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the argentinian environmental artist has developed his first major commissioned site-specific installation in the USA-- a geodesic dome and look-out point for the roof of the metropolitan museum of art picturing the manhattan skyline.

leigha db
05.16.12  
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tomas saraceno (3 articles)

tomás saraceno: cloud cities

art | 11.01.11

a utopian interpretation of the relationship between air, land, and the human being.

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tomás saraceno at venice art biennale

art | 06.09.09

saraceno's interest in innovative architectural projects is part of the artist's ongoing fascination with utopian theories and astronomical constellations.

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dynamic lines and stretched forms derived from the encompassing mountainscape combine to generate
an iconic exterior, creating a southern gateway into the nanping district's developing commercial and business hub.

lauren db
05.16.12  
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aedas (8 articles)

aedas: west kowloon terminus

architecture | 04.30.12

serving as a gateway between hong kong and mainland china, ribbon-like pathways flow onto the arching roof plane offering transient visitors vistas of the nearby skyline and victoria peak.

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aedas + martha schwartz: navy pier proposal

architecture | 03.21.12

the masterplan proposes an expanded network of public landscapes which maintain daniel burnham's original buildings while unifying public spaces to increase interaction with the urban context, supporting the city's ...

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aedas: 18 kowloon east

architecture | 11.07.11

seeking to balance out the heavily-industrialized block surrounding the site, the design features a multi-storey green base that provides a 'greening effect' within the neighbourhood. 

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agencia africa has integrated will.i.am's soundtrack 'great times' into an advertising campaign for budweiser. the song can be played either on a record player, or through the embedded QR code and speakers. 

bora db
05.16.12  
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vinyl (13 articles)

doug aitken: the sleepwalkers box

art | 03.25.12

the MoMA facade film projection conducted by the the artist in 2007 in addition to recorded music and conversation is now compiled in a multi-sensory experience limited edition kit.

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simon fujiwara: vinyl art cover for unFLOP

art | 03.08.12

packaging and cover art for the third edition of the biannual contemporary magazine has been designed by the influential young artist.

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burn-carved vintage records by scott marr

art | 02.15.12

the antique vinyl collection has been decorated with pyrography.

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a japanese fish pond becomes frozen in a geometric layout consisting of four tile designs. 

bora db
05.16.12  
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milan design week 2012 (181 articles)

patrick norguet: kobi chair

design | 05.16.12

a simple wire basket is supported by an aluminum belt which wraps around seat and accentuates the woven form.

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atelier van lieshout: world war II furnicatio

design | 05.15.12

the focus of the show space was the 'gigantic blue cannon' surrounded by 12.5 years of design projects, including the newest furniture pieces that are a result of lensvelt and AVL's long standing collaboration. 

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10 years of nude - young spanish design

design | 05.14.12

celebrating the tenth edition of 'nude', an annual event for spanish young design talents to showcase their work, the exhibition pays tribute to the products of fourteen different studios who made their debut there...

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spanish design 2012 (9 articles)

10 years of nude - young spanish design

design | 05.14.12

celebrating the tenth edition of 'nude', an annual event for spanish young design talents to showcase their work, the exhibition pays tribute to the products of fourteen different studios who made their debut there...

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patricia urquiola: cottage for kettal

design | 05.08.12

a charming cabana where one can relax in comfort and enjoy the atmosphere and landscape of the outdoors.

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GGlab + deniz manisali: food printing

design | 04.23.12

the spanish architect jose ramon tramoyeres of GGlab showed how to apply 3D printing technology to gastronomy and haute cuisine in research that combines cookery, design, food and aesthetic.

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a simple wire basket is supported by an aluminum belt which wraps around seat and accentuates the woven form.

bora db
05.16.12  
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milan design week 2012 (181 articles)

mut design: drops concrete tiles

design | 05.16.12

a japanese fish pond becomes frozen in a geometric layout consisting of four tile designs. 

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atelier van lieshout: world war II furnicatio

design | 05.15.12

the focus of the show space was the 'gigantic blue cannon' surrounded by 12.5 years of design projects, including the newest furniture pieces that are a result of lensvelt and AVL's long standing collaboration. 

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10 years of nude - young spanish design

design | 05.14.12

celebrating the tenth edition of 'nude', an annual event for spanish young design talents to showcase their work, the exhibition pays tribute to the products of fourteen different studios who made their debut there...

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patrick norguet (6 articles)

patrick norguet: compas chair for kristalia

design | 02.02.12

the stackable chair can be used indoors or outdoors. its seat and back are made in polypropylene, while the legs are executed in pressure die-cast aluminium, finished with a weatherproof epoxy lacquer.

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patrick norguet: stem chair

design | 04.06.11

the delicate design draws its organic and subtly curved form from that of old european terrace or balcony wrought-iron fences.

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patrick norguet: makil for alki

design | 01.20.11

the chair is composed of a series of seamlessly winding and intersecting forms.

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designed by fashion design student matilda ceesay in collaboration with fiber scientists, the 'njehringe' clothing collection includes a garment made of insect-repelling fabric to help prevent the spread of malaria. the new textile is three times more efficient than conventional mosquito nets.

jenny db
05.15.12  
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the design is composed of structural spans integrated with large roof lights, adding a sense of brightness and space to the transfer platforms and their surroundings.

andrea db
05.15.12  
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UNstudio (38 articles)

UNstudio: VI palazzo ENI

architecture | 05.04.12

a horizontal spatial organization of overlapping circular building footprints generate an environment which integrates outdoor green spaces into the daily flow of people and work.

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UNstudio + EE&K: union station

architecture | 04.30.12

this multi-modal transit hub and urban plan generates an integrated experience for riders, offering streamlined access to the river and park system during commutes and travels.

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UNstudio: scotts tower

architecture | 12.07.11

clustering residences of varied types and scales around sky gardens, this highrise integrates the experience of a city, neighborhood and home all within one structure.

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designboom recently interviewed the chase's ben casey.

andy db
05.15.12  
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logos (33 articles)

JAY Z: brooklyn nets identity

design | 05.01.12

yesterday the brooklyn nets unveiled their new identity designed by JAY Z (part owner of the team).

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oded ezer and H.I.T. students: hebrew logos

design | 04.18.12

oded ezer asked students on his visual communications course at H.I.T. (holon institute of technology) to design hebrew versions of logos that already exist in latin/arabic/japanese.

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stockholm design lab: vardapoteket identity s

design | 01.20.12

stockholm design lab have created a new identity scheme for the pharmacy chain vĺrdapoteket.

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a new residential tower anchored against a hillside peak is clad in glass which twists and turns creating a sense of lightness against the rich green landscape.

richelle db
05.15.12  
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frank gehry (26 articles)

frank gehry designs 54th annual grammy awards

design | 12.12.11

the composition of the poster features the architect's detailed conceptual architectural models surrounding the iconographic gold gramophone trophy. 

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frank gehry: outside the box

architecture | 09.15.11

hong kong's first comprehensive exhibition of the completed and current works generated by canadian born architect frank gehry.

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frank gehry: beekman tower / new york by gehr

architecture | 03.22.11

frank gehry's first ever residential structure is now complete. located in manhattan, the unit is the tallest residential tower in the western hemisphere.

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