Issue 20 of LA+ journal brings you the results of our fifth international design ideas competition. LA+ EXOTIQUE asked entrants to redesign the forecourt of the Museum of Natural History in Paris. The Museum—founded in 1793—sits within the Jardin des Plantes grounds, which include themed gardens, a zoo, and five themed galleries. In addition to its collections, the Museum is an active research institution studying the evolution of life on this planet.
LA+ EXOTIQUE showcases the award-winning designs and a comprehensive Salon des Refusés. The issue also features an essay by LA+ creative director Catherine Seavitt and interviews with jurors Julia Czerniak, Sonja Dümpelmann, Catherine Mosbach, Signe Nielsen, and Marcel Wilson.
Karen M’Closkey
Catherine Seavitt
Jurors
Winning Entries
Honorable Mentions
“Editorial”
“Strange Fruit; or, Carmen Miranda Sings at the World’s Fair”
Julia Czerniak
Sonja Dümpelmann
Catherine Mosbach
Signe Nielsen
Marcel Wilson
Peixuan Wu + Liwei Shen + Jingyan Wang
Yining Zhang + Ling Zhang + Yuehui Gong
Michelle Zhan Syl Yeng + Lillian Chung Kwan Yu + Kai Zhao Zi Cheng
Isabel Yidong Li + Oliver Ziyuan Zhu
Adrien Rousseau
Chuanqi Liu + Muyun Xiao + Wenjia Zhang
Yang Fei + Xinyi Zhou
Julia Treichel
Farzin Baik
Maura Mcdaniel + Isaiah Scharen
Daniel Coombes
Louise Bani Sarcar
Wai Lo Ciara
Claire Napawan + Linda Chamorro + Marc Miller
Dale Wiebe + Ryan Coates
Editor in Chief:
Creative Director:
Art Director:
Editorial Assistant:
Editor:
Production Team:
Karen M’Closkey
Catherine Seavitt
Colin Curley
Andreina Sojo
Karen M’Closkey
Colin Curley
Andreina Sojo
