Streamline Moderne
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Project • By Renzo Piano Building Workshop • Cinemas
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
When it opens in the heart of Los Angeles, at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will be the world’s premier movie museum.
Situated on the famed “Miracle Mile,” the museum will preserve and breathe new life into the former 1939 May Company department store, now re-named the Saban Building. Celebrating its history and imagining new possibilities, the additions to the building that date from 1946 have been removed and replaced with a spherical building that features the 1,000-seat David Geffen Theater and the Dolby Family Terrace with views towards Hollywood. The revitalized campus will feature more than 50,000 square feet of gallery space, two theaters, cutting-... More
Product • By Castro Lighting • Streamline Collection
Streamline Collection
Inspired by the Streamline Moderne that emerged in the 30s and became an influence on design and architecture, the Streamline Suspension emphasizes forms and long lines combined to create a stylish ambiance. This piece was conceived to be distinctive and stand out for its design, becoming the perfect fit for curated interiors that combine a diversity of styles. This elegant suspension features long gold plated brass tubes that give all the designs a whole exclusive and deluxe look, setting another level by their distinctive appearance. This recipe of rich materials and sleek lines inspired by art-deco architecture make the Streamline suspension desirable.Streamline is versatile thanks to its details that will enrich the décor of a wide rang... More
Project • By dpai architecture inc • Private Houses
The Hambly House
Our project is “ The Hambly House” and it is a rare example of 1930s Streamline Moderne architecture in Hamilton. The house has undergone a full restoration with an additional second storey wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass. The renovation respects the original character and detailing of the designated heritage house and the interior has been completely refinished, and clean, minimalist custom millwork was designed throughout the house. The Hambly House is one of just a handful of Art Moderne houses in Ontario and it also won the Award of Excellence in Architecture at the Hamilton Urban Design and Architecture Awards. I have attached a few pictures for your consideration.
Originally built in 1939, the Hambly House is one of only a handf... More
Project • By Renzo Piano Building Workshop • Museums
Oscar-Museum in LA
THE ACADEMY UNVEILS VISION FOR NEW MUSEUM BY ARCHITECTS RENZO PIANO AND ZOLTAN PALI
ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES WILL BE FIRST MAJOR MUSEUM IN U.S. DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE ART, SCIENCE OF MOVIES
$100M RAISED TOWARD $250M CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GOAL
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that it has reached its initial goal of $100 million toward a $250 million capital campaign to fund the upcoming Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Concurrently, the Academy unveiled its vision for the first major U.S. museum dedicated exclusively to the history and ongoing development of motion pictures. Designed by award-winning architects Renzo Piano and Zoltan Pali, the non-profit museum which will be located in the histor... More