This blog is dedicated to stuff that i find inspiring. – The fine grains.
/Simon
The Vilhelm Lauritzen airport terminal in Copenhagen Airport was build in 1937-1939 and is one of the most prominent examples of Nordic functionalism. Notice the waved ceiling!
In 1960 it was replaced by the current Terminal 2 (also Vilhelm Lauritzen) and in 1999 the entire building was moved 3,8 km to a new location, where it serves as welcoming hall for royals and VIPs.
Fine grain from Vilhelm Lauritzen Arkitekter
The Vilhelm Lauritzen airport terminal in Copenhagen Airport was build in 1937-1939 and is one of the most prominent examples of Nordic functionalism. Notice the waved ceiling!
In 1960 it was replaced by the current Terminal 2 (also Vilhelm Lauritzen) and in 1999 the entire building was moved 3,8 km to a new location, where it serves as welcoming hall for royals and VIPs.
Fine grain from Vilhelm Lauritzen Arkitekter
Staircase.
Fine grain from Vilhelm Lauritzen Arkitekter
Ceiling.
Fine grain from Vilhelm Lauritzen Arkitekter
Exterior.
Fine grain from Vilhelm Lauritzen Arkitekter
Interior.
Fine grain from Vilhelm Lauritzen Arkitekter
Early drawing.
Fine grain from Vilhelm Lauritzen Arkitekter
Exterior.
Fine grain from Vilhelm Lauritzen Arkitekter
Sandborn Maps produced thousands of detailed “insurance maps” of urban areas and cities across the US in late 1800′s and early 1900′s. The title pages of these are exceptional pieces of typographic and graphic art. Rumour says that far most of these unbelievably detailed artworks were drawn by one man, but i haven’t been able to dig any further into this.
Nevertheless these gems are some of the most inspiring i have ever come upon. I hope more will emerge from the city libraries across the US, i just can’t get enough!
Fine grain from BibliOdyssey
Sandborn Maps produced thousands of detailed “insurance maps” of urban areas and cities across the US in late 1800′s and early 1900′s. The title pages of these are exceptional pieces of typographic and graphic art. Rumour says that far most of these unbelievably detailed artworks were drawn by one man, but i haven’t been able to dig any further into this.
Nevertheless these gems are some of the most inspiring i have ever come upon. I hope more will emerge from the city libraries across the US, i just can’t get enough!
Fine grain from BibliOdyssey
Sandborn Maps produced thousands of detailed “insurance maps” of urban areas and cities across the US in late 1800′s and early 1900′s. The title pages of these are exceptional pieces of typographic and graphic art. Rumour says that far most of these unbelievably detailed artworks were drawn by one man, but i haven’t been able to dig any further into this.
Nevertheless these gems are some of the most inspiring i have ever come upon. I hope more will emerge from the city libraries across the US, i just can’t get enough!
Fine grain from BibliOdyssey
Fine grain from Dustin Farrel
You know i like a good timelapse, and these, apparently part of a trilogy, are some of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen! The best sequences are, in my opinion, the ones where the fantastic landscapes of nature are interrupted by man-made structures. Great photography and great locations.
Can’t wait to see the third …!
Fine grain from Dustin Farrel
You know i like a good timelapse, and these, apparently part of a trilogy, are some of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen! The best sequences are, in my opinion, the ones where the fantastic landscapes of nature are interrupted by man-made structures. Great photography and great locations.
Can’t wait to see the third …!
Fine grain from Brand New School
A lot of very good art direction, mostly using simple geometric shapes in a nice and tight color scheme. I like it!
Fine grain from Gustav Johansson & others
These guys have really created a very evocative atmosphere in these EF “Live the language”-series, of which Vancouver, LA and Sydney are the latest and most impressive IMO. The muted subtlety combined with some fine typography is quite effective. Great work.
Fine grain from Gustav Johansson & others
These guys have really created a very evocative atmosphere in these EF “Live the language”-series, of which Vancouver, LA and Sydney are the latest and most impressive IMO. The muted subtlety combined with some fine typography is quite effective. Great work.
Fine grain from Gustav Johansson & others
These guys have really created a very evocative atmosphere in these EF “Live the language”-series, of which Vancouver, LA and Sydney are the latest and most impressive IMO. The muted subtlety combined with some fine typography is quite effective. Great work.
From an advertisement for Steelcase, Inc. apearing in the November 1964 issue of Fortune.
Fine grain from The Mid-Century Modernist
Steelcase Inc. advertisement from the May 1963 issue of Fortune
Fine grain from The Mid-Century Modernist
Thonet Industries advertisement from the March 1961 issue of Fortune.
Fine grain from The Mid-Century Modernist
Advertisment for Rinshed-Mason Advanced Chemical Coatings and Paint (and Wolverine finishes) from the March 1961 issue of Fortune.
Fine grain from The Mid-Century Modernist
Image from an advertisement for All-Steel Equipment, Inc. appearing in the February 1961 issue of Fortune
Fine grain from The Mid-Century Modernist
Fine grain from A New Hype
Fine grain from The Cahier Archive
Fine grain from The Cahier Archive
