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January 2011, 12
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axis mundi: polyhedra
published 01.12.11
located on the edge of the palisades cliff, the cantilevering residence provides a panoramic view of the new york city skyline.
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bouroullec brothers: losanges
published 01.12.11
the 'losanges' project is carried out by craftsmen in northern pakistan who weave the rug's thirteen colors into a geometrical rhombus shape.
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thanlab office: 2010 art space in factory 798
published 01.12.11
built among old decommissioned military factory buildings, the three-storey exhibition space utilizes a tree-like structure to define and integrate the spaces.
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CES 2011: motorola atrix
published 01.12.11
the first smartphone to feature a dual-core processor, motorola's 'atrix' becomes its own laptop, entertainment center, or PC when placed in accessory docks.
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edward hale: moroccan tableware
published 01.12.11
by using the same aesthetic language as moorish artwork and architecture, the set which includes small bowls, a teapot and tagine, attempts to communicate the diverse cultural and culinary traditions of morocco.
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information based architecture: canton tower
published 01.12.11
unlike most skyscrapers that tend to bear male characteristics - angular, simplistic, heavy and based on repetition - the design of the canton tower is defined by its smooth, slender, gracious forms that mimic the figure of a woman.
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big game: flat mirrors
published 01.12.11
this series of four mirrors are silvered windshields from cars that have flat windows.
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form / kouichi kimura architects: gable house
published 01.11.11
located next to a busy arterial road, the design aims to subtract the noise and disruption from the street through careful slicing and layering of wall elements.
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ai weiwei's shanghai studio demolished
published 01.11.11
authorities have stayed true to their decision. demolition of chinese contemporary artist ai weiwei's new shanghai studio has begun.
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relja perunovic: billboard bench
published 01.11.11
a world inundated with advertising should at least be comfortable. 'billboard bench' adds a level of interactivity to marketing campaigns when it is not being enjoyed as urban seating.
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