Architectural Photography | Aesop signature store – Hollywood Road

I had the pleasure of photographing Aesop’s new signature store on Hollywood Road in Hong Kong. The raw finishes – reclaimed oak, oxidized copper and blackened, perforated steel – provide texture and an interesting interplay with the light…as well as difficult reflections that had to be dealt with…

A swimming pool floating in the East River

Never mind the East River, put one in Hong Kong! Not only does it provide a unique recreational space, it filters 183 million gallons of polluted water annually, without using chlorine. Plus Pool: The Crowd’s Push to Transform NYC’s East River.

Coming around to appreciate the renovation of Pacific Place

Until today, I’ve been on the fence regarding the remodelling of Pacific Place Mall, which was completed in 2011. The one element that I have loved since the unveiling is the re-visioning of the bubble lifts at the heart of the mall. The innovative, curved glass panels repeat the soft forms evident throughout the design and make […]

Is crowd sourcing design ideas in an online game good business?

Swedish architecture firm, Equator, has recreated a Stockholm site in Minecraft, and invited players to submit designs for a tall building on the site in order to generate ideas of what future urban living may look like. In an interesting twist of life imitating games imitating life, this input is being sought for the firm’s […]

Office Design – dtac Headquarters Bangkok

Funfloor for dtac employees The headquarters of Total Access Communication PCL (dtac) in Bangkok sets a standard for creating an appealing workplace that communicates the company’s brand approach to, “play and learn.” Designed by Hassell and opened in 2009, one of the facility’s highlights is its Funfloor with indoor soccer, table tennis, running track, and […]