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August 2010, 27
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venice architecture biennale 2010: sou fujimoto architects
published 08.27.10
'primitive house' is composed of slabs layered at 350mm intervals. these slabs can be used as chairs, desks, floors, shelves, stairs, lightings, openings, garden and structure.
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venice architecture biennale 2010: pezo von ellrichshausen architects
published 08.27.10
'detached' is an installation consisting of two similarly sized buildings located in two different context. a light gray concrete piece rests in front of a natural scene while a copper oxide green concrete prism stands before a suburban setting.
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'duplication republic' by kwong wing sze + chen pei hong - 'design for all' competition shortlisted revealed
published 08.27.10
duplication republic' highlights some of the world's well-known duplication projects, representing some of the human behaviours of our society. it starts from the stone age, moving to social convention and includes new inventions which have allowed us to follow 'the rules' with less self-examination...
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tokujin yoshioka: suqqu packaging
published 08.27.10
contrary to european cosmetic packaging, tokojin yoshioka's redesigned makeup bottles and packages for japanese brand suqqu are created with a minimalist aesthetic.
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UNstudio: loft in new york
published 08.27.10
the main walls and ceilings flow through the space, creating hybrid conditions in which exhibition areas merge into living areas; an exhibition wall blends into LED illuminated library shelves on one side and a display case on the other.
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ellen thomas: urglass lamp
published 08.27.10
a lighting design that derives its aesthetic from a workman's lamp. it features cleats to conveniently wrap the wire around.
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deca architecture: aloni
published 08.27.10
the site is a natural saddle where two slopes meet. in the north-south axis the slope rises between two hills while in the east-west axis the slope drops, opening to the sea views. two long stone walls bridge the hills allowing the house to nestle in the space within while maintaining the continuity of the landscape which flows over it.
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studio roosegaarde: intimacy dresses
published 08.26.10
dutch design team studio roosegaarde recently teamed up with fashion designers maartje dijkstra and anouk wipprecht to create the variable transparency intimacy dresses.
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takram: phasma
published 08.26.10
phasma is a small six-legged robot that runs around dynamically, just like a living organism.
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julian schnabel: art and film
published 08.26.10
toronto_s art gallery of ontario will begin its latest show julian schnabel: art and film on september 1, featuring artwork and films of american artist and filmmaker julian schnabel. designboom was on hand for the exhibition preview, in which schnabel introduced the show and discussed his storied career.
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venice architecture biennale 2010: canadian pavilion
published 08.26.10
the canadian pavilion is an experimental piece of architecture that explores the qualities and elements of contemporary wilderness.
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