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July 2011, 14
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shigeru ban architects: house at hanegi park
published 07.14.11
this dwelling's openings can be graciously unfolded to the exterior elements transforming the interior into an airy and fresh space.
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josh blackwell at the riverside art museum
published 07.14.11
exploring the imaginative possibilities of detritus, this installation features the artist's 'plastic baskets' series, in which plastic bags are salvaged, embroidered with yarn, and thus repurposed into artworks.
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rhythmdesign: house in hikarimachi
published 07.14.11
featuring a large excised volume from the corner of the house, the interior gains from abundant natural sunlight through the multi-storey outdoor balcony.
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renault 4Lectric by charlie ngehiem - renault 4 ever shortlisted entry
published 07.14.11
aiming to induce a circular economy, this concept vehicle uses solar energy to power both itself and its community. the design was shortlisted from over 3200 submissions in designboom's recent RENAULT 4 EVER competition.
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kazuhiro yamanaka at yakitate
published 07.14.11
'cielo' (english sky) is a lamp that mimics light patterns seen in the sky during the approach of dusk and
dawn -- giving an impression of the universe being in continual activity. the pieces use lenticular lens film
to produce a fluctuating and continuously varied surface.
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2011 shenzhen & hong kong bi-city biennale of urbanism \ architecture
published 07.14.11
'architecture creates cities, cities create architect' is the theme for the 2011 biennale, with hopes of portraying the endless interaction between architecture and cities, provoking an in-depth discussion on sustainability and urban vitality.
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philips philanthropy by design: chulha smokefree stove
published 07.14.11
a more in-depth look at the two models of low-smoke indoor stoves, engineered for grassroots implementation in india and designed with community needs in mind to prevent death and disease.
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rojkind arquitectos: cineteca nacional del siglo XXI
published 07.13.11
increasing the complex's built area from 20,000 m2 to almost 28,000 m2, the renovation project seeks to generate new cinematic experiences for the public.
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moment design: 24 issey miyake store in sapporo
published 07.13.11
a series of modular panels turn into shelves allowing this retail space to be as transient as the seasonal fashions that they display.
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tim gushue: infinite loop
published 07.13.11
conceptualized as a modular system, the flexible stand for tablets and smartphones can bent to adapt to a range of needs, with upcoming accessories planned to include clip-on speakers and adapter mounts for cameras.
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matali crasset: maisons sylvestres
published 07.13.11
'these lightweight structures are foundation-free and can be moved around the forest without harming nature or upsetting the ecosystem.' - matali crasset
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margus triibmann: tulip fun fun and grazz bike racks
published 07.13.11
drawing from tulips and grass fields, both systems reinsert nature's versatility into the urban environment, accommodating multiple directions of bike placement as well as various heights and frame types.
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