Playful and creative, these ballon lamps from Estiluz are putting a smile on our faces. The design would obviously work well in a child’s room, but with a little imagination, they could really light up any space.
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Normally, when piping stretches across channels and streams, the result is ugly, rusted pipes, causing the area to look less than perfection. But MJP architects have designed a bridge to hide the piping and wires, with a sleek, steel design. The curved lines floating across the steel offer venting for the wires, as well as helping reduce glare for trains, boats and runners.
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You may have spent years in school trying to dig deep into literary masterpieces, searching for meaning. Well, artist Guy Laramee found completely new meaning in books, by using them as the material to create sculptures. The impressive collection of carved books feature caves, the Great Wall of China and much more. Check out some of our favorites below.
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Palm Springs is only a few weeks away from hosting another Modernism Week. Beginning on February 16, Palm Springs will spend 11 days celebrating mid-century modern homes, architects and designs. With plenty of tours, lectures, events and parties, Palm Springs will be the perfect space to admire the Modern homes surrounding the area.
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This gives new meaning to the California Roll. The California Roll House design by Christopher Daniel offers a daring mix of futuristic design and simplistically. The seemingly seamless material wraps itself up to create a living space. The materials are energy-efficient and the design can be easily put together is almost any lot space. No chopsticks required.
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Chicago architecture firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill have created a design for the Wujiang, China skyline that will feature a 30-story operable window. The 75-story building was selected as the design for the city of Wujiang and will allow those on all sides to enjoy the views.
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Feel like lounging around outside? Well in Vienna, a public space has been filled with hammocks so visitors and residents can do exactly that, just hang around. The design by Heri & Salli offers a great escape within the city. Not to mention the design is pretty cool.
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St. Petersburg, Florida is looking for a cool new design for their pier and BIG Architects is proposing a wild wave design. The wave offers a “beach” at the end of the pier for residents and visitors to enjoy the water, far from land. The 360 degree loop creates a fun focal point, while the rest of the design houses everything from shops, to a pool. St. Petersburg is considering a couple other designs but this one is really making waves.
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This unique building design by Conix Architects boasts a bold way to spice up an office building. The ribbon design weaves in and out between floors through the 9-story building. The building finished construction back in 2009 creating an innovation and creative space for work.
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The Oceanside Museum of Art will be hosting the newest Art After Dark event on January 27th. Night Odyssey will feature live artists creating art under a black light display, while guests enjoy cocktails and appetizers. The idea behind each Art After Dark is to create an art party to help find new creative ways to view art, whether it is live music, thematic art or interactive stations. For more information, check out the Oceanside Museum of Art’s website.
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