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BCXSY: origin part II - balance
published 05.05.11
seven area rugs are crafted within the boundaries of the bedouin weaving tradition practiced by women in lakiya, israel whereby it is only possible to produce long, narrow strips of material.
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FABRE/deMARIEN architectes: big black box
published 05.05.11
converted from a former garage, the dwelling creates a living space that can effortlessly extend into the outdoors by stepping back the structure to generate a generous courtyard and outdoor 'buffer zone' between the house and the street.
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'nesting pc virtual tablet' by toru tomiji - 'FUJITSU design award 2011' competition shortlisted entry
published 05.05.11
the combination tablet and data visualization interface offers 'plug and play' functionality for external devices, with automatic battery charging and data syncing.
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artadi arquitectos: beach house in las palmeras
published 05.05.11
exposed to the sky and the sea, the structure looks to seamlessly integrate interior and exterior environments.
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sam thompson: matchstick light
published 05.05.11
the design explores the possibility of having a bright, usable light derived from an unexpected form and material - namely 3/4" sticks of maple.
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aaron jones: youtube theatre
published 05.05.11
the guerrilla theatre lets users dock their smartphones into the structure, from which media content will be projected onto a large screen. designed to be installed in a city garage, the project explores the idea that 'the internet can potentially deliver entertainment and information into any place', even buildings and neighborhoods that may be run-down or overlooked.
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BIG architects: cultural center in albania
published 05.05.11
including a mosqye, an islamic center, and a museum of religious harmony, the project utilizes the grids of the city intersected with the orientation of mecca to sculpt out the forms of the buildings.
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tony orrico: performance drawings
published 05.04.11
utilizing his entire body as a tool for creation, american artist tony orrico explores the relationship between art, mathematics and the sciences.
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51N4E: vault room
published 05.04.11
paradox to the original vernacular structure, the extension is composed of asymmetrical lines and organic forms that encircle and consume the visitor.
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designboom presents jean-marie massaud at milan triennale
published 05.04.11
small details make up the big picture. landscape, architecture, interior design and door handles
... is the title of the first of a series of cultural events the italian door manufacturer colombo design is going to host. designboom invites you to a lecture by french architect jean-marie massaud and a cocktail reception that will reveal the results of our recent 'hands on door handles' contest -- which yielded entries from more than 6, 208 participants.
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diesel + pinarello: only the brave fixie
published 05.04.11
the fixed-speed city bike is the result of a collaboration between two iconic italian companies: design house diesel and bicycle manufacturers pinarello.
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