Welcome to the first digital museum, Adobe has now opened their virtual doors. Showcasing the best of digital media, Adobe has created a place that only lives online called Adobe Museum of Digital Media. Their first exhibit, called Valley, is by Tony Oursler, an American multimedia and installation artist. Seventeen areas form a virtual flowchart which invites the viewer to interact with it.
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The recent international design competition for a marine research center in bali, indonesia gave firm solus4 an opportunity to study and architecturally interpret the structure of tsunami waves. the competition, co-sponsored by arquitectum and universitas pelita harapan in indonesia, sought to address the need for tsunami research and preparation in response to the devastation caused by the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and tsunami.
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The Davis Residence is a project by Miller Hull Partnership, a firm stablished in 1977 that today counts with 7 partners and 56 contributors. The Miller Hull Partnership’s design reputation is based on simple, innovative and authentic designs, something we can confirm with the Davis Residence. A house where the concept marries a long gently sloping roof form containing the kitchen, entry and studio with a vertical tower containing the living room and master bedroom above. The roof forms express their timber construction with exposed joist, 1×4 skip sheathing and plywood diaphragms. Wood T&G paneling is stained in bold transparent colors.
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‘paik nam june media bridge’ by seoul-based architectural practice planning korea is a mega-structure over the han river that aims to efficiently expand the city fabric on to the water. with a total length of 1080 meters, the bridge connects the dangi-li power plant, which is currently being redeveloped into a public cultural space, and the national assembly building to the south. the design proposal is a largely sculpted form with fluctuating curves and volumes.
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This amazing house (that I’ll buy one day..) was designed by the Architect Juan Robles. The residential project is located in the central Pacific zone of Costa Rica, near the national park Manuel Antonio, Quepos.
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The St. Barts residence is a project by Barnes Coy Architects. Barnes Coy Architects is a 20-year-old firm which has realized over 250 projects throughout the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. The firm consists of 15 people, including 12 architects divided among three offices: Bridgehampton, NY; Vail, CO; and NYC. The residence is located at St. Barthelemy, France and it is a beautiful open space with amazing views. The mix of materials of the house count with Pennsylvania limestone at the walls, sucupira wood on the floors and polished concrete on countertops.
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the datong sports park includes a 30,000 seat stadium, an 8,000 seat arena, a 1,500 seat natatorium and a multi-use training hall. the sports park is part of a larger plan by the datong mayor to regenerate the historic old city and create a new city centre with other development including a city hall, museum and convention centre.
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South Beach’s most exceptional experience awaits you at The Villa By Barton G., a boutique luxury hotel, restaurant and event space housed in the former Versace Mansion, where elegance and unparalleled service seamlessly blend with signature Barton G. style.
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With a name like “Adam & Eve Hotel” one would suspect there would be lots of sinning going on around here. Located in Antalya, Turkey, this ultra-chic 5-star hotel houses 497 rooms, including 27 suites and 25 private villas, each with a private swimming pool and garden.
According to one travel website: “Every vista is spectacular, whether lounging beside one of the world’s longest pools, or gazing lovingly at your reflection in your enormous mirrored hotel room. But if you’re looking a little jet-lagged, just change the ambient lighting to a more flattering color with the flick of a switch.”
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The House in the Garden is a project by Cunningham Architects. The house is located in Dallas, Texas, USA and the project is a real beauty, a intense combination between architecture, nature and landscaping. The place is a modernist elegant house. The project is almost hidden is the garden since it is discreetly set back to the rear of the lot behind a stainless steel mesh and recycled glass privacy wall. Illuminated from within, the glass wall gives no indication of the urban oasis behind it.
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There are some estates that just scream bling! at you. Love it or hate it, this place is a talker. Located on the Spanish island of Majorca, this is a ‘hood where if you have to ask the price, you can’t afford to be here. Which is pretty much the owner’s attitude about it. German prince and talk show host Karl-Heinz Richard Furst von Sayn-Wittgenstein says “price upon request.” We spotted it in an eBay classified listed at $28 million.
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It’s impossible not to fall in love with this eco-friendly house, hidden on a coastal hillside in Costa Rica. Surrounded by lush greenery, I can only imagine how fresh the air must be. And with a fantastic view overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this home almost seems too good to be true…
Designed by SPG Architects, Casa Torcida has the largest domestic solar array in Costa Rica, which provides enough energy for lighting, appliances, and miscellaneous equipment. In the future, this solar-derived power will also provide for the needs of a state-of-the-art recording studio, located on the bottom floor.
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The Paraty House is a project by StudioMK27, a studio founded on the 80′s by Marcio Kogan that today counts with more than 14 architects and contributors around the world. The Paraty House is a really beautiful project located in the awesome Paraty beach in Rio de Janeiro. The house consists of reinforced concrete boxes that stand out the landscape of the place and get our attention right away. The modern looks mixed with nature and mountain views are really beautiful.
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Parabol Studio shared with us their project Perceptual Twist, an art gallery for a Single Stage Architectural Ideas Competition for the city of Maribor, Slovenia. More images and architect’s description after the break.
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ust because a building is in the desert doesn’t mean it has to be hot – at least that’s what Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill thought when designing their mixed-use development, Park Gate. The project is composed of six curving towers covered in a solar-powered canopy, with hanging gardens and reflecting pools below which act as thermal sinks. Inspired by the Middle East’s ancient and modern souks, Park Gate will serve as a place to rest, socialize and do business in the heart of Dubai.
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Belgian Architect Vincent Callebaut recently unveiled a project called Hydrogenase, a blue-sky plan for a high-flying fleet of self-sufficient aircraft that are one part zeppelin cities and one part hydrogen-generating floating farms. The algae-producing airborne cities are 100% emission-free and are capable of generating hydrogen gas without consuming land needed for crops or forests.
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South Korea-based Unsangdong Architects didn’t hold anything back with this ambitious proposal for the Thematic Pavilion of Yeosu 2012. “Ocean Imagination” was awarded an honorable mention.
The pavilion allows visitors to experience the ocean’s ecosystems. “Ocean Gate” takes the culture of the sea shore and shifts it vertically. This move creates a dynamic visual that is a constant reminder of nature’s different environments. “It combines ocean ecosystem and architecture in accordance with the main theme of ‘Ocean & Life,’” says Unsangdong Architects.
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UK firm haptic architects together with norwegian narud stokke wiig architects developed a strategy for a new international airport in the maldives. currently home to a domestic airfield, hanimaadhoo island is to be completely transformed with new terminal building in the lagoon.
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