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The Dali Museum in Florida [HOK]The new Salvador Dali Museum looks like it really materialized from Dali’s consciousness; the museum dedicated to the surrealist artist opened its doors on January 11th, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Joseph Dirand’s “Utopist Habitation Cell” Architectural SynthesisThe “Habitation Cell” doesn’t exactly represent the interior design of the future, but that of the surreal and idealistic.
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Les Bébés Cupcakery by J.C. ArchitectureWell, it was only a matter of time before the cupcakery trend went viral – and it looks like cupcake lovers in Taipei are now in for a double dose of yumminess: one part cupcake, one part design.
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Constance Guisset for Molteni&CWhen a furniture set is awarded “Best Scenography” and themed “Conversations”, it’s hard for you to even draw an image in your mind as to how it might look.
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Japanese Warehouse Turned Family HomeThe former warehouse turned family residence in Yoro, Japan features a large open space with the kitchen as the center of the house.
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Mini Cabin by Olson Kundig ArchitectsSeattle-based Olson Kundig Architects (remember this space?) designed this tiny one-room cabin on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia.
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Jared Lim’s Urban ExplorationIt is clear from this series of photographs that Jared Lim has a never ending love for the concrete jungle.
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Tom Ford’s New Mexico Ranch Designed by Tadao AndoTom Ford is no stranger to the best of the best, so it comes as no surprise that the prolific American designer enlisted one of the world’s greatest when it came down to designing his New Mexico dream home – a sprawling, luxe ranch.
· ART, INSTALLATION, MIXED MEDIA, PAINTING ·
Richard Woods: Logos of RealityArtist Richard Woods has a D.I.Y sensibility, in fact his new show at Alan Cristea Gallery in London is called just that. D.I.Y. We have had a mini love affair with Woods since creating pieces for Paul Smith’s space in Tokyo.
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The Minimalist by Christopher DomakisFor some great minimalist architectural photographs, check out this series by Christopher Domakis.
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Mathieu Coquerelle PhotographyLet bold geometric compositions and vivid color take over you with these architectural shots by Mathieu Coquerelle.
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Tucson Mountain Retreat by DUSTThe thing with some retreat spots is they seem to let their surroundings do the work. Throw out a few woven blankets, some herbal tea, and bongos, and any tranquil place is pretty reflection-ready.