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November 2010, 23
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patterns: fyf residence
published 11.23.10
located adjacent to a traditional neighborhood 300 km north of buenos aires, the new dwelling aims to challenge the flat homogeneity of its surroundings in a domestic setting.
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konstantin grcic: 'comfort' exhibition at saint-_tienne biennale 2010
published 11.23.10
'comfort is not solely limited to our physical contact to objects (a chair, clothes, etc.); it is, and therefore along with a discomfort, also stimulated by our psychological sensitivity.(...) what feels comfortable to some may feel quite the opposite to others. likewise, what may feel comfortable to one person in one situation may become uncomfortable in different circumstances.' - konstantin grcic
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suriya umpansiriratana: monk cell project
published 11.23.10
the circular form allows for continuous walking meditation, but also functions as a symbol of the 24-hour cycle of a monk's schedule.
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jahara studio: neorustica furniture collection
published 11.23.10
'neorustica' consists of 10 furniture pieces, constructed from scrap wood which function as containers, tables and benches. each one is named after a shanty town or favela in rio de janeiro, jahara's hometown and is meant to pay homage to brazil's rural background.
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zaha hadid architects: rabat grand theatre
published 11.23.10
the new multi-purpose theatre in morocco takes its energy from the adjacent bouregreg river, forming a seamless and dynamic structure that direts the visitors in an intuitive manner.
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mans tham: solar serpents
published 11.23.10
by adding new and visible functions to the los angeles highway, the swedish architect and urban strategist proposes a project that produces local energy for local consumption.
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nendo: ceramic speaker
published 11.23.10
the high-end audio speakers made with 1mm thick ceramic substrate, fuses traditional kutani ware with today's digital technology.
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the new museum mounts isa genzken_s rose II
published 11.22.10
after three years of being mounted on the new museum in new york, ugo rondinone_s _hell, yes!_ sign was replaced by _rose II_ a massive aluminum rose by german artist isa genzken.
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fluid dress
published 11.22.10
fluid dress is an unusual piece of clothing art by casual profanity. comprised of 600 feet of knitted clear tubing, the dress can be pumped full of brightly coloured fluid.
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diamant coffin
published 11.22.10
jacob jensen design set out to break the mold of traditional coffin designs by creating a contemporary version with the danish coffin maker tommerup kister.
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designboom shop: pixel sleeping eye mask by studiobo
published 11.22.10
holiday gift ideas from the designboom shop: the new pixel sleeping eye masks are now available. dreaming has never been more fun!
please remember to place all orders before december 10 to ensure your gifts arrive safely under the christmas tree.
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kazuyo sejima: venice architecture biennale 2010 closing ceremony
published 11.22.10
designboom attended the closing ceremony of the venice architecture biennale 2010, where japanese architect kazuyo sejima shared her experience as the curator of such an event. the biennale shut its doors yesterday.
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