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Spam Architecture
The images from the Spam Architecture series are generated by a computer program that accepts as input, junk email. Various patterns, keywords and rhythms found in the text are translated into...
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ACE Hotel ///
I was put on to the Ace by a teacher while in school. its by far the coolest hotel ive ever seen, the prices are reasonable and the rooms are so sick.. its all about good design.. they are opening a...
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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-UDc0g2LZI&hl=en&fs=1] Not sure how i feel about this.. but its interesting..
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STUDIO JUNCTION ///
Established in 2004, studio junction Inc. was founded by Peter Tan and Christine Ho Ping Kong. Utilizing the experience and knowledge that comes from combined degrees in Architecture and Fine Arts, we...
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QUOTE ///
While doing some browsing at Labyrinth Books the other day I came across this spectacular quote, above, in Counterpoint, a great book on Daniel Libeskind‘s work designed by Pentagram.
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TINY HOUSES ///
I’ve been meaning to post this for months now. I love these teeny-tiny little houses by Tumbleweed that were covered in the NY Times.
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MOLESKINE x THE GLASS HOUSE
Yes, as in Philip Johnson’s Glass House. The Glass House Moleskine® sketchbook features sketches by 29 architects, designers, and artists inspired by the home, quotes by Philip Johnson, and blank...
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LE CORBUSIER’S VACATION HOME ///
Whoa. Cassina produced a 1:1 replica of Le Corbusier’s vacation home for an exhibit by the Royal Institute of British Architects. Le Corbusier built the Cabanon in 1952 for his holidays at Cap-Martin...
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LIEB HOUSE ///
Robert Venturi’s 1969 Lieb House is being relocated from Barnegat Light, NJ to Glen Cove, NY on Long Island. More about it here.
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TATE MODERN / HERZOG & DE MEURON ///
New images to the extension of the Tate Modern in London by Herzog & de Meuron. Via Dezeen
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THE LETTERBOX HOUSE ///
These kind of projects make me wish I had stayed in architecture school. Via PSFK
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INDUSTRIAL FACILITY ///
Recently I ordered this great little business card holder designed by Sam Hecht. A couple of clicks later and I was led to his studio, Industrial Facility. They’re based in London and recently...
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VILLA BY DANIEL LIBESKIND ///
While I consider myself an admirer of Daniel Libeskind’s work I’m not really sure what to think of these €2-3 million pre-fab structures that were just unveiled. Via Dezeen
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SNAKEBIT FILM ///
I was really excited to find out about this film. Snakebit is a documentary on renowned architect Samuel Mockbee, the founder of Rural Studio. Can’t wait to see it!
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25 MIL BROOKLYN CLOCK TOWER APT. ///
A triplex penthouse overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge just went on the market for 25 million! according to the new york times this is more than 2 times more than the highest prices home sold in...
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100 ABANDONED HOUSES ///
The complete opposite of yesterday’s post. 100 Abandoned Houses, must be Detroit.
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COWBOYS STADIUM TIME LAPSE ///
Came across this great time-lapse footage of the construction of the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas/Arlington. Watching the Giants/Dallas game tonight I was really intrigued to see how it was built. An...
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DESIGN PHILADELPHIA ///
DesignPhiladelphia: October 07 – 13, 2009 Moving into its fifth year, DesignPhiladelphia is the largest national celebration of its kind. This city-wide cultural event spotlights all things design...
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PROJECT PROJECTS ///
One of my favorite studios right now is Project Projects. Their work makes up an impressive collection of websites, exhibits, books, identities and environments. Their work is consistently effective...
View ArticleLACE FENCE BY DEMAKERSVAN ///
Check out the Lace Fence and other great pieces of design by the Dutch Design House Demakersvan.
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JAMIE HAYON x CAMPER TOKYO ///
I’m a big fan of Jamie Hayón‘s work for Spanish footwear brand Camper, especially the interiors he recently did for their new Tokyo store.
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FINN CREATIVE ///
Kevin Finn (Finn Creative) is a designer out of Australia that’s really been making waves lately. Open Manifesto is a magazine side project he launched. It’s fourth issue, out now, is on Propaganda...
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DRIFTWOOD PAVILION ///
I realize this is old and it may not even be around anymore, but check out what was designed for the summer pavilion for London’s Architectural Association a number of months ago. The piece, by...
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THIRTY CONVERSATIONS ON DESIGN ///
I have been doing nothing but watching these as of late. What a great idea, we have started a new Good Folk series of interviews along the same lines and we can’t wait to sure them with you all.
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MAPPING THE WORLD ///
This post is for the die-hard nerds out their in our audience of readers. I happen to love cartography and looking at maps, always have since I was a little kid. So naturally this post over at BLDGBLG...
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GENERATIVE DRAWINGS ///
I love these generative drawings by Leonardo Solaas that I came across. They were eventually used by a group of architecture students in Chile for a book project. Amazing linework, I’m in love with...
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Cool Hunting recently put out this video for the opening of Nike Harajuku Flagship Store. In it they interview Katayama from Wonderwall who did the interior and architecture for the store.. check...
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LEFT ME SPEECHLESS ///
Friend of The Takeover, Andy Chen, has a new article up on Design Observer. You must head over there and read it for yourself. Andy has been keeping us up to date with the research he’s been doing at...
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TFAL RELAUNCH ///
Our good friends over at Thinking For a Living™ have just re-launched their site! The new site makes good use of some innovative navigational techniques and has a slew of great resources, articles,...
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CANDY CHANG ///
“Candy Chang is a designer, urban planner and artist in Helsinki. She likes to make the city more accessible and engaging through research, design, and the creative use of public space.” There are...
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PARATY HOUSE BRAZIL ///
I can’t honestly remember who led me to this, but I remember them saying something about wishing this was their new summer home. I can’t agree more. The Paraty House, in Paraty, Brazil, was designed...
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SOULELLIS STUDIO ///
Soulellis Studio has done some really great work for Cornell’s AAP (Architecture, Art & Planning). I especially love the poster shown above.
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DUNGJAI PUNGAUTHAIKAN ///
Print. HOW. Step. Those are the magazines that most designers/students subscribe to. Not me. While I was in design school I worked in the offices of a furniture retailer and one day the owner’s wife...
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COLOSSEO LETTERPRESS ///
This letterpress poster of the Colosseum in Rome is just too good to be true. I want one so bad. Check out the video below to see a little bit more about it.
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SEED CATHEDRAL ///
I was blown away when I saw these images of the Seed Cathedral currently under construction in Shanghai. The building will be the centerpiece of the UK Pavilion for the Shanghai Expo, starting May 1,...
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THINKING CREATIVELY 2010 ///
This year marks the 7th annual Thinking Creatively Design Conference, held at Kean University. The conference this year includes a wide-ranging panel of speakers and is being held alongside the IDSA...
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MODERN ATLANTA ///
Modern Atlanta kicked off this evening and looks like it will be a great few days, celebrating design in the city as well as some greatness from outside the A. Branded by the good folks over at...
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HABACHY DESIGN / MODERN-ATLANTA ///
As part of Modern Atlantas events, Fri evening will be the opening of a month-long series of installations by Habachy Design at the Design Within Reach Atlanta studio. From 6-8pm Friday June 3rd come...
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THE AMAZING STAIRCASE ///
This staircase I came across on Apartment Therapy was too good to not share! I feel so inspired to try something like this.
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LIGHTING THE SAILS ///
Having been fortunate enough to spend some time in Sydney previously I have a deep admiration for all things Australian, including the Sydney Opera House. It’s a truly gorgeous structure and one of...
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ABDUL BASIT KHAN ///
Abdul Basit Khan is a graphic designer, currently working in the Department of Architecure at the University of Singapore. There is a wonderful amount of research-based projects in his portfolio.
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ANTI-DESIGN FESTIVAL ///
I was really happy to receive this email about the London Anti-Design Festival. It’s about time someone decided to shake things up a bit and we’re planing on doing our part to help out in any way we...
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TOMS Give Shop Los Angeles ///
TOMS recently teamed up with Kicks in the Larchmont section of Los Angeles to open TOMS Give Shop. The Give Shop will be carrying almost the entire Toms line of shoes for mens, womens and children as...
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