this is a photograph i posted back in september 2006 showing 2 glass doors covered in a fantastic ogee pattern. it was taken at the royal festival hall in london during renovation works to cover up all the mess that was going on behind. its finally completed so i thought i would show you what is now behind the door - a beautiful gift & design store !
the halls signature design (at top of post and running throughout) now known affectionately as 'net & ball' was originaly created in 1951 by Peter Moro. like many 50's designs it has a scientific influence: and is an abstract version of the square wave seen with the aid of an oscilloscope –the visual representation of sound. if you are in london shopping this is a great store to visit to find a stylish gift or souvenir as everything is chosen for its design merit. and as its on the south bank between the london eye & tate modern its easy to combine a visit to all three.
5 comments:
oh....my....god, how amazingly lovely does that place look. im so going there asap. i go past it on the train every day so maybe a detour is needed..thanks for sharing. xx
Cute! I'd LOVE just one store like that in Dublin.
I've wanted that Yoshitomo Nara Pup-in-Cup for so long... This has motivated me to finally purchase it!!!
another yoshimoto nara fan poppin in to say hi and OMG I LOVE THAT ASHTRAY even though I dont even smoke!
This blog is so wonderful - it peps me up on days when work is just so grey and boring...
Beautiful! So clever to use that remarkably long-lived design both to cover up the windows and then on the walls in the open store.
And I love those little cups with designs on the bottom - brilliant.
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