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August 2011, 02
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shigeru ban architects: multi-storey temporary housing
published 08.02.11
designed in response to the shortage of crisis housing after the earthquake in japan, this temporary solution can be assembled quickly and in accommodate fluctuating numbers of individuals.
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frederic brodbeck: cinemetrics data visualization
published 08.02.11
the software application extracts and processes colour, sound, and motion data from films to create a unique 'fingerprint' or 'barcode' for each, offering an alternative way to interpret and compare movies.
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yael zwickel: make-a-table
published 08.02.11
this project centers around cast metal legs which can be adjusted to fit on any flat object up to 10 centimeters thick, quickly and simply converting it into a one-of-a-kind table.
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ICRAVE + Z-A studio: pop-up chapel
published 08.02.11
on the first saturday since new york city's legalization of same-sex marriage, 24 couples were wed in two pop-up chapels that were constructed out of rainbow ribbons and honeycomb cardboard.
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teenage engineering: op-1 portable synthesizer
published 08.02.11
smaller than a sheet of A4 paper, the device functions as synthesizer, drum sampler, recorder, and mixer, featuring a motion sensor for interactive sound control.
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yong ho ji: hybrid-human tire sculptures
published 08.02.11
examining genetically modified organisms and darwin's evolutionary theory, this sculpture series uses layers of recycled tire strips to depict mutant creatures that hybridize animal and human qualities.
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foster + partners: the thames hub
published 08.02.11
a visionary plan for the thames estuary will unify all modes of transportation and reduce concentrated pollution in urban settings with the intention of becoming the future leading hub for the united kingdom.
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future-scape architects: house in nagaoka
published 08.01.11
located in a northern region of japan, this dwelling utilizes a system of interior voids to provide ambient lighting and ventilation to the most interior spaces.
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SOINN robot mimics human reasoning
published 08.01.11
the robot uses an algorithm called SOINN (self-organizing incremental neural network) to mimic human reasoning processes and learn new tasks on its own.
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krehky mikulov festival 2011
published 08.01.11
on this occasion, 6 individual shows have been curated within the space of the historic mikulov castle in the czech republic. each explores the notion of story telling and the importance of maintaining personal memories, bringing together objects designed to convey a sense of emotion.
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joep van lieshout: tannhauser stage design for bayreuther festspiele
published 08.01.11
'the set itself doesn't look historical but is a large factory in which a new version of my technocrat installation is starring. we wanted to make one very dense continuous performance.' - joep van lieshout
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