beijing design week 2013 (13 articles)
beijing design week presents across chinese cities at venice biennale
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the installation uses the historical district of dashilar as a lens with which to investigate the chinese capital's urban fabric, considering the processes of continuous »
the installation uses the historical district of dashilar as a lens with which to investigate the chinese capital's urban fabric, considering the processes of continuous adaptation which define the area.
beijing international jewelry art exhibition
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the selection of cutting edge pieces offered a survey of the latest concepts and trends in the industry.
the selection of cutting edge pieces offered a survey of the latest concepts and trends in the industry.
pop up canopy in dashilar by people's architecture office
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a light weight structure made of collapsible loops covers a traditional chinese courtyard house in dashilar.
a light weight structure made of collapsible loops covers a traditional chinese courtyard house in dashilar.
sander wassink cuts and re-edits shoes into new footwear
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the dutch designer cuts counterfeit footwear and local dashilar cobblers assemble them as new models.
the dutch designer cuts counterfeit footwear and local dashilar cobblers assemble them as new models.
micro hutong by standardarchitecture at beijing design week
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an experiment of ultra-small-scale social housing by chinese architect zhang ke
an experiment of ultra-small-scale social housing by chinese architect zhang ke
slowwork, teastyle bamboo collection by jeff da-yu shi of dragonfly
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at the core of dragonfly design center's creative approach is the harmonious coexistence of practicality and aesthetics, creating pieces that surmount the sake of decoration and »
at the core of dragonfly design center's creative approach is the harmonious coexistence of practicality and aesthetics, creating pieces that surmount the sake of decoration and instead value the performance in their build.
water bench by MARS architects collects + stores rainwater
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the design combines standard outdoor furniture with rainwater collection and storage to create a product that increases water independence at the local level while providing an »
the design combines standard outdoor furniture with rainwater collection and storage to create a product that increases water independence at the local level while providing an attractive place to sit and socialize.
elevation workshop: installation for beijing design week
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the sculptural piece by elevation workshop is constructed from bamboo steel and features at the 'clue' exhibition at beijing design week.
the sculptural piece by elevation workshop is constructed from bamboo steel and features at the 'clue' exhibition at beijing design week.
michael young designs public toilet for beijing
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in realizing the bathroom facilities, michael young needed to keep in mind that the site is positioned within the classic stone work of the basic local housing, and within walking »
in realizing the bathroom facilities, michael young needed to keep in mind that the site is positioned within the classic stone work of the basic local housing, and within walking distance of one of china's major landmarks, tiananmen square.
luca nichetto wraps beijing tales pavilion in 1,200 brass tubes
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the 1,200 metallic 'brass grass' elements will begin to oxidize and naturally change color over time, merging with the natural backdrop of its site - beijing lido garden.
the 1,200 metallic 'brass grass' elements will begin to oxidize and naturally change color over time, merging with the natural backdrop of its site - beijing lido garden.
beijing design week 2013
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beijing design week (BJDW) returns to enliven china’s capital with a unique city-wide showcase of initiatives celebrating creativity and innovation from the design field at »
beijing design week (BJDW) returns to enliven china’s capital with a unique city-wide showcase of initiatives celebrating creativity and innovation from the design field at large.
flexible and transplantable architecture - skinned by KNOL
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the ongoing series sees architectural elements rendered as delicate latex casts of brick walls, doors, tiled floors, wash basins-- foldable skins that stand as thin fragments of »
the ongoing series sees architectural elements rendered as delicate latex casts of brick walls, doors, tiled floors, wash basins-- foldable skins that stand as thin fragments of spatial existence catching the specific characteristics of a structure.
designboom talks at UCCA during beijing design week 2013
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for three years, designboom has been actively involved in the beijing design week celebration, taking the lead on the attempt to explore the potential of chinese creativity, »
for three years, designboom has been actively involved in the beijing design week celebration, taking the lead on the attempt to explore the potential of chinese creativity, supporting the local design force by hosting a number of interesting architecture and design events, we once again will be part of the UCCA talk series with two different presentations. if you are in town, we warmly invite you to join us!
