
rosa muerta by robert stone comes to life in california
the antithesis to desert architecture, rosa muerta stands as an intentional void in its landscape, questioning convention with a suggested solution.
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the antithesis to desert architecture, rosa muerta stands as an intentional void in its landscape, questioning convention with a suggested solution.

a new articulation of architecture produces a mirror of culture and meaning nestled within the dead arid landscape of southeastern california.

it is available in two versions; one that is characterized by the dynamic, metropolitan style, and the second offering a more off-road appearance and functionality.

an AUDI TT with four seats and five doors will be presented for the first time ever at the paris motor show.

an odd shaped site in a dense urban environment informs a physical and conceptual contrast of form and materiality.

<p>by letting the landscape inform the architecture, the mountainside dwelling seeks to create a symbiotic space between nature and its inhabitants. </p>

the event brings people together from across the region to demonstrate what is possible in the city's public spaces through artist installations using light and video projections.

organized in response to hurricane sandy, the lighting installation projects seven beams of high power lasers over new york city.

the submersible scientific 'c-explorer 3' has a three liter mission oxygen capacity that enables operational times of up to 16 hours, at a maximum depth of 3,300 feet.

built in CRN's steel and aluminum 45-90 meter boat shipyards in ancona, the 9m beam mega yacht has four decks and is capable of hosting up to 12 guests.

the london-based brand uses raw materials to create products that present functionality and performance with practicality and style.

the device increases the surface area by 800% the amount of a normal pour, helping the alcohol breath to change the flavor profile.

with shopping carts being destroyed after 10 to 15 years of good service, french designer xavier degueldre wanted to give them a second life.

five fabricated steel beams form the deck of the structure, opening in a staggered sequence to achieve the required clearance height above the canal.

the shape of this new bridge in new zealand represents prosperity and a safe journey over water, the symbolic meaning of a fishhook in local maori culture.

the playground is an extension of recreational activities and entertainment for young guests.

the social atmosphere and physical activities of the building take on the form of an ‘urban theatre.’

jean-luc moerman has made each bike up of a unique assembly of high quality components and have their own beaming colors paint job.

with shopping carts being destroyed after 10 to 15 years of good service, french designer xavier degueldre wanted to give them a second life.

the merry-go-round is an urban carousel that subverts one of the greatest symbols of consumerism into a place of joy and fun.

to amplify the multi-sensory and immersive space, infrared sensors allow visitors to interact with 'origin of the curve' by creating distinct aesthetic fluctuations of brightly colored geometries.

the wearable technology incorporates the 5.7 inch quad HD super AMOLED display of the galaxy note 4 by simply clipping the smartphone into it.

hung in a purposely unordered arrangement, light pulses through the hanging orbs in a seemingly random manner.

the series plays with the boundary between the real and the surreal atmospheres of useless landscape and abandoned places.
the series photographs compares two unique singular spaces, mixing decaying industrial architecture and the last days of luxury hotel photography.

mediating between indoor and outdoor space, the partition stretches around an external garden that serves as a buffer between the residence and the street.

the dwelling's program can be shifted depending on the climate, with residents occupying the warmer upper storeys in winter and the cooler lower levels of the home in summer.

the round exhibition space displays the rich and organic fabrics of the fashion designer's brand, HaaT.

the floating bench is carefully suspended from the ceiling by four anchors concealed by the inflatable balloons.










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