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The Grand Palais Monumenta 2012 by Daniel Buren

The Grand Palais Monumenta 2012 by Daniel Buren

In the French capital an original initiative every year allows to decorate the aisle of the Grand Palais by the world renowned artist’s creation. This year fell to Daniel Buren. For four years the French Ministry for culture relies on a famous international artist to …

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A “Roller coaster” Crouching Tiger and Turtle-Magic Mountain

A “Roller coaster” Crouching Tiger and Turtle-Magic Mountain

If the ‘crouching tiger and turtle – magic mountain ‘, which is its full name, had made in India instead of in Duisburg, it must have a legend in behind. Something like a mythical beast challenged ancient reptile to a fight for the love of …

Learn More About The London Olympic Park

Learn More About The London Olympic Park

In less than three months, London back into the limelight to show the long-awaited Olympic Games. The city, which had hosted the event in 1908 and 1948, currently in final preparations to welcome the athletes and the millions of tourists with promising to radically change …

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Earthquake-proof table can withstand the weight of 1000 kg

Earthquake-proof table can withstand the weight of 1000 kg

In countries where earthquakes are a constant, generally, and especially in schools, is recommended the advice at the time of disaster to seek protection under the table. But, the table does not provide the security that is needed, sometimes even causing death because the table …

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The Casa da Embauba by architect Flavia Cancian

The Casa da Embauba by architect Flavia Cancian

The Casa da Embauba by architect Flavia Cancian, accompanies the view over the Ilhabela bay, in the coast of São Paulo. A welcome garden was chosen for the lowest elevation. This level coincided with the height of the tree tops in a surrounding preservation area. …

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Muca Music Center: The facade color changes in accordance with light incident

Muca Music Center: The facade color changes in accordance with light incident

Algueña village in Spain is a place that few people know, but thanks to an architectural design that encourages and promotes local culture to gain fame. Located in the Alicante region, in the Southeast, Algueña has only 2000 inhabitants. Population lives on agriculture and the …

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“Smart Critiques. Stupid Creates.” Diesel Headquarters In Italy

“Smart Critiques. Stupid Creates.” Diesel Headquarters In Italy

This place is designed so that interior and exterior blend through a large glass surface, equipped with filters and curtains, fills the space with natural light. The project sought the balance between the surrounding landscape, industry and quality of life of those who work there. …

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Hotel Viura: Stack of cubes that almost falling

Hotel Viura: Stack of cubes that almost falling

Renowned for its quality wines and olive oil, the region of La Rioja in northern Spain, is a tourist destination increasingly sought after by winemakers and food lovers. Those who appreciate the qualities of places and also a fan of design and architecture there is …

Wang Shu Wins the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize

Wang Shu Wins the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize

The Chinese architect Wang Shu is the winner of the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize, an award known as the “Nobel of architecture”.  Author of buildings that combine Chinese traditions with contemporary materials such as concrete, he will receive the award on May 25, in an …

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Oriental designs and styles are characterized by their simplicity and elegance

Oriental designs and styles are characterized by their simplicity and elegance

There is a culture that became a pattern to follow when a new style of decoration come up. One of them is surely oriental culture. Textures, colors and scents are imposed more strongly breaking through into the most diverse areas of the city. Fine furniture …

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