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marina bay sands hotel singapore
published 05.06.11
designboom stayed at marina bay sands hotel.
the complex consists of three hotel towers connected by the magnificent sands skypark. with over 2,500 rooms and suites, it is the biggest hotel in singapore.
the rooms offer views of the south china sea or singapore skyline.
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'the project' by knol - 'FUJITSU design award 2011' shortlisted entry
published 05.06.11
consisting of both a profile-based networking service as well cloud-based infrastructure for collaborative endeavors, 'the project' concept provides a virtual workspace for people working outside the traditional office structure.
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mikio tai/architect cafe: house in akiya
published 05.06.11
located on a site that overlooks the beach, the house funnels its form and views towards the water with appropriately-placed windows lining one side.
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breg hanssen: framed newspaper wood cabinet for vij5
published 05.06.11
utilizing panels of newspaper wood, the cabinet adopts a distinctive appearance that integrates material exploration with an industrial aesthetic.
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anrealage: pixelated fashion
published 05.06.11
the pixel-patterned fall/winter 2011/2012 collection by experimental japanese fashion house anrealage comprises both shoes and diverse styles of clothing
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MIT soft rocker - solar powered sun lounger
published 05.06.11
the human power of balance is used to create an interactive 1.5 axis, 35 watt solar tracking system whereby one can relax and recharge personal electronics.
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FABRE/deMARIEN architectes: 100% box
published 05.06.11
transforming a former garage, the 41 m2 residential dwelling features a multifunctional box unit which efficiently accommodates the private programs of the house such as the bathroom and bedroom.
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neil poulton: eraclea for artemide
published 05.06.11
a monolithic lighting design pierced by a large circular hole, an intentional reference to early 20th century english sculptor barbara hepworth.
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todd mclellan: disassembly
published 05.06.11
by carefully taking apart and arranging every piece and component of an old and often iconic relic, the series is an abstract portrait of an era of mechanical craft that we have seemingly left behind.
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atelier shinya miura: izukougen house
published 05.06.11
looking to maximize exposure to the natural environment, the design features a carefully allocated program which is structured around three internal courtyards.
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balloon popping flip book
published 05.05.11
MTV brasil's latest promo ad campaign - more than 600 balloons each featuring animations are popped in sequence to create an effect similar to a flip book.
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thomas sandell: marble home with marsotto for marmomacc
published 05.05.11
the construction features a wooden frame whose walls and roof are offset by 120 identical shingle modules made from striato olimpico marble.
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MVRDV: china comic and animation museum
published 05.05.11
composed of eight balloon shaped volumes, the design looks to create an internally complex experience of spiraling and interactive displays.
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