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April 2011, 22
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sebastiaan straatsma: dustcollectors
published 04.22.11
each vase is made from mixed and hand colored resin which is drawn and splattered onto open structures -
self-made moulds and shapes. once the resin is dry, the moulds are removed revealing vibrant objects
which stand on their own.
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UNstudio: EEA & tax offices
published 04.22.11
conceived as one of the most sustainable new office buildings in europe, the aerodynamic design
features a series of horizontal runs that lend the structure an organic and identifiable aesthetic.
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suzuki: kizashi apex
published 04.22.11
a crossover vehicle that combines the performance of suzuki motorcycles with the 4-seater 'kizashi' sedan,
the 'apex' concept prototype features peak output in the range of 275-300HP.
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juliana santacruz herrera: decorative potholes
published 04.22.11
using braided strips of colourful fabric, the site-specific project transforms the streets of paris
by using existing cracks and potholes as the 'canvas' of the design.
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minimalux at milan design week 2011
published 04.22.11
for their presentation at milan design week 2011, minimalux enlisted photographer peer lindgreen to capture
their products on film, shooting them in areas around the design capital, from the iconic piazza del duomo
to the industrial landscape of zona tortona, creating a stylistically varied body of imagery.
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en&is: megaphone
published 04.22.11
designed for use with the iPad and iPhone, the amplifier allows users to play their music aloud
in a way not dissimilar from that of a gramophone.
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pepe gascón arquitectura: toni house
published 04.22.11
the dwelling, located on a plot of limited dimensions characterized by a steep slope,
looks to closely integrate the structure with the land, unlike nearby properties which
are built upwards, abandoning the terrain.
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fiat: 500 cabrio convertible
published 04.21.11
the newest member of the 'fiat 500 cabrio' line, the convertible features fully framed windows and a soft-top that can be raised and lowered while driving. produced in two models, the fuel efficient 4-seater is expected to be available late spring 2011, in a range of paint colours and interior trims.
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yiannis ghikas: game of trust
published 04.21.11
to trust and to be trusted, to support and to be supported, creating a seemingly fragile but yet viable state of equilibrium.
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van der merwe miszewski architects: mountain house
published 04.21.11
tucked into the sloping and lush terrain, the structures lie in symphony with the surrounding context,
mimicking the contours of the earth while reducing the visual impact of the built forms.
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