Dec 08, 2014the silicone and plastic design absorbs shocks to protect the exterior surface and camera lens.
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KBme2 (4)
Dec 08, 2014
Nov 29, 2014the studio intends for the miniature architecture to combat the growing popularity of 3D printing, suggesting that we've always had ways to quickly construct our ideas.
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cincopatasalgato (3)
Dec 07, 2014the open-air home is ideally suited for its tropical environment, melding vernacular with contemporary elements that form a dynamic composition of interior and exterior spaces.
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Mar 02, 2014the contemporary tree house in the rainforest canopies outside of san salvador suggests a new modern vernacular, with the realization of dreamed spaces.
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office one architecture (2)
Dec 04, 2014the architecture is developed as a three-dimensional field of public and gallery spaces.
Jan 28, 2014a patterned skin wraps around the exterior of the elongated complex, as its structure eventually rises from the ground to form a floating box above.
dutch design week 2014 (17)
Dec 03, 2014'new born fame' by designer laura cornet explores the ethicality of mothers and fathers posting images of their babies on social media sites, such as; facebook, twitter and instagram.
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Nov 18, 2014by embedding iconic items such as a birdcage and fish tank into the tabletop, the focus automatically shifts from the obligatory ‘to-do-list’ to a pleasant pondering of nature.
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yusuke asai (3)
Dec 02, 2014vibrantly colored blue illustrations, rich with abstract geometric patterning and floral motifs, are delineated onto long white canvasses that stretch from the walls to the floor like a spider's web.
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Oct 07, 2014the artist has taken to the walls and floors of the cultural institution, rendering a dense landscape of animals inhabited by imaginary creatures, amidst birds, cats, foxes and insects with mud and soil.
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a2o architecten (6)
Dec 02, 2014the form of the addition would replicate the existing architecture, establishing itself as an icon for antwerp, belgium without repressing its history.
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May 26, 2014in hasselt, a former convent becomes a health care centre with a rest home and service flats that provide an oasis of relaxation and tranquility, right in the city center.
atelier kempe thill (7)
Jun 22, 2012maintaining a discreet presence within the urban context, this center improves the livability for temporary or long term visitors offering individual rooms flooded with daylight and a communal gathering space for social interaction.
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May 19, 2012a facade of glazed sliding doors opens or encloses a perimeter of personal winter gardens while generating a shifting exterior appearance.
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creative production services (2)
Dec 02, 2014the exterior presents kinetic façade using 11,000 disks that capture and reflect light throughout the day and night.
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Nov 08, 2012the architectural monument is made from more than 10 tonnes of willow tree branches and sits in melbourne, australia's federation square.
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google glass (9)
Dec 01, 2014the pilot project at BMW group's U.S plant in spartanburg, is part of the automobile company's industry 4.0 campaign which is set up to evaluate how new technologies can support workers in the production and planning teams.
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Jun 04, 2014the eyewear collection includes five new chic frames and eight different shade options that allow for wider customization.
connections: 9
ONG&ONG (2)
Nov 30, 2014the formal gesture suggests a splitting action on the typical gable-roof profile of a traditional home, while functionally serving to cool the interiors and create a social gathering area.
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Nov 30, 2011a series of stepped wooden platforms in the landscape draws dwellers away from urban development and are guided by streams of natural light to this residence's roof terrace overlooking the surrounding trees.
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budapest design week 2014 (5)
Nov 30, 2014curated in collaboration with a+z design studio for budapest design week 2014, the atmosphere replicates the visual finesse of 'the grand budapest hotel', but in a dark, sinuous manner.
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Nov 19, 2014the artwork is an adjustable composition of technology, material science, and organic forms.
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BJDW beijing design week 2014 (19)
Nov 30, 2014the linear design achieves the right balance between comfort and function, while challenging bamboo craftsmanship in terms of enhancing its structural strength.
Nov 04, 2014housed in a bamboo chest, nine unique hand-crafted teapots are tailored to facilitate the same number of assorted teas, and their accompanying preparation styles.
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giovanni moro (2)
Nov 28, 2014the versatile and symmetric aesthetic features a thin case machined from solid stainless steel, with sturdy integrated fixed lugs.
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May 05, 2012a new bath collection made of laser cut and folded stainless steel sheets which adheres to glass and ceramic surfaces with special double sided foam tape.
connections: 2
TOFU architects (3)
Nov 28, 2014internally, rooms are divided between two primary storeys, with the parking bay at ground level and a rooftop terrace sandwiching two floors of living accommodation.
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Jan 03, 2012an art installation at nakanoshima park featured a checkers board integrated into the existing park, creating a life-size board game.
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amphibianArc (2)
Nov 27, 2014the architecture design draws insight from classical chinese treasure bowl, acting as an 'urban container' that embraces various social activities.
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Aug 23, 2013organic forms representing local landscape and cultural traditions overlook the yangtze
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living green sculptures (7)
Nov 25, 2014a natural, undulating terrain spills out from the entrance and presses up against the surrounding windows and walls.
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Mar 24, 2014the process of creating each artwork involved manipulating the moss' growth within specific boundaries, symbolizing as ilett says, the way in which 'we recognize nature's uses and aesthetic appeal, but go to great lengths to control it.'
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