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June 2011, 08
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allora & calzadilla: gloria at venice art biennale 2011
published 06.08.11
the six multimedia works of this exhibition for the US pavilion explore the paradox and frequent absurdity of grandeur, whether it is military, religious, olympic, or economic.
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FUJITSU design award 2011 competition results
published 06.08.11
3354 designers from 99 countries participated in the competition.
the full round-up of the FUJITSU design award 2011 'lifebook' and 'life-design' category shortlisted entries have now been revealed.
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nintendo wii u
published 06.08.11
the 'wii u' console lets gamers take their play literally into their own hands, supporting a multi-input touch game controller for the device that doubles as its own screen.
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OMA with/for prada at the venice art biennale 2011
published 06.08.11
housed in the ca' corner della regina overlooking the grand canal, the installation showcases recent collaborative works between the OMA and prada, with a focus on the future fondazione prada in milan, scheduled for completion in 2013.
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nicolas le moigne: podium collection
published 06.08.11
each objected is based on the notion of presenting art or design in galleries and museums, exhibited on a pedestal or plinth, serving to enhance the designs' simple forms and deliberate choice of dimensions.
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l'escaut-weinand: new cultural hall in soignies
published 06.08.11
wrapped in a series of external walkways with a stepped slope to the east, the design focuses on providing ample public space and opportunities throughout the project.
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yamamori architect + associates: beach house
published 06.07.11
cut into the landscape, the design relies on elevational differences between the ground, the structure and the interior to define and characterize the austere dwelling.
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chinese pavilion at venice art biennale 2011
published 06.07.11
venice is pervaded by 'chinese flavors' :
the national chinese pavilion shows artworks by cai zhisong, liang yuanwei, pan gongkai, yang maoyuan, and yuan gong.
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continuum fashion: n12 3D printed bikini
published 06.07.11
the first completely 3D printed, ready-to-wear item of clothing, this bikini demonstrates the intricacy and flexibility possible with 3D printing technology.
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gianfranco setzu: love less (dieter rams parody)
published 06.07.11
an homage to minimalist designer dieter rams, these stickers can be customized and shared.
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christian vivanco: beam table lamp
published 06.07.11
compact and tactile, the lamp cohesively merges the visibly heavy with the visibly light to create an object of alternating surfaces and profiles.
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