Israeli designer Ron Arad has designed a new iconic Design Museum in Holon, near Tel Aviv. The project was designed to grace a natural national postage stamp; it seems that cities like iconic structures are popular postage stamp motifs.
Ron Arad, born in 1951, was educated at the Jerusalem Academy of Art and later at the AA (Architectural Association School of Architecture) in London. Arad is Professor of Design Product at the Royal College of Art in London.
Photos: Yael Marcus
Ribbon-Wrapped Architecture
New Ron Arad Design Museum to Open Soon in Israel
Trend Themes
1. Iconic Architecture - The trend of designing iconic and visually striking buildings creates opportunities for architects and designers to push the boundaries of traditional architecture.
2. Postage Stamp Motifs - Using iconic structures as motifs on postage stamps reflects a trend of celebrating significant architectural designs and can lead to collaborations between architects and postal services.
3. Ribbon-wrapped Design - The use of ribbon-like forms in architecture, as seen in Ron Arad's Design Museum, showcases the trend of utilizing unconventional materials and aesthetics in building design.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can leverage the trend of iconic architecture to attract clients and create innovative, eye-catching designs.
2. Philatelic Services - Postage stamp collectors and postal services can capitalize on the trend of featuring famous buildings on stamps to appeal to architecture enthusiasts and collectors.
3. Arts and Culture - The arts and culture industry can take advantage of the trend of ribbon-wrapped design by incorporating similar design elements in museum exhibits and installations for a visually captivating experience.