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August 2011, 11
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andr chnier opera on the lake at bregenz
published 08.11.11
giordano's dramatic opera set during the french revolution is choreographed on an elaborate and dynamic stage, designed by david fielding and built directly into austria's lake constance for the bregenz festival.
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hussein chalayan x puma: a/w 2011 and s/s 2012
published 08.11.11
world-renowned fashion designer and puma creative director, hussein chalayan presents his latest two collections for the sports brand. this year's autumn / winter collection is inspired by camera mechanics while next year's spring / summer collection was highly influenced by sailing and kite flying.
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stylectrical at the museum fur kunst und gewerbe, hamburg
published 08.11.11
this exhibition focuses on the evolution of the product design process in the context of cultural studies, examining nearly 300 electronic products dating from the mid-20th century to present.
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drill design: village for time&style
published 08.11.11
deriving its form from the windsor chair, the designs aim to solve some of the difficulties of the classic furniture icon, such as the visible joinery of the legs and the angle of the seating.
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chen zhen retrospective at galleria continua
published 08.11.11
the retrospective examines chen zhen's notion of 'transexperience' across cultures, investigating the sites of engagement between east and west even as it explores deeply personal and spiritual questions.
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arik levy: well of life
published 08.11.11
each piece is finished with a mat dark gray exterior and a smooth, bold, colored enamel on the inside, creating a certain contrast. when lit, a soft colored reflection drops on the walls, while the ceiling gets a white light.
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serie architects: yan zhenqing museum
published 08.10.11
referencing the work of the 8th century chinese calligrapher, the museum incorporates vertical rhythms in to its architecture, resulting in a building that rises above the topography and landscape.
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paz brouk: glass bell instrument
published 08.10.11
the instrument creates its unusual sound from the movement and interaction of materials as users shift and tilt a water-filled glass bowl along a hanging rope.
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naoi architecture & design office: doughnut house
published 08.10.11
establishing a level of privacy through the site's landscape, the house enables the inhabitants to open up their living space completely to the outdoors.
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