Infinite in All Directions | Sarah Robson Exhibition, Sydney
Posted in Artists, Exhibitions & Events by Esther on 28th January 2010
If you're in Sydney this week, be sure to see the new exhibition by Sarah Robson, held at the Depot Gallery.
The Railway Hotel Cocktail Bar by Urban Pad
Posted in Benchmark Projects by Esther on 27th January 2010
The refurbished interior of this Melbourne bar features a vertical garden and a lightbox with whimsical tattoo- and graffiti-inspired designs.
Chatswood Chase | "Substance" by Belinda Smith
Posted in UAP Projects by Esther on 26th January 2010
Chatswood Chase is a high-end retail precinct on Sydney’s Northshore. Belinda Smith’s integrated artwork was part of a redevelopment to enhance the contemporary style and elegance of the interior. Reflecting the calibre of retailers within the centre, the artwork is an abstraction of the rare and celebrated Florentine Diamond, a precious stone whose history traverses the globe from India, Europe to the Americas.
UAP nominated for Autodesk Inventor of the Year
Posted in UAP People, UAP Projects by Esther on 25th January 2010
Urban Art Projects was named Autodesk Inventor of the Month for July 2009, and is now nominated for the 2009 Inventor of the Year Award. Using Inventor, UAP's Construction Documentation Team has created the blueprint for each of a myriad of unique, large scale public artworks.
Patterned Brickwork in newly designed terraced houses
Posted in Benchmark Projects by Esther on 21st January 2010
In an ingenious deployment of materials, LAN Architecture have designed a development of residential terraced houses, each differentiated by patterns in their brickwork.
Simone Manwarring joins UAP Curatorial Team
Posted in UAP People by Esther on 20th January 2010UAP's Curatorial Team welcomes Simone Manwarring, an art consultant and curator with more than 10 years experience managing international artists and major exhibitions.
Unfurl | Amanda Harris & Alanah Walker
Posted in UAP People, UAP Projects by Esther on 14th January 2010
Bringing life and local heritage to Brisbane’s Boggo Road Busway is a patterned artwork by UAP designers Amanda Harris and Alanah Walker. Designed specifically for the site, the artwork draws upon the origins of the name “Boggo”, thought to be derived from the local indigenous word “bloggo” meaning “two leaning trees”. 70 abstracted leaf forms are arranged to mimic the lines of two leaning trees, subtly creating a sense of place for transit passengers.
Grass and Gardens in Architectural Applications
Posted in Benchmark Projects, Temporary Art by Esther on 14th January 2010
As designers work to create innovate and livable spaces, various interesting integrations of natural and artificial vegetation seem to be emerging.
Lotus Lamps | Minali Singh
Posted in Benchmark Projects by Esther on 14th January 2010
Minali Singh submitted this design for 'lotus' lamps to the designboom Macef design award. The simple modular elements, which combine earthy materials with minimalist contemporary form, bring a delightful warmth to external spaces.
Fabrication of Giant Owl | Koolpinyah Barnes
Posted in Artists, UAP Projects by Esther on 12th January 2010
Indigenous artist Koolpinyah Barnes was recently commissioned to recreate his Tawny Frogmouth Owl sculpture at 1.8m for a public space.