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February 2011, 15
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LAN architecture interview
published 02.15.11
established in 2002, designboom sat down with paris-based LAN architecture to discuss their childhood aspirations, ideal client, and a current project that has taken them all over europe.
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bigert & bergström: powerplant
published 02.15.11
the molecular-shaped light is made from an arrangement of six acrylic globes each varying in size, depicting images of a power plant and its surrounding environment.
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RTA office: house f
published 02.15.11
sitting on the edge of a sloped and lush landscape, the jagged white form is a result of the rocky orography, nearby stream and surrounding vegetation.
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daniel benito cortázar: snakkes for northern lighting
published 02.15.11
the lamp, whose name translates to 'talk to you later' in norwegian is a wall mounted light that allows users to leave messages on its back-lit surface using a wipe away marker.
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cheungvogl: seven chambers
published 02.15.11
consisting of seven teardrop-shaped pods, the conceptual exhibition space aims to cut out the context of the present to create a space for individual reception, reflection and interaction.
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htc chacha + htc salsa facebook phones
published 02.15.11
expected in late spring, the 'chacha' and 'salsa' smartphones include a hardware facebook button and automatically sync with a range of facebook functions, all platformed on android 2.4 gingerbread.
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cate&nelson: B25 for blå station
published 02.15.11
the chair builds on this idea of furniture as members of a family, creating not just a a single item but a series or group of objects based on the same idea and using the same components.
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lhoas + lhoas: c+c house
published 02.14.11
the dwelling, which sits within a converted warehouse, explores the boundaries of an orthogonal plan by shifting the space with the addition of misaligned volumes.
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katrin greiling: design bar at stockholm furniture fair 2011
published 02.14.11
'the concept for the design bar reflects my experiences of recent years, during which I have spent much time working and living in different cultures. my goal has been to create an environment that draws on these global impressions, rather than telling a linear story. I like visitors to be able to come here for a break from the hustle and bustle of the fair. they become part of this stimulating environment, which plays with ones perceptions of private and public space.' - katrin greiling
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takeshi: limberup moscow for onitsuka tiger
published 02.14.11
choosing to represent and pay tribute to the female athletes of the 1980 moscow olympics, artist takeshi has developed three illustrations using the japanese ikebana flower arrangement as a symbol of feminine energy and achievements.
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