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March 2011, 25
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people too: paper miniatures
published 03.25.11
in their elaborate paper miniatures, the russian design duo of people too recreates office life and celebrates famous figures from elvis and the bob marley to tsar peter the great.
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antonio aric: watering kettle cans
published 03.25.11
created by antonio aric for garage design, the transformable 'watering kettle cans' unite the aesthetics of tea kettles and watering cans into a multifunctional object that is equally at home in both environments.
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lahdelma & mahlamki architects: maritime centre vellamo
published 03.25.11
built to mark the city's direction and position of architectural development, the design pulls elements from its surrounding to capture the visual and functional energy of the site.
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htc: evo view + flyer tablets
published 03.25.11
running the 'htc sense' user interface over android, the 4G 'evo view' and wifi-only 'flyer' tablets by htc feature both portrait and landscape navigation buttons, and interface with the 'scribe' digital pen to let users make and save notes on webpages, documents, and e-books.
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singapore art biennale 2011: candice breitz
published 03.25.11
candice breitz interviews seven sets of identical twins and one set of triplets, that have been edited into dual-channel presentations contemplating identity and one's relationship to community.
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j. mayer h. architects: metropol parasol now complete
published 03.25.11
set to open on march 27th, the organic timber structure will become an icon and urban center for seville, spain, articulating the city as a cultural destination.
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we want to be modern
published 03.25.11
designboom recently visited 'we want to be modern', an exhibition showcasing polish design from the 'post thaw' period of 1955-1968. built form prototypes, models, samples and one-off designs, the show displays around 200 pieces - only one percent of the museums permanent collection - for the first time ever.
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yusuke seki: papabubble storefront
published 03.25.11
in his design of the interior for a new papabubble candyshop in shibuya, tokyo, japanese architect yusuke seki considered the natural changes in activity, scent, and sound to create a dynamic retail and exhibition space.
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frundgallina: structure d'accueil de colombire
published 03.25.11
characterized by a small, pavilion-like structure made of reinforced concrete, the two-level design takes advantage of its site and natural topography by placing the majority of its interior space underground.
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shop for japan in the designboom shop
published 03.24.11
we are donating 50% of our revenue from the designboom shop on saturday, march 26, to aid organizations in japan. saturday is the day to finally order that one item you've had your eye on.
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wanderlust hotel singapore
published 03.24.11
hotel wanderlust, the newest development from boutique hotelier loh lik peng is set to draw madcap, curious voyagers into the old ethnic enclave. made for guests with a sense of adventure, it invites visitors to walk the unconventional path where a radical hotel experience awaits.
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pierre favresse + emmanuelle dupont: pearl for specimen + triode design
published 03.24.11
integrating the contrasting aesthetic of favresse's symmetry and dupont's organic preciosity, the lamps embark on a play between crystallization, hybridization, perfection and imperfection.
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