November « 2011 « The Solutia World of Color Awards™

Juror #2: Andrew Moor

November 15th, 2011

Principal, Andrew Moor Associates, London
Andrew Moor Associates
andrewmoor.co.uk
14 Chamberlain Street
London, NW1 8XB
T: +44 207 586 8181
E: andrew@andrewmoor.co.uk
W: andrewmoor.co.uk

Andrew Moor is an ‘architectural glass art consultant’ specialist. He has been involved with the commissioning and project managing of glass art projects since 1983.

During the 1980’s, he worked with the artist Brian Clarke, organizing a number of large stained glass projects in large shopping centres. Some were more than 1,000 square metres, or 10,000 square feet in size. He also acted as the international agent of the legendary Derix Glass Studios of Weisbaden.

His first book, ‘Contemporary Stained Glass’, 1989, (US edition ‘Architectural Glass’) has sold over 35,000 copies world-wide and is widely thought to be a landmark work on the state of the art at that time.

His book, ‘Architectural Glass Art’, 1997, still available as a collector’s item on Amazon, documented many of the changing techniques and artistic styles beginning at that time.

His most recent book, ‘Colours of Architecture – Glass and Colour in Contemporary Buildings’, 2006, documents the more recent changes in both methods and usage of coloured glass by artists and architects throughout the world.

Andrew Moor acts both as a consultant and project manager for works in the retail, office, hotel, leisure and private sectors. He has lectured at architectural practices and at conferences and colleges for many years. He has a unique understanding of what can be achieved with glass and how it can contribute to space and to the appearance of buildings both inside and out.

Factoids Part 1

November 14th, 2011

Explore the world of colour with these amazing “factoids” about colour. You’ll find unusual snippets of information from the world of nature, vision, psychology, business, and from all dimensions of our lives.

Color Vision

Humans, apes, most old world monkeys, ground squirrels, and many species of fish, birds, and insects have well-developed color vision. However, it’s worth noting that 7 or 8 percent of human males are relatively or completely deficient in color vision.

Humans with the most common form of color-blindness and mammals with poor color vision are unable to differentiate between reds and greens. They see the world as a blend of blues, yellows, and greys.

Mammals with limited color vision or none at all include mice, rats, rabbits, cats, and dogs. Nocturnal animals – such as foxes, owls, skunks, and raccoons – whose vision is specialized for dim light seldom have good color vision. By comparison, humans are color-blind in dim light.

Source: David Hubel’s Eye Brain and Vision

More info about color vision -> Color Vision for Mice

Is there a correlation between car color and accidents?

Color is not used to calculate auto insurance rates. Information that is used includes the vehicle’s year, make, model, body type and engine size, as well as information about the driver. For instance, you’ll see high rates if you own a new blue 400-horsepower Chevrolet Corvette V-8 and have a poor driving record — but lower rates if you have a red Toyota Camry four-cylinder sedan and a good record.

Source

The Color of Your Nails = The Quality of Your Health

Normally, nail beds are peachy-pink because of a healthy supply of blood into the finger tips and toes. When a diet deficiency or disease is present, sometimes the nail beds become discolored or malformed.
When nails are discolored (a color other than peachy-pink), this may be indicative of a diet deficiency or diabetes, allergies, or other diseases. Bluish colored nails generally indicate a lack of oxygen in the blood. This discoloration may be caused by lung disease, such as emphysema, or asthma.
Nails with a greenish color may indicate an infection in the nail bed or somewhere else within body.

Source

Bananas get sunburned

If a banana’s skin shows dark brown or black spots, these are most likely sunburn spots and not necessarily a sign of over ripeness or rotting. If bananas suffer very long exposure to ultraviolet radiation during their growing period, they develop a tan in their own unique splotchy way.
Source

How “eggplant” got its name?

The name eggplant, rather than aubergine, is used in the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Canada and refers to the fruits of some 18th century European cultivars which were yellow or white and resembled goose or hen’s eggs.

It bears a fruit of the same name, commonly used in cooking. As a nightshade, it is closely related to the tomato and potato and is native to India.

Different varieties of the plant produce fruit of different size, shape and color, though typically purple. There are even orange varieties.
Note: Aubergine is also the name of the purple color resembling that of the fruit and is a commonly known color scheme applied to articles as diverse as cloth or bathroom suites

Source

iSoft Sydney: Futuristic, Glowing Design Echoes Sophisticated Software

November 12th, 2011

The new Sydney Headquarters for iSoft – IBA Health showcases an exciting range of finishes, material and design elements which combine to create a futuristic environment consistent with the company’s sophisticated software programs. This ambitious project created 3000 square meters of space to accommodate over 180 staff in a superior workplace environment. The design was based on an open format that emphasized the elements of light and air and also incorporated flexible-use areas to maximize user amenity.

Architects HBO + EMTB’s design concept explored the unique character of “software” by using “light, space and whiteness”. Project architect Jacqueline Urford says, “Materials were selected to convey physical properties of transparency and reflection.” This led to the use of “super clear” and “milk” glass, stainless steel, trezzini and sheer curtain fabric to define the various subdivisions of the public space. The polar white glass glows with back lighting and this combination of translucency and reflection creates the ultramodern mood the designers intended. The finished product lives up to the “tardis” label given to it by the design team.

Project Category: Interior

Project Name: iSoft Sydney

Location: Sydney, Australia

Glass Laminator: Bent and Curved Glass PTY LTD

Photographer Credit: Danny Kildare Photgraphy

Architecture Firm: HBO + EMTB

Project Architect: Jaquline Urford

Address: 75 Elizabeth Street

Sydney, 2000

NSW Australia

Phone: 61 2 8226 2000

What is the prime capability of color?

November 10th, 2011

“The prime capability of color in architecture is that it is the most potent of all vehicles for emphasis. Color possesses an inherent property recognized in its scientific aspect as its radiant energy.”

~ Leon V. Solon

“Papa” The Striking Colors & Bold Simplicity of this Project Welcome Visitors into the Neighborhood

November 9th, 2011

View “Papa” Project Profile

Situated in Gatineau, Québec, the work is accessed from Ottawa (the nation’s capital) via the Alexandra Bridge. The work is aligned with a neighboring apartment block of “modest” quality, anchoring it to its context and introducing a loose form of bilateral symmetry with respect to the centre of Boulevard des Allumettières. This creates a framework for a work that in the first instance intends to perform as a gateway to the city and to its park. At both points of entry into the site, the glass wall and a folded, linear bench draw inward in an embracing gesture that welcomes cyclists and pedestrians into an intimate neighborhood plaza.

Vertical stripes of transparent colored glass accentuate the structure’s height and form. Because of its south orientation, a dramatic wash of colored light is projected through its walls and on into the site on sunny days. The play of transparencies and reflections further accentuates a complex and palpable experience – a visual happening that if only momentarily, returns us to a child’ s capacity for wonder. In the winter, this wash is particularly striking given the starkness of the winter sun, coupled with snow’s capacity to reflect light. In the autumn, the work blends with Gatineau’s autumnal colors. In evenings, when lit, Papa glows like a lantern. At both points of entry into the site, the glass wall and a folded, linear bench draw inward in an embracing gesture that welcomes cyclists and pedestrians into an intimate neighborhood plaza.

A glass wall reaches a height of 14.4m at the southeast corner of the site. It then spirals downward until it reaches a height of 2.4m at the northwest interior of the site. In concert with its folded geometry, perspective is dramatized and spatial hierarchy is established. The front of the site is urban, the symbolic gateway to the city and to the park. It performs at the “fast” scale of a busy traffic intersection. The rear of the site is intimate, a response to the “slow”, residential character of neighborhood life.

The work seeks to engage its audience via intense perceptual experience in community. Its impressively scaled bench invites passers by to slow down and sit, so to generate public presence and therefore opportunities for chance encounters under which to view the ever-changing conditions that the passage of light works upon the space. In this sense, this work aspires to be a place where the contemporary tendency to privatize social relations is deterred – if only locally.

“Papa” was the winning submission in a national “public art and landscape integration” competition held by Canada’ s National Capital Commission.

Project Category: Exterior

Project Name: “Papa”

Location: Gatineau, Quebec

Glass Laminator: Prelco

Glass Supplier: Vitreco

Photographer Credit: Hal Ingberg

Architect: Hal Ingberg

Hal Ingberg Architecte

Address: 4844, Avenue Henri-Julien Montreal, H2T 2E1

Phone: 514 843 6578

Cinema Hall e Lounge Popcorn: Red Hued Glass Creates Cozy Cinema Space

November 8th, 2011

Red, orange, and wine-colored glass by Vanceva® dominates this invitingly cozy movie room. Used in the popcorn display and the tables lining the walls, the glass elements combine with comfy chairs and soft lighting to create welcoming, harmonious space that is perfect for relaxing with a good movie.

Project Category: Interior

Project Name: Cinema Hall e Lounge PopcornGlass Supplier: Guardian

Glass Laminator: Penha Vidros

Photographer Credit: Tuca Reines

Architect: Brunete Fraccaroli

Brunete Fraccaroli Arquitetura e Interiores

Address: Rua Batataes, 460 – 4º andar – Jardim Paulista

São Paulo São Paulo 01423-010

Phone: 55 11 3885-8309

Looking Deeper Into the Wheel of Light

November 7th, 2011

Courtesy of Denise Turner

Chakra, or energy center, is a Sanscrit word, meaning “Wheel of Light”. It refers to the body’s seven major energy centers which are positioned along the spinal column. Each chakra (pronounced “shah-krah”), has a unique function that corresponds to a specific color and essence, beginning with the Root Chakra, at the base of spine, and continuing up to the Crown Chakra, on top of the head. These energy portholes regulate the flow of energy in and out of our body. When one chakra malfunctions, its neighboring chakras are also affected, causing illness. Chroma Therapy assists in rebalancing the body to its optimum wellness.

First Chakra – loc ated at the base of the spine

Color: Red

Essence: Cedar

Association: Strength, courage, health, vigor, sexuality, physical survival instinct, will, and vitality

Controls: Adrenal glands, produce adrenalin, which is essential for “Fight or Flight”. They secrete a variety of hormones such as those that regulate the metabolism of fats, proteins, carbohydrates and the ones that control and balance salt.

If you are a procrastinator or in a sluggish time of your life, paint your room in Red. Bring in the essence of Cedar and get ready to take off!

First Chakra in Glass:

Vanceva^® Deep Red (Color Layer: 000C)

Solar Transmittance: 0.36

Visible Light Transmittance: 0.14

Shading Coefficient: 0.59

Second Chakra – located below the naval.

Color: Orange

Essence: Gardenia

Association: Sexuality, passion, confidence, enthusiasm, striving and self-motivation

Controls: Reproductive organs, bladder, circulatory system, prostrate, womb, ovaries and testes

Designing a room for people to socialize and play in? Paint it in Orange and bring in the essence of Gardenia and let the party begin! Orange and Red stimulate the appetite (which is why they’re used in fast-food restaurants). They can work well in a kitchen or dining room, unless you’ re watching your weight. If you are, you might consider using green, a color associated with health and harmony.

Second Chakra in Glass:

Vanceva^® Tangerine (Color Layer: 000E)

Solar Transmittance: 0.54

Visible Light Transmittance: 0.41

Shading Coefficient: 0.75

Third Chakra - located at the solar plexus.

Color: Yellow

Essence: Cinnamon

Association: Self-will, intellect and communication, confidence, attention to detail, academic achievement, discipline and mental discrimination

Controls: Pancreas, spleen, digestive system, muscles and adrenals

Having difficulty getting people to communicate? Yellow the essence of cinnamon are excellent for counseling offices and conference rooms. They help open the lines of communication.

Third Chakra in Glass:

Vanceva^® Sahara Sun (Color Layer: 0004)

Solar Transmittance: 0.63

Visible Light Transmittance: 0.78

Shading Coefficient: 0.83

Fourth Chakra - located in middle of chest.

Color: Emerald Green and sometimes Pink

Essence: Lavender

Association: heart, love, peace, hope, balance, healing compassion for others and for self, forgiveness and growth

Controls: Heart, lungs, chest, circulation, thymus. The thymus produces hormones which stimulates growth.

Feeling anxious or angry? To reduce stress and to evoke the feeling of balance and harmony, paint your environment Green or Pink and bring in the essence of Lavender. They reduce stress and to evoke the feeling of balance. Pink slows down the heart and removes all aggressive behavior, which is why many correctional institutions are painted light pink.

Fourth Chakra in Glass:

Vanceva^® Spring Green (Color Code: 8678)

Solar Transmittance: 0.32

Visible Light Transmittance: 0.26

Shading Coefficient: 0.60

Fifth Chakra – located at base of throat.

Color: Cobalt Blue

Essence: Rose

Association: Communication, speech, self-expression, creativity, inner peace, hope, loyalty and truth

Controls: Thyroid gland, neck, larynx, trachea, which manufacturer’s thyroxin that controls the body’s metabolic rate

Feeling nervous about doing a presentation? Then wear a blue suit and anoint yourself with the essence of Rose. You will speak more clearly and your audience will be more receptive.

Fifth Chakra in Glass:

Vanceva^® Caribbean Blue (Color Code: 6666)

Solar Transmittance: 0.42

Visible Light Transmittance: 0.26

Shading Coefficient: 0.68

Sixth Chakra - located in the center of forehead.

Color: Indigo

Essence: Jasmine

Association: Psychic awareness, intuitive thought, spiritual insight and clairvoyance which are the ability to “see the big picture”

Controls: Pituitary glands and eyes. The pituitary glands influence growth, metabolism and general body chemistry, such as hormones that produce contractions in child birth and release milk from breasts.

Having a creative block? Then paint your studio Indigo and Violet and bring in the essence of Jasmine. This will get your creative juices flowing again.

Sixth Chakra in Glass:

Vanceva^® Indigo (Vanceva code: 7567)

Solar Transmittance: 0.21

Visible Light Transmittance: 0.05

Shading Coefficient: 0.46

Seventh Chakra - located above the head.

Color: Violet

Essence: Sandalwood

Association: Spiritual connection, transcending of self, bliss and psychic inspiration

Controls:Pineal glands, skin, cerebral cortex. The pineal glands produce melatonin which regulates the body’s internal “Body Clock”. Melatonin has anti-aging properties; it affects pituitary thyroid, adrenals and gonads.

Desiring a more blissful meditation? Create your sacred space in hues of violet and bring in the essence of Sandalwood; they will calm your anxious nerves and allow you to connect with the higher source.

Seventh Chakra in Glass:

Vanceva^® Violet (Color code: 5165)

Solar Transmittance: 0.51

Visible Light Transmittance: 0.31

Shading Coefficient: 0.74

The colors in light, like those achieved using laminated colored glass, have a deeper and more penetrating effect than pigments used in paint. Light makes an impact unconsciously, directly on the body cells, whereas paint colors affect only the conscious mind. Colored lights and natural daylight through colored glass can be powerful in milder color schemes.

Richmond Olympic Oval: Award winning Sports Center Showcases Green Technology in Design

November 4th, 2011

The Richmond Olympic Oval isn’t just a showcase for sports or a symbol of the 2010 Winter Olympics; it is also a model for cutting-edge green design. The multi-purpose waterfront facility upholds rigorous standards for green building development and breaks new ground for sports and wellness facilities in the region and across the country. At its onset, the Oval was designed with a vision for the future. The Oval’s flexible design means that, while it provided a first-class speed skating Oval for the 2010 Winter Games, it is being transformed into a multi-sport and wellness facility to service the needs of the local community for years to come. The high profile facility also provides an excellent opportunity for increasing the visibility of green building value and demonstrating how green development practices make strong business sense and result in important community legacies.

The City built the Oval to meet the latest high-performance building standards. The structure itself has been designed and built to qualify for silver certification on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design scale (LEED®).

Langley BC based Lami Glass was selected to use their IMPACT Decorative product as the cladding for the facility’s elevator enclosures. IMPACT Decorative combines the structural safety of laminated glass with the brilliant color of film, in this case featuring Polar White Vanceva® Color by Saflex®. Strength and security were a top priority for this project due to the overhead glazing requirements involved as well as the high volume of traffic in and around the elevator enclosures. The gl ass structures were built with a spider fitting system which highlights the all-gl ass look. The non-vision opaque spandrel effect allows for seamless aesthetic continuity while permitting engineering technicians access to the elevator’s mechanical system via removable panels.

Another key element incorporated into the Oval is the innovative use of salvaged pine-beetle-kill wood for the ceiling. British Columbia is currently experiencing a major mountain pine beetle epidemic and reports estimate that approximately one third of the entire B.C. pine forest has been lost to date. With a size of about 100 meters by 200 meters, the roof is believed to be the largest surface ever covered in the once-discarded wood. While it won’t address the epidemic directly, showcasing the use of the wood will hopefully help encourage its use elsewhere and thereby mitigate some of the economic impacts being felt by northern B.C. communities.

Project Category: Interior
Project Name: Richmond Olympic Oval
Location: Richmond, British Columbia
Architect: Cannon Design
Glass Laminator: Lami Glass
Photographer Credit: Rich Porayko

Juror #1 : Brunete Fraccaroli

November 2nd, 2011

Founder, Brunete Fraccoroli Arquitetura e Interiores, São Paulo
brunetefraccaroli.com.br

Brunete Fraccaroli is known worldwide as “the color architect” for the use of brilliant color and glass in her noted work. To her, “glass, color and transparency mean life, movement and energy.” These elements are always present in her designs. Her residential and hospitality work focuses on quality-of-life for her clients, while expressing their pers onal brands through the use of dramatic color.

In addition to architecture and interior design, Fraccaroli manages Fraccaroli, a plant-based fragrance business, founded one hundred years ago by her great-grandfather, and she serves as a designer for Sheffield Plate, creating new silver plate concepts every three months. Other interests include designing product lines for jewelry, furniture, pet products, and packaging.

Fraccaroli has contributed to several editions of the Biennale of Architecture and has given lectures throughout Brazil as well as in Chicago, Miami, New York, Milan, Berlin, Punta del Este and Buenos Aires. Her work appears in books, magazines and periodicals the world over, including Japan, China, Spain, Portugal and Italy.

She is heavily involved with the ABD, the Brazilian Association of Interior Designers, and currently sits on the board after serving as its president from 2003 through 2006. Fraccaroli is also the only female member of the Committee of 12th Notables of the Pan American School of the Arts.

This year, Fraccaroli was honored as one of the few architects who have participated in the most editions of Brazil’s Casa Cor (design showcase), with 33 spaces in the show between 1990 and 2011. Her last space demonstrates a growing concern with sustainability and earned her a Sustainable Environment of the Casa Cor 2011 Award and a Greenbuilding Award. ??Among her best known works are winners for: Glass Garden Space Deca, 1999; Garage Glass with Solutia Design Award, 2002; Glass Store in Sao Paulo with Solutia Design Award, 2003; and the Glass House built over a water surface in Alphaville – one of her favorite projects.

She was recently honored by Mattel of Brazil with a doll made in her likeness. Fraccaroli was the model for the Brazilian launch of the Barbie “I Can Be…” series, which featured architecture as its “career of the year” in 2011.

Brunete Fraccoroli
Arquitetura e Interiores
Rua Batataes 460/4° ardar Cep
01423-010 Jardim Paulista,
São Paulo, Brazil
T: +55 11 3885-8309/ 3887.6834
E: brunete@brunetefraccaroli.com.br
W: brunetefraccaroli.com.br

Growth of Colored Laminated Interlayers

November 1st, 2011

“I think the reason there’s growth and excitement surrounding the use of colored laminated interlayers is the fact that it unleashes the designer from the ‘same old’ glass substraight colors that have been around forever. Architects and designers now have the same pallet with glass that they have with paints- the whole spectrum! The world of possibilities opens up and then you add the tremendous multi function properties of laminated glass, and you are really using a dynamic product option.”

~ Max Perilstein

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