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December 22, 2012

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9 Modernist luxury apartments spanning an entire level each.

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35 Breathtaking Examples of Patterns in Nature

Famous dutch painter Rembrandt once said “Choose only one master – Nature” and he couldn’t be more right. Nature is the best artist and a limitless source of inspiration. Unfortunately, not everyone can see that. This is why we want to show you these 35 wonderful nature’s patterns. Of course, this is only a tiny fraction of all the nature’s beauty, so feel free to post your own pattern photos in the comment section below.

Guangzhou Opera House by Zaha Hadid Architects

The Guangzhou Opera House by Zaha Hadid Architects has opened in Guangdong province, China. Top photograph is by Christian Richters Shaped to resemble two pebbles on the bank of the Pearl River, the building houses a 1,800-seat theatre plus 400-seat multifunctional hall, rehearsal rooms and entrance hall. The main auditorium is lined with moulded panels made from glass-fibre reinforced gypsum to create a folded, flowing surface. The inaugural performance takes place today. Photographs are by Iwan Baan unless stated otherwise. Above photograph is by Christian Richters The information below is from Zaha Hadid Architects: Like pebbles in a stream smoothed by erosion, the Guangzhou Opera House sits in perfect harmony with its riverside location. Above photograph is by Christian Richters The Opera House is at the heart of Guangzhou’s cultural develo...

Daniel Libeskind designs prefab

Daniel Libeskind ‘s recent project, a series of signature prefabricated homes, is a drastic change from his usual commissions. Although a smaller project (5,500 square foot), the residence strongly speaks his language of design with drastic angles, strong geometries and seamless transitions between spaces. In this ever-growing age of prefab dominance, Libeskind’s villas will be able to be shipped to almost any location in the world within months, and will be assembled on site by a team of experts within weeks. More about the project after the break. “This is really the first time I have taken on the issue of doing something which is a limited artistic edition of a new space, a new way of living….I did everything in reverse in my career. Most people start with small projects and go on to design a museum. I started with a museum,” Libeskind commented. Crafted from premium materials, the living space meets the highest standards in design, craftsmanship and s...

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