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February 13, 2009

Modern Architecture – Mode-Gakuen Spiral Towers: Nagoya, Japan

This stunning structure by architectural group Nikken Sekkei really does set the standard for educational architecture. Located on busy Main Street in Nagoya, Japan, the Mode-Gakuen Spiral Towers were designed for three schools that represent the school of fashion design, computer programming, and medical support. The concept of the towers are derived from the enthusiasm of students from three schools, twining and rising up to the sky then departing to the real world.

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January 15, 2009

Obamicon.Me – Post-Election Fun By Paste Magazine

Those clever folk at Paste Magazine are letting people make their very own Sheperd Fairey style Obama poster. Got to give it to people, they constantly surprise me with their creativity. Here are some of my favorites. The original poster it's based off of: Obamicon.Me If you're up for it, show us your own creation!

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December 13, 2008

I Love Modern Architecture – Gwanggyo Green Power Center: South Korea

No, these buildings are not happy to see you. MVDRV architects recently won the Gwanggyo City Centre Competition with their design of this incredible new city just south of Seoul, South Korea. The proposed complex is a fully self-sufficient city for up to 77,000 inhabitants. Similar nodes, common in South Korea, concentrate residences, work and play all in one interactive center, reducing dependency on auto or train travel and building a strong sense of community.

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