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Nach der Honorarreform herrscht die nackte Existenzangst in den Praxen. Die Ärzte fürchten, ihre Kosten nicht mehr decken zu können. Verantwortlich dafür ist die Reform der Honorare, ...
Self-proclaimed philosopher, Frank Los travels around The Netherlands with his pop up inflatable church exploring new ideas and challenging existing beliefs.
Years ago Ingrid discovered the Japanese art-form paper architecture. Paper architecture is cutting and folding a three dimensional object - with immense precision - out of a single piece of paper. Ingrid her insight in thinking three dimensional has grown over the years so that she is capable to design complex sculptures, which are very detailed. The topic of the pieces varies from architectural/figurative to abstract/symbolic.
"... the Iris Tablet PC is a transparent touchpad with an OLED display. It uses wireless charging technology, can scan documents, translates texts and can work as an efficient navigator. The coolest two apps is how you can use it for planning interior designing using AR and split the screen up for shared use" (yankodesign.com)
Watch this book trailer video for a short animated film based on Lane Smith's It's a Book, an adorable picture book for children that celebrates traditional ...
Scientists may have found the cause of the world’s sudden dwindling population of bees- and cell phones are to blame. Research conducted in Lausanne, Switzerland has shown that the signal from cell phones not only confuse bees, but also leads to their death.
"although the most recent sculptures have only been in place for about two months, they already show the significant growth of algae and the beginning development of coral, and are already frequented by lobsters and thousands of different fish."
delineating in photographic format how one can be the sum of many, the collection is a series of portraits involving the photographer with her closest relatives.
the umino seaweed shop uses a special laser-cutting technique on seaweed to create intricately patterned nori, each design adapted from japanese culture and symbolizing an aspect of good fortune.
Dutch design firm LOOS.FM expanded on the life-size LEGO trend with Abondantus Giganticus, a 20 meter tall church-shaped temporary pavilion created from LEGO-like bricks.
"SchultzeWORKS designstudio is proud to announce a breakthrough in robot design. Commissioned by RoboDynamics of Santa Monica, CA, ‘Luna’ is the world’s first personal robot integrating three unique feature sets : Luna is completely expandable via expansion ports, fully programmable with open standards and, above all, affordable."
"during london design week 2011, dutch designer marcel wanders presents his most recent promotion project 'mermaids',
immersing viewers into the world of moooi, the dutch furniture manufacturing company for which wanders is the founder and art director.
the series of photographs enchant you to dive into the underwater world and swim amongst moooi's designs including 'raimond' by raimond puts, 'miyake' by arihiro miyake, 'heracleum' by bertjan pot and 'dear ingo' by ron gilad.
on show at the white building - moooi's london showroom - the gallery space is transformed, as if sunken to the bottom of the ocean." (designboom.com)
PayPal founder Peter Thiel will be investing $1,23 Million (according to Inhabitat) for the developing of revolutionary micro-countries built on oil rig-like platforms, which will be movable, diesel-powered and will each have around 12 000 tons, housing up to 270 people.
The conceptual minds over at Nau architects have dreamed up a self sustaining hotel room-like pod that can top any building and generate its own energy via wind and solar power.
"The Nautilus shelving system, showcased at Northern Michigan University’s first ever exhibit at the Salone Satellite, was designed to be a cherished family heirloom that, like markings of a child’s height on the wall, represents the advancement of personal knowledge as well as the coming of age. Inspired by the need for growth through learning, the ascending shelves symbolize the lifelong pursuit of discovery. Placed in line, the shelves act as a playful room divider, but when closed Nautilus becomes an adapted reading sanctuary."
"The collaboration between Austrian architects BWM Architekten und Partner and interior designer Michael Manzenreiter resulted in erecting a fascinating hotel building."
Discovered by Gerardine Botte of Ohio University, the process focuses in on a catalyst that would have a variety of applications, including fuel for hydrogen powered cars and cleaning up municipal waters.
the networked system of touchscreen vending machines lets users purchase beverage gifts for friends and strangers-- complete with a personalized video message-- that can be redeemed at any other 'social vending' machine.
Ganz schön peinlich, wenn's stimmt: Im Patentstreit mit Samsung legt Apple einem deutschen Gericht offenbar ein manipuliertes Beweisfoto vor. Auf dem Bild ist neben Apples iPad 2 ein Galaxy Tab 10.1 mit einem falschen Seitenverhältnis und entferntem Samsung-Logo zu sehen.
"A collective blog that features images of looters stealing a variety of absurd items.
images from the media have been edited using photoshop to illustrate civilians looting
oversized stuffed animals, a team of pandas, a giant anteater and even playing a game of twister." (designboom.com)
Baek Heena creates picture books that are delicate, fanciful, and entirely readable.
Her artistry is matched by a perfectionism and a lavish attention to detail
in her quest to make memorable stories.
more supermarkets are encouraging patrons to return their recyclable PET bottles by offering them a rebate. tapping into this incentive and the hassle of having to carry a large quantity of empty bottles around, 'bottled' is a carrier which makes this task more efficient.
the interior of this bookshop is comprised of a series of stepped platforms, doubling as seating allowing individuals to peruse the selection and then sit and read next to the shelves.
Combining greek rule and swedish philosophy, this project aims to be a political move seeking densification in the city through inexpensive construction.
this prefabricated prototypical house serves as an affordable living option for china who plans on adding over 10 million housing units throughout the country this year.
the mobile unit stores approximately 1500 books and is large enough to accommodate a small group of visitors to congregate and browse reading material at their leisure or to take part in workshops.
The company says that QlockTwo Watch is the world’s first wristwatch in words, well perhaps they haven’t heard about Tokyoflash Kisai Kaidoku LCD watch.
a vending machine at a just-opened tokyo café lets users select a japanese idol, who arrives in person to serve up a bowl of instant ramen and chat for the three minutes the noodles require to soak.
"...the spiral staircase could immediately become
a bookshelf or act as a storage area for small apartments. through research, errazuriz proved that there is enough clearance
over our heads to install a shelf system of this kind, while a ladder makes it easy to reach higher areas."
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Serienreif: Bloomframe - der Balkon zum Ausklappen. Die niederländische Manufaktur Hurks Geveltechniek entwickelte den Bloomframe Balkon. Ein innovatives Fenster, das sich auf Knopfdruck magisch in einen Balkon verwandelt.
In an absurd twist of fate and a rather distinct and unusual statement on the need to recycle, residents of Shanghai got the surprise of their life ...
To be honest until now I've never wanted a sleeping bag so badly in my entire life. The Shark Sleeping Bag or ChumBuddy by Kendra Phillips is an amazing 7 foot
To offer some relief to the victims of the earthquake the office of Shigeru Ban Architects have developed simple modular shelters for the displaced Japanese.