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August 2011, 08
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slinkachu: house of god
published 08.08.11
the artist has placed a crescent moon, a recognized symbol of islam, on the upper dome of a hydrant, to reference a mosque. at its base, a photo sticker depicting an entrance to a muslim place of worship, is accompanied by four miniature figurines dressed in traditional attire.
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we-designs.org: (RE)configured-assemblage
published 08.08.11
responding to the nearby bustling sea port of long beach, california, this urban development constructed from fragments of shipping containers will provide residents with an open air environment for communal interaction.
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LED supertower at sziget
published 08.08.11
standing 30 meters (98 feet) tall, the vodafone tower offers not only mobile internet and phone charging services for attendees of the sziget music festival, but also gaming and audiovisual performances.
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knockoutdesign: awateef basket lampshades
published 08.08.11
the project combines the industrial production of metal spinning and laser cut technologies with the handcrafted technique of weaving rattan.
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gulp - world's largest stop motion animation
published 08.08.11
completely shot using a 12-megapixel camera on a nokia N8, the record breaking short utilizes a 11,000 m2 stretch of sand on south wale's pendine beach as its outdoor set.
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dell latitude xt3 tablet laptop
published 08.08.11
a bidrectional hinge permits the laptop's screen to be rotated in either direction, or folded flat for tablet-style computing.
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hiroshi horio architects: house in bihoro
published 08.08.11
a composition of triangular volumes, the design features a common space finished with an earth floor that provides connection between the house's 'wings'.
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eyal hirsh: pet stool
published 08.08.11
a furniture object that features a textile 'appendage' of sorts which functions as the seat and third leg, extending downwards and out into a plush, friendly creature that one can play and interact with.
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kochi architect's studio: 47% house
published 08.07.11
dedicating 47% of the house to interior space, the design generously incorporates outdoor programs into the layout to establish a strong communication with the site.
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michal fargo: else
published 08.07.11
this collection creates new ceramic surfaces by eliminating the mold from casting: this not only frees up the design process, but also limits ecological damages by forgoing plaster and using recyclable sponges instead.
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