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March 2011, 22
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louie cordero: my we
published 03.22.11
louie cordero's 'my we' exhibition of fiberglass figures impaled with found objects, is based on recent violence at filipino karaoke bars over proper singing of frank sinatra's song 'my way'.
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frank gehry: beekman tower / new york by ghery now complete
published 03.22.11
frank gehry's first ever residential structure is now complete. located in manhattan, the unit is the tallest residential tower in the western hemisphere.
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philippe starck: marie coquine chandelier for baccarat
published 03.22.11
philippe starck's 'marie coquine chandelier' features a classic looking candelabra that is structured around an umbrella. acting as a canopy over the lighting unit, it diffuses its luminosity to create a soft ambience.
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GSarchitects: MP09 black panther / headquarters of uniopt pachleitner group
published 03.22.11
featuring sharp edges and imposing angles, the structure aims to reflect the innovative jewelry brand's aesthetic, culture and philosophy.
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campana brothers for klein karoo at milan design week 2011
published 03.22.11
continuing their collaboration with south african ostrich leather manufacturer klein karoo, brazilian design duo humberto and fernando campana have developed a collection of furniture created for the company that includes: stools, tables and other items of daily use.
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deesawat outdoor collection at TIFF 2011
published 03.22.11
thai company deesawat exhibited at TIFF, thailand's international furniture fair in bangkok from march 16-20, 2011. they will also present their outdoor collection at the upcoming salone del mobile in milan (april 14-19, 2011) and at the ICFF in new york (may 15-18, 2011).
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TMB: history of the panyee FC
published 03.22.11
the history of one of thailand's best youth football teams started with the do-it-yourself ingenuity of a group of children who had no place to play, as documented in the film-like ad campaign of by arc worldwide for TMB.
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aqua creations at milan design week 2011
published 03.22.11
the tel aviv-based studio presents new lighting collections: 'molecules', 'tokonoma' and 'rotini' utilizing soft natural materials such as paper, felt and silk for lamp shades in contrast with digitally carved wood structures.
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claudio nardi architects: MOCAK - museum of contemporary art krakow
published 03.22.11
built on the industrial pavilions of the schindler factory, the design respects and integrates the historical site by creating continuity between the pre-existing and new construction.
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cai guo-qiang: sunshine and solitude at MUAC, mexico city
published 03.22.11
the first solo exhibition in latin america of chinese contemporary artist cai guo-qiang, 'sunshine and solitude', included large-scale projects that presented a survey of cai's landmark explosiong events.
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d-bodhi: denim cycling stool
published 03.21.11
singporean furniture company dbodhi's goal is to seek ways to reuse, recycle and repurpose discarded materials into distinctive designs that make it easy for you to be environmentally friendly. the latest collection is utilizing the second-hand stores' surplus of denim found in indonesia, where dbodhi has its manufacturing facilities.
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marco bernardini: age house
published 03.21.11
the dwelling is obtained by using the height difference between the terraces. the roof acquires the profile of a terrace, thus creating a natural, grassy cover for the house which aids in improving the structure's overall micro-climate, reducing energy costs and regulating rainwater storage.
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