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October 2011, 26
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markus scherer architekt: nals-margreid winery
published 10.26.11
nestled between vineyards of fruit, this facility in nals, italy brings contrasting angular forms to the organic rolling landscape.
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maezm: hanji-plastic chair
published 10.26.11
created from the same base as traditional korean paper, the chair is an example of how the organic fiber can replace toxic plastic.
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babushka paper portrait by yulia brodskaya
published 10.26.11
executed in paper utilizing the technique of quilling, the artwork is the first in a series which aims to bring a new perspective to this type of craft and its ability to convey meaning and emotions.
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energy efficient smart thermostat: nest
published 10.26.11
two former apple engineers develop a self-learning thermostat designed to increase energy savings.
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david cerny: metalmorphosis
published 10.26.11
consisting of 14 tons of stainless steel plates, the 7.6 m tall moving sculpture is controlled by embedded motors within the structure that the artist controls via the internet.
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softlab: r&d:azzle
published 10.26.11
completely held together y a system of zip ties, the irregular objects utilize triangulated surfaces to ensure structural stability without the aid of a frame.
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nokia lumia 800 windows smartphone
published 10.26.11
designed for one-click access to common social networks and contacts, the device is nokia's first to run on the windows 'mango' operating system for smartphones.
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syndicate studio: memorial house todor proeski
published 10.26.11
offering a retrospective atmosphere for visitors, this structure features a tranquil reflecting pool and relics dedicated to the life of macedonian singer, tose proeski.
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sand moulded desert storm lamp by nir meiri
published 10.26.11
sand is molded and tamed to create a lampshade which comments on the tension between the nature of the material from which it is made, and its resulting form.
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daito manabe and zachary liberman: face projection
published 10.25.11
engaging the body as a canvas through technology-centered art.
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ishihara architects: villa g makai building d
published 10.25.11
aiming to create a 'diverse sense of distance', the design linearly layers the terrace, interior passageway and rooms to change the perspective of the surrounding sea and site.
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