Video — Solar Egg Sauna, Sweden by Bigert & Bergström

intriguing. creative. can you make one larger? when can I move in?! m.

the project was commissioned by swedish developer riksbyggen to commemorate the growth of kiruna’s urban landscape which involves the relocation of entire city districts in response to ground subsidence caused by decades of iron ore mining. bigert & bergström’s response saw an oval-shaped sauna being created as a symbol of rebirth and as an homage to kiruna’s iron ore fields. a delicately-framed staircase reveals the entrance, an opening that appears to have cracked open to invite guests inside. the multi-faceted character is continued inside but instead, finished in pine wood. at the center, heat is emitted by a heart-shaped wood-fired burner.

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The Infinite Bridge, Denmark by Gjøde & Povlsgaard Arkitekter

the purist of all forms — the circle — on the lovely danish coast. m.





during this year’s sculpture by the sea festival in aarhus, denmark, danish practice gjøde & povlsgaard arkitekter have added ‘the infinite bridge’ to the picturesque coastal landscape. the circular structure spans from the sandy shore out to sea, elevated just above the surface of the water — depending on the tide. the infinite bridge’ has been realized for the exact location, and refers to a historical, demolished jetty on the site.

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boxinbox for Glas Italia by Philippe Starck

colorful minimalist designs from the ever creative starck. m.








philippe starck‘s series of low tables, along with closed and open storage furniture for glas italia, appear as ‘box within a box’ compositions. made from laminated 5+5mm thermo welded extralight glass, the internal chest shelving of each ‘boxinbox’ is rendered in colourfully hued finishes of arancio 101, verde 103, viola 98, dark grey, light grey and sun yellow; while the external shell structure is completely transparent, offering a visual juxtaposition of layered lines and prisms. each ‘boxinbox’ design is placed on a reflective polished stainless steel base.

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Columbia Abstract by Wade Jeffree

terrific print + graphics work from the nyc based designer currently working at mother design. m.
















link — https://is.gd/WcBfhM

Columbia Abstract 2013/14 This years Abstract is based on attraction and repulsion. A metaphor always present in the teachings of former Dean, Mark Wigley during his 10 year tenure. The University attracted students to NYC to study and then repelled them into the world to experience Architecture within the field, around the globe. The publication features an extruded PVC ‘A’ encapsulating iron shavings that can be moved around cover with the accompanying magnet. It also features a custom typeface entitled ABTRACT. Coming in four weights, it is a customized version of Pendleton by Erik Carter. Credits — Art Direction: Stefan Sagmeister Design: Wade Jeffree Editor: Scott Marble Assistant Editors: Tanya Gershon, Rachel Blumberg Website Development: Eric Jacobsen

Domus Aurea Residence in Mexico by Alberto Campo Baeza

stunning! m.







alberto campo baeza has completed ‘domus aurea’, a serene all-white monterrey dwelling that forms the architect’s first residence in mexico. behind the scheme’s opaque walls, a spacious interior is created through the combination of two offset double-height volumes. daylight entering through a clerestory window at the uppermost storey illuminates the entire property, while opposite, a large golden wall reflects this southern light — radiating a distinct golden hue.

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Infinite Patterns Wormhole Installation by Pattern Nostrum Art Studio

nice bend on light and space. m.





‘infinite patterns wormhole’ is an op art installation by pattern nostrum art studio created for the center of contemporary art luigi pecci in prato, italy. the artwork is part of tempo reale, the 5th edition of TU35 — geografie dell’arte emergente in toscana, a curatorial group dedicated to showcase italian and tuscany-related artists under 35. for this show, pattern nostrum art studio designed a piece that stands between art, poetry and design, implying that there could be a shortcut between two distant points.

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Wood Innovation Design Centre by Michael Green Architecture

precise wood detailing + design. m.





The Wood Innovation Design Centre (WIDC) serves as a gathering place for researchers, academics, and design professionals generating ideas for innovative uses of wood. The lower floors of the building provide facilities dedicated to education in Integrated Wood Design. Upper floors provide office space for government and wood industry-related organizations. The eight-story building stands 97 feet tall — the world’s tallest modern all-timber office building, a benchmark soon to be surpassed by other mass timber buildings.

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Fer y Nora by La Caja de Tipos

wonderfully creative yet minimalist interactive business card design! m.











What Fer and Nora wanted for their wedding was to be a big party where all guests, from first to last, have fun and a good time with them. They wanted everyone to participate from the outset to make that day unforgettable. So with this in our mind we started working. We had several ideas but the one that fits better with what the couple wanted was an invitation that the guests themselves had to finish. With all this in our minds we created an invitation in two parts, the lower with the event data and instructions in order that everyone know what to do and the top with a series of micro-perforated circles by laser that could be separated as each guest wanted and, this way, draw various elements regarding the wedding such as a heart, rings, a shrimp… typical things. The instructions gave ideas, but then everyone was free to do what they wanted to make their invitation personal. And it didn’t stop there, these leftover circles became confetti to be thrown to Fer and Nora when they leave the church, helping to create a party atmosphere in their first minutes as newlyweds.

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