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November 2010, 01
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miriam aust: a book shelf
published 11.01.10
an arbitrary number of shelf boxes of different dimensions, form the base of the shelves. each crate is oriented in height and depth, based on a pair of books, creating an individual frame around them. the books are slid into grooves within the frame, thus forming small hinged storage spaces within.
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foster + partners: luxembourg royal hamilius
published 11.01.10
designed to enhance and repair the urban fabric and create a suitable setting for the city_s UNESCO world heritage site, the project comprises a department store, offices, shops, apartments, and a variety of social and civic spaces.
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john baldessari: the giacometti variations
published 11.01.10
the original installation for the prada foundation consists of 9 oversized female figures stretched to an extremely slender form which have been clothed in garments and objects that reflect the archetypes found in the interrelationship between film and fashion.
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kamkam: an furniture
published 11.01.10
based on 'Ax' paper sizes the piece can be transformed from an individual cabinet to numerous storage units and a shelf.
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populous and atkins: beach volleyball stadium london 2012
published 11.01.10
the outdoor seating bowl with 15,000 seats will have lighting for evening competition, video and sport-specific fixtures.
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joseph l griffiths: drawing machine
published 10.31.10
drawing machine #1 (to your hearts content) is a mixed media installation by artist joseph l griffiths.
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adaptive keyboard
published 10.31.10
the standard computer keyboard has set keys which never change over time, but researchers at microsoft wonder what if a keyboard was adaptable to the context of the task.
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ilvy jacobs: graduation collection bags
published 10.31.10
interested in exploring the notion of transforming the disposable paper bag, ilvy jacobs aims to give more value to both the material and the user through her series of bags.
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'amazon memo' by li wen chang - endangered species graphic design competition
published 10.31.10
by illustrating a macaw parrot out of sticky notes, an item which we normally use to remind ourselves of important things, the design intends to raise awareness and significance to the disappearing amazon rainforest.
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antony gormley: habitat
published 10.31.10
the house-sized sculpture is constructed from 57 welded stainless steel boxes that are 1 cm thick. the 24 foot-tall, 37,000 pound sculpture takes the form of a crouching man.
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nendo: pyggy bank at tokyo designers week 2010
published 10.31.10
the unconventional 'pyggy bank' offers money savers a pig-snouted bottle and jar in which to collect their hard-earned coins.
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metro arquitetos associados and paulo mendes da rocha: museum of modern art, brazil
published 10.31.10
the building suspended by steel beams has been integrated into the existing art gallery and has a built area of 8,180 m².
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form associates and speirs + major: coronado san diego bridge
published 10.31.10
the project to light the iconic 1969 girder bridge is led by artist peter fink and lighting designer mark major in association with buro happold in LA, and will be the largest interactive green energy lighting project in north america.
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alex garnett: skull lamps
published 10.31.10
'goliath' pendant skull lamps are appropriate for halloween. created from a cast of a giant skull, alex garnett hand produces each one from bone china.
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julien berthier: love love
published 10.31.10
'love love' is perhaps one of julien berthier_s more unusual sculptural installations. the floating sculpture is made from a large sailboat that has been modified to appear as if it is capsizing.
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