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architecture this week, prague-based architectural studio OV-A revealed its design for the new headquarters of glassmaking company LASVIT. located on palackého square in the northern czech town of nový bor, the project seeks to regenerate the region’s glassblowing traditions, while restoring some of the town’s historic buildings. in addition, the masterplan sees the addition of a striking new building clad with glass tiles inspired by the surrounding slate roofs. meanwhile, as a reaction to the growing risks of climate change and the challenges faced by increasing urbanization, grimshaw and dutch manufacturing specialists concrete valley have developed an innovative design for a system of modular water dwellings. the habitats are imagined as a potential solution to high land values by offering affordable accommodation beyond the constraints of land-based construction, and resilient to the looming threat of flooding from rising sea-levels. |
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design from now through march 8, 2020, 21_21 design sight is hosting the exhibition ‘secret source of inspiration: designers’ hidden sketches and mockups’. the display comprises sketches, drawings and mockups by current members of the JAPAN DESIGN COMMITTEE – comprising prominent designers, architects and critics. the exhibition exhibits the mockups and sketches of the members, each varying according to the person’s field, generation, and personal preference. together, the array offers fascinating and otherwise unseen glimpses into designers’ thinking and working process.meanwhile, designboom readers investigate...did the simpsons predict every pantone color of the year from 2010 to 2020? |
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art in art news, australia’s heide museum of modern art presents artists wona bae and charlie lawler of loose leaf studio with their spatial work entitled ‘en route.’ marking their first public museum presentation, these large-scale installations, comprised of lush gatherings of leaves, create an experiential journey within the iconic modernist building heide II and encourages viewers to consider what the relationship between human activity and the environment might hold. in other news, from now through march 15, 2020 at yorkshire sculpture park (YSP), british artist saad qureshi explores the meaning of ‘paradise’ in a contemporary context through his first solo museum exhibition. ‘something about paradise’ infills the nave of YSP’s 18th-century chapel with three monumental forms that rise from the floor. these sculptural assemblages comprise a spread of surreal landscapes, architectural ideations and mysterious structures. upon closer inspection, an eclectic mix of architectural styles are revealed among forest, desert and fantastical geological environments. |
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technology we continued our series of TECH predictions of 2020 with a look at ethical manufacturing. as the world keeps turning, the incessant need to buy, sell and produce goes on with it. in 2019, marie kondo popularised a need to declutter and greta thunberg guilted a metaphorical ‘you’ for stealing her dreams. a new consumer consciousness seemed to take hold and a sudden surge in activity among young protesters gripped nations worldwide — just the mere discussion of climate change made waves, not to mention the actual impact it had on the ecosystem. read our thoughts on the theme here. the consumer electronics show is one of the biggest tech events of the year. from january 7 — january 10, CES 2o20 is set to unveil the next generation of transformative innovation, encompassing 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, smart cities and resilience, sports, robotics and more. here’s what not to miss… |
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readers vietnamese design firm NH VILLAGE ARCHITECTS sets sail its latest project, nambinh ship, along the waters of the huong river, also known as the ‘perfume river’, in the hue city of central vietnam. designed to provide a cultural experience for tourists, the nambinh ship comprises two outdoor terraces on each end of the boat and a dining area in the middle. the shape of the boat takes form of a leaf and is intended to blend in with the surrounding landscape, creating parallels with the natural elements of the world heritage site. in other news from our readers, bangkok-based firm PHTAA living design merged traditional thai craftsmanship with new age construction to create the rattan pavilion. historically, architects have often designed furniture to complement their buildings, but what if instead the architecture took its cues from the furniture inside? built for the impact challenger asa 2019 in bangkok, thailand, the architects fabricated a temporary pavilion informed by the age-old rattan weave. |
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