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Bamboo Chair by Jun Zi

Bamboo Chair by Jun Zi

Bamboo Chair by Jun Zi

Made of entirely of bamboo, with a simple geometric form, the chair is composed of rounded box-shaped frames made of bamboo slats. While the front view of the chair appears like a bamboo tunnel at the base, the side view is similar to the Chinese character which denotes ‘a noble man’ - in chinese literature and philosophy, bamboo has been a symbol of a noble man.

Bamboo Chair, by Jun Zi, via: designboom

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Northwest Peach Farm by Bates Masi Architects

This residence is primarily used when the clients’ extended family comes from England for long visits. They come to relax and to reconnect with their family and with nature, away from city crowds and traffic, at a retreat they neither want nor need to leave for a month. The design objective was to make every day of that month unique by providing a range of destinations within the site with diverse scales, functions, and views: from gathering in the expansive living room overlooking the fields of the former peach orchard to reading alone on a shaded bench between the library and the edge of the forest. Multiple paths and hallways connect each destination, further increasing variety. Finally, each detail and custom furnishing is designed to make mundane rituals into thoughtful events.

Northwest Peach Farm, East Hampton, NY, USA, by Bates Masi Architects, Photography by Michael Moran Photography
via: Arch Daily

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Marli Wire Fruit Basket by Steven Blaess for Alessi

Winner of the Good Design Award, the Marli Wire Fruit Basket is reminiscent of the classic 826 Series of products developed by Alessi in the 1940’s. The new form uses computer bending, creating a fluid form of 3D curved stainless steel rods.

Marli Wire Fruit Basket, by Steven Blaess, for Alessi

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Island House by WRB Architects

WRB Architects have completed a waterfront house located on an island in the Swedish archipelago. The site includes a 500 year old oak tree, pine and rocky outcrops. Facing the sea is a large area for gathering, indoor parts and outdoor parts are separated by a sliding glass wall. The layout takes advantage of the natural beauty of the landscape.

Island House, Stockholm Archipelago, Sweden, by WRB Architects

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Toy Lamp by Ryan McElhinney

The Toy Lamp is a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted table lamp by Ryan McElhinney in his London Studio. Made of recycled toys which are bonded together and then coated in a high-gloss polyurethane lacquer.

Toy Lamp, by Ryan McElhinney

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T-Magi Shop by WE architecture

The design of specialist tea retailer, T-magi is intended to allow the shop itself to be perceived as the display window. The designers have used the teapot as the motif for both the shop, logo and PR material. Tiny backlit holes perforate the shelves and back wall providing a large 3D image of a teapot–a powerful eye-catcher. The image of the teapot dissolves as you approach and becomes part of the display stands of the shop.

T-Magi, Copenhagen, Denmark by WE architecture, Photography by Enok Holsegaard

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Debut Collection by Mark Holmes for Minimalux

Mark Holmes, former Design Director of Established & Sons has designed a collection consists of 18 tabletop objects based around two basic shapes: the cube and the cylinder, serving as containers for pens and small trinkets, as well as salt shakers and egg cups. The collection uses simple forms but they are made of luxury materials finished in mirror-polished 24k gold and silver.

18 Tabletop Objects, by Mark Holmes, for Minimalux

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Southampton Beach House by Alexander Gorlin Architects

Ranked as one of 10 new homes in the Hamptons, by Curbed, the Southampton Beach House is built to accommodate a family of four and designed with entertainment in mind. 12,000 square foot summer house in the East End of the Hamptons takes full advantage of its location between the bay and the ocean to offer views of both. The house includes guest suites, staff quarters, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace.

Southampton Beach House, by Alexander Gorlin Architects

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Typography = Models: Praline & The Model Shop

When Praline teamed up with The Model Shop, we were presented with a cauldron being stirred by an excellent set of designers and equally adept architectural model makers. The results are understandably broad, and include a new typeface, architectural models, a neon sign and most importantly one fantastic concept.

Avec, by Praline, and The Model Shop, for the If You Could Collaborate project
via: It’s Nice That

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Burj Khalifa Tower Opens in Dubai

Burj Khalifa Tower Dubai

With a spectacular fireworks show, the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa tower has its opening ceremony in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The 828 m tall tower is named after the president of the UAE and ruler of emirate of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan.

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