Reflections and insights from the design office of RoyalByckovas. A brief digest of news and resources to inspire creative minds.

Miami Design District - Forty Five NE 41 ST

R&B’s latest completed project is located in the heart of Miami’s Design District. Poised between an architectural trifecta that comprise the De La Cruz Art Museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art and opposite, the spectacular Museum Garage.

To learn more about the project and see more great photos of the project by architectural photographer, Robin Hill, head over to the project page on R&B’s website.

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The Future is Modular

Mass consumption continues to drive our expectation for immediacy. This is demonstrated by how we work, communicate, order goods online, buy cars and now, how we build. The need for expedited results in a (pending) post-covid world has energized and renewed interest in the prefab and modular construction industry. Want a primer on the history of Modular? Here is an interesting article that provides some thought provoking information.

In the last 10 years, numerous companies around the world have stepped into the modular market, fueled by investors who believe an inevitable construction methodology shift is imminent. A quick google search will propel potential customers into a wide spectrum of providers. R&B has operated as designers of modular structures for Wyn-Box since 2014 when we designed and built a one bedroom residence, Liv-Box at the Wynwood Yard in Miami. Over the coming series, we will introduce you to some prefab companies that do modular, exceptionally well.

Our first issue celebrates Koda, a small company located in the ex-Baltic state of Estonia. Koda focuses on sustainable, modular buildings that are adaptable, constructed with high quality components and offer multiple configuration options. We appreciate the simplicity of their designs, materiality and sustainable features.

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Designer Spotlight

A well known design icon, visionary and pioneer, Dieter Rams led Braun’s product design department for 35 years, during which he created a plethora of iconic consumer products that changed our lives, our habits and how we interact with design and technology.

Rams' design process led him to create the Ten Principles for Good Design. A revolutionary guide that is still relevant today and worth sharing here. Click here to view.

Alongside his iconic consumer products, Rams has designed several timeless furniture pieces. Most notably, these include the following three furniture systems:

The legacy of these designs began in 1959 when Otto Zapf partnered with Niels Vitsœ to mass produce Rams’s furniture ideas under the banner of Vitsœ.

Today, Vitsœ is headquartered in England, where the quality and aesthetics of Rams' furniture remains intact. Check out the Vitsœ website and reward yourself with an iconic piece of design history.

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Infill Urbanism - London

The majority of our commercial work tends to be defined within the urban infill sphere. Tapestries of gritty contexts and raw conditions, urban infill projects are inherently layered with complexity and beauty. Over the coming months we will spotlight a collection of urban projects, primarily hailing from the U.K. and Europe, that we believe are well executed and embody ideas that could inform how we might sculpt the built environment in the regions we serve.

Archway Studios is an imaginative project located in London, England. Primarily a magnificent addition to an existing overhead railway line and conversion of the brick archway beneath it, the project is a wonderful example of how to approach the left over pocket spaces of our cities. This property was recently listed for sale. Hit the listing link below to see more interior images of this spectacular home. Let us know if you buy it, we’ll stop by for a cup of tea!

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Digital - The Neighborhood Architects

R&B would like to mention the contributions Teri Watson, a project manager at R&B, has made over the past few years within the local and national design community.  

Harvesting her passion for social change, Teri has dedicated her time and resources to develop and launch The Neighborhood Architects®, an online platform to help residents, neighbors and business owners locate and engage qualified architects, designers and engineers of color who work within their community.

The TNA network is steadily gaining traction throughout the USA and we encourage you to visit TNA's website to learn more about this exciting initiative.

www.theneighborhoodarchitects.com

Watch - The Investigation

Wondering what to watch next? Check out the compelling Danish real life crime drama, The Investigation. Bringing truth to the surface - when journalist Kim Wall disappears, attention turns to a wealthy inventor and his private submarine. Watch now on HBO Max.

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