Héctor Serrano Studio’s latest Project

Here it is Héctor Serrano Studio's latest project (2010) which is being presented this week at Maison & Objet in Paris.

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Lighthouse tower symbolizes imagination

Lighthouse Tower by Mikou Design Studio, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The Lighthouse Tower in Rio de Janeiro, is the an embodiment of its natural and urban surroundings. It summarizes the tropical experience associated with lush South American vegetation, the deep skies of Brazil and the urban landscape.

"We have thought up a truly Brazilian tower which symbolizes the imagination, beliefs, myths and memories of Brazilians. One made of sensitive perceptions of light, sound, atmosphere and sensual experiences related to its geographical and urban location."

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An urban presence in Florence

Florence Square, Fez by Mikou Design Studio

Florence Square is situated in a strategic area in the new town of Fez. The square is structured by a main urban axis, a broad boulevard with a central island generating an important pedestrian flow. The remodeling of Florence Square in Fez aims to create a space for encounters and meetings at a pedestrian scale and the scale of the neighborhood, but also a place clearly identifiable as a representative part of the modern Fez.

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The Aim of the Game: Albert Abut

Albert Abut, the Principal Architects of TRIPLE A ARCHITECTS PLANNERS was twelve years old when he decided to become an architect. He also started sailing with dinghies at this age. But it all started when he was six years old and began to design houses, buildings, sailboats, racing cars, cruise ships, planes... with only one thing in mind: how these things work? So I looked up everywhere I could to understand. The fruit of this curiosity today is practicing architecture and naval architecture.

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There’s Always a Result if You Believe in What You’re Doing

French designer Gwenael Nicolas established his own studio, CURIOSITY INC, in 1998. He was 18 years old when he wanted to become an art director for movies, but later realized that it was much more interesting to do architecture for real.

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Nicolas just won the Ku/Kan prize, a prestigious prize in Japan for Space Design. It’s the first time a foreigner in Japan has received the award. Nicholas says that “Beyond the difficulties of life (like being a foreigner in Japan) there’s always a result if you believe in what you are doing.” Read More...

5 Easy Tips for Portraits

There are many ways to take a portrait and usually there's a great interest for it. Here are some keys to how you can take great portrait photographs of people.

1. The classical, "street portrait" is usually a favorite, where you make your subject become the focal point by having a movement in the street in which the subject is standing.

Freeze (01) - 08Mar08, Paris (France)

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Industrial Design Schools in Europe

Industrial designers use the discipline of art, business, and engineering to design products. It is these designers who are responsible for a manufactured products's style, function, environmental elements, quality, and safety.

Are you in search for universities in Europe that offers industrial design? Check out these schools all over Europe.

Denmark

Designskolen Kolding

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Residence Ladoumegue by Emmanuel Combarel Dominique Marrec

Parisian architects Emmanuel Combarel Dominique Marrec have designed the Residence Ladoumegue.

Program: 190 Student housings
Owner: RIVP
Architect: Emmanuel Combarel Dominique Marrec
Location: Rue des Petits Ponts, Paris XIXe
Area: 5 600 m²
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50 Incredible City Photos


1. Amsterdam

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Nomiya

The Parisian architect Pascal Grasso believes that the work of architects should "reflect the answer to the problems of our time." His newest architecture is the Nomiya restaurant in Paris with an amazing view of the city. It's an architecture of Pascal and Laurent Grasso and holds place for 12 people.

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Pascal Grasso

The Parisian architect Pascal Grasso believes that the work of architects should "reflect the answer to the problems of our time."

www.pascalgrasso.com

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Robert Couturier

Robert Couturier, an architect, believes that “original ideas comes from the sum of all we know, have learned and absorbed”. He has been awarded the award of being The AD 100 represents of the top architects and interior designer.

www.robertcouturier.com

Robert Couturier

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51 Ways to explode your creativity

10 things Sun Tzu can Teach You about Creative Strategy

51 Aspects of Creative Strategy You Must Know!

7 Ways You can be a Good Leader

10 things Niccolò Machiavelli can Teach you about Creative Strategy

The Power of One Shot: Hirano Aichi

Catching daily life: Nobuyuki Kobayashi

Be bold and aim high

The Secret to Effectiveness

Vision, the power of anticipation

Rie Isono: Be Open, Ideas Come in Daily Life

Experimenting with the Nature of Performing Art: Buffer Space

Know Your Strength & Focus

Living a Creative Life: Fumie Shibata

The Way Architect Anna Nakamura Works

Great Architecture Begins with a Promise: Max Strang

Combining Visual Art & Music

Experimenting with Porosity

8 linked towers forming an urban experience

People Trust Your Vision: Keisuke Fujiwara

Follow the Entire Design Process of ASSAY OFFICE London

I Am The Problem

Casa Manifesto: 85 % of Recycled, Reused and Eco-friendly materials

Jeong- Eun Lee: Design requires Heart and Sweat

Bioclimatic & Modular Architecture: Infiniski’s lofts

SLEEPBOX- Comfortable Urban Infrastructure

The Berg, Urbanized Nature in Berlin

Kenneth Nilson: How one Shape can Develop into Numerous Designs

House-sized Apartments in Sunshine Beach

BIG Wins Competition for The World Village of Women Sports

Renaissance in Florence

51 Pieces from the Renaissance

Pascal Grasso

SHENZHEN INTERNATIONAL ENERGY MANSION

Slussen

Jung Myung Taek

Talia Radford

Marc Canadell’s Nightingale House

Water Lily

Ori Ben-Zvi