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December 2011, 02
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UNstudio: ponte parodi
published 12.02.11
this residential, retail and cultural complex attempts to reclaim the harbor of genoa, italy, transforming the industrial waterfront into a dynamic extension of the urban center.
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tokyo motor show - honda motor compo foldable electric scooter
published 12.02.11
designed to function in symbiosis with honda's 'micro commuter', the foldable electric scooter concept offers an eco-friendly redesign of the company's 'motocompo' bike of the 1980's.
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moshe safdie: chongqing chaotianmen
published 12.02.11
the mixed-use complex references the sails on a fleet of the traditional chinese boats which previously docked on the historically significant site.
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rumbatime: vandam go watch doubles as credit card
published 12.02.11
a silicone-banded wristwatch doubles as a means of contactless payment as well as an emergency medical profile.
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OODA: istanbul disaster prevention + education centre
published 12.02.11
the tilted axis of this geometrical building is set within a landscape featuring a cultural turkish pattern generating a network of connections to the encompassing urban fabric.
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tokyo motor show - kobot mini-cars
published 12.02.11
kowa tmsuk exhibits three ultra-compact electric vehicle concepts for cities, featuring extremely tight turning radii and a telescoping design that saves even more space when the devices are parked.
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nendo: CATALOG flagship store, beijing
published 12.02.11
the retail space has been fashioned in such a way that the customer experience should be similar to flicking through the pages of a catalog.
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josh owen studio visit
published 12.02.11
designboom visits the new studio of american industrial designer and educator josh owen, built in rochester, new york, where he has lived and worked since 2010.
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michael maltzan architecture + tom leader studio: st. petersburg pier competition shortlist
published 12.01.11
this redesign for the current pier intends to generate a central and iconic element which connects the city with the waterfront of tampa bay.
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rainbow warrior by akay
published 12.01.11
a street art implementation which greatly reduces the time spent in tagging, therefore lessening the risk of the artist being caught while decorating the streets with rainbows.
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pantone visa cards
published 12.01.11
visa platinum rewards cards are now available in five different color swatches selected from PANTONE's spring 2011 fashion color report.
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