INTERVIEW: EAST ARCHITECTURE STUDIO AT THE ISLAMIC ARTS BIENNALE
designboom speaks with nicolas fayad, founding partner of east architecture studio, about 'almusalla', the islamic arts biennale’s official prayer space. constructed primarily from reclaimed palm waste, the project converges three histories: the courtyard typology prevalent in islamic sacred spaces, the use of natural materials in regional construction, and ancient weaving traditions.‘musallas, unlike mosques, have always been nomadic sacred spaces,' fayad tells us. 'they were traditionally very easily and quickly built, dismantled, and rebuilt elsewhere.' read our conversation in full here, and explore more recent interviews here.
NIK BENTEL'S HANDBAG COMES WITH WHEELS SO YOU CAN DRIVE IT AROUND
experimenting with ways to bring whimsy back into the fashion world, nik bentel studio crafts the RC car handbag. the limited-edition leather bag comes with four wheels and remote-control functionality, allowing it to glide smoothly across floors and tables alike. see more submissions by our readers here, and find out how to upload your own project here.
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