Our project is composed of large-scale planes installed within the city. The architectural design takes its imprint from the universe of graphic design and from the objects and supports that have always invested this art form and continue to do so today: the poster â the sheet of paper â the page â the screen â the billboard. These large planes are made of stone and compose the walls and roofs. They are rendered abstract by their thinness with 12cm thick panels: stone siding with an aluminium honeycomb core. This rigid material gives the stone its finesse. These juxtaposed or superimposed planes are close to or distanced from one another. Between them relarge areas of glass, vast surfaces that can be closed off with curtains. In this way, one can see the interior of the space from the exterior. Stone and glass compose simple or complex wholes to respond to the different roles of the street façades: Minimalist graphic design as an epidermis of the architecture Two screens of regular, orthogonal dots graphically structure the stone sheets of the Centre. From above, a screen of metal dots on the monumental scale of the building comes down to the height of a person, connecting with a screen of smaller, screen-printed dots. In its upper part, the screen can function as a picture rail or cyma to receive signs and images in any format. The free wall spaces offer their screened surfaces to the invitees of special events, proposing that artists such as typographers, poster artists, graphic designers and illustrators make use of these surfaces. The screened surfaces of the stone offer multiple uses, lending support to events, signs and drawn, still or projected images. These âvisualâ usages are guarantees for the capacity of the architecture to incarnate and transmit the essence and topicality of the place, its legitimacy and boldness. They thus make it possible to renew and bring up to date all writings and movements, from heritage works to contemporary graphic design. Product Description.
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AuthorHis current project is a modern, yacht-inspired 15,000 square foot home to be built on Lido Beach, Sarasota. It will be a marvel of curvaceous, geometric precision. Mr. Stanbury is the founder of J. Stanbury Design Inc. in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Archives
November 2017
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