Lord Foster Airport Thames Hub Isle of Grain – landscape implications
George Orwell called it Airstrip One. It was in what had been called England or Britain. This was the homeland of Winston Smith, in his novel 1984. Not to be outdone, Lord Foster has set about designing Airstrip One, with help from Halcrows, as engineers, and Volterra, as economic consultants. Their report makes some good points: IF air traffic is to continue growing THEN London will need a new airport and IF London is to have a new airport THEN the Thames Estuary is the best location. Furthermore, one could hardly do better than Lord Foster as the designer.
Today’s inspired work is a unique chair that is small and foldable. Designed by Blasius Osko and Oliver Deichmann, perfect for small spaces or children rooms. Made out of solid beach and stainless steel components, this lovely chair is great for any home and can easily fit in your current design. Single slats were beaded on ropes to form two hinged surfaces, which could be transformed into a curved 3-dimensional object. They improved the mechanism, both technically and visually and created an amazing chair. When open, this beautiful piece is straight identical slats form a spacious seating space. I
