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Monthly Archives: November 2008
The Sequence – Arne Quinze
Here are some interesting images of a 5 year installation at the Flemish Parliament by Arne Quinze entitled THE SEQUENCE.
Quinze: “THE SEQUENCE bridges the communication gap between people and generates movement in the city. I want to reconnect people and let them interact with each other like they did in the past on squares. At [...]
Future Systems – 367 Oxford Street
Future Systems has completed an interested remodel at 367 Oxford Street. I am a fan of Future Systems’ simple but quirky designs. This project consisted of adding two facades and an additional floor to an existing structure.
Magnetic Curtain by Florian Krautli
Check out this wonderful magnetic curtain/room divider. I am a bit fascinated by this product as it has a wonderfully strong sculptural presence in a room. It is not yet for sale, but I can imagine it will be very popular once on the market. I love the facets created by [...]
LACMA Machine Project
LACMA + Machine Project have a wonderful event going on Saturday November 15th. They are offering a series of free workshops for guests to participate in. All you have to do is show up and enjoy! Also, I am in love with their poster – I have it hanging on my [...]
McDonald’s Architecturally Rebranded
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Store
Once upon a time in Tokyo, McDonald’s attempted to take on a new persona. A high class profile, with select (only two) menu options, and a stab at sleek architecture. Honestly, it looks like a sleazy Vegas strip club with an all you can eat burger buffet than anything else – [...]
Shadowless Building!! by Herzog and de Meuron
Another glass pyramid will soon be added to the city of Paris, but this one has a trick-
it casts no shadows!
New Formulas for a Better Tomorrow – Antrepo
Shipping containers have received quite a buzz in the architecture and design community the last few years. Originators such as Wes Jones and his early experimentation with shipping containers and Shigeru Ban’s traveling exhibits paved the way. Antrepo has produced some stunning minimal shipping container posters.
Unplugged! High Desert Test Sites
UNPLUGGED: Ecoshack’s design lab will feature experimental work from the SCI-Arc design studio “Unplugged: Off-the-Grid Experiments in Architecture” during HDTS/CA Biennial in Joshua Tree, CA on Saturday Nov 8, 10am to 5pm. Maps to the site will be available at HDTS headquarters.
The design experiments explore the possibilities of low impact design, nomadic technologies, off [...]
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