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yaita and associates

architecture

yaita and associates arranges house around three level patio in tokyo

the layout provides desired privacy from the surrounding context while simultaneously allowing for daylit spaces opening onto an outdoor courtyard.

trent fredrickson

architecture

yaita and associates unites residential property with natural environment

at the upper storey, a large master bedroom features a decorated folding-screen door, while an adjoining balcony offers views of the property's green surroundings.

philip stevens

all 2 stories

lee jinyoung

design

lee jinyoung designs mini silicone skulls to brew your tea

a parable from the life of buddhist monk wonhyo influenced the design of the infuser.

jinyoung lee

design

lion penseur table lamps by lee jinyoung

based on the structural idea of safety, the table lamps incorporate the fundamental elements of illumination tools and electrical cords.

jinyoung lee

all 2 stories

atkins

architecture

atkins appointed to design window of guangzhou in china

from a distance the development reads as '001', designed to symbolize guangzhou as the first chinese city to open for international trading several dynasties ago.

philip stevens

architecture

plans unveiled for shimao wonderland intercontinental hotel

currently under construction, this hotel is positioned along an 80-meter-tall cliff within a retired quarry.

lauren grieco

all 2 stories

david bowen

technology

david bowen tracks the movement and shapes of clouds to play a piano

what if real clouds had the potential to inform data and physical space?

rodrigo caula

technology

david bowen: underwater interactive mechanical sculpture

through the use of a microsoft kinect device, the american artist has presented a large scale simulation that captures the complex and subtle movements of water surfaces.

rodrigo caula

all 3 stories

anderssen & voll

design

anderssen & voll crafts sleek cast iron stove for jotul

the reclaimed scrap metal exterior allows the stove to endure high amounts of heat and rapid fluctuations in temperature.

Espen Voll

design

oslo sofa series by anderssen & voll for muuto

crafted in the west coast of norway, the sofa collection introduces a three-seater couch, chair and pouf - each with built in pillows.

rodrigo caula

all 2 stories

the unseen

technology

THE UNSEEN visualizes brain activity with color changing swarovski crystal headpiece

the crystal-embellished head piece visualizes energy loss with a color changing gradient - through black to orange, red to green and blue to purple.

rodrigo caula

technology

THE UNSEEN develops wind reactive ink that changes color upon contact with air

from both a controlled and uncontrolled aesthetic, the inks and dyes react to seven stimuli senses - heat, UV, pollution, moisture, chemicals, friction and sound.

rodrigo caula

all 2 stories

roee magdassi

design

roe magdassi designs a reading space of abstract animal figures

the bodies of wild beasts and insects have been simplified down to basic geometries for the furniture collection.

Roee Magdassi

design

roee magdassi pins stakes for triangular outdoor cooking grill

the eco-friendly design is suitable for hikes in nature, its flexible triangle shape enables the portable grill to easily be pined into the ground.

Roee Magdassi

all 2 stories

geneva motor show 2014

technology

open-top McLaren 650s spider features two-piece retractable hard roof

the supercar is mechanically identical to the 650s coupe and boasts a british-built M838T twin turbo V8 engine, producing upwards of 641 horsepower.

rodrigo caula

technology

AKKA link&go 2.0 electric self-driving concept designed for future cities

hooked up to a completely integrated electric platform, the link&go 2.0 rethinks the urban environment and mobility by linking the inhabitants with other system users.

rodrigo caula

all 17 stories

IOCOSE

art

drone selfies visualize technology's vanity in times of peace

what would a drone do if war was over?...take a selfie.

nina azzarello

all 1 stories

UZU architects

architecture

UZU architects disguises swallow house in suburban japan

internally, white walls and pale timbers provide a stark contrast with the black exterior, ensuring a brightly lit and comfortable environment.

philip stevens

architecture

UZU architects orients cross house towards mountains near kyoto

the scheme combines an expressive timber structure, typical of japanese architecture, with brightly colored walls on the interior.

trent fredrickson

all 5 stories

fabrice le nezet

art

fabrice le nezet's elasticity materializes tension in space

four concrete installations demonstrate the ability for static structures to articulate movement.

fabrice le nezet

art

measurement visualized in metal and cement by fabrice le nezet

the physical manifestation of weight, distance and angle are depicted in a series of three fluid raw material works the artist has positioned in various angles of permanent tension.

leigha db

all 2 stories

uemachi laboratory

architecture

house in nara by uemachi forges relationship with nature

large areas of glazing dissolve boundaries between internal and external space, emphasizing the close bond the structure shares with its surroundings.

philip stevens

architecture

uemachi laboratory: sakai house in osaka

a house in southern japan uses an indoor garden and copious glazing to extend the visual and metaphysical dimensions of suburban architecture.

cat garcia menocal

all 2 stories

BCN re.set pavilions

architecture

peter cook + yael reisner float inflated blue hand in barcelona plaza

realized for BCN re.set, the pavilion suspends a large inflatable structure above placa de la merce, to function as a shading canopy for civil wedding ceremonies.

trent fredrickson

architecture

urbanus extends ancient wall with bamboo for BCN re.set in barcelona

a series of roman arched openings are organized on one of the pavilion's long elevations, while opening into a larger catalan vault on the other side.

trent fredrickson

all 3 stories

CRAB studio

architecture

CRAB studio proposal for gold coast cultural precinct

envisioned as spiritual and physical collage of events, informed by the overlaying of diverse creative experiences, the project presents a plethora of external areas of recreation, both public and private.

philip stevens

architecture

CRAB studio finalizes abedian school of architecture

a clear system and layout, interspersed with deliberate idiosyncrasies, allows for a sense of theater and intrigue at the recently completed university building.

philip stevens

all 4 stories

philippe apeloig

design

louvre abu dhabi logo by studio philippe apeloig

studio philippe apeloig have given us an exclusive first look at the new louvre abu dhabi logo.

andy butler

design

typorama by philippe apeloig at the musee des arts decoratifs

this extensive exhibition showcases thirty years of creation by the french graphic designer.

andy butler

all 3 stories

studio twist

architecture

studio twist balances family and social life in shanghai garden villa

the residence organizes public space, and private rooms, water courtyards around a spiraling staircase.

lip chiong

architecture

studio twist theatrically delineates connoisseur gallery bunker

delineating a wide range of exotic objects within the one setting, the gallery has been transformed from its concrete bunker origins into a theatrical atmosphere.

lip chiong

all 2 stories