Designer 18: Nigel Coates

"We approach product DESIGN with artistry and acumen. For us furniture and lighting are natural extensions of architecture. We develop every new project by building on the identity of the brand and the skills of the maker. Our keywords are: creative, classic, idiosyncratic…"

Nigel Coates

Nigel Coates is an English Architect and Designer and has global recognition, first emerging in 1984 with the publication NATO (Narrative Architecture Today) magazine. He designs buildings, eyewear, exhibition stands, furniture, interiors, lighting, amongst other things.  

Architect 18: Thirspace Architecture Studio

Lokmanya Bank, designed by Thirdspace Architecture Studio, has perforated panels enveloping the exterior of the building as shown in the image above. This product can also be used as internally creating see-through partitions or acoustic panelling. They can be light-weight or load bearing, depending on the requirement. Click here to read more about the Lokmanya Bank Scheme and here to learn more about Third Space Studio

Designer 17: Greenroom Design

Greenroom Design collaborates with various disciplines in order to create unique and cutting-edge design work. The image below is from their Retail Design Expo mission which "was to bring together technology and human emotion to showcase our ability to create the best customer experiences."

Garry Cohen: Retail is Emotion

The Irish Independent newspaper has a feature in its Business/Commercial section today, Tuesday 19th February discussing the dilemma that so many highstreet retailers are finding themselves in. Garry Cohen, New Yorker & Dublin-based Interior Designer expresses his views as to why these retailers are finding themselves in this situation. It is a treat to read some interior design related content of value in the Irish media for a change!!! Garry Cohen is an exceptional designer breaking new ground with his innovative designs - he is one to keep an eye on.

Garry Cohen: Retail is Emotional

Irish Independent Business/commercial section - article on retail

Architect 17: Snøhetta

Seafood is on the menu at Norway first European underwater restaurant, which opened last year. It was the brainchild of Danish Chef Nicolai Ellitsgaard. The restaruant is located 5 meteres under water at the country's southernmost point. Read more about the scheme designed by Scandinanvain firm Snohetta here

Under the Sea Restaurant, Norway

The 9 architecture topics you need to know about in 2018

From how millennials live to political architecture and the urban rural divide, these are the current nine topics of debate in the architectural world. 

The 9 architecture topics you need to know about in 2018

Designer 16: Dinn Design

Dinn Design is an Italian design company who focus predominantly on retail. They have particular expertise in applying omnichannel solutions for their clients. This includes physical locations/interiors, e-commerce, mobile applications, and social media. 

Architect 16: MacGabhann Architects

Award winning firm MacGabhann Architects designed the 

Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny, Donegal in 2008. Their practice, established in 1975 is also based here.  They represented Ireland in the Vennice Biennale in 2006. 

Read more about the firm here: 

Macgabhann Architects

Colour Psycology for Food Brands

Check out this blog post to get some insight into how food brands employ colour to help with the visual perception, emotion and human behavior of their spaces. 

Understanding Colour Psychology for restaurants brands

Schematic Design Phase

Blog post here from Waldron Design explaining their Schematic Design Phase. Both Year 2 and Year 3 may enjoy the read and it may be useful to progressing both the Kiosk project & the Urban Co-Op.

Schematic Design Phase

Designer 15: Exhibit Design

Exhibit Design is a Dublin based firm specialising in Exhibition, Festival, Event, and Retail Design. They are currently hiring and looking for designers to work on their team. 

This particular project 'Fresh, The Good Food Market' may be of interest to Year 3 for your current project at the Urban Co-Op.

Find out more at Exhibit Design

Architect 15: Benvoy

The Greenland Group have announced Benoy as there new interior designers for their latest scheme the Shandong Greenland Grand in Jinan, China. Read more about the scheme here Greenland Group new scheme and more about the architects here Benvoy Architects & Designers

Micro Living....

Check out this link for micro urban cabin living. Year 2 you might find the restricted but creative use of space very helpful, while year 3 you might enjoy the low budget and use of very raw materials. 

Micro Homes

Tiny house plans.....

Weblink below to an article on Dwell with floor plans showing clever use of space. This might help with your design development for the Kiosk.

Tiny Home floor plans