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May 2011, 13
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charlotte perriand + pierre jeanneret: le refuge tonneau
published 05.13.11
the mountains were a passion of charlotte perriand and had a considerable influence on her artistic production. she also developed concepts for mountain shelters - the refuge tonneau (1938) is part of a current exhibition at the petit palais in paris: charlotte perriand - from photography to interior design.
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charlotte perriand: from photography to design
published 05.13.11
an exhibition at the petit palais in paris reveals for the first time, the role photography played in the work and creative process of charlotte perriand.
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'plus' by min chia lu - 'FUJITSU design award 2011' shortlisted entry
published 05.13.11
a notebook that envisions itself as a lightweight, thin platform in which one can add various 'brick' devices to the back panel - whether it be a mini projector or extra battery, giving you the opportunity to change the function of your laptop quickly, supporting only what you need to use at any given time.
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malagana: equilibrium bookcase
published 05.13.11
the playfully stacked bookcase compartments eliminate the need for bookends, while supporting over 120 pounds of weight.
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andrew maynard architects: ilma grove house
published 05.13.11
conceived to minimize the family's ecological footprint, the design of the small extension revolves around passive solar efficiency and the promotion of a sustainable lifestyle.
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hi matic hotel paris by matali crasset: rooms
published 05.13.11
designed to offer visitors a new hotel typology, the 42 room hotel is part futuristic hostel, part japanese riokan. the project looks to establish new methods of interaction and an original experience for travelers. eco-friendly elements are evident throughout, with organic paint on the walls, REN bath products and organic food for breakfast.
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fernando brizio: furo + senta for materia
published 05.13.11
exploring the idea of a main cork centrepiece whose purpose and function is enhanced through the use of 'legs'.
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design-aerobics 2011 - new courses start monday, may 15
published 05.12.11
this coming monday sees the start of our next two design-aerobics courses, covering the themes of 'food' and 'sport'. find out how you can enroll here...
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ding3000: join table
published 05.12.11
three different cut outs, subtracted from the table's wooden legs, fit into each other, providing structural stability without any tools.
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living architecture: UK holiday rentals
published 05.12.11
living architecture, a new social enterprise has been set up to revolutionize both architecture and UK holiday rentals, for people who want to 'experience what it is like to live, eat and sleep in a space designed by an outstanding architectural practice'.
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JVA + mole architects: dune house
published 05.12.11
positioned among the rolling dunes at the very edge of the sea, the structure aims to develop a new vocabulary, merging both regional and contemporary aesthetics.
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