Jul 16, 2015the designer reworks his fetish codes to adorn the tea collection in his signature style of sailor stripes, and tattoo motifs -- mixing masculine and feminine in a fashionable way.
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jean paul gaultier (2)
Jul 16, 2015
Mar 09, 2012the french fashion designer has been named the new creative director for the international beverage corporation and has developed a three part web-series to commemorate this union.
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james russell architects (1)
Jul 13, 2015wrapped in a finely woven material which protects the outdoor spaces from sun and insects, the extruded gable-roofed family home has been designed to adapt to the sub-tropical climate.
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venice art biennale 2015 (24)
Jul 12, 2015'the infinite nothing' is comprised of four separate video installations that reflect a never-ending cycle of self-inquiry and discovery.
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May 22, 2015under the theme 'other future', the exhibition showcases works by tan dun, liu jiakun, lu yang and wu wenguang.
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tsang kin-wah (8)
Oct 03, 2011animated phrases and short sentences float and move around the gallery walls, sometimes whispering things to the viewer, and other times appearing like an admonition revealing the nature of human beings and the changes in our emotions.
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Jul 06, 2009tsang kin-wah's video installation 'it would be better if you have never been born...' is now on show at the hong kong museum of art.
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merel karhof (2)
Jul 11, 2015the mobile 'wind knitting factory' illustrates a production process that allows you to visualize what you can develop with present urban wind.
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May 20, 2013a wind-powered knitting mill knits naturally dyed yarns to produce the upholstery for the dutch designer's collection of seating objects.
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NBJ architectes (3)
Jul 08, 2015the recently completed the renovation and extension of the agricultural school establishes a more distinctive identity, illustrated by the vertical fins offering variations of shadow and light.
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Oct 26, 2014located on a sloping site amongst a pine forest, residence is composed of three subtly shifting gable-roof volumes which orient themselves toward views of the valley below.
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three ball cascade architects (3)
Jul 06, 2015a waiting area includes two comfortable chairs placed in a independent volume that can be partitioned using sliding glass screens.
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Dec 02, 2012a private residence on a corner site serves as a gathering place for the family and for the precious rocks they collect.
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berg design architecture (2)
Jul 06, 2015framing ocean views, the dwelling offers two levels of generous living space alongside a garden that contains a decked outdoor patio with a private pool.
Feb 04, 2015designed for multidisciplinary design studio kinfolk, the timber structure divides the former car garage into three separate volumes.
taller david dana architects (2)
Jul 05, 2015located below a busy freeway in mexico city, the small restaurant is a new concept for japanese cuisine, where the design is influenced by a traditional rice bowl.
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Jun 30, 2015the horizontal pavilion in mexico sits among an ongoing construction site but providing respite with its contemporary interpretation of an everyday home.
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pieke bergmans (10)
Jul 04, 2015the series of flags to capture the sovereignty of the individual, graphically modeled to reference their personal home using the colors and architectural details of their hometown forianópolis in brazil.
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Nov 08, 2014pieke bergman's practice is routed in allowing her chosen mediums -- typically those that become soft and malleable through heat, and become hard in the process of creeping, twisting and flowing -- to move freely, without hesitation.
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vora (3)
Jul 01, 2015the design, and accompanying born cultural center renovation, gives the region an updated image, respectful of the past, but with eyes on the future.
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May 27, 2015after de-cluttering the entire apartment to expose historical layers, vora created self-enclosed modules to contain various functions like the kitchen and multi-purpose storage.
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k_m architektur (4)
Jul 01, 2015characterized by the floating and cantilevered design, the overhanging canopy provides shade and protects the residence from excessive solar gain.
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Oct 20, 2014the house orients itself toward the expansive landscape with bold overhanging forms, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and outdoor patios.
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pallets (19)
Jun 29, 2015the entire pavilion has been constructed using a series of discarded pallets, rescued and repurposed to build the 18 square meter building.
May 28, 2015the artists transform function into ornamentation, taking a mundane object normally used to carry goods and turning into an architectural material.
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design miami/ basel 2015 (10)
Jun 25, 2015the milan-based gallery pays homage to a golden age in the history of design with masterpieces from the likes of gio ponti, franco albini, hans agne, alvar aalto.
connections: 32
Jun 20, 2015the series of bracelets have been intricately handmade to look like the mundane material where in reality, is actually made with precious metal.
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thomas bernstrand (4)
Jun 25, 2015the seats come in three variations: upright, low, and children's are composed of a robust metal frame accompanied by a backrest and seat of laminated pine.
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Mar 03, 2014the design and placement of the modular panels is based on generating maximum energy from the sun, which results in a constantly changing exterior skin.
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art basel 2015 (3)
Jun 24, 2015rather than leaves, the bark bears brightly colored plastic bags on its edges, crudely tied to each organic limb as if stuck there by a naturally passing wind.
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Jun 09, 2015the bar is made up of scavenged wood, brightly-colored electric lights, disco balls, sculptured busts and hand-painted signs.
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