Design

May 16, 2013

Cracked Egg Lamp Inspires New Architectural Designs

Broken Egg is an eye-catching lighting fixture mimicking a cracked egg by designer Ingo Maurer. The fantastic and intriguing design, first introduced as a ceramic table lamp in 1996, has inspired a new architectural project, allowing visitors to actually enter a massive oval-shaped venue. The egg-shaped structure is set to be built at Art Park in Inhotim, Brazil, boasting a futuristic space reminiscent of classic sci-fi films.

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April 24, 2013

Most Famous Pop Culture Dance Routines

Dancing Plague of 1518 is a series of illustrations by Brazilian graphic designer Niege Borges that celebrates dancing in pop culture and commemorates a true event by the same name. The series presents a number of dances performed by silhouettes of recognizable figures from TV and film.

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April 12, 2013

Two-Tier Chandelier Formed Out of 8,000 Clear LEGO Blocks

We have seen all kinds of creative LEGO sculptures in the past – the children's toy is inspiration for so many exciting things. But, we haven't seen anything quite like this transparent LEGO chandelier by Copenhagen-based industrial designer Tobias Tstesen. The artist says, “I enjoy when design through a simple story, form, and material is sensuous, and because of those facts continues to surprise, admire, and therefore achieve a long life.

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March 12, 2013

Zaha Hadid’s Modern Art Center Unveiled in China

Renowned international architecture firm Zaha Hadid Architects has envisioned a remarkable set of pavilions in Changsha, China designated for celebrating the arts. The conceptual plans for Changsha Meixihu International Culture & Art Centre were unveiled, revealing three modern buildings serving as an innovative cultural complex. The eye-catching landscape consists of a Grand Theatre, a Contemporary Art Museum, and a Multipurpose Hall (sometimes referred to as the Small Theatre).

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