Takashi Murakami at MOCA
Here are some images from ©MURAKAMI, a retrospective exhibition of work by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, which opened two weeks ago at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles.
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Arche Toys by Floris Hovers
Dutch Design Week: Floris Hovers presented a range of handmade metal toy vehicles called Arche Toys during Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven last month. More about Arche Toys by Floris Hovers
Well Done: a food company annual report that has to be cooked first
Croatian creative agency Bruketa & Zinić have designed an annual report for food company Podravka that has to be baked in an oven before it can be read. More about Well Done: a food company annual report that has to be cooked first
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More images of An der Alster 1 by J Mayer H
Here are some more images of the new An der Alster 1 building by J Mayer H Architects, plus plans and elevations of the building.
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An der Alster 1 by J Mayer H
An der Alster 1 is a newly completed office complex in Hamburg, Germany, designed by J Mayer H Architects. More about An der Alster 1 by J Mayer H
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Qwerty River recycled keyboards by Secco
Tokyo Design Week: Qwerty River is a collection of objects made from reclaimed keyboard keys. The key rings, hair ties and mobile phone straps by Finnish design collective SECCO were shown at Design Tide in Tokyo earlier this month.
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In No Time by Sandra Backlund
Swedish fashion designer Sandra Backlund has sent us images of her new collection, called In No Time. More about In No Time by Sandra Backlund
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New work by Hella Jongerius
Dutch designers Hella Jongerius shows new work on her website, including projects for Vitra, Nymphenburg and Maharam. More about New work by Hella Jongerius
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Design Talks at Design Miami/Basel transcripts
Dezeen has teamed up with Design Miami to publish the transcripts of the Design Talks programme at the Florida fair's sister event, Design Miami/Basel 2007, which was held in Switzerland this June. More about Design Talks at Design Miami/Basel transcripts
Architecture
Clip, Stamp, Fold: The Radical Architecture of Little Magazines, at the Architectural Association
Clip, Stamp, Fold: The Radical Architecture of Little Magazines, 196X-197X has opened at the Architectural Association in London. The exhibition explores the impact of experimental publications on 1960s and 1970s architecture. More about Clip, Stamp, Fold: The Radical Architecture of Little Magazines, at the Architectural Association
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Rice-Design at 100% Design Tokyo
Tokyo Design Week: Nobuhiko Arikawa of Rice-Design showed his Giraffe desk lamp (above) and Kurinoki paper clip holder (bottom) at 100% Design Tokyo last week. More about Rice-Design at 100% Design Tokyo
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Kiriko Bottles by Torafu Architects
Tokyo Design Week: Here's a fourth project by Torafu architects. The Kiriko Bottle project aims to revive ancient Japanese craftsmanship by using a glass cutting technique to make subtle alterations to everyday glass tableware.
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Cuma and Cross by Takehiro Ando
Tokyo Design Week: Takehiro Ando's installations at 100% Design Tokyo consisted of interlocking felt components.
Architecture
Bernard Tschumi’s Blue tower opens
Blue, a residential tower by architect Bernard Tschumi, has opened on New York's Lower East Side. More about Bernard Tschumi’s Blue tower opens
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Nike Air Force 1 Store by Torafu Architects
Tokyo Design Week: here's another project from Torafu architects; this time their Nike Air Force 1 shoestore in Harajuku, Tokyo. More about Nike Air Force 1 Store by Torafu Architects
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Boolean interior by Torafu Architects
Tokyo Design Week: Here's another project by Torafu architects (see previous story). Boolean is the interior for a café space at the University of Tokyo, using punctured wooden surfaces to enclose the space and frame the outside world. More about Boolean interior by Torafu Architects
Architecture
London 2012 Olympics stadium by HOK Sport
Architects HOK Sport have unveiled their design for the stadium for the London 2012 Olympics.
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House in Yokohama by Torafu Architects
Tokyo design week: Japanese architects Torafu presented images of a house they have designed for Yokohama at the Pecha Kucha x Design Tide event last week. More about House in Yokohama by Torafu Architects
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Concrete Ring Series by 22designstudio
Tokyo design week: Taiwanese designers 22designstudio presented their Concrete Ring Series at designboom mart tokyo 2007, part of 100% Design Tokyo last week. More about Concrete Ring Series by 22designstudio
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Miyako Andon at 100% Design Tokyo
Tokyo design week: Miyako Andon, a 127-year-old Japanese lighting company, exhibited new products at 100% Light during 100% Design Tokyo last week. More about Miyako Andon at 100% Design Tokyo