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JSN design assembles diamond-shaped tiles into chair

the structure of the chair is formed using an assemblage of diamond-shaped tiles, creating a seat that naturally flexes to movements of the body.

Jonas S N

vestre develops the buzz bench for communal interactions

combining a table and seats into one piece of furniture, the shared space can be used for enjoying the company of friends and family, or to meet new people.

Espen Voll

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valcucine

Valcucine's kitchen becomes open! call for ideas

valcucine and dotdotdot are making an open call-for-ideas around the theme of the 'open source kitchen'. find out how to participate.

andrea chin

Valcucine brings sustainability driven innovation to eurocucina 2014

working with the vision of 'we have a dream, a waste-free world', Valcucine has been concentrating on developing a product line that takes into consideration the key principles of eco-compatability.

andrea chin

all 7 stories

jon rafman

artist wrapped rooms by jon rafman overlay masterpieces onto interiors

3D design models of bedrooms, auditoriums, classrooms and kitchens with textures and motifs taken from famous historical paintings surfacing the facade of each object placed within.

nina azzarello

all 1 stories

olaf breuning

olaf breuning sets child-like clouds soaring above central park

the six bright blue clouds invite passers-by to indulge in the stage-like quality of a new york city street with a new sense of wonder and possibility.

nina azzarello

olaf breuning colorizes a mountainside for snow drawing

using food coloring, breuning splashes and pours the liquid chroma onto the surface of snow, allowing it to slide and swivel down the sloping snowy pathway.

nina azzarello

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arhitektura d.o.o.

arhitektura d.o.o. reinterprets vernacular farmhouse with black barn

the structure replaces the previous farm building with a multi-functional and modern interpretation of the region's agricultural architecture.

philip stevens

arhitektura d.o.o.: house suha

<p>partially embedded within a slope along a bank of the sora river, the glass facade of this dwelling opens towards a distant medieval castle within the landscape.</p>

lauren grieco

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imm cologne 2014

samuel wilkinson completes versatile grace collection for EMU

crossing boundaries between indoor and outdoor furniture, the die-cast aluminum range was constructed using a set of durable components that can easily be disassembled and recycled.

samuel wilkinson

rocking mushroom lamp by nick rennie for ligne roset

bouncing back to life after being knocked over, the lamp gently rocks from side to side until it comes to a rest in its standing position.

nick rennie

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yutaka kawahara

boo hoo woo adds three rooms to home by yutaka kawahara

three rooms characterized by different shapes are attached to an existing home in japan as a cheaper alternative to building a new house.

samer khudairi

yutaka kawahara shades ekouin nenbutsudo temple with bamboo

the structure is clad with bamboo plants, protecting occupants from pollution and noise emanating from the passing street.

philip stevens

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ants of the prairie

ants of the prairie shelters winged mammal with bat tower

to offer a protective environment that also doubles as a sculpture, ants of the prairie has built the 'bat tower' as a refuge for the animals and an educational tool for humans, in new york.

samer khudairi

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fong qi wei

fong qi wei compresses dawn to dusk into animated time tunnels

overlooking cityscapes, skyscrapers and ocean panoramas, the gifs thread together snapshots of every moment of the day.

nina azzarello

exploded flowers by fong qi wei

the act of disassembly lays bare the various shapes and textures of the flowers - highlighting the radial symmetry and individual floral components.

rodrigo caula

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london 2012 olympics

zaha hadid opens london aquatics centre to the public

a year and a half after the london 2012 olympic games ended, the aquatics center celebrates its public opening on march 1, 2014.

heather carlsen

serie architects: BMW group pavilion, london

<p>the structure is defined by a classical podium with an immaterial presence, featuring a layer of water on the first floor which then cascades over the sides and lands within the waterworks river.</p>

lauren grieco

all 43 stories

ivan navarro

ivan navarro places infinite neons within water tower sculptures

an internal arrangement of mirrored panels infinitely reflects each word or image, repeating it perpetually through a seemingly endless vertical space.

nina azzarello

art

light show at the hayward gallery, london

the showcased artists use illumination as a medium and manipulate its peculiarities in form of experimental installations to intangible sculptures that explore the limits of perception.

cat garcia menocal

all 6 stories

oded ezer

interview with typographer oded ezer

oded ezer is a graphic artist and typographer who is based in greater tel aviv.

andy butler

oded ezer at the V&A

oded ezer has created eight typographic videos for the memory palace exhibition that will go on show at the V&A later this month.

andy butler

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trust in design

trust in design turns hokusai wave into july pattern for cuisse de grenouille

the graphic symbol developed for cuisse de grenouille can be used across a variety of different forms and media.

joran briand trust in design

trust in design embroiders pattern into splash surfboard

the board shows the mechanical qualities of jute fiber for shaping, while also incorporating an embroidered pattern that works as a grip for surfers when taking off on a wave.

joran briand trust in design

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kenneth cobonpue

eclipse is a modern day rickshaw by kenneth cobonpue

'eclipse' presents unexpected luxuries such as an iPhone docking base, speakers, cup holders, a cooling fan, and panels on either side for more privacy.

andrea chin