J. Mayer H.

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After the angular minimalism of Ian Moore, we go to Germany to explore the curvy minimalism of J. Mayer H.

Jurgen Mayer is a German architect born in 1965, who has designed major contemporary buildings all over Europe.
To name a few of his achievements we need to mention: the giant timber structure 'Metropol Parasol' at Seville in Spain, the 'Dupli Casa',  'Mensa Moltke',  and  'ADA 1' in Germany,  the 'Mestia Airport building' in Georgia, the 'Sarpi border checkpoint' between Turkey and Georgia, the 'Danfoss Universe' in Denmark .

He is renound to extend the use of materials to unexpected new frontiers and to create unconventional futuristic shapes. 

J. Mayer also wants to 'produce an architecture that cries out to be looked at a second time, creating matter for theoretical and intellectual discussion.'

Mayer designs sustainable buildings and has won international recognition in this field.

He is simultaneously  architect, furniture designer, artist as well as lecturer at Columbia University at New York. 

Here are some of his works:

 

 

I hope you enjoyed this little trip to the future,

Until next time,

Take care.

Brigitte.

C-SIDE Interior Design

Ian Moore

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Hi there,

I was lucky enough yesterday to be invited to listen to Ian Moore at Bond University on the Gold Coast.

Born in New Zealand, Ian Moore is one of Australia’s most applauded architects, easily recognisable by his minimalism and endless immaculate open spaces.

He was a pioneer in 

• Use of large scale bi-fold doors capable of totally disappearing, leaving no boundaries between in and out.
• Extensive use of louvers of all sizes to regulate sun penetration for heat and light control. Moore also appreciates the fact that they project ever changing shadows on all surfaces and procure privacy.
• Concept of 'facility hub', placed in most of his project at the centre of the building, containing all the commodities (kitchen, bathroom, laundry and toilet) and allowing the extensive use of the rest of the floor space for open plan living.

It was very interesting to hear him talking about how he applies passive design principles to each of his projects to create sustainable buildings.

Ian was extremely friendly and approachable, we even had a little chat about France, since he was there just few days ago and of course he instantly picked up my French accent.

I wanted to share with you some pictures of his work... enjoy the feeling of space.

   

 

 

Take care.
Brigitte.

C-SIDE Interior Design