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April 2011, 29
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LAN architecture: EDF national archives - now complete
published 04.29.11
inserted into a 33,000 m2 site, the new centre puts at the core of its design a rational layout
for optimum storage efficiency as well as sustainability in its operations.
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shao yinong & muchen: banknote tapestries
published 04.29.11
a series of twelve embroidered tapestries featuring obsolete banknotes from different countries and time periods,
the body of work considers the ideological shifts in political economies in china and around the world,
depicting symbols of leaders, heroes and mythical figures.
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interactive digital books by push pop press
published 04.29.11
the new publishing company releases its first edition, a digital version of al gore's book 'our choice', in an application for iPad and iPhone that integrates interactive multimedia content to truly redefine the experience of a book for the digital age. an intuitive touch screen interface facilitates navigation of the text, with its embedded videos, images, audio, and infographics; and device input from the accelerometer and microphone provides for interactive simulations.
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martí guixé: my first office for magis
published 04.29.11
the simple, cubicle-like structure is made from plywood which has an entrance and walls
that are built upwards like open concept book shelves and houses a built-in table all of which
can be accessed from both inside and outside the space.
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li edelkoort's talking textiles
published 04.29.11
'talking textiles' brought forth a range of projects exploring the potential of the textile medium and its
possible applications and techniques.
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shogo aratani architect & associates: house in miyayamadai
published 04.29.11
sitting on a sloping embankment, the slim house takes full advantage of its views towards
an adjacent plum grove by arranging its internal programs to gravitate towards the vista.
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ronan + erwan bouroullec: quilt, the thing for established & sons
published 04.29.11
the mathematical patchwork aesthetic in combination with this new colorway of grey and red,
is reminiscent of popular comic book superheroes and their sometimes chameleonic skin.
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mecanoo architects: maritieme + jutters museum
published 04.28.11
referencing the vernacular wooden structures that exist on the island, the museum features
five interlinked gable roofs and facade that is fully clad in wooden slats
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tom dixon: cast chair
published 04.28.11
designed to be easily shipped, the chair features individual components that when dismantled,
all fit into the seat.
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stephan tillmans: luminant point arrays
published 04.28.11
a series of photographs which capture the exact second in which tube televisions are switched off
and the image breaks down - the moment that a structure of light is created, the television image no longer visible,
and within a fraction of a second, disappears into the tube.
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