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the collection merges a variety of categories from domestic objects such as a leaning mirror which doubles as a closet storage to lifestyle as seen in the one seater stool which transforms into a meeting space for two.
a herb planter intended to remove the need for excessive packaging of fresh herbs while reducing the need for transportation of a product that can be conveniently grown within the user's reach
playboy magazine founder hugh hefner has saved the hollywood sign by donating 900 000 US dollars, preventing a development that would block the landmark.
the hollywood sign hotel - preserves the landmark while at the same time makes use of its unique location.
jannis kounellis' newest work 'untitled' corresponds to his version of the 'cavita', a mysterious hidden place that needs to be deciphered and revealed.
jannis kounellis developed his 'project for sydney' using poor materials which make reference to the weight and practice of labour and its poetic universe of revolutionary associations.
the chair is produced through the molding of plywood, an old technique which has seen rapid development in recent years due to the introduction of CNC cutting machines.
by lifting up the red back cushion of this sofa and simply fixing it, becomes a punching bag.
german designer tobias fraenzel exhibited his work at salone satellite 2009.
…but where is the bulb? 'archetype' can be considered as a symbolic passage to LED lighting.
the exhibition presents a survey of artworks by indonesian contemporary artists fx harsono: from the artist's earlier conceptual works during the gerakan seni rupa baru movement (new art movement) of the 1970s; to political works and installations of the 1990s that critique the regime of power and oppression in indonesia; until recent, more personal investigations into issues of self-identity and family histories.
marking harsono’s first exploration of the needle as a metaphor for the expression of unspoken pains, needle in my consciousness was made in response to the bombing of jakarta’s jw marriott hotel. the needle of pain, in this case, is the ever-present, nebulous threat posed to the individual by violent currents within society.
'riverdance' by philip modest schambelan is a proposal for a student dormitory in holesovice, poland.
the new mountain bike hotel, located on the edge of pregasina in italy offers sports enthusiasts a place to stay, an unforgettable view and a fast connection to an impressive variety of routes, trails and single tracks.
havneoerne is a proposal for the north harbor development for copenhagen.
the hollywood sign hotel - preserves the landmark while at the same time makes use of its unique location.
located in gliwice, poland the old factory was converted into a loft/ residential estate.
the long slab-like house is closed from the north and opened from the south side. the residence could be closed-in partially or entirely by a series of sliding or folding panels made of metal and wooden frames.
by combining other materials with pulp such as epoxy and polyurethane, a new material is born with its own characteristics leading to a series of vessels made out of paper that can hold water.
a collection of four furniture pieces made entirely out of 34 discarded wooden beams and 16 leftover blankets.
kkaarrlls will be presenting roughly 15 new projects, all hand-crafted in limited editions in an exhibition at spazio crispi, during milan design week 2010.
20 pieces of furniture, lamps and accessories produced by 17 european designers from the karlsruhe university of arts and design(HfG) were on view at the 'kkaarrlls' exhibition.
wendy plomp is the founder and curator of design collective dutch invertuals for which she developed the logo and identity design.
dutch designer wendy plomp has designed 'message in a box', disposable cardboard rugs with printed ornate arabesque patterns.
the three dolls made from ceramics and silicon can be swallowed, folded, and turned inside out.
'moonwatch' establishes a relationship between the moon cycle and a person’s emotional state.
a bike rack system that takes its shape from one of the oldest symbols of security, the padlock.
the IFFS/AFS 2010 hosted 434 exhibitors from 31 countries (thailand, china, indonesia, taiwan, vietnam, finland, denmark, belgium, ...)
the traditional asian language of this furniture collection has been translated into a clean contemporary style.
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