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Museum Tower Roof Terrace, Francois De Menil, New York

Museum Tower Roof Terrace, Francois De Menil, New York

If skyscrapers are mainly the new city landscape, we might as well have gardens atop, it just makes it more spectacular.
This Museum Tower Roof Terrace from New York was designed by Architect Francois de Menil. The metal panels of the perforated pavilion allow an interesting view on the surroundings. There’s also a Forrest Myers sculpture [...]

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The Aqua Tower By Studio Gang Architects, Chicago

The Aqua Tower By Studio Gang Architects, Chicago

What could make a skyscraper unique and innovative? A bold architecture inspired by nature.
The Aqua Tower by Studio Gang Architects is currently under construction but the project looks amazing. The building promises a sculptural shape reminding the geologic shapes from the great lakes region. The bold architecture for this hotel and residential with retail [...]

Posted in Architecture, Public Spaces, Urban Vibes

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Handknitted Wool Poufs And Rugs By Christien Meindertsma

Handknitted Wool Poufs And Rugs By Christien Meindertsma

When the world seeks more and more into bio and natural inspired products, Christien Meindertsma’s creations are more than welcomed.
Young Dutch Designer Christien Meindertsma plays with shapes and sheep for her Flocks project. Some of her creations (besides garments) are quite impressive – handmade poufs and rugs, handknitted with giant knitting needles). The rugs are [...]

Posted in Extra Touch, Furniture, Public Spaces, Urban Vibes

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Fluorescent Lamp by Arx Portugal Arquitectos

Fluorescent Lamp by Arx Portugal Arquitectos

You have to see this fluorescent construction by Arx Portugal Arquitectos! Keen on finding something new and innovative in every field, in every project, they managed to create this special lamp.
It’s an interesting construction and how they use the form and function of the fluorescent tubes was surprising to me. Because you don’t always have [...]

Posted in Lighting, Public Spaces

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Schema Carver Chairs By Geoff Machen

Schema Carver Chairs By Geoff Machen

Even if it’s a range of upholstered seating designed for restaurants and bars, Schema carver by Geoff Machen look attractive enough to make its ways into a modern dining too.
Schema chairs are available in oak, ash or beech stained to client’s specification. There’s also the choice between fabric or leather. The chair’s proportions are traditional [...]

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Harmonia 57, Sao Paulo Brazil

Harmonia 57, Sao Paulo Brazil

I guess this building changes the way I understand the “living space” concept. Harmonia 57 is Triptyque’s office building located in west Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The eco system which allows the vegetation to grow on the walls of the building is heavily sustained by a watering structure running through the concrete walls. The plants grow in [...]

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