inside view a designboom.com publication February 2013, 04 a biweekly round up. twice a month we compile a short list of a few of our favourite stories on designboom. twitter facebook and pinterest for regular updates. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 editor's note 2 recent designboom articles - 3 IDF AWARDS 2013 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 'design for death' designboom presents a design competition on the theme of death care. we are engaging with creative talent around the world to stimulate critical thinking and to cre­ate a dialogue where different ideas and perceptions can freely be exchanged. philosophies and religious theories explain the inevitability and necessity of death from different perspectives -- birth and death are two aspects of life. international universities offer master programs that train students in the social analysis of death, burial, funerary and cemetery archaeology; a recent yale course has examined a number of issues that arise once we begin to reflect on our mortality; academic design courses elaborate on rituals surrounding death and funerals (e.g. the design academy of eindhoven). what is the future of deathcare? how can design change the way we say goodbye? we invite participants to examine the cultural aspects, to foster openness within the established traditions/systems around death and dying: in such a discussion on what is appropriate for the specific experiential context of the end of life, controversial topics might arise. since life began, the encasement of mortal remains has taken on different shapes and sizes in the various ages, reflecting the cultural and religious overtones of the times. historically memorialization was limited to the elite and only practiced in the highest societal classes, today it is considered a fundamental human right for all people. as societies evolve, the customs and traditions surrounding funerals and memorialization also change (e.g. there is an increased interest in environmentally-friendly funerals and burials). designboom organizes a design competition in collaboration with the LIEN FOUNDATION, a singapore philanthropic house and the national funeral directors association (with the asian civilisations museum foundation ACM). the call for entries for the DESIGN competition begins on wednesday, 6 february 2013. we will launch a second competition which will focus on ARCHITECTURAL SPACES. as always thanks for reading us birgit

gurunsi earth houses of burkina faso architecture | 2 February 2013 the sustainable village uses abundant local materials to create thermally comfortable, practical and visually expressive dwellings that adapt to the (read more)		middle east center bridge building by zaha hadid breaks ground architecture | 31 January 2013 the new metallic addition to oxford university's campus has broken ground, bridging the two existing 19th century archives.		foster + partners to 3D print structures on the moon architecture | 31 January 2013 the architects have teamed up with the european space agency to 3D print structures on the moon using local materials.
robert oshatz: wilkinson residence, oregon architecture | 30 January 2013 an unusual house in the dense forest uses a unique combination of natural materials to create spaces that synchronize with the rhythms of its (read more)		foster + partners: the hydro set to open in 2013 architecture | 30 January 2013 the new 12,000-seat cultural arena has recently celebrated the completion of its primary structure, well under way to meet its 2013 opening date.		HWCD: bamboo courtyard teahouse architecture | 29 January 2013 the floating teahouse is made of all natural materials, maintaining the sacred vernacular interpreted through a contemporary lens, to properly serve (read more)
jesus torres garcia architectes: non program pavilion architecture | 29 January 2013 the pavilion with no defined function or program uses a series of environmentally considerate strategies to create an ideal space for just about any (read more)		a home for all in rikuzentakata, full-scale prototype architecture | 26 January 2013 the concept model presented at the 2012 venice biennale has now been constructed at full scale to serve the people left homeless after the 2011 (read more)		mass studies: songwon art center architecture | 24 January 2013 a series of challenging site restrictions and protected historical neighbors forces the majority of the structure to be built below ground, making it (read more)

lance wyman interview design | 31 January 2013 'a logo can be visual poetry' - designboom recently caught up with lance wyman to discuss his specialist subjects, wayfinding and branding.		pentagram: new york's redesigned parking signs design | 31 January 2013 the re-designed parking signs introduce a consistent, simplified layout that cuts back on the number of words and colors.		poa street furniture by studio brichetziegler design | 31 January 2013 cast in aluminum, the street furniture series aims to re-enchant the townscape through new formal language.
richard turley interview design | 29 January 2013 richard turley tells us about his role as creative director for bloomberg businessweek, its design, production and how it reacts to online news (read more)		sunnyside by avihai shurin for monkey business design | 27 January 2013 the silicon cast separates the egg yolk from the whites to create a shining sun through clouds.		rick valicenti (3st) interview design | 29 January 2013 3st founder, rick valicenti tells us how he hit upon the name for his studio via a phillipe starck typo.
polyurethane furniture by massimiliano adami design | 26 January 2013 realized by re-thinking the elements of the industrial production of sofas and stuffing, the furniture collection utilizes polyurethene to mold a (read more)		beaver pencil sharpener by rodrigo torres kastor for alessi design | 25 January 2013 the chrome-plated design uses a simple clean form to playfully reference the wood-gnawing creature - featuring the unique fusion of functionality and (read more)		daniel jo: NHN tea set design | 24 January 2013 meticulously crafted from porcelain and finished with a clear glaze - the work is one example of the designer's ten years experience in classic (read more)

tomas saraceno: solar-powered hot air balloon art | 1 February 2013 the work is designed to float solely on the power of the sun - using garbage bags, transparent tape, rope, bicycle wheels and other flotsam jetsam (read more)		pentateuque by fabien merelle art | 30 January 2013 the french artist uses the tools of humor, storytelling and whimsy to direct the spirit of his work.		hand-built diorama of hanoi apartment block art | 31 January 2013 the artist created the diorama to surround a meticulously hand-built, three meter tall model of a residential housing block in reference to his (read more)
bruce nauman: mindfuck exhibition art | 30 January 2013 the work triggers a critical dialogue surrounding a body of work whose central themes explore the human condition, language, sex, and death.		tree roots emerge from the ceiling art | 29 January 2013 the site-specific installation transforms a gallery space into the underbelly of a forest.		marc quinn's large-scale infant sculpture art | 28 January 2013 the immense artwork is a seven month old sleeping child fabricated from painted bronze and steel, engineered to give the impression of being (read more)
woven walls installation by wies preijde art | 28 January 2013 the artwork is made up of a mass of thread filling the space - the various patterns and colors creating an almost holographic effect.		50 years of NASA's space food packaging documented art | 24 January 2013 the images take a look into how space cuisine has evolved over the last half-century, including the apollo and mercury space missions.		jetsons floating car photography by renaud marion art | 23 January 2013 captured as a series of floating old-school cadillac and mercedes-benz's, the photographs portray a jetsons-type future of how vehicles could have (read more)

secondary school braamcamp by CVDB architectos reader's submission | 31 January 2013 the extension of a secondary school in pontinha, lisbon configures the existing pavilion typology into one single building.		hornung and jacobi architecture: house hafner reader's submission | 29 January 2013 the U-shaped form of the residential construction can open and close according to the landscape and the user-defined functions, to connect the (read more)		plateau lamp by ferréol babin reader's submission | 1 February 2013 asymmetrical in shape, the table lamp implements LEDs to create an uncluttered and geometric aesthetic.
los domos timelapse in chile by james florio reader's submission | 31 January 2013 located in one of the clearest places in the world to star gaze, the time-lapse and stop motion project overviews the stunning beauty of outer-space.		marantz consolette speakers by feiz design studio reader's submission | 29 January 2013 based on a 'V' shaped wedge, the 150 watt wireless speaker dock incorporates specially developed BMR drivers to provide 180 degree sound dispersion.		money's worth exhibition at galerie sofie lachaert reader's submission | 28 January 2013 the exhibition showcases a collection of money and how its changed value is perceived in a series by well-known artists and designers.
operalab mobile pavilion by PA architecture studio reader's submission | 28 January 2013 the mobile pavilion proposal consists of vertical cables that are supported by a steel framework - carrying the spectator's seats that are moving up (read more)		folded origami table lamp by mirco kirsch for belt + sund reader's submission | 24 January 2013 conceived with folded guidelines, the table lamp incorporates pre-assembled lighting components for easy assembly.		eroded stool by alessandro isola and supriya mankad reader's submission | 22 January 2013 designed for a wine testing room in the north east of italy, the seat flows down the edge as if a liquid being poured finds its way down naturally.

IDF awards 2013 the india design forum (IDF) in collaboration with designboom celebrates india's vibrantly dynamic creative scene and identifies the best in various design disciplines. the IDF awards program seeks to increase national awareness of design by educating the public and honoring excellence, innovation, and lasting achievement. this award will also give opportunities to be featured by newspapers, online publications and design print magazines f rom all over the world. for this first edition in 2013 designs produced within the last 5 years (2008 - 2012) are eligible for application. participation is open to applicants from india, mainly indian companies and design professionals, but also indian citizens living abroad. in the concept section participation is open to indian students and design-enthusiasts. register now

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