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November 2011, 16
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insite: base camp chewton
published 11.16.11
conceived to directly interact with the nature of the site, the single-level weekend house features an open-interface facade which can be controlled by a series of sliding metal screens.
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LED retrofit lightbulbs: bulled by ledo
published 11.16.11
multiple LED units are combined into a single bulb, mimicking the size and color quality of incandescents while offering increased energy efficiency.
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woodpecker note with bark texture by tale at designboom shop
published 11.16.11
carving your initials into tree trunks is so old-school! the cover is printed with lumpy bark texture so you can feel each crease with your fingers. each page showcases the grain and pattern of a particular species of tree, making it feel like you're writing on wood.
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MAD architects: conrad hotel beijing nearing completion
published 11.16.11
the warped exterior of this structure intends to break away from the monotonous rhythm created by the office buildings of beijing's central business district.
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music box garden sound installation: wasserklang by niklas roy + la belle imira
published 11.16.11
a vestigial water wheel powers eight music boxes to create an immersive soundscape, installed among the gardens and train tracks of berlin's technikmuseum.
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tokujin yoshioka: logo design for tokyo metropolitan art museum
published 11.16.11
designed in both a solid and a transparent version, the strong and clear identity of a red cube will define the museum's history and future.
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MOOARC: etolie du nord, guernsey
published 11.16.11
unlocking the meaning of presence and space in the rural context, this update to an existing home creates architectural moments that capture and engage with the surrounding natural environment.
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laboratory of food analysis by lefebvre lise + morel maxime
published 11.16.11
the mock-scientific experiment is 'a playful commentary on the nutritional supplement and diet industry and our growing quest for customized health solutions'.
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liu jiakun: jane tray for alessi at (UN)forbidden city
published 11.16.11
based on ancient chinese writing material, identical aluminum bars are tied together to create a versatile double sided tray.
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softlab: the lake & stars installation
published 11.16.11
extruded windows with colourful glass create a temporary 'store-within-a-store', as part of the BOFFO building fashion project in new york, which pairs emerging architects with independent shops for collaborative installations.
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katsumi hayakawa: architectural paper sculptures
published 11.16.11
largely constructed out of paper and glue, the three-dimensional pieces explore the notion of urban density and the natural collection of architecture.
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sharon neuman architects: house E
published 11.15.11
a mediterranean climate and a limited space call for an architectural language of proportion and function which connect the exterior and interior environments with subtle features and distinct spaces.
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