https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2189 en-us The New York–based architect joins the ranks of past laureates including the late Mikhail Gorbachev.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16077 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:36:14 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16077-daniel-libeskind-first-architect-awarded-the-dresden-international-peace-prize The New York-based architect moved to the city on a part-time basis after winning a 2004 competition for the master plan and development CityLife, a new residential and commercial district just outside of Milan’s historic city center.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11620 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11620-see-inside-daniel-libeskinds-new-apartment-complex-in-milan Libeskind Unveils Apartments and Objects in Milan The apartment complexes Libeskind designed for CityLife are situated just outside Milan’s historic center.  Photo © Michele-Nastasi Libeskind Unveils Apartments and Objects in Milan Phase One of the project has 307 units, while the second phase—to be completed next year—will include an additional three buildings with 125 residences. Photo © Michele-Nastasi Libeskind Unveils Apartments and Objects in Milan Libeskind Unveils Apartments and Objects in Milan. Photo © Michele-Nastasi Libeskind Unveils Apartments and Objects in Milan The penthouses are called” Sky Villas.” Photo © Michele-Nastasi Libeskind Unveils Apartments and Objects in Milan The views from the first floor terrace allow close inspection of Libeskind’s design work. Photo © Architectural Record Libeskind Unveils Apartments and Objects in Milan Louvered Windows shield diners from the morning sun.  Photo © Architectural Record Libeskind Unveils Apartments and Objects in Milan Libeskind’s “Time Maze” clock for Alessi is composed of disjointed and broken lines. “The idea that time is a circle is a complete lie. Time is a maze,” he says.   Photo © Alessi Libeskind Unveils Apartments and Objects in Milan Libeskind describes his Android radiator for Antrax as a piece of sculpture as well as an example of sustainable technology. “The heat is evenly distributed so it never gets too hot. A child can touch it,” he says. It’s made from 100 percent recyclable material. Photo © Antrax Libeskind Unveils Apartments and Objects in Milan The crystal pieces in this chess set for Swarovski represent some of Libeskind’s most notable buildings. Photo © Studio Mierswa Kluska Libeskind Unveils Apartments and Objects in Milan Gemma, Libeskind’s new seating collection for Moroso has sharp angles and faceted forms inspired by crystals. It is intended for both commercial and residential use. Photo ©Alessandro Paderni Libeskind Unveils Apartments and Objects in Milan Libeskind collaborated with luxury Italian carpet company Loloey on a collection that explores form, pattern and color in a series of limited edition rugs and carpets, inspired by fractal geometry.  Photo © Loloey Libeskind Unveils Apartments and Objects in Milan For Citco, the luxury Italian marble company, Libeskind designed Enigma, a dynamic shelving system carved into a three-dimensional matrix, which seems to open and fold. Photo ©Franco Chimenti Libeskind Unveils Apartments and Objects in Milan Libeskind canted the arms and back of the Flexform Adagio sofa to create more comfortable seating and says that “the design celebrates Italian craftsmanship.” Photo © Flexform