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on the boards: Kuntsmuseum Extension
Christ + Gantenbein architects have been awarded first prize in a competition to design an extension to the Kunstmuseum in Basel, Switzerland. Read »
An Austrian investor might save the empty islands of Dubai's "The World," from near complete desolation. Well, half of Europe at least. See the slides and the story. Der Spiegel Read »
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(Disclaimer: This is quick and unconsidered) It is fascinating to watch other disciplines inch closer and closer to the territory that was once claimed by architects. As the profession of architecture [...] Read »
PLUUNK Bunk Beds
White Cross by AGGO
Pantone 2010 Color Choice: Turquoise
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Art Trap
[Image: From Art Trap by Minsuk Cho ]. In an amazing response to the Guggenheim Museum's Contemplating the Void call-for-ideas (mentioned in the previous post ), architect Minsuk Cho has proposed [...] Read »
News
Another Holl in China
Steven Holl is already working on three projects in Chine and this days he will start with another one. It is a mixed use complex, which should be finished in 2010. The building conception is [...] Read »
How do you guide museum visitors through the unseen world of sound? That was the dilemma faced by the designers and builders of the new $125-million Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, scheduled [...] Read »
Chic Cards
If you still have thank you cards to write for all the Christmas presents you received, then I suggest that you order these stunningly beautiful notecards featuring the artwork of Jeremiah Goodman. [...] Read »
from Inhabit
As the new year rapidly approaches were all thinking about what lies ahead, and and this is the time that many of us start to think about New Years resolutions. Ive shared my personal New [...] Read »
As one of the 50 best careers of 2010, this should have strong growth over the next decade US News | Related? Read »
Funaction f.Cushion
Icon - Lamp Concept by Benjamin Riot
Taliesin Designed Home
Does 'smart growth' also create more sprawl? The problem with this piece and the whole pro- or anti-density discussion of which it is part: Urging density is putting the cart before the horse. [...] Read »
Spiral Icon
[Image: Flow Show by WORKac (2009)]. For a forthcoming exhibition called Contemplating the Void , New York's Guggenheim Museum "invited more than two hundred artists, architects, and designers [...] Read »
Architectural Works
Today's archidose #381
Img2007-09-22-010 , originally uploaded by picturenarrative . The Westside Sales Centre in Toronto, Ontario by Alsop Architects , 2006. Not sure if this building still stands, but according [...] Read »
62 Innovative Green Homes of 2009
IN THE FIRST VIDEO the crowd disarms the Basij - but did they allow themselves to be disarmed? In the second video, government forces use SUVs to run over Iranian citizens. I don't think anyone [...] Read »
Lithos Platter
Folderix Flash Drive
LunaBlocks - Unique Furniture Made of Giant Lego Bricks
Frank Gehry is designing a film and cultural center in Lodz, Poland. This is a very interesting addition to the rest of the renovations that Lodz is going through. BRYLA | Nasze Miasto (translated) Read »
Tropolism Books: The Function Of Form
Title: The Function Of Form Author: Farshid Moussavi Publication Date: Autumn 2009 Publisher: Actar ISBN: 978-84-96954-73-1Look, it's no secret I love Spanish architecture book publishers. [...] Read »
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LEDs Light up New Years Eve 2010 in Times Square NYC!
As the decade comes to a close, a whole new kind of light is being spread around the Times Square New Years ball-drop  the super-efficient kind! The famous glittering ball, the gargantuan [...] Read »
Top Lighting Designs of 2009
London Undercover Umbrella
The Endless Chair
Vintage Safety Matches as Pillows
Daniel  Burnham Saved From Drowning
We're embarking on a new series, Chicago 2019 , in which we hope to draw on the lessons of the past year, including the city's bid for the 2016 Olympics, and the Burnham Plan Centennial celebration, [...] Read »
The Mind’s Eye
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Technology
from Inhabit
INHABITAT EDITORS’ FAVORITE STORIES OF 2009!
Happy New Years everyone! As we count down to stroke of 2010 weve showcased our top transportation, architecture, and energy stories, and now were thrilled to bring you our editors favorites! [...] Read »
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6 MOST POPULAR GREEN DESIGN STORIES OF 2009
For the past week weve been sharing our picks for the best green design stories of the year, and now we want to showcase YOUR favorites  as measured by traffic and general buzz. From living [...] Read »