Azure Magazine recently compiled an article on the top 10 architectural designs of 2012 and two designs are located in Canada. Top honours went to the CCTV tower in Beijing which was created by OMA.
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| The CCTV tower ranked first among the top 10 architectural designs |
The Peace Bridge located in Calgary was ranked third and is Canada's top mention in the list. The Peace Bridge was created to run across the Bow River and allow residents to cross into the downtown core using dedicated bike lanes and a walking path.
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| Calgary's Peace Bridge |
Architecture and fashion are linked through the design process in that both are three dimensional, structured, related to the fine arts, and visual. Inspiration for design of any kind can come from a variety of sources and outlets. For instance, Persol's Capri edition eyewear is based on Italy's Casa Malaparte.
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| Persol's Capri edition sunglass |
The sunglasses offer several nods to the Casa Malaparte including the silver-arrow hinges redesigned to mimic the house's silhouette and etching on the temples to reference its iconic stairs.
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| Casa Malaparte |
To read the entire Azure article, you can check it out on the magazine's website. Spectacle will continue to bring you the most uniquely designed and inspired eyewear from around the world!
