May 28, 2016the design was created to match the dynamic lifestyle of the urban nomad, using clever formations to accommodate more than a closet-load of belongings.
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KNOL (5)
May 28, 2016
Jun 21, 2014occupying a former warehouse in eindhoven, the spatial experiment creates a flexible work setting that gradually transforms into a rigid grid of cubicles.
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havana design biennial 2016 (2)
May 26, 2016the exhibition, curated by concha fontenla and luis ramirez, seeks to rediscover the teachings, endeavors and influence of the late artist through a far-reaching display of tables, chairs, lounges, dressers, dining sets and desks.
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Apr 06, 2016BDHabana'16 features an extensive program of exhibitions, conferences, workshops, creative interventions, and more than 15 design awards, bringing together visitors and exhibitors from the capital, to cities in the provinces of camaguey and santiago de cuba.
connections: 2
roberto giacomucci (4)
May 25, 2016the objects are the result of a quick thought, an automatic gesture, and a spontaneous sign of a creative process that has grown thanks to experience.
connections: 4
Mar 01, 2010a coffee shaker which looks like the popular percussion instruments - maracas.
connections: 4
daniel gonzalez (2)
May 25, 2016the entire façade of the historic building is concealed behind an 890 square meter installation, hiding the ancient architecture beneath a new, yet ephemeral identity.
connections: +270
Oct 05, 2015using cardboard, tape, zip ties, and electric engines, the argentinian artist has turned the 250 square meter façade into a monumental intervention featuring local landmarks like torre velasca and the pirelli skyscraper.
connections: +100
DGT architects (9)
May 25, 2016the architects challenged the initial brief by relocating the building from the proposed site to a former soviet military base as the vast volume for the museum.
connections: 9
Apr 19, 2016architectural firm DGT create a glittering veil of light using 120,000 main plates.
connections: +190
kram/weisshaar (12)
May 25, 2016options include heating and cooling units, inductive cooking and charging modules, wireless antennas and transponders as well as access control systems, switches and actuators.
connections: +180
Mar 13, 2016the project grew out of a research initiated by the gallery in 2014 with the idea of placing the sound system at the center of the culture and to celebrate the mystery of sound with iconic and outsized objects.
connections: 20
maison et objet americas 2016 (7)
May 21, 2016a 'rising talent' at maison&object americas 2016, the designer draws from architectural elements and industrial aesthetics in the design of his ceramic pieces.
connections: 7
May 18, 2016the studio, named one of six 'rising talents' at M&O americas 2016, focusses on reestablishing the country's deep-rooted legacy of craftsmanship and reviving it for modern-day applications.
connections: 7
stockholm furniture fair 2016 (17)
May 20, 2016stripped down to the bare essentials, the height adjustment feature offers standing, sitting and lounge options allowing distinct niches for work, meetings and relaxation.
Mar 06, 2016to serve her inclination towards tea and reading, ericsson wanted to make a chair comfortable for long periods of time that could hold a warm cup of tea.
connections: 21
paolo soleri (3)
May 19, 2016built on the themes of community and environmental accountability, the commune's goal is to pursue alternatives to urban sprawl based on soleri's theory of compact city design.
connections: +410
Apr 10, 2013the italian-born, arizona-based architect has passed away at age 93, leaving behind a legacy of urban experimentation and theory for the betterment of humankind.
connections: +120
architecture microclimat (2)
May 19, 2016the extension, which occupies the intermediate area between the property's back yard and existing living quarters, has been articulated around a large poplar tree.
connections: +290
Mar 24, 2016spread across two levels, large open spaces offer services and facilities for both elite and amateur athletes.
connections: +290
les architectes FABG (2)
May 17, 2016clad with black lacquered aluminum panels, the house sits on a podium oriented towards a swimming pool and lawn terrace.
connections: +290
Feb 23, 2012the iconic architect's work is put into a different context as the gas station is transformed into a youth and senior activity center.
klaas kuiken (3)
May 14, 2016the product designer's 'EPS' collection uses a lost-foam casting (LFC) technique which is often used for the production of engine parts.
connections: 3
Jan 03, 2013the dutch designer harnesses typical bird behavior creating a safe haven where they would in any case nestle, while providing them with good ventilation and protection from cats.
connections: 46
harry allen (4)
May 14, 2016presented at heller gallery from now until may 28, the lighting series comprises water-jet cut metal plates, into which fluid glass shapes are hand blown.
connections: 43
Apr 21, 2012a traditional form is reinvented using a revolutionized production technique, resulting in a papier-mache lamp.
connections: +270
rich brilliant willing (7)
May 11, 2016the brooklyn-based studio presents the 'cinema chandelier' alongside a suite of geometric lights by david rockwell at ICFF during new york design week 2016.
Feb 07, 2016sculptural and malleable light fixture rotates to fit the size, shape or mood of any space.
connections: 7
kuka (3)
May 10, 2016the latest installment in the ongoing boll and KUKA saga, orange intelligence marks the unity of man and machine.
connections: 3
Mar 17, 2015man and machine duel once again, this time testing musical creativity.
connections: +620
DUST (2)
May 10, 2016informed by climatic conditions, the small rectangular shelter is made from scoria - a basaltic lava that blends harmoniously with the natural landscape.
connections: +1690
May 03, 2013a home in the sonoran desert lightly grazes the land with a warm palette of alabaster, wood and rammed earth while imbuing the home with the sacred weight of the landscape.
connections: +1690
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