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Branislav Kropilak, When a Billboard is Not a Billboard
The main theme of Branislav Kropilak’s work is investigating the way in which modern technology has shaped the human environment and our lives. He is inspired by industrial design, architecture and urbanism. It has been said that his work betrays his roots as an advertising professional; the images produced being cool, stark and unforgiving.
Billboards, by Branislav Kropilak
Via: Designboom
The Polydirectional Church of Santa Monica
Church of Santa Monica, Madrid, Spain by Vicens + Ramos Photo by Gallo Quirico
Paul Outerbridge, New Color Photographs
Paul Outerbridge an early pioneer of color photography, Here are some new works from the 1950′s.
New Color Photographs from Mexico and California by Paul Outerbridge
Vanishing America, Architecture of Decay by Michael Eastman
Vanishing America, Cuba, Everyday Monuments by, Michael Eastman
60 Julius Shulman Prints for Sale – Case Study House #22
Shulman Portfolio #01 – Case Study House #22
Pierre Koenig, Case Study House #22, Los Angeles, California
Limited edition of 60 Silver Gelatin prints (Ilford MGD 44 M’ “Pearl”), numbered, titled and individually signed by Julius Shulman, mounted under plexiglass in black frames, 60 x 75,5 cm (23.6 x 29.7 in), released in 1999.
American photographer Julius Shulman’s images of Californian architecture have burned themselves into the retina of the 20th century. A book on modern architecture without Shulman is inconceivable. Some of his architectural photographs, like the iconic shots of Frank Lloyd Wright’s or Pierre Koenig’s remarkable structures, have been published countless times. The brilliance of buildings like those by Charles Eames, as well as those of his close friend, Richard Neutra, was first brought to light by Shulman’s photography.
Shulman Portfolio #01 – Case Study House #22
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Man With X-Ray Eyes, Photography by Nick Veasey
You may have seen this photography in the Adobe CS2 Suite Packaging, and campaigns like Adidas, ESPN Magazine, Jimmy Choo Shoes and Levi’s.
X-Ray Photography by Nick Veasey
Industrial Scars by Edward Burtynsky
Nature transformed through industry is a predominant theme in [his] work. “I set course to intersect with a contemporary view of the great ages of man; from stone, to minerals, oil, transportation, silicon, and so on. To make these ideas visible I search for subjects that are rich in detail and scale yet open in their meaning. Recycling yards, mine tailings, quarries and refineries are all places that are outside of our normal experience, yet we partake of their output on a daily basis”.
Photographer: Edward Burtynsky
Photoshoot for the New Blu Dot Catalog
Furniture marketing follows fashion. These images are from an upcoming catalog for Blu Dot, the American furniture manufacturer.
Furniture Catalog, by Matthew Rezac, for Blu Dot
Via: Walker Art Blog
Editor's Picks
Bell Side Table
Hand-blown in the traditional manner using a wooden mould, the transparent tinted glass base asserts a sculptural presence in space, contrasting intriguingly with the solid brass frame on top while also forming with it a harmonious unit recalling the elegant curving silhouette of a bell. [more...]
Suggested Reading
The Story of Eames Furniture
Brimming with images and insightful text, this unique book is the benchmark reference on what is arguably the most influential and important furniture brand of our time. [more...]
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The Guggenheim: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Making of the Modern Museum
First-ever book to explore the process behind one of the greatest modern buildings in America. [more...]
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MoonFire: The Epic Journey of Apollo 11
A unique tribute to the defining scientific mission of our time, the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. [more...]
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Cars
Freedom Style Sex Power Motion Colour Everything. This lavish and beautifully designed book is the gift book for all car enthusiasts and design aficionados. [more...]
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Design Icons
Karuselli Lounge Chair
“Without question my favourite piece of interior design, and undoubtedly the most comfortable chair I’ve ever sat in. I like to retire to one with a cigar and a stiff drink as frequently as possible." - Sir Terence Conran. [more...]
Printing Resources
More Books
Case Study Houses
“It’s a huge coffee-table book, which analyses each of the houses in chronological order, with plans, sketches and glorious photographs.” [more...]
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The Eames Lounge Chair
The book examines the evolution of a design icon and places it in its cultural, historical and social context. [more...]
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The U.N. Building
Symbol of world humanitarianism, a beacon of unity after the Second World War. More than 50 years on, the 39-story building is regarded as one of the pinnacles of mid-century modernism. [more...]
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Loblolly House
Including a DVD of the film "A House in the Trees", a real-time documentary of the design, fabrication, and assembly of this amazing house. [more...]
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Desire
The Shape of Things to Come. An up-to-date comprehensive survey on furniture and object design today, showcasing the crème de la crème of designers. [more...]
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Marcel Wanders
Behind the Ceiling is the first monograph on one of the most influential, prolific and celebrated international designers today. [more...]
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How to Wrap Five Eggs
A mid-60s classic of Japanese design. Stunningly laid-out paean to traditional Japanese packaging is rife with sumptuous black and white photos of all manner of boxes, wrappers and containers that appear at once homely and sophisticated, ingeniously utilitarian yet fine and rare. [more...]
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