depending on the needs of the consumer.

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Kengo Kuma designs malleable pavilion for Design Miami

by Jason Sayer, The Architect’s Newsaper

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has designed a billowing geometric pavilion for the Phillipe Gravier Gallery at the biannual Design Miami/Basel 2016 design forum.

Called Owan, Kuma’s pavilion aims to establish a dialogue between architecture and the landscape by employing an undulating mesh-like structural shell. Owan‘s design also derives from the curvature often found in fish scales and traditional tea bowls from Kuma’s homeland.

The pavilion’s shell can be altered, changing its relationship to the site and its interior dimensions. Though appearing porous, Owan is lined with a thin waterproof membrane that can move in the wind along with the lightweight structure.

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In the video above, you can see how the structure responds to light. Given the structure’s intended natural environment, the trajectory of the sun should play in important role in the pavilion’s performance.

Design Miami/ (June 14 – 19) is a forum that has a strong pedigree in the world of design collectables. Kuma’s Owan will be presented at the forum’s “Design at Large,” which will also exhibit further large-scale installations under the theme of “tea house,” notably Ron Arad’s Armadillo Tea Canopy by Revolution Precrafted.

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revolution precrafted presents ron arad’s armadillo tea pavilion at design miami/ basel

by Nina Azaarello, Designboom

revolution precrafted presents ron arad’s armadillo tea pavilion at design miami/ basel
all images courtesy of revolution precrafted

the design at large program at design miami/ basel comprises a curated collection of large-scale works and ambitious architectural installations, both from historical and contemporary contexts. the 2016 theme focuses on ‘landscape’, exploring the relationship between the built and natural worlds from a literal, conceptual, and technological perspective.

as part of design miami/ basel 2016, held from june 14-19, revolution precrafted properties — a collection of limited edition dwellings, ranging from functional pavilions to modular homes — presents the ‘armadillo tea pavilion’ by israeli designer ron arad. the shelter is conceived as an independent shell structure, providing an intimate place of refuge and reflection within a garden, landscape, or large internal space. comprising a series of five molded shells, the pavilion is made of mechanically-fixed modular components with exposed fixings and stiffening brackets.

the ‘armadillo tea pavilion’ by ron arad is presented at design miami/ basel 2016

the flexibility of these elements allows the tea canopy to be configured in a variety of arrangements, and can be expanded when using additional shells. adaptable for indoor and outdoor use, ‘armadillo tea pavilion’ is designed to be structurally independent and installed as a free-standing element, with the possibility of additional anchoring if desired. each of the shells are made in range of finishes — depending on their intended purpose — from durable PVDF-coated timber composite for outdoors, to oiled hardwood-veneered plywood for indoor use. all of the shell fixings, foot brackets, and structural stiffeners are made in hand-patinated brass and bronze. ‘

it’s not an airtight structure — it’s not for typhoons, or storms — but it gives you a very loose shelter from sun, wind, noise, because you define your own enclosure,’ arad describes.

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ron arad for revolution
video courtesy of revolution precrafted properties

see more revolution precrafted properties on designboom here, and our interview with its producer and real estate developer robbie antonio here.

the shelter is conceived as an independent shell structure

the pavilion provides an intimate place of refuge and reflection within a garden

the design is structurally independent and can be installed as a free-standing element

mechanically-fixed modular components have exposed fixings and stiffening brackets

the pavilion is conceived for both indoor and outdoor use

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Interview with robbie antonio, producer of revolution precrafted

by Philip Stevens, Designboom

revolution is a collection of limited edition properties, ranging from functional pavilions to modular homes. the project — conceived by high-profile real estate developer robbie antonio — unites creatives such as daniel libeskind, sou fujimoto, and lenny kravitz’s company kravitz design to create a series of prefabricated, livable spaces. each pavilion and home is individually branded by its designer’s personal concept of spatial form and social function. the series was launched at design miami 2015, with a prefabricated dining pavilion by zaha hadid taking center stage.

the collection ranges from functional pavilions to modular homes

robbie antonio is the founder and president of new york-based antonio development, and managing director of philippine-based century properties.

renowned for his visionary work and innovative collaborations, revolution is antonio’s most recent independent project. over the past decade, antonio has been involved in developing premier commercial, residential, cultural and civic projects around the world. these collaborations have been realized alongside artists, architects, designers and brands, such as ron arad, sou fujimoto, trump organization, forbes media, takashi murakami, versace home, armani casa and damien hirst. antonio has worked with eleven pritzker prize-winning architects including zaha hadid, I.M. pei, rem koolhaas, tadao ando and richard meier, and no less than 67 international brands.

to learn more about the revolution precrafted initiative, designboom spoke with robbie antonio who explained his creative vision in more detail. read the interview in full below, and see designboom’s previous coverage of revolution here.

the recreation pavilion by daniel libeskind for studio libeskind

designboom: can you tell us about revolution precrafted? how did it originate, and what are its aims?

robbie antonio: revolution is a collection of limited edition, precrafted properties, including homes and pavilions. the project unites over 30 of the world’s preeminent architects, artists and designers to create an exclusive series of prefabricated, livable spaces. with a network of cutting-edge technologies and cost-efficient production systems, revolution is democratizing high-design and architecture by introducing designed spaces in exclusive collaboration with industry leading creatives. revolution was created to sell designer homes to landowners, developers and end-users across the globe at a reasonable price. the platform appeals to both individual collectors and large-scale developers interested in buying several properties at a time.

the aluminum cloud pavilion by kengo kuma

DB: how was the experience of bringing together some of the world’s best known architects as part of one project?

RA: it has been an interesting one. but when the top architects signed onto the project, many followed suit. but we are also expanding the network of creatives by integrating fashion designers, artists and product designers. designers including kengo kuma, gluckman tang, campana brothers and the late pritzker prize-winner zaha hadid — to name a few, and brands will collaborate to create collectible, unique structures. each pavilion and home is individually branded by its designer’s personal concept of spatial form and social function. the result is a diverse and global collection of architecturally-innovative, precrafted properties, ranging from functional pavilions to modular homes.

the bamboo pavilion by campana brothers

DB: how does the independent nature of revolution precrafted compare with your previous projects? does it give you a greater sense of satisfaction?

RA: I have and continue to build high-design residential and commercial towers. revolution is a unique concept as it allows us to serve developers and end-users in multiple countries with various needs in terms of size and price.

DB: how important is it that the series democratizes design and makes world-class architecture available for more people?

RA: this was one of my primary goals. it’s a legacy I would like to leave.

casa A by selgascano in collaboration with helloeverything

DB: can we expect to see more properties revealed in the coming months?

RA: yes, we have lots more to be released, including some major pritzker prize architects.

DB: do you have a personal favorite property?

RA: the diversity of our collection is unparalleled — so it’s too difficult to say.

VOLU dining pavilion by zaha hadid with patrik schumacher

DB: one of the completed pavilions is ‘VOLU’ by zaha hadid. what do you feel made her work so distinctive?

RA: the details are so complex and precise. as a friend and business partner of zaha, the pavilion has a special sentimental value that supplements its legendary design integrity.

DB: you have worked closely with many high-profile architects and designers. which similar qualities do they have, and what makes them stand out above the rest?

RA: it isn’t enough to work with a great architect. it is necessary to get their best work. the constant back and forth when working with a client is the common thread in achieving the best results.

the nest pod by fernando romero

DB: where did your personal appreciation of art and architecture come from, and how has it developed over time?

RA: I am a visual person. I feel art, architecture and design are intertwined and I am lucky to have grown up in a visually stimulating environment.

DB: can you tell us about any other exciting projects you are currently working on?

RA: I am currently speaking to a major pritzker prize architect to design a unique concept that showcases art and installations.

instrumental home: architecture by marmol radziner and interiors by kravitz design

the bettina pavilion by michael maltzan

the ellipsicoon retreat pavilion by ben van berkel of UNStudio

the infinity ring pavilion by sou fujimoto

the eros senses pavilion by kulapat yantrasast

the armadillo tea pavilion by ron arad

the billboard house by david salle in collaboration with AA studio

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Campana Brothers, Zaha Hadid, and Others Launch Prefabricated Pavilions

by Geoffrey Montes, Architectural Digest

When launching his new venture, Revolution, late last year, developer Robbie Antonio declared that the sleek collection of precrafted structures was meant “to essentially democratize architecture.” Offering all the benefits of high-end design but on a more accessible scale, the limited-edition series comprises mini-dwellings (ranging from 540 to 2,700 square feet) and multipurpose pavilions devised by some of the world’s most in-demand architects. Antonio, who owns an eponymous New York–based development firm, debuted Revolution at Art Basel Miami Beach with two pavilion designs, one by Zaha Hadid and the other by Gluckman Tang Architects. Since then he has been steadily expanding the available options, most recently enlisting one of Brazil’s hottest design duos, brothers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who crafted a versatile pavilion that would make a unique addition to any property.

The brothers clad the minimalist structure in bamboo, a lightweight material prominent in their childhoods as well as in Brazilian culture more generally. Measuring just 194 square feet, the portable pavilion is composed of three quadrilateral sides that can be configured into a variety of shapes. Any of the sides can be used as the floor, depending on the owner’s particular needs, or the structure can be unfolded altogether to create a screen. The Campanas envisioned the structure as a tranquil place to meditate and relax, ideally set on a sun-soaked beach or in a wooded locale. Revolution’s pavilions are now available for purchase and range from $35,000 to more than $450,000, depending on style and design; more information is available at revolutionprecrafted.com.

Estudio Campana’s Bamboo Pavilion is one of the 12 multipurpose structures that Revolution commissioned from some of the world’s top architects.

With three sides clad in bamboo, the 194-square-foot pavilion was conjured as a meditative space that can be moved according to owner’s desires.

Inspired by organic forms, the Volu Dining Pavilion, designed by the late architect Zaha Hadid with Patrik Schumacher, features a webbed floor and roof conjoined by a ten-foot spine.

The tented Bettina Pavilion by Michael Maltzan was designed as a modern beach cabana that can be used as a solitary enclosure or joined with other pavilions to create a communal bazaarlike atmosphere.

Daniel Libeskind’s easy-to-transport ReCreation Pavilion offers a radical interpretation of a classic gazebo, its acute-angled silhouette clad in rustic timber.

Ben Van Berkel from the Amsterdam firm UNStudio devised the Ellipsicoon Retreat Pavilion with a curving sculptural form composed of 100 percent recyclable polyethylene.

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Ron Arad and Kengo Kuma pavilions test new ways of living within landscape

by Jenny Brewer, It’s Nice That

Architectural installations by Ron Arad, Jean Prouvé and Kengo Kuma will form part of this year’s Design at Large series at Design Miami Basel, exploring new ways of living within landscape. The series of pop-up structures will be curated by Cabana Magazine’s Martina Mondadori, and aim to demonstrate inventive approaches to architectural design for the outdoors.

Ron Arad Armadillo Tea Canopy is a free-standing structure comprising five overlapping timber shells, designed to blend with natural surroundings and provide an intimate enclosure within a garden. The pavilion was originally made for Revolution Precrafted Properties in 2015 and presented at the festival’s US show, Design Miami.

Jean Prouvé’s Temporary School of Villejuif was originally made in 1957 as part of a commission to design a lightweight, easily dismantled and rebuilt school for the inner Paris suburbs. This is presented by Galerie Patrick Seguin.

Kengo Kuma will present a brand new pavilion with Galerie Philippe Gravier, called Owan, made from interweaving metal strands with an inner membrane. The architect previously showed two other structures at Design Miami in December, including the Oribe Tea House (pictured).

The Design at Large programme will also show pop-up gardens and prototypes for urban farms. Design Miami Basel opens 14-19 June in Basel, Switzerland.

AboveJean Prouvé: Temporary School of Villejuif, presented by Galerie Patrick Seguin

AboveKengo Kuma: Oribe Tea House for Galerie Philippe Gravier

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