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August 2010, 25
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kobberling and kaltwasser: jellyfish theatre
published 08.25.10
the 'jellyfish theatre' is london_s first fully-functioning performance space made entirely from recycled and reclaimed materials.
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nothing design group: tree solar streetlights
published 08.25.10
nothing design group and asiana airlines have installed 16 solar powered streetlights around angkor wat, cambodia, and are planning to install 5 to 10 additional streetlights a year until 2015. in comparison to typical streetlamps that use incandescent bulbs (150W), the contributed solar-powered streetlights lower the CO2 emissions to 240kg - the equivalent to planting 86 pine trees.
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softlab: chromatex.me complete
published 08.25.10
the multi-coloured installation consisting of 5,000 uniquely shaped pieces held together by binder clips is now complete for viewing.
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shigeru ban: aspen art museum
published 08.25.10
the museum_s inverted 'upside-down' layout will present an upper level of the commercial aspects, complete with a public lobby, caf_, bookshop, and an outdoor, roof-deck sculpture area. it can be accessed by the public through a ten-foot wide external staircase which is shielded from the elements by a transparent screen composed of wooden 'bricks.'
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e2a architects: triangle house
published 08.25.10
the triangular form allows for keeping the lot's existing garden free of any constructions. three apartments are organized within the slender, triangular block, with the overall building rendering different impressions regarding size and form.
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jonas bohatsch: vinyl+
published 08.24.10
vinyl+ is an interactive project by designer jonas bohatsch which explores expanded timecode vinyl. the project uses visual and interactive elements to take turntable DJing to a new level.
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volumique: (i)pawn
published 08.24.10
volumique is a paris based design and technology studio working at the intersection of the print and computers.
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goncalo campos: esa tables
published 08.24.10
instead of the usual screws or nails, portuguese designer gon_alo campos holds together his esa table series using only fabric and knots
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dowling duncan US bank note designs
published 08.24.10
with their vertical format bills, dowling duncan have reignited interest in 'the dollar redesign project'.
'we have kept the width the same as the existing dollars. however we have changed the size of the note so that the one dollar is shorter and the 100 dollar is the longest. when stacked on top of each other it is easy to see how much money you have. it also makes it easier for the visually impaired to distinguish between notes.'
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'rawtation' by adi zaffran weisler - 'design for all' competition shorlisted revealed
published 08.24.10
'rawtation' by adi zaffran weisler from israel is one of the 240 shortlisted entries from more than 5100 participants in our recent designboom competition 'design for all' in collaboration with seoul design fair 2010.
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