To recap, the show at the Pompidou Centre in 2007 - which also made a record of attracting the most visitors to an Architecture Exhibition EVER (in the history of Architecture exhibitions opened at the Pompidou Centre),  attracted just under 150,000 visitors.

So to date, over half a million people have visited the RR+A exhibition in total from Paris, London, Barcelona and Madrid!

We think this is an incredible figure for an exhibition of this size.

All images courtesy of John Short

Despite the exhibition space being very very difficult to capture on camera, he did a wonderful job as always and we’re very happy about it.

(The full batch of images to be uploaded on our ‘ARCHIVE’ section … soon)

All images courtesy of John Short

This December, 192 countries will meet in Copenhagen to tackle climate change. In preparation for this crucial summit, the Science Museum commissioned Ab Rogers Design to design Prove It!. This exhibition explores the scientific evidence behind climate change, signaling that it is not belief, but fact. At the same time, it inspires action and a sense of optimism for a greener future.

A series of large cone-shaped tensile structures fill the space, constructed from lengths of string attached to powder-coated white steel rings. The strings are pulled taut against the Science Museum’s physical structure, tapping into its excess energy. As a counterpoint to the wasted energy of the public building, the structures act as temporary monuments made from an absolute minimum of physical materials, beacons that signal environmental consciousness to the world.

Images posted with thanks to venturethree.

And these are work-in-progress photos taken on-site, a week before the opening day - lots and lots of vibrant orange strings filling up the space!

And our one and only - Mr. Nick Knight and Super Naomi Campbell!

(Behind her, you can see the 22-foot interactive sculpture of Naomi Campbell!)

Richard Greenwood, our project manager, was lucky enough to get some mobile snaps of them!

Thanks, Richard!

The design concept was to create a series of strong, flowing landscapes and forms to create cohesion and unity among the hundreds of objects and screens on display. Specified materials range from natural bamboo, recycled artificial turf and fiberglass through to traditional leathers. Together, they create a sophisticated and unexpected palette. In line with ACMI’s environmental policy, we have sourced sustainable, local, low energy and recycled products to minimise the environmental impact of production.

And … here are some photos from the opening event which took place today in Melbourne.

(And yes - that’s Cate Blanchett!)

ACMI - Australian Centre for the Moving Image, ‘Screen Worlds’ - The Story of Film, Television and Digital culture

Yes - Yes - the exhibition ‘SHOWstudio : FASHION REVOLUTION’ (Exhibition Design by Ab Rogers Design, at Somerset House) had finally opened its doors yesterday for the press! This show is a retrospective of the many inventions and innovations created by the fashion website SHOWstudio.com led by photographer Nick Knight.

The show is not open to the public yet, but will be soon - this Thursday 17th September (running till 20th December 2009) - but before that, let’s take a look at some work in progress shots.

More photographs to follow soooon!

While we wait for the proper press photos, I thought it would be nice to share some work-in-progress photos taken by Richard - our super project manager, and Louise - our fabulous exhibition designer! Hip hip hooray!

‘The Design Museum’s Super Contemporary exhibition focuses on London design.
If you could design one thing to benefit the capital what would it be?’

And this is what Ab thinks! :

“London needs a floating desert island to drift down the River Thames, stopping at random, unexpected locations.

An oasis for escape. A space without time or location, drifting freely and liberating people from the city.

A liberated, floating, desert island would be a great way discover the Thames which is a magical element of London.

The island, free of everything except desert, should be a magical place for contemplation and escape, taking you to and showing you places you have never seen.

We often take London for granted and need a mechanism for discovery.”

Image courtesy Yosuke Watanabe

[To be published in Design Week in a couple of weeks]

(But very recently moved to Madrid, and is currently showing at the Caixa Forum, Madrid.)

Image courtesy of John Short

Image courtesy of John Short

Image courtesy of John Short

Image courtesy of John Short

Please refer to our web site’s ‘Projects’ page -> ‘Richard Rogers + Architects’ for more information regarding this exhibition.