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the dark-blue metal volume residence rises to a sharp edge, creating a spatially open interior with views of the city's context. The post hammock house by UZU architects looks out to osaka, japan appeared first on designboom | architectu...
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Gratingly early on the morning of July 15, artist Azuma Makoto meticulously prepared a lush floral display that would soon hurtle to pieces from around 90,000 feet above earth with Baumgartner-esque aplomb. The huge unnamed bouquet and "...
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Walking through a vast museum filled with paintings and sculptures, you might be surprised learn that what you're seeing is, on average, only 2–4 percent of the museum's entire collection. The other 96–98 percent is tucked aw...
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The DBA’s John Scarrott looks at how consultancys can build a change-friendly structure.
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Industrial adornment: Drilling Lab's Clamp Collection unloads all superfluous embellishments while "interpreting the vitality and aesthetics of factories and machining".
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the timepiece is made with circular hands that revolve through 12 circular windows, forming eclipse-like shapes to communicate the hours and minutes as they pass. The post wooden analog watch by grovemade displays time through glass wind...
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Our initial report may have echoed Airbnb's hyperbolic enthusiasm about their new identity, and despite criticism that has metastasized in relevant corners of the web—an equal and opposite reaction, if you will—here is a more...
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There's a hint of something sinister here.
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The latest release Unit Editions looks at combining typography and images.
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For the 2013 KOBE Biennale artists and designers were invited to create environments inside industrial shipping containers as part of the ‘Art in a Container International Competition.’ Designers Masakazu Shirane and Saya Miy...
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Paying tribute to the mythologies and fairy houses of the woods with its dark timber facade and slightly flaring roof, Forest House is a small, private cabin tucked within the pines of Brandenburg, Germany. From the back or side, the str...
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A Japanese artist sent two botanical arrangements into orbit this week. The images of the space-bound plants are breathtaking. On Tuesday, a bonsai tree boldly went where no bonsai tree has gone before. Azuma Makoto, a 38-year-old artist...
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It's Bear Friday. Here are some Bears. Bears. From the stars in the sky, to the snuggly toilet paper mascot , they're @#$%ing everywhere. For your Bear Friday perusal , this fun infographic courtesy of USA Today visualizes the entire web...
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On 27 June, Volkshotel, Amsterdam, opened its doors to much anticipation from the Amsterdam public.
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beyond its shading function, the dynamic facade composition provides a visual identity for the office building, which is home to seventy tech start-ups. The post tetrarc wraps hub creatic with trapezoidal shading frames in nantes appeare...
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Works by untrained artists who found inspiration to produce unique works despite a host of impediments.
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East meets west in a new Book Club show of work by Ellie Forenan-Peck, whose gorgeous prints are inspired by Japanese Azuri-E images.
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This week social media has been flooded with the following vid, featuring twentysomething athlete Kacy Catanzaro . On Monday night's episode of American Ninja Warrior , the gymnast from Jersey became the first woman in history to clear t...
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Pearlfisher used bursts of color to emphasize flavor and taste when designing packaging for Just Enough of a (Very) Good Thing. Just Enough of a (Very) Good Thing is a new range of premium single-serve desserts offering six mouth-waterin...
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Dezeen Watch Store: two new timepieces by Swiss brand Mondaine have arrived at Dezeen Watch Store, including a smaller version of the popular Evo Quartz and a stainless steel pocket watch. The watches are inspired by an iconic railway cl...
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This is still just an idea / concept, but you might wanna take a look at the (possible) new The Design Blog website. Full view is available on my dribbble !
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The latest online course from MIT will have you dusting off that camera you never use. If you ever wanted to get more serious about photography, but weren't quite sure where to start, MIT's free online course in photojournalism just migh...
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A round-up of this week’s news in brief.
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Urban environments and nature are usually held to be polar opposites, but even in the concrete jungle, street artists can find a way to incorporate nature into their street art. That's exactly what the street artists who created these aw...
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Concept Car of the Week: Renault Altica (2006)
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Last year I had the pleasure of getting to taste Little Boo Boo Bakery Marshmallows – six delicious fat and preservative free marshmallows started by New Yorker's, Hannah and Kieran. In order to crystalize the core elements of their bran...
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Matthew Strong recreates an Eames sofa using carbon fiber. What else might the legendary designers have done with today's materials? The Eames fiberglass shell chair has been made in the same way for almost 60 years. A mold covered in gl...
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Kimye's engagement ring, the world's most expensive (non-balloon) dog, fancy cars, and more--or, one measly chunk of stainless steel art. A retrospective of the American artist Jeff Koons opened at the Whitney Museum recently, and all an...
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The set of new images of Volkswagen's restyled Scirocco and Scirocco R, featuring new headlights and tail lights and new front and rear bumpers.
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Eno is working with designers to redesign the A&E department of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital to improve patient experience.
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I just stumbled onto the Instagram account of Tolga Girgin, a Turkish graphic designer and electrical engineer who experiments with calligraphy. His latest pieces involve a number of 3D lettering pieces that use shadow and perspective to...
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The 2014 HOW Design Salary Survey shows creative paychecks getting fatter—and the design job market heating back up. The post Survey Says: Design Salaries Up appeared first on HOW Design .
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With additional reporting by Alex Pownall / Parkour Generation In part one of this two-part series, we introduced Natalia Ivanova, educator and founder of the Hal X parkour training center in Copenhagen; as a passionate traceuse , or par...
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Available for iOS and Android, Roy G Biv will let you hear what a piece of pizza sounds like. What does a piece of pizza sound like? Read Full Story
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Halbye Kaag JWT created the unique packaging for the Toy Mission, a digital orphanage with a message. Related Posts: Aeroplay Kites Bear State Coffee
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Creating graffiti art from moss is quite popular nowadays. But today we want to show you something different. Art We Heart makes unique wall art using plants and moss. From trendy symbols like @ and # to cities like LA and NY, each piece...
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The Apple Industrial Design team is looking for all levels of CAD sculptor/Digital 3D modelers to create high quality CAD models used in the industrial design process and development of new products. The CAD sculptor is responsible for i...
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Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze shoots cities from the ground up. When photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze first arrived in Hong Kong four years ago, he became fascinated with the city's architecture. "I would lift up my head while ...
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Inspired by the Millennial / Gen X consumer, E & J Gallo Winery decided to re-design Ergo Rioja, a red wine from Spain. The re-design seems like they stripped everything away and started with a clean slate. I can really see the approach ...
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the structure's distinctively curved thatched roof extends from the passing street, before descending towards a riverbank at the rear of the design. The post a21studio builds salvaged ring coffee shop from recycled wood appeared first on...
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Maison de Bruges' packaging takes advantage of archetype. Designed by Chilli, the main focus is the embossed pattern that intertwines the letter "B" to the center. The simple paper label allows the product to be viewed, giving a splash ...
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From hedonic reversal to fear of boredom, these psychological concepts offer insight into why that dilapidated warehouse is so appealing. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart famously said of pornography , "I know it when I see it," but ...
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A series of war-themed prints have been launched by Sir John Soane’s Museum to accompany its current Peace Breaks Out! show.
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Stamp specialist Howard Brown worked with illustrator Nanette Hoogslag and photographer Andy Hoopert.
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changes to the font include tuning to work across more screen sizes and conditions, from watches to desktops, televisions to cars. The post google releases new roboto font family for the future of display visualization appeared first on ...
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Designed by Shed Brand Innovation, Dave the Cake's packaging seeks to bring accessible French desserts to all walks of life. Hailing from Birmingham, England, this line of confectionary treats is a celebration of all things dessert! &#...
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Keith Yamashita, founder and chairman of SYPartners, spoke at PSFK Conference 2014 about the need to remain open-minded and receptive to new ideas as a creative person. - Love this Seth Godin post on project management for work that matt...
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The consultancy has created new designs for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Florida’s Universal Studios Orlando.
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You’ve had that sofa or chair for 20 years, and an objective, honest look at it said it had to go! The seat is sagging, the cushions are lumpy, the upholstery is shredding, and the cat prefers it to the litter box. So you went shopping, ...
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When you are on vacation, it seems natural to end up outdoors in the evening and even into the night, simply enjoying being outdoors. On camping trips it’s all about stargazing and marshmallow roasting; at a beach house, you might sneak ...
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While plastic laminate cabinets might seem like a relic of another era, they actually are a practical, affordable, and — dare we say it? — stylish alternative to conventional wood cabinetry. “The general public doesn’t have an understand...
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“The main problem with our home was the lack of light,” says Ephraim Cohen. He and his wife, Yehudit, bought the house two years ago after moving from the U.S. with plans to retire in Israel. It was close to their daughter and grandchild...
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What first attracted me to this gently mounding shrub at the nursery was the distinctive bronze foliage that glowed in the sun. The fragrant tubular yellow blooms came as an unexpected bonus, as did the discovery that deer do minimal dam...
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We’re sifting through the hottest new products for publication in the Fall Market Tabloid, the essential new product resource for design industry professionals.
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Franco Bianchi, president and CEO of Haworth and designer Steffen Lipsky revisit the private office with Interior Design editor in chief Cindy Allen. Kurt Vander Schuur, corporate brand director of Haworth, introduces a product from the ...
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Rob Cushman of Bolyu takes us behind the inspiration of some of the company's latest innovations in carpet, including Monogram, a new hybrid flooring product, and Suit and Tie, which plays off beautiful woven textures.
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Gearing up for its 125th anniversary in 2015, Baker Furniture recently co-hosted Craft + Design at the New York Design Center, where four master craftsmen from North Carolina demonstrated the processes and techniques that create the comp...
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No matter what lifestyle you live, Ronbow, the hand crafted bathroom furniture manufacturer, has an ageless vanity made just for you.
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Moore has built her Detroit-based firm, coG-studio, around designing for children. From play areas and learning spaces to multi-family housing ranging from 200-600 units, Moore brings a much-needed combination of sensitivity, unders...
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Angles and texture define the Credentials collection, as explained by Gunlocke president Don Mead, and Jennifer Wammack and Mitch Bakker of IDa. Video produced and edited by Yokai Films. Video sponsored by Gunlocke.
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Andrea Rubelli, president and CEO of Donghia and Rubelli, walks us through Donghia's new lighting and furniture launches during HD Expo in Las Vegas. Video produced and edited by James Eades.
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Originally the first carpet manufacturer in the industry to ever achieve Platinum Certification for NSF/ANSI 140, Bolyu has now been re-certified for a sixth year.
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There’s been sufficient progress for the Museum of Arts and Design to celebrate the comeback with “NYC Makers: The MAD Biennial,” running July 1 to October 12.
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So begins the mission statement at Design Leveraged, a new collaborative tapped by the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) to deliver a series of reports on why design may be the most underutilized...
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Home bars, often referred to as wet bars, are in full demand right now as the “must-have” addition to your home. The wet-bar is quickly becoming the go-to room, like the kitchen, the wet bar creates a space for guests t...
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See why the manufacturer won no less than eight awards at NeoCon this year. Chris Stulpin, creative director, Mohawk, and Cindy Allen, editor in chief, Interior Design, explore the company’s new Breaking Form collection. Video produced a...
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The timing of the exhibit seems less like an announcement and more like a reminder that the project has not died.
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Photo via Dezeen · Colourful shingles for east London creatives. · Outdoor living room areas of nine celebrities. · A city made from staples. · 'Riverwalk Atlanta' has great Potential. · Choose your favorite of t...
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The Related Group and Dezer Development have finally confirmed long-running rumors of the Armani-branded luxury condo they have planned for Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. Designed by Argentine-American skyscraper architect César Pelli, the towe...
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Name: "B" (12) Location: Orange County, California For our son B’s tween bedroom make-over we wanted to re-use as much of his existing furniture as possible and work with what we already had. We also wanted to feature his drawings, paint...
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Hello and welcome to a post where we are going to feature a contemporary masterpiece by a California-based design studio Swatt Miers Architects. They have designed the Garay House, which is a contemporary residence that was completed in ...
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There are exterior elements in a neighborhood that can easily be overlooked when you fall in love with a beautiful apartment. But even if the apartment that you live in is perfect, you also have to live in the neighborhood itself. When a...
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From The Kitchn → How I Replaced My Microwave Without Buying a New One READ MORE »
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Q: I purchased the Rockford sofa from Home Decorators Collection in slate blue velvet with silver nailheads. Originally I felt it would mix well with my eclectic taste, but now I am struggling to pair it with other living room pieces suc...
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Q: I recently moved into an apartment that has plaster walls and a 'no holes in the walls' clause in the lease. The apartment I just moved out of had extensive built-in storage, so I have no shelves in my possession. READ MORE »
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With sweeping views over Port d’Andratx, it is fair to say that this Spanish Villa has one of the most privileged locations in Mallorca for those in search of a highly modern way of living. Spotted by Freshome on Home Designing, the five...
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Hello everyone! I’m experimenting with this idea of having an online shop, so I’ve added some really nice things to the decor8 Great.ly shop recently that I’m sure you will really love that are shown below. If you want ...
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We have stumbled across several amazing finds at this year’s Milan Design Week that range from stunning bathroom fixtures to trendy lighting addition from world’s leading designers. Cattelan Italia was one of the showstoppers at Milan th...
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Who wants to hang out at the mall? Not these teens. They relax with their friends in a colorful former family room off the entrance of their parents’ updated Danville, California, ranch home. Designer Kristin Rowell and her team from Sca...
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Ductless mini-split air conditioners are popping up all over the place as an energy-efficient alternative to central air conditioning systems. Why? Because you can individually control zones of your house, so you don’t waste energy cooli...
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It’s pineapple season (in home decor, that is)! I’ve been spotting pineapples in decorating across all styles and all types of home accessories. The pineapple as a design motif is quirky and whimsical, and that’s what I love — there’s a ...
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A common characteristic of modern furniture is the ability to blend aesthetics and function in stunning designs. However, few manage to do it as stunningly as this one-of-a-kind desk. Called Manug Celestii, this is a creation by designer...
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Escape within the pages of a book and reality is suspended. The hours pass but you won't notice. You'll be in another time, another world, another body and if you are very, very lucky you'll be in your own special reading nook. By Nobbs ...
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Cement pendant lamp in seven different shapes is part of new Settenani Collection by Matteo Ugolini. All of them are in concrete, matt and highly tactile, printed with a fabric pattern, they can be used both indoors and outdoors. Read th...
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Image via: gedane over blog , cool creativity If you have a kids party at home and you are thinking of a gift box idea then try this method. To make each you simply have to make cuts in a paper cup as shown. Then fold all the strips inwa...
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We’re used to SAOTA‘s impressive and imposing residences and pleased to see each of them unravel before our virtual eyes. This time we’ll be admiring a fascinatingly transparent Lake House in Geneva, Switzerland. Attrac...
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Give an instant update to a sideboard or dining table with House of Fraser’s stylish and affordable berry-coloured ombre glass vases. The... The post OMBRE GLASS VASES appeared first on ELLE Decoration UK .
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Union Square Loft is a residential project completed by Paul Cha Architect. It is located in New York City, USA. Union Square Loft by Paul Cha Architect: “Located in the bustling Union Square area, the 2500 SF trapezoid shaped loft...
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At only 484sqf, this petite and stylish HDB flat has plenty of hidden storage and decor ideas!
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… Bright Clean Living Space
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… Colorful Outdoor Area with Canopy
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via Houzz… Spa Like Bathroom
