giorgio biscaro: yalog wooden moulds
<p>the italian designer arranges branches and logs into vessel-like forms, whereby molten glass is blown downwards into the moulds, capturing the wood's appearance onto its surface.</p>
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broom chair by giorgio biscaro
giorgio biscaro's draws on the traditions of broom making, applying the hand-crafted techniques in a contemporary way, in the design of a chair.
yothaka: outdoor furniture collection at TIFF 2012
<p>the thai company's designs uses natural plants and fibers including hyacinth, yan lipao, opium poppy and pineapple paper to construct their furniture. </p>
toshiyuki kita: t style exhibition eco design in thailand
<p>the international designer has spearheaded an initiative, the japanese designer aims to encourage and support the expansion of thai design through export and brand development. </p>
patrick partouche: maison in lesquin
<p>this hybrid home and office features two greenhouses formed from galvanized steel and polycarbonate cladding allowing the spaces to be used in winter while a convertible roof may be opened for ventilation in summer.</p>
patrick partouche: maison container lille
<p>eight poppy red shipping containers have been stacked and combined to generate 208 square meters of usable living space, overlooking the french countryside through a transparent enclosure.</p>
ruslan khasanov: making of sunbeam type
<p>designboom has spoken with the russian designer about how he was able to develop his light-formed typography project, 'sunbeamtype'.</p>
EDAG electric light car sharing concept
<p>with integrated light panels to display availability or advertisements, the minimalist compact 6-seater concept is designed for use in urban car-sharing initiatives.</p>
bugatti veyron grand sport vitesse
<p>the newest production model by bugatti is the world's fastest road convertible yet produced, attaining a top speed of 255mph (410km/hr). </p>
moon glass a vessel displaying lunar phases
<p>when at capacity, the liquid contained in the cup resembles a full moon. over the course of the drink, the user's beverage takes a similar form to that of a waning moon. </p>
woodpecker note with bark texture by tale at designboom shop
<p>carving your initials into tree trunks is so old-school! the cover is printed with lumpy bark texture so you can feel each crease with your fingers.<strong></strong> each page showcases the grain and pattern of a particular species of tree, making it feel like you're writing on wood.</p>
toshiyuki kita: t style exhibition eco design in thailand
<p>the international designer has spearheaded an initiative, the japanese designer aims to encourage and support the expansion of thai design through export and brand development. </p>
froth bubble bath by toshiyuki kita for INAX
<p>realized through the technologies of INAX, the tub contains a unique component <br /> which allows for the production of foamy, substance-safe bubbles.</p>
damilano studio architects: officina vidre negre
<p>surfaced with faceted black glass and integrated PV panels, the split prismatic form contrasts the rolling parkscape and surrounding hills of cuneo, italy.</p>
damilano studio architects: gazoline petrol station
<p>referencing american service stations, the retro exterior is formed by continuous ribbon mimicking a dynamic band of asphalt.</p>
cilicon faytory: outdoor furniture collection at IFFS 2012
<p>using plastic rotary moulding techniques, the outdoor collection is lightweight and waterproof without sacrificing aesthetic value. </p>
cilicon faytory: 'mushroom light weight concrete' collection
while the material application of a light weight concrete system makes this furniture collection easy to transport and shift, it still incorporates the look and feel of a concrete product.
sébastien cordoleani: roll lamp
<p>a single strand of cork is continuously rolled into three different pendant lights - losing no material in the production process. </p>
sébastien cordoleani: alcove lamp
<p>the simplistic design features a folding lighting implement which produces a diffused beam.</p>
shuji nakagawa for sfera
<p>the japanese craftsman combines traditional techniques of working with wood with his background in modern art, presenting a contemporary twist on traditional japanese wooden containers.</p>
hiroyuki murase: suzusan
<p>the murase family has been cultivating their knowledge of fabrics and hand-adorning techniques for over a century and have now applied their traditional practices to a modern context. </p>
outofstock: laputa imaginary landscape installation
<p>an installation of copper plates and moss float in an expanse of white space, a depiction of laputa, the imaginary landscape in gulliver's travels.</p>
outofstock: foundry collection
singaporean based studio outofstock design invited some upcoming international designers to contribute their vision for the first furniture collection by foundry.
IDF india design forum 2012
<p>w<span class="st">hat is the future of design and what role will india play in it? designboom participated in the first india design forum in march 2012. here's a round-up of what we've experienced.<br /> </span></p>
india design forum: save chandigarh
designboom has been invited to present at the india design forum (IDF) about the current state of le corbusier's beloved chandigarh. to inform everyone of all the issues concerning the city we have created an intro video to address the situation.
ooiio architecture: new valer church
a new typology of church combines the rituals of gathering and rest. the half temple - half public space will be a new reference point for all the inhabitants of this norwegian village.
marc anton dahmen: church of våler
built next to the ruins of an old church, the new parish uses classical christian symbols to influence its shape as a place of rest, worship and communal gathering.
aude borromée: lines + hollows
<p>a visual game that follows the style, colors and rough texture of the original facade while developing a strong original design based on angles, lines and voids.</p>
aude borromee: pastel rhythms
a renovation treated with an aesthetic direction of three distinct pastel colors throughout the entire interior design.<br />
the week in art with colossal march 10th 16th, 2012
<p>designboom's 'week in art with colossal' brings you a run-down of the TOP 10 stories around the web, hand-picked by christopher jobson, founder of the art and design blog thisiscolossal.com</p>
the week in art with colossal march 3rd 9th, 2012
<p>designboom's 'week in art with colossal' brings you a run-down of the TOP 10 stories around the web, hand-picked by christopher jobson, founder of the art and design blog thisiscolossal.com</p>
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