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A/ZC: fonderie
published 04.05.11
located on a narrow corner bound by two streets, the asymmetrical design manipulates its volume and shape to provide sufficient internal space as well as to achieve adequate urban proportion to its site.
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christian astuguevieille: astuguevieille à sèvres
published 04.05.11
three sets of porcelain pieces wrapped with leather and cotton, legitimize the collection which represents and brings to life an imaginary deity civilization.
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studio job: gothic chair for moooi
published 04.05.11
the furniture piece is a contemporary take on a 16th century style neo-gothic chair produced through rotational moulding.
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subarquitectura: 3D athletics track
published 04.05.11
by manipulating the fabric of the design, the traditionally flat track is raised to wrap around the spectators' stand and cover a changing facility, resulting in a holistic and playful multifunctional course.
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nikon: d5100 D-SLR
published 04.05.11
capturing images at 16.2-megapixel and recording up to 1080pixel HD videos, nikon's mid-range 'd5100 digital SLR' offers built-in optimizing technology for focus, exposure, and colour balance, as well as special image effects previewable in real-time. its 3-inch LCD monitor swivels out from the camera's back to provide vari-angle viewing.
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marco dessí: dakar for skitsch
published 04.05.11
marco dessí's new 'dakar' series is made from bent sheet metal draped over tubular steel and is on show at milan design week 2011.
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12:31 - the visible human project as a photographic series
published 04.05.11
using 1,871 cross-sectional images of the human body, the series utilizes a long-exposure technique to create a 'light painting' of ghostly, floating forms in settings of isolation and abandonment.
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studio job: job cabinet for lensvelt
published 04.05.11
the storage unit features an over-sized polished bronze key with the mechanism of the lock, transforming the metal powder coated furniture piece into something that exhibits the unmistakable aesthetic of studio job.
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peter zumthor's design of the 2011 serpentine gallery pavilion revealed
published 04.05.11
centered around an inner hidden garden, the 11th annual pavilion provides a space of contemplation and reflection through careful use of dimension and materiality.
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X-Tu architects: jeongok prehistory museum
published 04.04.11
stretching between two small peaks, the structure seeks to harmoniously co-exist with the natural surroundings, physically acting as a threshold between modern day and prehistoric times.
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barberosgerby: tip ton and map table for vitra
published 04.04.11
the london-based design duo present two new pieces they have create for swiss furniture manufacturer vitra.
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paul loebach: some recent experiments
published 04.04.11
premiering at milan design week 2011 in the lambrate district, is 'some recent experiments' a collection which focuses on the innovative use of form and material.
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shiro studio: nivis
published 04.04.11
designed by shiro studio according to hydro-harmonically based principles nivis will be shown to the public at the agape shop in milan design week 2011.
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