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July 2011, 18
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horibe naoko architect office: adzuki
published 07.18.11
the exceptionally compact design seeks to establish an open sense of space by carefully arranging rooms around an interior courtyard.
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atelier sango: mini claymation portraits
published 07.18.11
fun making and fun watching: during the yakitate workshops, japanese atelier sango - scanning the audience - selected someone to sculpt a mini clay portrait in just 30 minutes.
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frederic bugnot: elo light switches
published 07.18.11
the unconventionally-shaped series of light switches and electrical sockets is produced in wood, ceramic, and glass, designed to reinvigorate the appearance and adaptability of these common fixtures.
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federico diaz: outside itself at venice art biennale 2011
published 07.18.11
drawing from the notion of viral growth, this site-specific installation is mathematically programmed to respond to viewer's interactions, then self-replicate, morphing into a life form unto itself.
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sbastien cluzel: culinary landscape / paysage culinaire
published 07.18.11
this kitchen workstation seeks to question and reinterpret our traditional interactions with food and its preparation.
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pezo von ellrichshausen architects: solo houses
published 07.18.11
this monolithic form rises above the densely forested region of matarranya, spain providing spectacular outward views of the mountains through fully glazed openings.
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moneyless at fame festival 2011
published 07.18.11
held in grottaglie, italy, fame festival brings together artists from around the world to create new works. this year, italian artist moneyless has installed his string and wire paintings and sculptures throughout the city.
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david obendorfer: revival of a childhood impression - renault 4 ever shortlisted entry
published 07.18.11
this redesign draws from the designer's childhood impression of the renault 4, but adds modern updates to its body and interior. it was shortlisted from over 3200 submissions in designboom's RENAULT 4 EVER competition.
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design 2050: beyond disasters, through solidarity, towards sustainability at UIA 2011 tokyo
published 07.18.11
questioning the role and responsibilities of architects, engineers, and designers, this year's symposium seeks to investigate the creation of sustainable societies, attractive cities and the protection of human lifestyles.
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berranger & vincent: house to catch the tree
published 07.17.11
working around a large chestnut tree, the design focuses the atmosphere of the interior towards the garden to the back and away from the qualities of the street.
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han hoogerbrugge: danish pavilion at venice art biennale 2011
published 07.17.11
created specially for this exhibition on free speech, this animation features a four-faced figure that voices various perspectives on the issue, noting the dilemmas of assuming a fixed position on censorship.
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personeni raffaele schrer architects: shelter in the swiss alps
published 07.17.11
derived from the desire to retain the original and individual characteristics of the building, the design features on outward appearance virtually devoid of any contemporary life.
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