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June 2011, 14
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christian boltanski: chance at venice art biennale 2011
published 06.14.11
a thematic exploration of its namesake, this installation playfully explores the luck and fate of newborns, whose lifetimes are subject entirely upon chance.
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ryue nishizawa: kumamoto station east exit square
published 06.14.11
the design - which currently consists of one structure but will ultimately contain many - attempts to generate a calming, park-like square where visitors can find ease in the complex environment that deals with mass transit.
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yi-cong lu: lightboy
published 06.14.11
a lamp that can be quickly set up anywhere - either leaning against a wall like a broom or freestanding.
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bamboo bundle bench at DMY berlin design festival 2011
published 06.14.11
the bench is comprised of a bundle of bamboo poles coming from colombia, china and indonesia. the various colors and diameters of the 10 different types of bamboos create a vivid pattern.
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fits.me robotic mannequins for virtual dressing rooms
published 06.14.11
designed to create 'virtual dressing rooms' for online retailers, the robotic mannequin is composed of sliding plates and artificial muscles that can simulate the shape and size of hundreds of thousands of different body types.
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preston moeller: rubberband chair
published 06.14.11
the chair is constructed from 65, 000 colorful rubber bands offering a seat that gives a bit of a bounce and flexibility when sat upon.
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panasonic lumix gf3
published 06.14.11
featuring a 3-inch touchscreen, panasonic's 'lumix dmc-gf3' wraps the large-format sensors and interchangeable lenses of a DLSR into a camera sized more closely to a point-and-shoot.
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apollo architects: cadre
published 06.14.11
hovering above the ground, the second storey is designed as both a functional and aesthetic component, its stark, heavy form raised to accommodate snow build up, which can reach three meters.
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robert stadler: exercise series
published 06.14.11
modeled after the characteristics of complex genetic codes, the collection features three distinct pieces which are constrained by function and stability.
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make your franklin
published 06.13.11
using the100 USD banknote as a canvas, the art community project invites creatives from all around the world to recreate the symbol of modern society.
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BCHO architects: twin trees
published 06.13.11
influenced by the shape of an old tree trunk, the towers maintain the circulation of the urban fabric by providing a passageway between the structures as well as underground.
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takeshi miyakawa studio visit
published 06.13.11
designboom invites you to visit our show 'yakitate' (in japanese: freshly baked) - an exhibition of upcoming talents from japan at dwell on design in los angeles, USA, june 24 - 26, 2011. takeshi miyakawa is one of the eight featured japanese designers. hope to see you there!
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crank out handmade skateboards
published 06.13.11
the geometric graphic influences of the boards pull from drawings by M.C. escher, the penrose triangle and gestalt illusions, creating, besides the drawing, a composition of colors using different wood essences.
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