MosBuild Magazine #7

From the Project Director

2 Dear Friends, The New Year is fast approaching and we take this opportunity to look back at the achievements of 2012. We hope that this year was as successful for you as it was for us; we implemented many exciting new projects in 2012.

MosBuild Magazine #7 focuses on the architectural results of 2012, foremost of which were the Moscow agglomeration development projects and the architectural achievements of the London Olympics.

In this issue you will also find an exclusive interview about energy-efficient technologies with REHAU Eurasia board member Andrey Beloedov, and in the section ‘Companion Pieces’ we present unusual interior solutions, as well as projects by the UK’s leading interior designer David Collins.

As usual, in the magazine we tell you the latest news from the architectural and construction industry, and present information on the development of green technologies and projects by architectural competition winners.

MosBuild’s digital publications are developing alongside the exhibition.

The main event of 2012 was the launch of CERSANEX Magazine, devoted to ceramics, bathrooms and stone. The magazine has already received positive feedback from industry professionals. Next year, there will be two issues of CERSANEX Magazine, in addition to the four regular issues of MosBuild Magazine.

Thank you to everyone who came to MosBuild 2012. We always welcome your feedback and are open to new ideas. We hope that in 2013 you will continue to follow with us the key events in the world of design and architecture.

We wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Founder: ITE Group plc.

Publisher: The ITE Group MosBuild Project Director: Ruzanna SARKISOVA Editor in Chief: Tatiana ONEGINA Journalist: Svetlana KOROLEVA Translation: Tim WOODHEAD Designer: Olesya CHISTIAKOVA Proofreader: Svetlana BYCHKOVA Contact Details: ITE LLC Moscow 129164 Moscow, Zubarev per., 15, p. 1 Tel.: +7 (495) 935-73-50 +7 (495) 788-55-85 Web-site: www.mosbuild.com Feedback & Advertising Enquiries: mbsite@ite-expo.ru Distribution: more than 370 000 experts

Sincerely, Ruzanna Sarkisova MosBuild Project Director

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The best architectural projects of 2012: Cooled Conservatories Mercury City skyscraper Ferrari World

Industry news MADA international competition winners David Collins:

Luxury is made up of small details

Topic of the issue:

The idea of ‘companion pieces’ in interiors Door handles: expressiveness in small forms

Product showcase – the best way to find out about new products Take part in a survey!

Design project by Natalia Roschina: A home where creativity lives

Tomaz Heatherwick: New life of familiar things Results of the London Olympics

Looking ahead to the Sochi Olympics: Olympic flame project

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Green technologies

Green technologies are coming to Russia Using green technologies in construction is one way to preserve the environment for future generations. Realising the importance of this, the major building and interiors exhibition MosBuild is doing everything possible to support the development of eco-friendly and energy-efficient technologies in Russia.

As part of this work, MosBuild, together with the Green Standards Eco-Certification Centre and EcoStandard Group, has established the e3Awards 2013, the 1st international award for eco-friendly building and decorating materials. The e3Awards are intended to draw the attention of construction market professionals to the most successful sustainable and energy-efficient building technologies and

products, and to promote their development in the construction industry. To find out their views on the future of green technologies and materials, and their importance for the market, MosBuild Magazine spoke to Rashid Ismailov, Director of Green Standards Eco-Certification Centre and Nikolay Krivozertsev, Business Development Director of EcoStandard Group.

Nikolay Krivozertsev, Business Development Director of EcoStandard Group You are a co-organiser of the e3Awards 2013, the 1st international award for eco-friendly building and decorating materials. What do you think this award will give to manufacturers and suppliers? Why is it important to take part in it?

MosBuild is the largest platform for the promotion of materials in Russia and receiving such an award will not go unnoticed. Participation will help increase the brand awareness of the award winners, in terms of environmental responsibility and safety both among professionals and ordinary consumers.

Today, environmental safety is occupying a higher and higher position in terms of importance for the consumer.

In the western world, it already occupies one of the top spots, and Russian consumers are actively moving in the same direction. Recent surveys by our company show

that for 75 % of consumers eco-friendliness is one of the three most important factors in a product, and for 18 % the most important.

What are the international trends in using building materials with an eco-label?

In Western Europe, the U.S. and Japan, the construction of housing, offices and public buildings happens using green standards, which require the use of certified construction materials – i.e., materials with an eco-label. Quality and eco-friendliness are becoming largely synonymous.

What is the situation in Russia?

In Russia there is currently a unique certification system acting on the basis of the international standards ISO 14 001 - 14 025 and the principle of a third party audit. This is the Ecomaterial 1.3 label.

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Well-known building materials manufacturers such as Saint-Gobain, Rockwool, URSA, Velux, Bayer and many others have been certified by the Ecomaterial system.

There are a number of other labels in the market, but, unfortunately, these are so-called ‘self-certification’ or greenwashing.

How much does an eco-label increase the appeal of a building material for the end consumer?

In Germany, the presence of eco-labeling is a significant factor for the consumer: up to 15 % make a decision based on the presence of a label. In Russia, we have information from large retail chains that in a group of similar products consumers prefer products with an Ecomaterial label in 5% of cases.

What is the international practice of environmental certification of building materials?

The eco-labelling system of voluntary environmental certification based on the ISO 14025 standard is constructed as follows: a public organisation develops a criterial framework and audit rules, and it trains and accredits independent auditors who will inspect materials. Based on the results of the audit, the public organisation certifies the material and entitles the manufacturer to use the eco-label logo on the product packaging.

What standards must a building material meet to gain a certificate of compliance with e3 criteria?

The e3 award is not certification, but even so a material participating in the awards must meet not only all the standards in Russia, but also the more stringent international standards relating to the environment, safety and energy efficiency.

What kinds of building materials most often put forward for eco certification?

Primarily, certification is undergone by responsible manufacturers that produce high-quality products, thus emphasising their high quality, and their safety for humans and the environment. Certification is also undergone by products with unique properties: products that increase the energy efficiency of buildings; that are created from the recycling of other materials; or that improve indoor environments.

What is the danger of non-compliance with eco-standards?

First of all, for the consumer it is harmful to health. Materials that do not meet eco-standards may release harmful substances, be radioactive or be a source of electromagnetic radiation. The use of such materials may result in additional energy costs and the purchase of more materials.

For a manufacturer of a product that does not meet ecostandards there is the threat of significant reputational and material losses, and a product not conforming to basic standards faces a ban on its sale.

Rashid Ismailov, Director of Green Standards Eco-Certification Centre As a co-organiser of the e3Awards, what is the value of the awards for consumers.

The value of the awards for consumers is obvious.

Nominees will be entitled to use the special e3 label on their product, which will demonstrate that the product is environmentally friendly and that this is confirmed by leading independent experts. Our awards will encourage customers to choose eco-friendly products, and will contribute to the development of green building in Russia.

Who is most interested in the eco-label – the manufacturer, seller or consumer?

Today, the construction industry in Russia well developed, and with the huge selection of building materials available, in my opinion, the eco-label, or label of eco-standard compliance, should interest all. After all, an eco-label is proof that the building or decorating material meets high environmental standards. Manufacturers are interested in their products having a positive independent environmental assessment as an additional and very important competitive advantage. Sellers are interested in attracting

attention to their product, a product that is advantageously distinguished from similar goods. And, finally, consumers have a perfectly understandable interest: to live in an environmentally safe home.

What information support should there be to convey to end consumers the need to use eco-materials and, ultimately, their responsibility for the environmental situation?

I would not equate consumers’ use of eco-friendly products with their degree of responsibility for the environmental situation. To begin with, it is necessary, on the one hand, to have government information support of environmental education – meaning high-quality public service advertising, one of the most effective tools – and on the other hand, the task of manufacturers, to promote environmentally-oriented choice by consumers, the people who invest in production.

It is impossible not to note the role of the media. As practice shows, in their articles journalists often shape and determine consumer choice.

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Energy-efficient solutions from REHAU Russia is a huge country, yet its resources are not limitless. Given that the cost of heat, water and electricity is increasing with each passing year, the efficient use of resources in everyday life is something we are thinking about more and more. Energy efficiency issues are extremely important throughout the world, and particularly in huge metropolises like Moscow. Environmental issues and energy conservation in the capital were discussed at a conference and exhibition, ‘Moscow – An EnergyEfficient City’, held in October 2012 and supported by the Moscow City Government.

During the exhibition, REHAU organised a round table entitled ‘Modernising and Improving Quality of Life in

Today’s Russia’, at which REHAU Eurasia board member Andrey Beloedov presented the company’s energy-efficient building solutions.

REHAU not only produces windows with excellent thermal insulation properties, but also geothermal probes, and ground heat exchangers for the heating and cooling of a building. The company also produces solar electricity systems and collectors that significantly reduce heating costs. These alternative energy systems create a building with zero energy consumption. Mr. Beloedov spoke about energy-efficient developments, innovative materials and energy consumption culture in an exclusive interview with MosBuild Magazine.

REHAU is known as a manufacturer of windows. How do you promote your company’s energy-efficient building solutions?

Editor’s note

We are involved in promoting energy efficiency and we conduct advertising campaigns for our projects. A whole number of REHAU technologies focus on heat conservation.

This four storey house for 17 families will be equipped with energy-efficient systems for heating, a noiseless sewerage system, warm water floor heating and a sealed window system. According to the design, 50% of the energy in the smart home will come from alternative sources, energy costs for lighting common areas will be reduced by three times, and water consumption will be reduced by up to 50%.

Heat-saving combines window and pipe energy conservation. In the advertising campaign we use slogans like ‘How much of your money is flying out the window? Save heat, save money’.

This advertising is aimed at the end consumer. The aim of the campaign was to raise brand awareness, and as a result of it sales of pipes, for example, grew by more than 50 %.

REHAU also offers solutions for the upgrading of existing buildings to energy-efficient sites. This area has the abbreviation 3R: REHAU Renovate Russia.

REHAU’s energy-efficient solutions are made from polymers – a material with limitless possibilities. Polymers allow you to create any shape, which will be solid and durable.

That is why our slogan is ‘Unlimited Polymer Solutions’.

How eco-friendly are polymer materials?

They are not only durable, but also convertible materials, so polymer production is virtually waste-free and therefore environmentally friendly.

Moreover, when in use polymeric products release into the environment 76 % less harmful emissions than the typical metal equivalents. REHAU’s polymeric products have green certification.

There are two types of buildings: the so called ‘passive house’ and ‘active house’. The former are equipped with energy-saving products that help to heat the house when cold and cool it when warm, using natural means. The house, therefore, uses significantly less energy from outside.

But a building can not only save money, but also independently produce energy. These houses are called ‘active houses’. They are equipped with a solar power system, which generates energy, and collectors that store it. In this way, the building becomes virtually self-sufficient and considerably reduces heating costs.

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There is another advantage: due to the smooth surface of a polymer pipe the water friction in it is considerably less than in a rough metal pipe. As a result, the electric pump that pumps water into the house consumes 30 % less energy.

campaign with its employees and will continue it as it mission. The company’s management understands that energy conservation needs an information platform, where we will publish professional articles.

REHAU doesn’t bring products to the market without having tested them for ourselves. The company’s office and manufacturing premises are equipped with solar panels, heated floor and our other energy-saving products – and they are all very effective. CO2 emissions alone have been reduced by 5-7 thousand tonnes due to our new technologies.

What is included in the concept of ‘zero consumption’?

But the environmental situation depends greatly on the awareness and culture of general consumers. In Europe, energy-efficient technologies have already been adopted at government level. In the German parliament, for example, the Green Party has about 7-8 % representation.

Realising the significance of informational support for environmental issues, REHAU has started an educational

Unfortunately, mass building of active house is not possible in a large high-rise metropolis, but in a small town such a money-saving house is a natural choice to replace dilapidated housing.

Energy-saving technology has already found a practical application. In the course of a roundtable, REHAU entered into an agreement with the GreenStroi Association to cooperate on the NADEZHDA smart home project for social migrants, which will begin with an experimental building in Tula.

Large areas of glazing often disturb the heat balance inside a house, causing heat loss and a greenhouse effect. How does REHAU address this issue?

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Green technologies Yes, using ordinary double glazing it is not possible to make a winter garden or to expand living space by a loggia – for this special glazing is necessary. Modern engineering solutions in this area have progressed very far.

Today, in the market there are energy-saving windows with an R-value of over 1.5, and there is multifunctional

glass. Heat balance in a house requires an integrated approach and today REHAU is able to offer all the equipment necessary for achieving it.

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Architecture news

ARCHITECTURE SAVES ENDANGERED PLANTS Cooled Conservatories in Singapore has won the World Building of the Year at the World Architecture Festival 2012. The design team behind the project consisted of an international group of specialists from Wilkinson Eyre Architects, Grant Associates, Atelier One and Atelier Ten.

The Singapore Government’s aim was to create an entire system of conservatories in the tropical Gardens by the Bay. The main buildings in the complex are two transparent dome-shaped conservatories, which can provide any temperature setting. The ‘Flower Dome’ is a huge conservatory with an arid climate, covering 1.28 hectares, and the ‘Cloud Forest’ is a cool, moist conservatory over 0.73 hectares. Both structures house numerous species of endangered plants from Mediterranean, semi-desert and tropical climates.

The Flower Dome provides information about the flora of the Mediterranean and about why global warming threatens the existence of these plants. The Cloud Forest demonstrates how the warming of cool tropical cloud forests will threaten biodiversity. This conservatory also houses a 35m-high waterfall.

While in moderate climates a conservatory warms the space, in the climate of Singapore, by contrast, artificial cooling is required. For this reason, both conservatories are covered with a special type of glass, which traps ex-

Architecture news cess sunlight and protects the plants from overheating. In addition, the roof is equipped with retractable sails, which open automatically to create shade if the temperature inside the dome becomes too high. But the main technological solution comes out of the ground. Chilled water flows through pipes in the floor, which keeps cool air at the bottom, while hot rises up and exits through vents in the dome. In this way, only the occupied lower space of the conservatory is cooled, reducing energy consumption.

The designers achieved even greater energy savings and reduced water consumption through a grove of 18 huge

Supertrees, which tower above the open gardens. In the crowns of these giant trees are solar panels and reservoirs for rainwater run across the trunks. Instead of bark, these artificial trees are covered by living plants - ferns and vines planted in special pots. Some trees are joined by suspended bridges, and in the crown of one of them is a restaurant.

It is planned to stage exhibitions and other events at the Cooled Conservatories complex. The first part of the complex - the conservatory with a waterfall, and giant trees with hanging bridges - opened in 2011. The second part, which includes a water garden and educational center, is currently in development.

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The new tallest building in Europe

Architecture Новости отрасли news

Moscow’s Mercury City Tower, the new tallest building in Europe, is insulated by ROCKWOOL The skyscraper is located in the Moscow City business district.

When it is completed, Mercury City will be almost 29 metres taller than the current record holder in Europe, The Shard in London.

The new 70-storey skyscraper in Moscow will reach a height of 338 meters, with a total area of more than 180,000 m².

Eco-friendly and fireproof ROCKWOOL heat insulation was used in the construction of the tower: the building’s facade is insulated with VENTI BATTS slabs, which will protect the building from heat loss for many years.

Architectural competition ‘A home for living in balance with nature’ 2013 begins accepting entries On 1 November 2012, ROCKWOOL began accepting entries to the energy-efficient project competition ‘A home for living in balance with nature’ 2013. The competition is open to architects of country house projects. The main requirement is that the project must have low energy consumption, and be feasible and affordable.

Entries to the competition are being accepted until 31 January 2013. The deadline for completed projects is 11 February 2013. The prize fund is 1.5 million rubles.

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A focus on colour and shape Modern architecture has begun to demonstrate a variety of shapes and colours. One of the most interesting structures that embody these principles is the world’s largest theme park, Ferrari World, on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The theme park was designed by the London firm Benoy Architects.

Its shape is inspired by the classic ‘double curve’ of the Ferrari chassis, which transmits the energy and passion of the brand itself.

Modern computer technology enabled the architects to design the complex shape. However, there was still some way to go from the design to the realisation, and the facade systems of Reynaers Aluminium played a crucial role in this respect. The complex shape required excellent technical implementation, to ensure a uniformly smooth structure.

Architecture news

"Architecture is the masterly, correct and magnificent play of masses brought together in light" - a definition of architecture given

by Le Corbusier in 1923.

The advantage of Reynaers facade systems lies in their great flexibility, which makes non-standard connections possible. For such architectural solutions, often one of the existing systems can be adapted. For the spectacular Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, Reynaers developed about 30 new profiles, 12 new gaskets and numerous fittings.

The faรงade was made from a bespoke version of the CW 86-EF (element facade) system. For the funnel in the middle of the roof a special solution on a 3D steel support system was developed. These special solutions are rare, since existing Reynaers systems already have the flexibility and versatility for use in various structural solutions.

The shape and speed of a Ferrari car are strongly associated with an expressive red colour. Colouring methods have improved with the emergence of more colour-fast and maintenance-free materials, which has made it possible to express the energy of a Ferrari in architecture.

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International conference ‘The Profession of Architect: A Period of Change’ At the conference, organised by Saint-Gobain CIS and the Union of Architects of Russia, future global changes were discussed. The conference is an important part of the preparation by the country’s construction and architectural communities for these changes.

The conference moderator Elena Bazhenova began by drawing the attention of the assembled professionals to the impact on the industry of Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization. In particular, the Deputy President of the Union of Moscow Architects and head of the Architectural Practice department at MARKhI, noted that Russian architecture will have the chance, by becoming stronger in response to competition, to take its rightful place in world culture. Consequently, growth is expected in related industry sectors, such as building materials production.

For these optimistic forecasts to be realised, it is necessary to prepare for global changes. Russia will not only have to adopt other requirements and standards in architecture and construction, but also keep up with global trends.

These are, according to Saint-Gobain’s International Marketing Director Slawomir Szpunar: sustainable development, urbanisation and ergonomics. Mr Szpunar believes that only through cooperation between all the parties can the challenges presented by these development areas be overcome.

Slawomir Szpunar identified also some specific problems.

He said the in the countries of the Old World, as well as in the United States, the issue of home modernisation needed to be addressed, with 80 percent of homes built

more than 20 years ago. In the BRIC countries, the rapidly growing demand for housing is causing its own set of problems. However – and this ties in well with the trend of sustainability – the development of the industry using new technologies can happen without serious adverse effects on the environment. For example, using updated thermal insulation standards, energy consumption is reduced by 10 times.

Marvin Malecha, Dean of the College of Design at North Carolina State University in the U.S., put forward the position that competitors are the best teachers. According to him, the advantages of foreign architects are not better education, but wider experience. Cooperation will only benefit Russians, he believes. 'Architecture is now integrated into global processes, and opposing this is useless,' said Marvin Malek.

Foreign professionals are not afraid of coming to Russia, believes the architect Pavel Andreev, who was invited to the conference as an expert. In his view, Russia could learn from the experience of Germany, with which Russia has a lot in common. Frieder Hofmann, a member of the Chamber of Architects of the Free State of Saxony, was invited by Mr. Andreev to attend a conference of the founders of the Russian Chamber of Architects held in October. Industry professionals believe this chamber will in the future develop specific measures to strengthen the profession.

Material prepared by Anna Vikhrova, a journalist for Radi Doma Pro

Industry news

A new complex for the ‘Big City’ In 2013, MR Group will begin construction of the Beregovoy multi-functional complex, its first project within the so-called ‘Big City’ territory. The project is a complex of four buildings, which form a common courtyard. Inside the buildings will be 21,673 square metres of office space, 71,743 square metres of apartments, 27,000 square metres of residential flats, a children’s playground, a shopping centre and an underground car park. The total area of the development will be 6.28 hectares.

The site at which Beregovoy will be built already has approved project planning and a development plan of the plot. The complex will have panoramic windows, central air conditioning and an access control system, and will offer convenient access to the Third Ring Road and proximity to Fili metro station.

ProfKholod launch new production line in Schelkovo Russia’s most modern continuous production line for PUR and PIR sandwich panels has been launched in Schelkovo.

The new ProfKholod factory will be able to produce 2.5 million square metres of sandwich panels per year. Despite the huge volume, the continuous production process will by managed in shifts by six people. The maximum speed of the production line will be 15 square metres of PUR/PIR panels per minute.

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Construction in Siberia begins with the SibBuild exhibition 5 to 8 February – Architecture and Building

Week: specialised exhibitions of window technology, WinTecExpo, and of building materials

19 to 22 February – Design, Décor and Utility Systems Week

839 exhibitors from 78 Russian cities and 21 countries A third of exhibitors have participated in the project for more than 5 years

2,5 — fold increase in space occupied by foreign exhibitors

SibBuild 2012

For more than 20 years,the SibBuild exhibition in Novosibirsk has helped construction companies to find new business opportunities in the region, in Russia and abroad, effectively conveying important information to potential partners and advancing professional knowledge and expertise at specialised conferences.

SibBuild is the largest construction exhibition in the region and the second largest in Russia. Since 2012, SibBuild has been held at the newly-built Novosibirsk Expocentre, which offers all the facilities for staging international exhibitions.

In 2012, the exhibition once again demonstrated its effectiveness and high professional level, being awarded ‘UFI Approved Event’ status by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.

In 2013, the exhibition will retain a clear thematic division, which is convenient for both exhibitors and visitors, as all the information and business areas of interest to them will be concentrated in one place.

An important difference in 2013 will be the staging of the Aqua-Therm Siberia exhibition within the second week of

11 779 sqm — total exhibition area 23 754 visitors over the two weeks of the show 96 % of whom were industry professionals SibBuild. In addition, a German Pavilion will be present for the first time at the building materials exhibition, and will include the companies OWA and Erfurt among others.

Being part of the leading exhibition organiser ITE Group, SibBuild makes extensive use of the experience of colleagues from the MosBuild, BalticBuild, KievBuild and YugBuild exhibitions. This cooperation helps our exhibitors to achieve better results from participating in SibBuild.

A key event during the first week of SibBuild 2013 will be ‘Golden Capital’, the winter festival of architecture and design, which since last year has been held within SibBuild.

It is a spectacular and well-known event that has been staged in Novosibirsk since the late 90s. The festival attracts architects and designers - an important group of professional visitors - to the exhibition.

SibBuild director Anna Ilina on the prospects of Russia’s largest regional construction exhibition

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Competition

Michal Ganobjak

New projects by MADA winners The MosBuild Architecture & Design Awards (MADA), held in April 2012, selected the best projects from Slovakia to Venezuela. In total, 123 architects and students from 32 countries participated in the competition, which was jointly organised by ITE Group and Archi-Europe, the largest community of architects in Europe.

After receiving their awards, the winners returned to their countries to continue working on projects and to look for new ideas. MosBuild Magazine decided to find out what the MADA 2012 winners are currently working on.

Michal Ganobjak from Slovakia, the winner in the category ‘Best architectural solution for a barrier-free environment’, continues to participate in and win competitions. His joint project with Vladimir Hain won the tender for the reconstruction of a power plant in the Slovak town of Piestany.

The building, which has been abandoned since 1994, will be converted into Eureka Centrum, a museum dedicated to the history of power generation and promotion of energy conservation.

The project is intended for children, young people and anyone interested in electricity, but Michal Ganobjak hopes that through the interactive exhibits, which affect different senses, it will also be interesting for people with disabilities, particularly the visually impaired.

The architects plan to complete the first phase of the project next year, but Michal Ganobjak’s interest in buildings adapted for disabled people looks likely to continue in future projects.

Gracia Romero Gracia Romero, a student from Venezuela, has not yet been able to realise her educational centre project in the Sinamaica lagoon, which was the winner in the category ‘Best sustainable architecture project’ at MADA 2012. 'It is quite hard to find funding for it at the moment,' says Gracia Romero. 'In Venezuela, sustainable architecture is only just beginning to develop.'

However, this is not stopping the future architect: 'The professor of my department praised the educational centre project, and I am going to devote my graduate thesis to sustainable architecture.'

Gracia Romero is currently working on a project for a high-rise building in Maracaibo, Venezuela, in preparation for her Bachelor’s Degree in architecture.

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David Collins:

Luxury is made up of small details Named ‘Interior Designer of the Year’ at the Quintessentially Awards in 2011, David Collins believes a designer should create a project from the general concept to the smallest accessories, and follows this principle in his projects

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Design project

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An architect by training, for two decades David Collins has not only worked on architectural projects, but has created interiors for restaurants, hotels, private homes and even yachts. He also runs his own studio, David Collins Studio. Among the projects of the architect and designer are some of the most prestigious addresses in the world: the Artesian and Connaught bars in London, the five-star London NYC hotel in Manhattan, the Larusmiani boutique in Milan, and the David Morris boutique in the United States. The demand for David Collins is so great that he often works on several projects at the same time: from South Africa to Hong Kong and Los Angeles.

The designer also has a project in Russia. David Collins Studio created the interior of the Davidov restaurant in the famous Astoria hotel in St. Petersburg.

The project is remarkably elegant, combining elements of historic dĂŠcor from the early 20th century with modern trends in colour and materials.

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Above the bustle of Bangkok

Ritz-Carlton Residences

The most notable project by the David Collins Studio this year was the design of residences in Bangkok’s tallest building, the 77-story MahaNakhon tower. The architects and builders are just preparing to hand over the building, but it is already being described by luxury real estate professionals as one of the best skyscrapers of the world.

The MahaNakhon has a shopping centre, offices, hotel and the project’s main highlight, the Ritz-Carlton Residences, which offer luxury accommodation with a high-level

Design project hotel service. The residences are located on the 24th to 73rd floors of the skyscraper. The interiors of the RitzCarlton Residences are done in modern and classic styles, the latter being created by David Collins Studio.

The project is a mix of contrasts: silence, solitude and the colours of nature in the middle of a noisy, busy, industrial city.

The size of the residences ranges from 120 to 850 square metres and each has several bedrooms, a living room, study, kitchen, dining room, bathroom and maid’s room, all concentrated around a circular corridor. The living room is adjoined by a spacious terrace designed in the style of traditional Thai gardens, the main element of which is water.

Many of the residences include a pool and jacuzzi.

The bedrooms in the residences are as isolated as possible from the other rooms, and in each of them is a walk-in wardrobe. The bedroom designs are often individual, with the only constant being the combination of calm tones, the elegant furniture, and the richly patterned fabrics.

The living room is divided into several zones which are ‘separated’ by different flooring. Part of the natural wooden floor is decorated with silk and velvet carpets. The calm tones of the of the living room interior are set off by an expressive play of light. The adjustable brightness of the lighting allows you to change the atmosphere of the room from cozy semi-darkness to bright sunshine.

Stone, silk, wood, leather, and exclusive, specially selected works of art are used in the interiors. Specialists from David Collins Studio carefully thought through the colour solutions for the residences. An atmosphere of tranquility is created by a combination of deep blue and green tones,

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which is a favourite of David Collin’s, and the decoration comprises natural wood and stone, plants and water on the terrace.

One of the main components of the interiors is the view from 300 metres up.

Many of the rooms in the Ritz-Carlton Residences project beyond the walls of the main tower and have three glass walls from floor to ceiling. These windows offer stunning views of the Chao Phraya river and the the city. At the same time the room is filled with sunlight through the glass. This space is itself the main element of the interior design of the residences.

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The specialists of David Collins Studio have thought through every last detail of the Ritz-Carlton Residences. After all, the details, according to David Collins, emphasise the luxury and prestige of the residences. As a result, a peaceful oasis has appeared in Bangkok that towers above the bustle of the city.

Ritz-Carlton has created a sense of possessing time and space – the most valuable elements of modern life.

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Topic of the issue

Unity is the struggle of opposites The idea of ‘companion pieces’ in interiors

Active companion pieces

How does one choose the pieces for an interior? The wall colour should go well with the curtains and the curtain texture should match the soft furnishings, which, in turn, should match the carpets, cushions and bedspreads, and so on. The advantages of designing a home in a single style were well known even before the emergence of interior design as a profession. Manufacturers have begun to produce extensive and diverse collections of fabrics, wallpapers, ceramics, furniture and light fittings in a single colour or decorative solution.

Interiors decorated in this way are, of course, beautiful, but how does one combine all the décor elements in one collection, particularly as a house, like a living organism, continues to develop and change.

The current trend is not just to create collections, but also to be able to combine them with each other. Items of décor, which are companion pieces, are now being used in interiors. They can be collections of one or different styles, and close or contrasting in pattern, colour or texture. Dissimilar at first glance, the companion pieces complement or accentuate each other, bringing dynamism or calm to a space, making bright colours light up or dimming them and, ultimately, creating balance. After all, unity is the struggle of opposites.

Active companion pieces

Bright colours in each stroke of the brush: an active background and active pattern.

The bright multi-coloured circles on the wallpaper are complemented by luxury embroidery of similar shape on the single-colour fabrics and stunning armchair upholstery with Oriental motifs in patchwork style.

Wallpaper – vinyl on non-woven, Suzani collection, Eijffinger, Holland, item No. 314004 and Yula, Ampir-Decor

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An elegant classic Wallpaper with stripes of a warm beige colour are an excellent foundation for creative ideas for fabric designs. The luxurious indigo colour helps create a stylish classic interior. For the upholstery of the furniture, the designers proposed using three different fabrics to give the pieces of furniture individuality: a soft one-colour chenille fabric, and upholstery fabrics with stripes and with prints. On the one-colour sofa, to complete the harmony in the interior, the cushions repeat the colour of the wallpaper and upholstery fabrics, with floral motifs and shapes.

Wallpaper – non-woven, Colour For Living collection, Sanderson, UK, item No. 211675 Opal Linen/Cream, Ampir-Decor

Upholstery of sofa, armchair, pouffe, cushions - fabrics from Colour For Living collection, Sanderson, UK, Ampir-Decor

An option for bold interiors!

Companion collections

Bright circles can be beautifully combined with small shapes! It is important to observe colour harmony.

Deep coloured wallpaper is well balanced by singlecolour fabrics with different textures. For example, cushions with a background floral pattern, and a pouffe from upholstery fabric resembling in texture the wallpaper with small shapes.

Wallpaper - vinyl on non-woven, Suzani collection, Eijffinger, Holland, item No. 314035 and 314012, Ampir-Decor Cushions – Suzani fabric, Eijffinger, Holland, item No. Inez, Ampir-Decor

Surround decoration from the ceramic tile collection Stariy Arbat by the Spanish company Mapisa

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Lights by Gamma Delta Group, Italy, Ampir-Decor

A new Italian brand already in Russia Ceramic tile collections from Italy’s La Mia Ceramica were presented for the first time at MosBuild 2012 by Rosstyle, the exclusive distributor of La Mia Ceramica in Russia.

Following global trends and researching consumer demand have enabled La Mia Ceramica to launch a high-end product in the Russian market that is made in the best traditions of Italian design, while offering excellent value for money and quality. Due to the amazing talent and professionalism of the ceramic artists and designers, each tile collection by La Mia Ceramica is a work of art.

Companion collections

Scottish style

Companion pieces from the Highland Boutique collection - a trendy mix of geometric motifs with floral patterns: embroidery of thistle, chenille with tree motif, checks on natural matte fabrics and luxurious embroidered Paisley patterns on the curtains. These will complement the main accent of the season – the blue upholstery of the armchair with a background of large classic flowers. Modern lights can also be chosen for the fabrics: unusual plafonds by Gamma Delta Group in bright colours will continue the summer theme.

Armchair upholstery, cushions, curtains – Highland Boutique collection, UK, Ampir-Decor

Tiles from the Flora collection (4 décor options, 4 border options)

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Chandelier – Emme Pi Light 6200 8, Italy, Ampir-Decor

Companion pieces by colour

Wallpaper and blinds – Chic collection, Eijffinger, Holland, Ampir-Decor

Everything in order

One of the classic interior design techniques is to use the same design on the wallpaper and the accompanying textile. The interest comes from the contrast of surfaces: a flat and static image on the wallpaper and the same image on the folds of fabric. In this way, you can emphasis your preferred colour solution or pattern.

Elaborate accompanying ensembles are currently in fashion, where wallpapers and fabrics echo each other not directly, but by association. The wallpaper design should hint at the fabric print. For example, single-colour wallpaper with small flowers can be complemented by a fabric with the same flower, but larger. The wallpaper design can also be repeated on a single-colour fabric in the form of embroidery.

Wallpaper – Town & Country collection, Zoffany, UK, item No. 310863, Ampir-Decor Upholstery of armchair – Town & Country collection, Zoffany, UK, Ampir-Decor

Elegance ceramic tile collection, La Mia Ceramica, Italy (2 Fascia décor options, 4 border options) Companion piece – Elegance floor tile Exclusive distributor – Rosstyle

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Fiance ecru tulle, lace, Italy, TOGAS Interior

Companion piece opponents

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A complete solution VitrA, the global manufacturer of ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles, sanitary ware and bathroom accessories, is offering a complete solution for bathroom design in the style of functional minimalism: the T4 series of sanitary ware and furniture developed by the designers of Studio NOA and the African Dots porcelain series designed for VitrA by the young Russian designer Dima Loginov.

Light switches from Living Light series (BTicino is a brand of Legrand Group) Wallpaper – non-woven, Colour For Living collection, Sanderson, UK, item No. 211666 Poppies Red/Fuchsia, Ampir-Decor Cushions - fabrics from the Colour For Living collection, Sanderson, UK, Ampir-Decor

An accent on walls

Wallpaper with stylised poppies in the style of a Chinese ink painting is sure to draw the eye. The designers suggest balancing them by single-colour upholstery in the colour of one of the flowers on the wallpaper, and completing the picture with light-coloured, floral patterned cushions. The cushions continue the style of the wallpaper, and the green combines with the red-orange colour scheme, freshening up the interior.

Usually, it is recommended that bright wallpapers are paired with fabrics with the same design or of a single colour, and that they should be counterbalanced by lowkey shapes or stripes, including in the flooring. But you can give free rein to fantasy and play with colours and unusual textures. You can also combine in an interior several design ideas that complement each other. For a more professional design, it is better to choose one or two dominant colours.

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Pardec wooden mosaic (Germany) has been designed for use in areas with high humidity

In 2012, KERAMA MARAZZI expanded its product line by introducing bathroom furniture. The new division is the result of successful cooperation between KERAMA MARAZZI Group and the Kaliningrad company AQWELLA. The main purpose of this cooperation is to offer customers ready-made interior solutions for bathrooms, including a full range of products from ceramic tiles to sanitary ware and furniture.

The furniture combines perfectly with HATRIA sanitary ware and will blend well with KERAMA MARAZZI ceramic, porcelain gres and mosaic tiles in any bathroom interior.

My Alhambra The Layal ceramic tile collection from the Spanish company Cas Cerรกmica combines ancient traditions and advanced technologies. The collection is part of the Sevillanos series, the designers of which were inspired by the luxurious Alhambra palace complex in Granada, which was built by Arab architects in the 10th century and is today one of the most visited sites in Spain.

The Spanish designers have made the Layal collection in traditional Moorish style well suited to modern interiors.

A delicate geometric pattern in traditional terracotta and turquoise colours overlays the 14x28 cm base tiles.

The Layal collection is complemented by borders of the same size. In addition, the designers have provided equivalent monochrome elements in gold and silver, which will help to add accents to an interior.

Company companions

Tile+sanitary ware +furniture

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Companion piece allies

Drape fabric Mosaico Stripe, jacquard stripe, Italy, TOGAS Interior

Balanced companion pieces In selecting elements that go well together, it is important to pay attention to texture and colour. In an interior the compositional centre should stand out to avoid having a space that lacks harmony. Companion pieces often help balance an interior, although they sometimes also play a conceptual role.

Fiance Ecru tulle, lace, Italy, TOGAS Interior

Parquet boards Ash Umbra and Ash Aquitaine from Goodwin collection, PARKETOFF Group

Tiles from Crea Beige and Crea Wenge collections. Floreale and Damascato panel, three types of decor and borders.

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Two types of wallpaper, Kaleido collection, Eijffinger, Holland, item Nos. 321010 and 321072, Ampir-Decor Curtain – textile, Kaleido collection, Eijffinger, Holland, item No. Mercury 6304-5, Ampir-Decor

Perfect naturalness

Elegant classic style of the new Palladio-120 models This new line is an interesting alternative to the traditional Palladio line from Italy’s Barausse. The leaf, which is furnished with a classic-style special frame, proposes a strong and sober elegance. The architraves are plain and the hinges essential. The leaf, Magnolia lacquered, features very thin profiles in gold tone. Glazed and mirror versions are also available.

Companion piece allies

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When you choose colour solutions it is worth paying attention to colour combinations that occur in nature. Any dynamic design with a natural combination of colours will look harmonious. The colour can be a few shades lighter or darker than on the wallpaper, and the fabric design can contain an element of the wallpaper pattern, but not necessarily all of it.

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Furniture and mirror from One collection, Urbi basin, Evol mixer (Roca)

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Base options

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The new Integro bathroom furniture collection

by Aquaton is based on the unique combinability of units. This gives an infinite number of individual combinations when creating your bathroom. The collection consists of sink units, which also serve as the supporting structure, and may be suspended or rest on supports. The units come with one or two Roca Urbi basins and Roca Moai mixer taps.

The main version of the unit can be expanded with additional units covered in a high-quality white gloss. The collection is initially available in two colours of veneer - wenge and walnut.

Faro, a free-standing cast-iron bathtub by Roca, is retro styled with a sleek design, at the same time offering durability and reliability.

The bathtub is available with side panels as well as with a variety of feet - from classical to avant-garde (Classic, Eagle and Savanha).

Basin, Urban London (Roca)

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Brand allies

More and more companies are offering companion collections, allowing you to completely design an interior in a single style.

Manufacturers of sanitary ware, tiles and bathroom furniture are creating collections that can be used interchangeably and added to. Most importantly, all this can be found at a single manufacturer.

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Furniture and mirror from One collection, Urbi basin and Evol mixer (Roca)

Geometrical design in the ‘One’ furniture collection by Roca

The touch of design The Roca L20 mixer tap collection represents a new concept that could become a trend not only in technology, but also in design. The Cold Start system saves energy and reduces CO₂ emissions, while the flow limiter means you use less water, and the concealed aerator makes it easier to clean the tap. The Cold Start system allows you to turn on cold water only, preventing unnecessary energy consumption.

Roca offers the most innovative concepts and technologies in its L90 and M3 Hybrid mixer taps, where, due to the integrated system, it is possible to choose the operating mode of the mixer: manual or automatic.

L-90object2 mixer

Innova Radio by Roca is a mirror for the bathroom that comes with stereo FM radio, fluorescent lighting, a demister system, and a clock and ambient temperature indicator which are displayed on an LED screen as blue icons.

Roca is offering One, a new collection of furniture and mirrors with lighting, designed specifically for a wide range of countertop and wall-mounted basins by Roca (for example: the Urbi basin and Evol mixer tap). The One collection is an ideal solution for those looking for the latest trends in functional design.

One comprises a wide range of products: sink units, additional units, cabinets and mirrors. The drawers in the unit are fitted with a soft-closing mechanism, and the mirrors have integrated lighting and anti-fog. The furniture can be hung from the wall or mounted on the floor.

Stratum basins and cabinet, L90object2 mixers (Roca)

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Innova Radio2 mirror (Roca)

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Companion piece allies

Puls at the heart of ceramic fashion Newker is a new Spanish brand that produces modern ceramic tiles, which are designed with current trends in mind and are largely oriented to the tastes of Russian consumers.

One of the first collections by Newker is the aptly named Puls. The tiles literally pulsate with light and positive energy. Timesless colours, elegant designs, soft texture, perfect imitation of a small mosaic in a convenient large format - this collection has it all to become a true ceramic hit, created especially for the bathroom. The collection includes both classic colours - white, sand, brown and black - and metallic colours, gold and bronze. Companion piece: To complement wall tiles of white clay, the Spanish designers offer flooring from the porcelain Aitek series.

Light, Beby Group, Italy, Ampir-Decor

TECHLAM 速 is ideal for walls, floors, ventilated facades and paving. Durable, solid and hygienic, TECHLAM速 can be laid directly over existing surfaces without their prior removal, which significantly reduces the cost of decoration.

Ultra-thin porcelain The Spanish company Levantina is introducing new series of ultra-thin TECHLAM速 porcelain. This revolutionary ceramic product, which is only 3 mm thick, appeared on the market in 2005. This year, the Spanish designers are offering a new version of TECHLAM速, with slightly increased thickness of 5 mm. This new series will offer even greater durability and resistance to external effects, meaning it can even be used in areas with very high traffic. The new series is available in seven versatile colours from white to black - and in three large formats - 100x100, 100x150 and 100x300 cm.

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Introducing! MosBuild Magazine Product Panels This month, we’re trialling a new feature within the MosBuild Magazine, one that keeps you in touch with the latest products and services available in Russia from regular MosBuild exhibitors.

They’re easy to use. Each panel provides a brief description of what’s on offer and if you’re interested, simply click the ‘ENQUIRE HERE’ button, submit a few basic contact details and we’ll make sure that your enquiry goes straight to the supplier.

Most of the products featured in the panels will be on display at MosBuild in April 2013, so even if you don’t enquire online, you can enquire in person when you visit the show.

ROCA

KERAMA MARAZZI

Simplicity and functionality. New Victoria Nord collection from the leading global bathroom brand ROCA offers solutions that adapt perfectly to the requirements of modern bathroom space.

In addition to large vitreous china collection, Victoria includes a new designed water-closet with Scandinavian design of the cistern.

The new Victoria Nord also offers “smart” decision for washbasin zone, which consists of the integrated washbasin, vanity unit, tall column and mirrored cabinet. Wide assortment provides new and up-to-date composition options for your bathroom space. Furniture is represented in two colors: white and wenge.

KERAMA MARAZZI has a new ‘Scandinavian collection’ of ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles and mosaics.

Scandinavia is famous for more than Vikings, fjords, northern lights and snowy winters. It is also famous for its unique interior style. The style focuses on simplicity, eco-friendly and inspired by nature, it carries the northern peace and the love of light and space.

This decor series, ‘Stockholm’ (20x50 cm), reflects the atmosphere of this beautiful Scandinavian capital. The city is famous for its exquisite colourful houses which adorn the Stockholm’s numerous embankments.

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VITRA

ROVESE CAPITAL GROUP

Embodied aesthetics Making specially for VitrA a new collection of sanitary ware Istanbul – XXI century esthetic Ross Lovegrove took his inspiration in boggling the imagination Istanbul’s architecture – the city with a thousand-year history full of harmony and sensuality. All the items of the collection are made in one conception which excludes severe forms. Faucets looking like branches of the trees with handles as stones, round and oval basins associated with ancient fonts, wall-hung or separately standing on pedestals wash-basins – all of them can create an ideal bathroom.

CERSANIT presents new collection Gravia. The rounded corners and smooth lines of the Gravia collection of bathroom accessories provides a safe environment for children without compromising style. ActiFoil technology with antibacterial properties, also prevents the occurrence of mold and mildew. Original geometric shapes and smooth lines give a special charm to this interior. The silent door closing system provides comfort in use and the capacious lockers will store everything you need. Gravia also incorporates SmartSilver technology, a covering of silver ions with a strong antibacterial effect. This helps to maintain purity and cleanliness without the use of chemicals.

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Thematic companions

Nature inspires designers to create thematic collections. Eco-solutions are becoming companion pieces that unite an interior around a common natural theme.

OPUS offers wallpaper collections DID Serendipity and Natural Faux Serendipity means a ‘pleasant surprise’. These collections are made in the popular eco-design style and are divided into four natural elements: Stone, Wood, Foliage, Natural Hides and Down.

Shingle, the smooth lines of a wave, an aged wall or pictures left by the wind on the sand in a vast desert – all help one to stop and enjoy a moment’s peace, a sense of harmony and balance amidst the bustle of the city, and create a sense of unity with nature.

Thematic companions

Wallpaper from Serendipity series, DID collection

Wallpaper from Serendipity series, DID collection

Wallpaper from DID Natural Faux collection

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PIA: naturalness in every stitch PIA 'The necessary process of returning to naturalness strongly insists on reviving in our memory recollections of the past, of the long forgotten attention to the use of materials and respect for the environment,' says the Italian architect and designer Massimo Iosa Ghini. It is this idea that gave impetus to the birth of the Pia model from Italy’s Barausse.

Pia is a door that brings to mind the art of the craftsman. For the manufacture of the door a rich material has been chosen that is very thick, like leather, and which looks even more valuable. It is decorated with contrast stitching, giving the door sophistication and classic elegance.

What makes the PIA door special is the aluminum box in the surface of the wall, TP Stripe stitches, panels covered in leather with visible stitching and the designer’s signature on the bottom of the panel. The door is available in light or dark leather. The recommended handle is Ala, which is also designed

by Massimo Iosa Ghini.

‘Blossoming’ interiors The architect and designer Massimo Iosa Ghini rose to fame designing showrooms for Ferrari and Maserati. Today he works with leading furniture brands and believes that 'faceless objects make the interior boring and lead to dullness of thought'. His Fiorella O doors, designed for Barausse, are an excellent example of the 'war on dullness'. With them, an interior blossoms, both literally and figuratively!

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Topic of the issue Morelli door handles, Renaissance Art collection

Antique

Capella

Palazzo

Door handles:

Pisa

Model created by the Italian designers Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas for Valli & Valli, ASSA ABLOY

expressiveness in small forms Every house has a door and to open or close it one uses a door handle. This small but indispensable accessory not only has a function, but is also an important element of the design, often demonstrating the status of the house’s owner.

Many designers and manufacturers today are creating beautiful door handles and even elevating them to the level of a work of art. One of the most striking examples of this is the Italian company Morelli, an exhibitor at MosBuild.

Cesare Morelli, head designer and one of the company’s directors, focuses on elegant shapes in his products. Morelli door handles are influenced by Italian masterpieces of architecture, sculpture and painting, which is reflected in the names of the collections: ‘Art of the Renaissance’, ‘Modern Art’ and so on. The range of colours is also well though out.

Fittings and accessories are made in the colours of precious metal: white nickel, antique bronze and matte gold.

Manufacturers are looking for new shapes and designs, for which they invite well-known designers to work with them and conduct competitions among young designers.

Another MosBuild exhibitor, the international ASSA ABLOY Group, presented the company Valli & Valli, which for several years has produced door handles created by the leading Italian designers Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas.

In the spring of 2012, Valli & Valli announced a door handle design competition among young Russian designers. The jury was headed by the husband-and-wife design team and they announced the results on 26 September in Moscow.

Doriana Fuksas said that in choosing the winners she focused on the functionality of the model. Massomiliano Fuksas noted the high level of artistic achievement and potential of Russian designers in general.

The competition was won by Mikhail Leykin (Mishmash studio) with his ‘Supersonic’ design; Svetlana Mikhailova came second with a design entitled ‘Drop’; and in third place was Andrey Fabishevsky (Artem Lebedev Studio) for his design ‘Linea’.

Valli & Valli (an ASSA ABLOY Group brand) produced samples of all the three winning designs. Based on the results of testing of the prototypes, one of the models will be launched into mass production. So the company will get an interesting new model, and the young designer will get well deserved recognition.

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‘Design for Valli&Valli’, door handle design competition

1st place Mikhail Leykin Supersonic

2nd place Svetlana Mikhailova Drop Special diploma Tevyan Shaen Galina Matveeva Pry

3rd place Andrey Fabishevsky Linea

Interior door from Ring Gallery Filo collection, Barausse, Italy

A third dimension Lucky Wood, a new collection of interior doors with an exclusively finished leaf, is now available in LANDOOR stores.

The door leaf is coated with a natural veneer in wenge with a 3D effect; the design features twisting lines that form a unique, natureinspired texture. The Lucky Wood collection is another effective solution for creating expressive interior details.

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Old Moscow was for many years the home of the creative elite of society, and today cultural traditions are alive in the city. In the centre of the capital there are many old nineteenth century buildings that preserve the spirit of the romantic past. In the nineties, one of them was extended when a mansard roof was added. Today, this new floor is a spacious studio apartment, with a unique retro design by the decorator Natalia Roschina.

The decorator had at her disposal a spacious area with five-metre-high ceilings. After the renovation of the mansard, it was split into two levels, with two staircases leading from the lower level to the floor above: on the right to the kitchen and on the left to the bedroom. The second floor is sufficiently high that a dressing room has been fitted under one of the staircases.

A design project by Natalia Roschina:

A home where creativity lives

The mansard has been designed in the style of eclecticism, with objects of different styles and eras combined to create a complete, harmonious picture.

The interiors of an ancient Spanish castle were the inspiration for Natalia’s design. From here came the ideas for the white walls with fragments of the old brickwork, artistic forging on the staircases and other interior items. But eclecticism is not limited to elements of the same style, so the Mediterranean decorative forging took the form of antique Indian ornaments, scrolls symbolising the Sun. The apartment has been gradually filled with period furniture and accessories carefully chosen in antique shops.

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In the living room Russian antiques are combined with authentic Indian and Chinese items and in the kitchen is specially ‘aged’ furniture from a modern collection.

The lower floor of the studio apartment is zoned depending on the style and function of the furniture situated there. The centre is taken up by the living room with wrought iron and wooden sofas, elegant antique tables and luxurious carpet, combining all the elements around it. The interior decorations create a single ensemble, due to the colour scheme and pattern, which is repeated on the carpet, on the pillows and in the wrought iron decoration of the sofa.

A desk and a leather armchair form the office. And by the wall is a music room: a white grand piano curtained off

with a bright fabric and soft lighting - all for a cozy evening of music among friends.

The warmest area in terms of both the colour scheme and temperature is by the fireplace. Here the round ceramic pattern on the floor repeats the shape of the round antique table with its image of a world map.

The apartment receives light from mansard windows in the roof, and large round windows with faux brickwork frame, on the outside of which are installed elegant wrought iron railings, which are attractive and offer security.

In the evenings the apartment is lit by the soft light of antique floor lamps with original lampshades. The wrought iron floor lamp in the central living room is particularly remarkable and works wonderfully with the metal sofa, emphasising the interior’s original style.

A large collection of pictures are brought together in the apartment, which are positioned in line with the flat’s

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zones, in terms of the colour scheme and subject composition. The only thing in the studio that is separated by a load-bearing wall is the bathroom, but it is worth a peek

behind the door. The tone of the interior is set by the sink, which is integrated into an old sewing machine, and the bathroom accessories in the baskets next to it look like

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skeins for needlework. Metal forging also plays a leading role in the bathroom. The legs of the old sewing machine feet are combined with an iron chair with high back, and complemented by a candlestick chandelier.

The different zones of the studio are brought together in single space by countless attractive small objects. Clocks, candle holders, dishes, pictures, patterned carving and wrought iron furniture - all this is an integral part of the dĂŠcor.

The interior of the mansard lives its own life, continuing to grow and be replenished with new ‘tenants’. Indeed, you

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can’t but notice the antique vases, engravings, shelves and frames that are so necessary for the style of eclecticism. The studio in the centre of Moscow not only creates an integrated space for a creative person, but is also itself a work of art.

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Thomas Heatherwick:

New life of familiar things As we near the end of the year, it seems an appropriate time to talk about how 2012 will be remembered by the architectural and construction community

Olympic cauldron The highlight of the summer of 2012 was, of course, the Olympics in London. And, perhaps, the most striking aspect of the grand sporting event was the incredible Olympic cauldron.

Despite the fact that the lighting ceremony of the Olympic torch has accompanied the Games since 1928, the British designer Thomas Heatherwick managed to surprise the whole world with his unusual version of the classic torch.

The cauldron consisted of 204 petals symbolising the nations participating in the Olympics. Thomas Heatherwick explains his idea thus: 'No religion in the world is able to unite so many people. Only the Olympics can do this.

I had the idea of making the Olympic bowl not a single whole, but out of 200 smaller flames.'

At the end of the Games, each country was able to take home its own petal, as a souvenir of the event.

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Around London by bus Thomas Heatherwick recently worked on the design for a new London bus. A symbol of the UK’s capital, the Routemaster ceased production in 1968 and since then no bus has been designed specifically for London. Inspired by the old Routemaster, Heatherwick Studio has created a modern and fully accessible version.

The new bus is 3 metres longer than its predecessor, but looks more compact with rounded edges and corners.

There are three doors to the bus and two staircases, which

evenly distribute the passenger flow along the asymmetric interior. And, of course, the new design retains the famous open platform. The front window of the new bus increases visibility both for passengers and the driver, and the two ribbons of glass around the bus bring light to the staircases. The new London bus is also fully accessible for disabled people. In terms of its eco-friendly properties, the bus is powered by both electricity and diesel fuel, and consumes both very economically.

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Rolling bridge Heatherwick Studio has designed a rolling bridge to allow pedestrians to cross an inlet of the Grand Union Canal at Paddington in London. The bridge will not only provide a crossing for pedestrians, but also allow the boat moored in the inlet to enter and exit freely.

The bridge will open every Friday at midday and when closing its eight segments will curl up into a circle on one of the banks. The structure will open using hydraulic rams built into the balustrade.

The Rolling Bridge has not yet been built but has already won several awards, including a Structural Steel Award and an Emerging Architecture Award.

Taking the stairs Heatherwick Studio’s work has also found recognition abroad, with the Longchamp store in Soho (New York), which features a beautiful flowing staircase. The shop is located on the second floor, so the designers had to come up with something unusual to attract the attention of visitors.

The result is an impressive wavy-looking space, visible from all the windows of the store. This ‘waterfall’ of rubber, plastic and hot-rolled steel is not just a practical staircase, but draws people up through the space.

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Eastern flavour Pacific Place (Hong Kong) is a 650,000-square-metre shopping centre over four floors and with four towers.

Heatherwick Studio was tasked with improving the existing space. The first improvement was the introduction of new escalators and elevators to ease access to any point of the shopping complex. In addition, the designers increased the amount of natural light and reduced energy costs by improving the building’s energy performance.

For the reconstruction of the top of Pacific Place, which

previously was taken up by vehicle and pedestrian traffic, a seven-layer glass was used with three-dimensional patination contained within the layers. The glass is able to withstand vehicle and pedestrian traffic and meets fire safety requirements, while increasing daylight in the mall and screening views from the bottom. Heatherwick Studio also designed a new restaurant and cafĂŠ buildings, the exterior of a new hotel and new footbridge, and increased public spaces and green areas at the site.

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Force of nature The Olympic cauldron was not the first creation by Thomas Heatherwick to surprise the world, and will surely not be the last.

For the UK pavilion at the World Expo Shanghai 2010, Heatherwick Studio designed a structure resembling a dandelion, its seeds ready to be dispersed over the ground by the wind. The extraordinary structure consists of 60,000 clear acrylic rods, 7.5 metres long, which move in the breeze.

In the interior, the tips of the rods encase a huge collection of seeds of wild plants that are included in the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation. Thomas Heatherwick worked with Kew Gardens and the Millenium Seed Project, whose aim is to collect seeds from 25 % of the world’s plant species by 2020.

The ‘dandelion’ transports visitors from civilisation to the bosom of nature: the optic fibres are responsive to outside light conditions, even from the movement of clouds above.

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Volcano power Another eco-friendly project by Heatherwick Studio was the development of a biofuel power station near Middlesbrough in the north of England. To harmoniously place the building within the flat open landscape, the design integrates the separate pieces of power plant equipment into a single structure around an 85-metre high chimney stack that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Before, the power plant produced the loud, irritating noise one associates with a polluting industrial monster.

The project’s designers proposed solving this by partially covering the structure with a layer of soil to dampen the sound. In addition, this soil is seeded with grass, turning this former industrial area into a Power Park where people can walk, have picnics or go tobogganing.

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The London 2012 Olympics has ended, medals have been won, fans have started the countdown to the next Games, and we sum up the architectural results of the event, looking again at the sports venues that hosted events in London London Basketball Arena

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The Olympic Stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games as well as the athletics events. Capacity: 80,000.

North Greenwich Arena was the venue for the gymnastics, acrobatics and basketball. Capacity: 20,000.

Wimbledon was used for the tennis competition of the Games.

Capacity: 30,000.

London Aquatics Centre, designed by the renowned architect Zaha Hadid, was the venue for the swimming, diving and water polo competitions. The facility includes two 50-metre swimming pools, one 25m diving pool, and six springboards. Capacity: 17,500. The exterior of the Aquatics Centre resembles a sea ray in shape, while the interior recreates an underwater world. The wavy ceiling resembles underwater caves, and the lights are like drops of air in a water column.

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The ArcelorMittal Orbit tower, the sculptor Anish Kapoor’s answer to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, was built in London for the 2012 Olympics.

The tower is 120 metres high, and includes a restaurant and observation deck for 700 people.

The famous Wembley Stadium was where the football matches were held. Capacity: 90,000.

Today, many of the venues of the London 2012 Olympic can be seen only in photographs. After the Games, the UK capital began dismantling and reconstructing a number of arenas and related buildings. Among the facilities that will be dismantled are the London Basketball Arena and four pavilions of The Royal Artillery Barracks.

The 80,000-seat Olympic Stadium will be partly disassembled, reducing the capacity by more than half. The Handball Arena will be converted into a local sports centre. The massive wings of the Aquatics Centre will be removed and it will be turned into a facility for the local community. Several buildings will be moved to a new location. The athletes’ dining hall will become a school and the medical centre a polyclinic. As for the Olympic Village, it will be turned into a modern residential district in east London.

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Olympic Flame design for the Sochi Games

Sporting life never ends. Hardly have the national anthems of the different countries in London finished yet already Sochi is preparing to take the baton. Very little time remains until the start of the Winter Olympic Games and the preparation for them is into its final stages. At the moment, designers are actively working on designs for the Olympic flame.

Italkero was one of the first to present its concept – the Italkero Olympic Flame. The torch has a telescopic design with an unshakeable flame.

Given the possibility of adverse weather, the designers have enclosed the flame in a bulb made of tempered glass. It will protect the flame from gusts of wind, snow and other vagaries of the weather.

Italkero hopes that the development will prove popular with the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee and spectators, and that it will make the Sochi Olympics stand out from other Games.

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Results of the review of the Moscow City Agglomeration Development Concept:

THE WORK IS JUST BEGINNING...

Before the start of 2011, the authorities brought us some important news: that the territory of Moscow is being increased by 1.5 times. This decision meant that the end of last year marked the start of the grand design to develop the territory of Moscow and the Moscow vicinity as a single agglomeration.

On 5 September 2012, the Deputy Mayor for Urban Development and Construction, Marat Khusnullin, summed up the results: almost all the teams submitted viable solutions to the issue of transport, the decentralisation of the city and the moving of government buildings – all of which will be required.

Sixty-seven architectural offices from 19 countries submitted applications to develop the concept. From these submissions, experts chose nine multinational teams, who worked on their Moscow agglomeration development projects for about a year and in stages presented them to the jury for consideration. The jury comprises representatives of the Moscow City Government, leading Russian architects, and experts from Spain, France, Germany and the United States.

The deputy mayor stressed that summing up the results of the consideration of participants’ proposals is the end of an important, but far from final stage of the design of the Greater Moscow. Based on the proposals, the Government is beginning to draw up technical specifications for the adjustment of the city’s general development plan.

Although initially the review of the projects was not described as a contest, winners were selected in three categories.

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The jury members assessed the proposals independently of each other, but nevertheless almost unanimously awarded first place to the French team Antoine Grumbach in the categories ‘Moscow Agglomeration Development’ and ‘Greater Moscow Development’.

Antoine Grumbach: ‘Joie de vivre in an integrated Moscow’ The Antoine Grumbach team presented an ambitious project to build a new high-speed metro line. If it is implemented, it will be possible to travel from Komsomolskaya Square (the Square of three stations) via the Kremlin, Universitet and Kommunarka to Troitsk in 30 minutes. And as the rails will not have joints the speed will be increased, while shaking and vibration of buildings above will be reduced.

The French team has focused on eco-friendly rail transport. Its project involves the construction of two railway rings: around Moscow and under it. A large railway ring will link all the airports and create four new stations in the Moscow vicinity: Evropeysky, Baltiysky, Aziatsky and Yuzhny. This system will keep trains at the periphery, thus freeing up the centre of the city.

Within Moscow it will be possible to travel on a new ring of the high-speed metro and on improved tram lines, which are far greener than cars. A single fare and convenient stations for changing trains will also contribute to improved efficiency in the transport system. Another fundamental point in the winning project was the preservation of internal green areas, as well as the greening of transport infrastructure.

In addition, the architect Antoine Grumbach, who heads the French team, has proposed the creation of a linear city within the New Moscow to accommodate the Federal Kievsky

Centre, which, it should be noted, has already raised doubts among some experts.

Urban Design Assosiates: Everyone remain seated In the category ‘New Federal Centre Formation’, Urban Design Associates from the United States received the highest rating.

The American team did not see much sense in creating a city for federal officials within the territory of the New Moscow. On the contrary, in their view the most important thing is to preserve the forests around Moscow. The role of alternative centres of attraction must be to take on the existing satellite towns in the Moscow area. In addition to a highway, Urban Design Associates proposes connecting the capital's airports with each other by express trains, as well as with the central stations of the Moscow metro.

Addressing urban congestion, the American specialists have concluded that business activity is too concentrated in the city centre. “Commuter traffic affects half the transport infrastructure. Places of employment need to be moved to the periphery to relieve transport,” said a representative of the design team.

The world’s best minds on the fate of Moscow The members of the jury, despite the language barrier, also very willingly shared with journalists their vision of Moscow’s development.

Hildebrand Machleidt, Deputy State Secretary in the Department of the Berlin Senate for Urban Planning and Environment, drew attention to the need for the

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redevelopment of areas within the old boundaries of Moscow. In the opinion of the German expert, the zones adjacent to the river have real potential.

Hildebrand MachleidtIt is also important to decentralise the city. In Moscow, often whole areas are allocated only for dwelling or only for offices, and this forces people to migrate from one part of town to another. It is far more effective to create a multifunctional zone, which has the all infrastructure necessary for living, making the area self-sufficient.

The view that the first block of solutions should address the transport issue is one shared by Hildebrand Machleidt and other jury members, including Alfonso Vegara, President of Fundacion Metropoli; Maurice Leroy, curator of the Greater Paris project; and Vukan Vuchic, advisor to the US Secretary of Transportation.

The final presentation of the projects was attended

by Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. He mentioned the design of transport infrastructure in the RublevoArkhangelsk region, the construction of utility and transport lines in Skolkovo, and 50 landscaped parks and public gardens as examples of how the authorities are already working on improving the city.

According to the mayor, the presented projects will give a powerful impetus to the new round of development of Moscow. The architects’ ideas will form the basis of concrete decisions and plans for the capital city’s development, the realisation of which will be one of the priorities of the Moscow City Government over the coming years.

The work on the development of the Moscow agglomeration is just beginning.

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