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10 most popular articles of the last seven days based only on single article views - (brief and full content view not included) a designboom.com publication July 2011, 23 you may want to submit a design mail@designboom.com --- # 1 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. read more viewed 18287 times - daily news powered by contactlab - if you receive this daily news twice or if you would like to have your name removed from the - daily news - list click here: http://www.designboom.com/users/unsubscribedaily.php --- # 2 ENS_projects: the periscope project published 07.19.11 committed to the trans-disciplinary union of art, architecture, and regional urban issues, the cooperative features a split and adaptable program of gallery, event and work spaces. read more viewed 13762 times --- # 3 design office takebayashi scroggin: zip tie massimal published 07.19.11 this sculptural abstraction constructed solely from 20,000 zip ties produces an ephemeral glow when illuminated. read more viewed 13684 times --- # 4 herzog & de meuron: grand stade de bordeaux published 07.20.11 hovering above the landscape, the symmetrical structure is defined by an ethereal screen of slender, repetitive pillars and an expansive concave roof. read more viewed 13391 times --- # 5 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. read more viewed 12637 times --- # 6 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. read more viewed 12349 times --- # 7 ICU architects office: yo published 07.18.11 heavily influenced by the lush quality of the wooded site, the design aims to create a space that captures the chromatic elements of the changing seasons. read more viewed 12233 times --- # 8 ON design partners: yokohama apartment published 07.21.11 conceived as a collection of living spaces for young artists, the dwelling elevates the units to sit above a semi-public courtyard which serves as a place for exhibiting work.  read more viewed 11598 times --- # 9 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. read more viewed 10737 times --- # 10 SPACESPACE: ground and above roof house published 07.20.11 featuring an open street facade, the design includes an artificial hill in the living space that accommodates a solar-heated bathroom within.  read more viewed 10607 times - daily news powered by contactlab - if you receive this daily news twice or if you would like to have your name removed from the - daily news - list click here: http://www.designboom.com/users/unsubscribedaily.php