Shannon Sharpe, Author at Metropolis

Leading Automakers’ Hands-On, Interdisciplinary Approach to Design

Dalliances with the worlds of architecture, fashion, and industrial design mean that automobile brands are now creating products for entire lifestyles.

Shannon Sharpe,

Dalliances with the worlds of architecture, fashion, and industrial design mean that automobile brands are now creating products for entire lifestyles.

Centro University’s LEED Platinum Campus Emphasizes Transparency and Community

A quest for educational legacy provided the inspiration for Centro, a design and creative industries university in Mexico City.

Shannon Sharpe,

A quest for educational legacy provided the inspiration for Centro, a design and creative industries university in Mexico City.

At the Cedarsong Nature School, the Classroom Is a Forest

Every day, rain or shine, the school's pupils explore the nature that surrounds them. It is an educational approach that is purely nonacademic.

Shannon Sharpe,

At the Cedarsong Nature School, the classroom is a forest.

Architect-Trained Daniel DuGoff Makes “Structural” Clothing

An architectural mind-set is proving to be a valuable tool in the fashion world for this young designer.

Shannon Sharpe,

An architectural mind-set is proving to be a valuable tool in the fashion world for this young designer.

UN Celebrates Small-Scale Produce Cultivation with New Food Garden

Situated behind the Secretariat Building, the newly opened UN Food Gardens will produce herbs, vegetables, and fruits, all to demonstrate the importance of self-sufficiency.

Shannon Sharpe,

Situated behind the Secretariat Building, the newly opened UN Food Gardens will produce herbs, vegetables, and fruits, all to demonstrate the importance of self-sufficiency.

Designers Use Glass, Stone to Put a New Spin on…Acoustic Panels?

An unorthodox take on acoustic panels from Oslo firm StokkeAustad reveals a very Scandinavian appeal and commitment to function.

Shannon Sharpe,

An unorthodox take on acoustic panels reveals a very Scandinavian appeal.

Umbra’s Toronto Showroom Is Parts Store, Gallery, and Workspace

The furniture company's recently redesigned showroom embodies the brand’s mission to foster young talent.

Shannon Sharpe,

Umbra’s new redesigned showroom in Toronto embodies the brand’s mission to foster young talent.

Drawing with Lines of Light: Bec Brittain Comes of Age

A love affair with metal provided the inspiration for the lighting designer’s solo career.

Shannon Sharpe,

A love affair with metal provided the inspiration for the lighting designer’s solo career.

A Lamp That Prompts the Question, "Where’s the Light Bulb?"

García Cumini Associati fashion a pendant lamp that seems to be missing a key component—a light bulb.

Shannon Sharpe,

García Cumini Associati fashion a pendant lamp that seems to be missing a key component—a light bulb.

Alexis Bittar’s Material World Broadens With New Acrylic

The award-winning jewelry designer has spent the last 25 years pushing the boundaries—and materiality—of style.

Shannon Sharpe,

The jewelry designer has spent the last 25 years pushing the boundaries of style.

Food Wizards Bompas & Parr Mix Willy Wonka With Makerbot

Underneath the playful antics of the British duo's mind-bending, tongue-tickling lies an architectural rigor.

Shannon Sharpe,

Underneath the playful antics of the British duo’s mind-bending, tongue-tickling lies an architectural rigor.

Q&A: "Built by Women" Director Carol Shapiro

The new exhibition at the Center for Architecture celebrates the substantial role women have played in shaping our built environment.

Shannon Sharpe,

The new exhibition at the Center for Architecture celebrates the substantial role women have played in shaping our built environment.

The Monarch Room Transforms Chelsea Warehouse With Local Design

At this sumptuous New York restaurant "local" extends from the catch of the day to the fireplaces.

Shannon Sharpe,

The New York restaurant transforms a Chelsea warehouse into a sumptuous dining experience.

Philips Lighting’s Next Frontier: Illuminated Carpet

Office alert: The recently unveiled Desso luminous tiles glow with wayfinding, colors, patterns, and even the news.

Shannon Sharpe,

Philips Lighting’s tiles glow with wayfinding, colors, patterns, and even the news.

Spanish Design: Finding Creativity Amid Crisis

Contemporary Spanish design is relatively young compared to that of other European countries, but the country's manufacturers have pulled out ahead.

Shannon Sharpe,

Internationally renowned designers are lining up to work with a host of Spanish manufacturers.

The Intersection of Fashion and Design Is Charting New Territory

As luxury fashion brands begin to cultivate entire lifestyles, crossovers with architecture, product, and interior design become ever-more exciting.

Shannon Sharpe,

As luxury fashion brands begin to cultivate entire lifestyles, crossovers with architecture, product, and interior design become ever-more exciting.

Tihany, Boulud, and Others Contemplate the Dining Experience

A recent panel at Pratt Institute discussed the merits, emphases, and most importantly, the ingredients of great restaurant design.

Shannon Sharpe,

A recent Pratt panel discussed the merits and emphases of restaurant design.

Iris van Herpen Is Making the Fashion of the Future

By exploring a wide range of avant-garde technologies including bio-printing, the Dutch designer is pushing the boundaries of fashion.

Shannon Sharpe,

By exploring a wide range of avant-garde technologies, including bio-printing and touch-sensitive audio waves, the Dutch designer is pushing the boundaries of fashion.

A Nostalgic Twist on the Sit/Stand Office Trend

With a few updates, old-school desk designs such as Bold Furniture’s One turn out to be a great idea for today’s wired world.

Shannon Sharpe,

With a few updates, old-school desk designs turn out to be a great idea for today’s wired world.

7 Ways Rockwell Group Finds Creative Success

"Learn to embrace failure," "avoid hierarchies," and other lessons behind the firm's best work.

Shannon Sharpe,

The seven ways Rockwell Group finds creative success.

Shannon Sharpe

Dalliances with the worlds of architecture, fashion, and industrial design mean that automobile brands are now creating products for entire lifestyles.

A quest for educational legacy provided the inspiration for Centro, a design and creative industries university in Mexico City.

Every day, rain or shine, the school's pupils explore the nature that surrounds them. It is an educational approach that is purely nonacademic.

An architectural mind-set is proving to be a valuable tool in the fashion world for this young designer.

Situated behind the Secretariat Building, the newly opened UN Food Gardens will produce herbs, vegetables, and fruits, all to demonstrate the importance of self-sufficiency.

An unorthodox take on acoustic panels from Oslo firm StokkeAustad reveals a very Scandinavian appeal and commitment to function.

The furniture company's recently redesigned showroom embodies the brand’s mission to foster young talent.

A love affair with metal provided the inspiration for the lighting designer’s solo career.

García Cumini Associati fashion a pendant lamp that seems to be missing a key component—a light bulb.

The award-winning jewelry designer has spent the last 25 years pushing the boundaries—and materiality—of style.

Underneath the playful antics of the British duo's mind-bending, tongue-tickling lies an architectural rigor.

The new exhibition at the Center for Architecture celebrates the substantial role women have played in shaping our built environment.

At this sumptuous New York restaurant "local" extends from the catch of the day to the fireplaces.

Office alert: The recently unveiled Desso luminous tiles glow with wayfinding, colors, patterns, and even the news.

Contemporary Spanish design is relatively young compared to that of other European countries, but the country's manufacturers have pulled out ahead.

As luxury fashion brands begin to cultivate entire lifestyles, crossovers with architecture, product, and interior design become ever-more exciting.

A recent panel at Pratt Institute discussed the merits, emphases, and most importantly, the ingredients of great restaurant design.

By exploring a wide range of avant-garde technologies including bio-printing, the Dutch designer is pushing the boundaries of fashion.

With a few updates, old-school desk designs such as Bold Furniture’s One turn out to be a great idea for today’s wired world.

"Learn to embrace failure," "avoid hierarchies," and other lessons behind the firm's best work.

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