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"It is perfectly possible for a man to be out of prison, and yet not free — to be under no physical constraint and yet to be a psychological captive, compelled to think, feel and act as the representatives of the national state, or of some private interest within the nation, wants him to think, feel and act. The nature of psychological compulsion is such that those who act under constraint remain under the impression that they are acting on their own initiative. The victim of mind-manipulation does not know that he is a victim. To him the walls of his prison are invisible, and he believes himself to be free. That he is not free is apparent only to other people. His servitude is strictly objective."
Aldous Huxley via dmitridb:
The most terrifying fact about the universe is not that it is hostile but that it is indifferent. But if we can come to terms with this indifference, then our existence as a species can have genuine meaning. However vast the darkness, we must supply our own light.
Stanley Kubrick via Athila
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The minimalist house design Casa Zafra located in Aranjuez Spain and was design by Spain Architects Eduardo Arroyo, the member of NO.MAD Arquitectos. This house is set among a golf course on a dubious quality built environment. The volumetric trace of the building is imposed to this empty character of the surroundings and reacts only to the far away views of the distant landscape. The limitations of ground floor occupancy directs to the location of the requested program in two levels allowing a geometric figure on the ground close to a square. In that direction, the objects in the landscape worth of bringing interesting visual frames inside the house and define their relative position according to the inner programs in each level was recognize: the mountain views from the living room, the old city and the river from the upper sleeping room and exterior terrace or the grass plot from the kitchen. The will to frame this objects in the distance by placing big glazed elements performs part of the new transformed geometry.The minimalist house design Casa Zafra located in Aranjuez Spain and was design by... more
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The Paraty House is a minimalist and elegant house located in Island near colonial town of Paraty, Closed to Rio Brazil and design by Brazilian based architects of Marcio Kogan. The elegant of Paraty House comes from the seamless link between indoors and out, from the use of native wood, stone and vegetation. Paraty House features a furniture collection showcasing 20thcentury design, including works by many well-known artists. The residents arrive by boat. This volume contains the living room, kitchen and service area. The Elegance this house describes with the photos or visit Marcio Kogan’s website.The Paraty House is a minimalist and elegant house located in Island near colonial... more
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Evans House is modern house design remodel by LA based architects bittonidesignstudio. This house has now become an architecturally controlled neighborhood that was originally planned by architects Quincy Jones and Whitney R. Smith. This particular project is a remodel and addition to an existing 1957 Benton + Park home which is situated high above the city with views of the entire LA basin. The project was framed around taking something ‘modern’ and making it more contemporary.Evans House is modern house design remodel by LA based architects bittonidesignstudio.... more
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The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is continuing its year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary.
To commemorate the day it opened its doors five decades ago, the museum in Manhattan is waving its $18 admission fee all day Wednesday.The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is continuing its year-long celebration of its 50th... more
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Thailand-based firm Fars Studio has been named the winner in a national design competition for the Chao Phraya River Memorial and Museum in Nakorn-Sawan, Thailand. The competition was held by the Nakorn-Sawan Municipality and the Association of Siamese Architects to create a landmark symbol for the significance of the river in this region.Thailand-based firm Fars Studio has been named the winner in a national design... more
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The newest Treehouse.
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the 2009 NASA Space Settlement Design Contest winning entry designed by Eric Yam of Toronto, Ontario. Eric's design and vision are brilliant, and entirely achievable with current technology. Here at Starship Dimensions we applaud anyone with vision who works towards bringing humanity closer to the stars, and Eric's design is truly inspirational. Hopefully one day we will be living throughout the solar system in colonies such as this:the 2009 NASA Space Settlement Design Contest winning entry designed by Eric Yam of... more
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Ordos City in China signed an agreement to build what will be a 2-gigawatt solar installation in the Inner Mongolia city. First Solar has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Chinese government to build a 2-gigawatt (GW) solar power plant in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia, China.Ordos City in China signed an agreement to build what will be a 2-gigawatt solar... more
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As the eighth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks approaches, the slow pace of construction at Ground Zero in New York is puzzling many people.
A poll found more than half of New Yorkers believe the rebuilding is going badly and more than 60 per cent do not think key parts of the project will be finished on time.
On the ravaged World Trade Centre site, signs of the massive rebuilding effort are finally edging above street level.
The work is hot and hard, but eight years after September 11, workers like carpenter Estelle St Clair are proud of the project.
"Even though I was so devastated then, I felt I didn't participate then when it happened, I feel like I'm participating now to bring us back to where we need to be here in New York and as a country," she said.
Years of cost blowouts and squabbling between the site's owner and developer have slowed down construction.
Work on the main tower, once called the Freedom Tower, is due to be finished in 2013.As the eighth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks approaches, the slow... more
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This is the architecture firm of Hernan Diaz Alonso. Another company realizing the potential for technology aided architecture.This is the architecture firm of Hernan Diaz Alonso. Another company realizing the... more
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As the world’s population continues to grow and cities become even more congested and resources dissipate, it might be time to start looking at remedies for the future. Eric Vergne’s Dystopian Farm project envisions a New York City comprised of skyscraper farms that harness the latest technology to create a self-sustaining food source for the entire city.As the world’s population continues to grow and cities become even more congested... more
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Stairs. Just stairs. Good clean fun.
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Jae is an up and coming architect whose house tour you may recall or whose shoe vault you may covet. Or you may have seen him wax poetic at our Small Space Design Meetup last year. Jae recently completed the design and build of a vast loft in SoHo for a client who gave him nearly free reign...
Be sure to click the link to read the rest of the article, check out a featured gallery, and visit his site for more projects.Jae is an up and coming architect whose house tour you may recall or whose shoe vault... more
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The scope of the project is to Develop 100 hundred villas in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China, for the Client, Jiang Yuan Water Engineering Ltd. FAKE Design, Ai Wei Wei studio in Beijing, has developed the masterplan for the 100 parcels of land and will curate the project, while Herzog and de Meuron have selected the 100 architects to participate. The collection of 100 Architects hail from 27 countries around the globe. The project has been divided into 2 phases. The first phase is the development of 28 parcels while the second phase will develop the remaining 72. Each architect is responsible for a 1000 square meter Villa.The scope of the project is to Develop 100 hundred villas in Ordos, Inner Mongolia,... more
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The current global community continues to struggle with issues such as energy conservation, poverty, and declining economies. There are countless ways of battling these topics. However, action is just as, if not more, important than simply brainstorming ideas and concepts. My Abod is an initiative to provide the homless and povershed a home. Based from the design firm BSB Design, My Abod provides a "home in a box." Through mass production and cheap, sustainable materials, the price of a house is roughly $1500. It can be constructed in a day with a crew of four. The construction is very basic and only requires a screwdriver and an awl which are included in the box. These homes have already been implamented, though not extensively, in Africa. It is these types of designing and initiative that brings the world together as a better place.The current global community continues to struggle with issues such as energy... more
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It has a sunbathing area, a trendy bar and a coffee house, plus it allows you to cross the Mur river in Graz, Austria from one shore to another. Beautifully designed too. Pretty rad except the whole driving then drinking then driving thing. Details...It has a sunbathing area, a trendy bar and a coffee house, plus it allows you to cross... more
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The 650 square foot Zero House by Scott Specht of Spect Harpman Architects
The design proposes to have self-generating electricity created by the canopy roof; as well as a 2700 gallon rooftop water collection, and a waste composting system at the lowest level. The ZeroHouse is intended to find application in remote or ecologically sensitive locations, in places where typical construction would be unsuitable.The 650 square foot Zero House by Scott Specht of Spect Harpman Architects
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"Two Japanese designers have created Bright Blinds, which are blinds to be hung on blank walls to give the appearance of a window underneath. Electroluminescent sheeting is responsible for the simulated daylight, and the amount of light emitted is controlled via the same methods as traditional blinds. Not nearly as cool as Philip's Dynamic Daylight Window, but a neat concept none-the-less. Except they won't work. It's like the time I tried to cheer myself up at the office, despite working in a windowless interior cubicle. You know what I did? I drew a window on my whiteboard -- with a beach outside, complete with palm trees and bikini babes. And let me tell you, that shit didnt work worth a damn. If anything I was even more depressed.""Two Japanese designers have created Bright Blinds, which are blinds to be hung on... more
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Pretty cool concept. Good to see people thinking outside the box these days. Hell, who wouldn't want a treehouse? Eco-Friendly at that...Pretty cool concept. Good to see people thinking outside the box these days. Hell,... more
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