Architectural Review Redesign

Architectural Review, the seminal publication founded in 1896, is receiving its first redesign in 20 years thanks to the people at Alexander Boxill. The project was executed by Violetta Boxill in collaboration with AR's art director Cecilia Lindgren. Boxill notes in her statement of design, "In honor of the Architectural Review's tremendous legacy we decided to start our redesign journey by looking back through its …

Kyouei Design: Liquid Bookmarks and Lamps

by Laura Neilson For all the devoted bibliophiles who refuse to save their page by dog-earing their favorite pieces of literature, this startling bookmark instead applies a faux drip of liquid making for a cheeky alternative. It's designed by Kouichi Okamoto of Kyouei Design, the same company that brought us the cleverly-conceived umbrella pot last spring and that's known for their inventive lighting systems. Just …

Warren Muller’s Light Sculptures

by Tisha Leung Juxtaposing found objects with fanciful arrangements of light, Warren Muller morphs the two elements into one-of-a-kind chandeliers and sculptures. Scouring salvage yards and sidewalks, Muller (who started his career as a performance artist) injects kinetic drama with clusters and rows of small bulbs. More recently, the bulk of his work incorporates personal items from clients, recycling forgotten or cherished things from their …