inside view a designboom.com publication April 2013, 15 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 DESIGN FOR DEATH international competition 4 OLED LIGHTING international design competition -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the biggest annual design event has just wrapped up, and designboom has already published more than 75 articles, uploaded more than 20 videos and 1500 + images, and there is more to come! continue reading our new stories of milan design week 2013 . just a reminder - there are only two days left to enroll in the design for death competition which invites the international creative and design community to re-think and re-imagine deathcare for the future. once again we are heading to the ICFF new york where we will celebrate our 30th edition of the designboom mart! for this special anniversary, we have selected the theme 'transition' and are looking for designs which blur the boundaries of classification, and merge easily into our daily activities. there are still a few spots left, so if you are interested in participating, find out more information here. as always thanks for reading us birgit

world's first algae-powered building by splitterwerk architecture | 12 April 2013 the first building in the world to feature a bio-reactive facade uses glass louvers containing locally-sourced micro-algae to produce biomass- a form (read more)		robbrecht en daem/ marie-josé van hee: market hall in ghent architecture | 12 April 2013 a new flexible market hall in the historic city center reactivates the surrounding vernacular architecture and reinstates the area as an active (read more)		foster and partners design future apple stores architecture | 11 April 2013 reports suggest apple will be turning to the architects of their new campus to design future retail locations around the world.
MAD architects unveil china wood sculpture museum architecture | 11 April 2013 informed by the gnarled knots of a wooden branch, the museum abstracts nature with a sinuous, twisting form clad in polished steel.		OMA: coach flagship store architecture | 10 April 2013 the transparent modular facade shows a contemporary evolution of coach's original wooden display shelves, allowing the merchandise to become the (read more)		rijksmuseum to reopen after 10 year renovation architecture | 9 April 2013 the home of priceless artifacts of the dutch golden age set to open later this week after a decade-long overhaul that restores the original (read more)
uchida.tak architects: T-nursery in fukuoka architecture | 9 April 2013 a modular care center made of prefabricated trapezoidal units outfitted in economical wood panels creates an interior oasis for children and adults.		mcdonald's + fuel station by giorgi khmaladze architecture | 4 April 2013 the elegantly shaped skin cantilevers over a fuel station and fast food venue and is moreover a testament to the ability of the built form to elevate (read more)		j. mayer h. architects: OLS house, stuttgart architecture | 3 April 2013 a hillside home in suburban stuttgart seeks to maximize views of a nearby valley with a composition of filleted corners and sweeping curves.

zaha hadid: array auditorium + theatre seating for poltrona frau design | 14 April 2013 breaking the mould of traditional auditorium and theatre seating systems, the back, arms and seat appear to form a single flower bud ready to burst (read more)		philippe starck: chapeau for flos design | 12 April 2013 the lamp's simple form acts as a base whereby one can customize it with their own hat--to act as a shade--resulting in a playful, interactive (read more)		maurizio galante: plisse cloud for lasvit design | 12 April 2013 the fashion designer has translated the softness of fabric--the way it ripples and folds--into a collection of glass chandeliers and a room divider (read more)
scholten & baijings: tea with georg design | 12 April 2013 the tea and cake tableware service draws its formal cues from studies the dutch duo has conducted on the tradition of the japanese tea ceremony which (read more)		adidas by tom dixon design | 11 April 2013 the collection of footwear and apparel reflects adidas' forward-thinking technologies and the british designer's inventive style, presented in an (read more)		ronan + erwan bouroullec: quiet motion for BMW i design | 11 April 2013 reminiscent of a carousel, the installation rotates slowly and silently as an allegorical interpretation of movement and contemplation.
transparent LEGO chandelier by tobias tostesen design | 10 April 2013 a transparent LEGO chandelier installation comprised of over 8000 hand-stacked bricks.		arik levy: tuile de cristal chandelier for baccarat design | 9 April 2013 designboom meets with designer arik levy to learn the concept and process behind the client-designed customizable chandelier of the 21st century.		daniel libeskind: paragon table lamp for artemide design | 9 April 2013 like a miniature skyscraper when standing perpendicular, the lamp consists of four segments so that it can be playfully bent at three joints to (read more)

aakash nihalani interview art | 9 April 2013 designboom talks to the new york-based artist aakash nihalani about his influences and recent projects.		exploded flowers by fong qi wei art | 8 April 2013 the act of disassembly lays bare the various shapes and textures of the flowers - highlighting the radial symmetry and individual floral components.		playgrounds of the world by manuel alvarez diestro art | 6 April 2013 the photographs give insight to the various playgrounds in different contexts throughout the world.
human tower competition photographs by david oliete art | 5 April 2013 the images capture a unique aerial perspective of 'concurs de castells', the historical human tower competition.		hyper-realistic LEGO sculptures by nathan sawaya + dean west art | 4 April 2013 the series of tableau compositions have been constructed using modern photography techniques, combined with sculpted LEGO objects placed within the (read more)		anthropocene: google maps reinterpreted as persian rugs art | 3 April 2013 measuring over two meters in length, each image is composited from thousands of thumbnails extracted as screen grabs from google maps.
the silence of dogs in cars by martin usborne art | 2 April 2013 the photographs highlight the many subtle reactions by dogs being left locked in vehicles: some sad, some expectant, some angry, some dejected.		photographs of darkened cities by thierry cohen art | 1 April 2013 hoping to re-connect users to the infinite energy of the stars, the photographic series depicts scenarios of the world's major cities at night (read more)		carlos cruz-diez: circumstance + ambiguity of color art | 31 March 2013 this show brings viewers into a space where they can re-experience, re-discover and understand color as something which exists completely (read more)

yvette yang: stylized fashion fonts reader's submission | 14 April 2013 the series contains sets of typefaces showing the fashion trend of each season.		sneaker-styled walking cane for top & derby reader's submission | 12 April 2013 influenced by sneaker soles, the walking cane helps give users an extra boost of confidence and poise in their daily routines.		dental clinic in torres vedras by MMV arquitectos reader's submission | 11 April 2013 the re-interpretation of a dental clinic provides a plenitude of senses in the search of new clarity and spatial character.
terra bio furniture from earth and organic waste by adital ela reader's submission | 11 April 2013 made from earth and 100% natural fibers, the stools and lamps require zero energy in production, are fully renewable and compostable.		hangzhou bent bamboo stool by min chen reader's submission | 10 April 2013 made from bamboo veneers, the stool fully flexes when in use, taking advantage of the material qualities.		kempart loft in liege, belgium by dethier architectures reader's submission | 10 April 2013 emerging from the client's interest in precision engineering an industrial bakery is transformed into housing bolstered by the insertion of sleek, (read more)
free desk here initiative by open studio club reader's submission | 7 April 2013 'free desk here' is a new initiative that offers graduates and freelancers a desk in a creative agency.		yu jian: bamboo stationery set reader's submission | 5 April 2013 each object is made from a hollowed bamboo the natural material combined with metal parts which indicate its function; from a pencil case to a tape (read more)		romano adolini: three-family home in nepi reader's submission | 4 April 2013 This residential project for three young friends who decided to build their homes together could be considered an architectural exploration of the (read more)

design for death designboom organizes a design competition on the theme of death care in collaboration with the LIEN FOUNDATION and ACM FOUNDATION, and supported by the NATIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION (NFDA). 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. 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)... . read more and register here OLED LIGHTING international design competition designboom in collaboration with LG CHEM and LG Electronics presents the OLED LIGHTING international design competition to catalyze the international creative and design community to create commercially viable OLED LIGHTING applications for the current premium market. more than a conceptual design competition, this is a call for production. it is the ambition of LG to produce the best entries and this is the REAL benefit of this contest. the OLED LIGHTING international design competition will give designers a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to partake in developing first generation OLED lighting products (for general lighting applications), and to eventually Change the way we see the light. read more and register here

Rexa Design bathroom solutions with DuPont™ Corian® FONTE, DESIGN MONICA GRAFFEO Fonte by Monica Graffeo is a project inspired by the Japanese philosophy of personal care, now updated with new items. Fonte collection in DuPont™ Corian®; design Monica Graffeo; photo Rexa Design, all rights reserved. A NEW CATALOGUE FOR A CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE. At the Milan week of design, Rexa Design has presented its new catalogue and the updates to the Fonte, Ergo-nomic, and Warp collections made possible by the versatility and sheer beauty of the DuPont™ Corian® techno-surfaces. Rexa Design intercepts and expresses contemporary moods in a new catalogue packed with ideas and atmospheres. A true Lifestyle System that recounts the bath as a central living space in the home, an inviting, restful niche devoted to personal care and wellbeing, to relaxation, to regeneration. Complete proposals for furnishings and accessories, produced entirely at the Rexa plant, “tailored” to every need. The decision to use only DuPont™ Corian® techno-surface, an exclusive product and brand of DuPont, was a strategic one, central to development of these collections: on the one hand, its exceptional plasticity opens exciting new design horizons; on the other, its unique features – rugged, easy to clean, hygienic – make it especially suitable for use in the bathroom environment. www.rexadesign.it www.corian-design.com WARP, DESIGN CARLO DAL BIANCO Warp molds, curves and distorts DuPont™ Corian® techno-surface to create all the elements of the bathroom system. Warp collection in DuPont™ Corian®; design Carlo Dal Bianco; photo Rexa Design, all rights reserved     ERGO-NOMIC, DESIGN GIULIO GIANTURCO Ergo-nomic is a bathroom system that focuses on ergonomics. Ergo-nomic collection In DuPont™ Corian®; design Giulio Gianturco; photo Rexa Design, all rights reserved

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