SHoP Architects Finishes ‘325 Kent’ Residences in Brooklyn

325 Kent — situated in the 11-acre domino sugar mill site on the Williamsburg waterfront — is now complete, and fresh graphics provide a never-before-seen look at the development. Designed by SHoP Architects, the building stands at 16 stories tall and comes with a striking silhouette that measures up incrementally. 522 apartments are organized around a dramatic opening above a raised courtyard, which provides views of the adjacent park, the east river, and also the New York city skyline.

Developed by Two Trees management, 325 kent intends to associate with the surrounding low-rise neighborhood, the landmarked refinery construction, along with also the taller waterfront buildings slated for development. SHoP architects made the website with an architectural opening crowned with a three-story bridge — a link that hosts the building‘s major amenities.

‘325 kent is the first building to present on the domino sugar website, and with that, we are delivering on our promise to deliver striking architecture, affordable housing to neighborhood residents, and local Brooklyn retailers into the Williamsburg waterfront,’ says Jed Walentas, chief of 2 trees direction. ‘the construction features incredible outdoor space for all residents to enjoy, that will complement the new waterfront public park coming into the neighborhood next summer.’

City Pendant Light by Stelios Mousarris

Following his ‘Wave City’ coffee and dining tables, Cyprus-based designer Stelios Mousarris has created the ‘City Pendant Lighting’– a lamp which proceeds the artist’s collection of skyline-warping endeavors. This time, the town is bent into a circle and also illuminated from within.

Mousarris’ fresh piece boasts a slimline and fashionable matte black finish. Beyond its smooth curve establishes a dark town reminiscent of a neo-noir atmosphere, filled with shadows, patterns, and also stark light and dark contrasts. The elegant, black, limited-edition necklace includes a solid steel framework, allowing the designer‘s literary skyline to break firmly in place.

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Photographer Nuno Assis Captures Massive Architecture Of Hong Kong

Portuguese photographer‘s Nuno Assis images show that there Is more to Hong Kong than Big Buddha and the skyline. His photographs reflect the architect’s eye for composition and symmetry. We completely dig his love for manifestation, notably the puddle collection.

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Various Character Illustrations Made From Iconic Figures of Their Popular Cities by Federico Babina

One of our favorite illustrators, Federico Babina, is back with a fresh collection of drawings that takes us on a world tour. Adhering to his clear, graphic sensibilities, Babina exemplifies some of the most well-loved cities across the globe for his brand new string INKONICITY. From Beijing to Berlin, Istanbul to Paris, the Italian artist draws from the culture and iconography of every city to visually illustrate their characteristics.

Swirling around them, geometric lines and shapes which indicate the principal landmarks, conventional foods, or famous artworks of these cities assist with the visual roadmap.

According to his illustrations of mental illness, Babina has an uncanny ability to synthesize complex themes into simple layouts, and INKONICITY is no different. Each drawing is a guidebook, taking the viewer on a whirlwind tour in 1 glance. And, as usual, Babina has also published a fun animated clip, in which every visual detail comes to life. The only city examples, in addition to a compilation of all 21 cities, are all available as art prints via Babina’s Society6 store.