Lace Architecture

I received a lot of emails asking about lace interpretations in architecture, especially after my last post. Like in fashion, architecture uses the "lace effect" as an overlay treatment to the facade and skin of the building. Because of advancements in technology and computer design, this type of application is even possible and readily used throughout the world. The lace-like facades allows light to licker through and unusual views inside-and-out.

Musee de Louvre // Jean Nouvel

Shanghai Expo 2010 // Foster + Partners

Polish Pavilion Expo Study Model // WWAA Architects

Exhibition in Polish Pavilion Expo // WWAA Architects

Airspace Tokyo // Faulders Studio + Proces2

Cite Internationale de la Dentelle et de la Mode (Under Lace) // Moatti & Riviere

0-14 Tower // Reiser + Umemoto

Not a building but cool design: Black Lace Outdoor Furniture // Seasonal Living

Lace Hill // Forrest Fulton Architecture

images: dezeen, coolboom

Black Lace

(Club Monaco boyfriend blazer, Vintage black lace dress, BDG slip dress, Aldo clutch, F21 ring)

My favorite outfits are those that mix masculine with feminine. This black lace dress was a steal and super sexy. I love the little flickers of sequins throughout the dress.

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