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Author Archives: Lavinia
A Different Type of Gun Store by Artist Monte A. Smith
Guns are always better when completely devoided of their atrocious function. Perhaps this was the message that artist Monte A. Smith wanted to send out when designing The Gun Store, an art installation featuring highly controversial objects on display… Continue reading
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Pharmaceutical Factory In Harbin Said To Be The Chinese Version of Versailles
Now we all knew the pharmaceutical business is doing good, but nevertheless, did not see this coming. What you see in the photos below are the interiors of an office building located in Harbin, northeast of China and belonging to Harbin Pharmaceutical… Continue reading
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Art Installations in the Shape of Fluid Pigeon Feathers by Kate MccGwire
Kate MccGwire is an artist from London whose statement is “I gather, collate, re-use, layer, peel, burn, reveal, locate, question, duplicate, play and photograph.” For today we decided to showcase some of her art installations that feature fluid c… Continue reading
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Combining Old and New: Mlicki Offices by JBAD
Jonathan Barnes Architecture and Design have completed Mlicki Offices, a complex architecture project located in Ohio, USA. According to the architects, “the goal of this 6800 square foot commercial office renovation project was to recycle a pair of… Continue reading
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Unique Roof Playground in Copenhagen for Both Children and Adults
Danish company Julien de Smedt (JDS) Architects came up with an original way to take advantage of a space that is usually neglected: the roof. They managed to create an incredible rolling rooftop playground and park in Copenhagen’s Nørrebro distric… Continue reading
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Building Portrait in Melbourne Paying Tribute to Indigenous Leader
ARM architects designed a unique building in Mebourne, Australia, displaying a portrait of an indigenous leader. The construction is located on the former Carlton Brewery site and will be completed by year 2014. Here is more information from the proj… Continue reading
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Fascinating Cabinets Built From Ship Planks: M.&Mme by Valentin Loellmann
M.&Mme is an original furniture collection designed by artist Valentin Loellmann. Here is the concept behind his creations: The pieces I makes have always developed from a curiosity; a curiosity towards materials, their travels and the stories th… Continue reading
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Drilling Thousands of Screws for Unusual 3D Mural Portraits
With the help of thousands of screws, Andrew Myres, a 31-year-old artist from Orange County, California, manages to mind-blowing portraits. According to Etsicommunication, the idea struck Andrew while working in a church a few years back: “I was doin… Continue reading
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Comfort and Relaxation in the Swiss Alps: The WhitePod Alpine Ski Resort
The WhitePod Alpine Ski Resort is located 1700 meters above sea level in the village of Les Cerniers and consists of 15 original accommodation units in the shape of igloos. Overlooking a beautiful Swiss valley, the unusual resort combines traditional… Continue reading
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Tranquility of a Waterfront Residence: The Lojan House in Delaware
Found on Freshbump, Lojan House was designed by Robert Gurney Architect and is located in Ocean View, Delaware, USA. According to the architects, the residence consists of two distinct volumes, connected by a passageway: The east volume is constructed … Continue reading
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