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091.08 The Work of Carlo Mollino « BUILD Blog

Dec 10, 2008
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091.08 The Work of Carlo Mollino « BUILD Blog

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There’s a good chance that your college design professors never introduced you to the work of Carlo Mollino (1905 – 1973). Of the 7 architecture degrees here in our office – not one of us ever heard of the guy until recently. Maybe our professors didn’t want to create any more illusion around the profession of architecture than already exists (with Mollino’s playboy, jet-set lifestyle and all). Maybe it’s that architecture was only one of many hobbies for Mollino; who’s interests included car racing, flying airplanes and skiing. Or maybe it was that, later in life, he developed an affinity for photographing street hookers in his hometown of Turin. Tough to say, but here’s your primer on Mollino. For any of you that did happen to study him – we’d love to know how the guy was portrayed in academics.

028.08 MAKE: Blog: Jurassic-looking works made from plastic chairs

Feb 22, 2008
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028.08 MAKE: Blog: Jurassic-looking works made from plastic chairs

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Brian Jungen's "Shapeshifter" and "Cetology" made from plastic chairs.

012.08 Security in a Chair » Yanko Design

Jan 21, 2008
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012.08 Security in a Chair » Yanko Design

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Many times we have found ourselves in a restaurant, café, or even a public library without a secure place to hang our jackets or hand bags. We either uncomfortably hang our belongings on a public coat rack, or across the back of our chair for the world to see. With “Chair Wardrobe”, we can confidently place our belongings in a secure location and keep them within reach. The “Chair Wardrobe” is a design concept by Erohina Yulia that allows for the outside of the chair to appear as a normal chair, but the secret is the inside storage or wardrobe for your special items. The design is made of two different colored plastics signifying the double features of the chair. The choice to use different wood or textiles is also available.

009.08 WebUrbanist » More Creative Furniture for Cramped Urban Living: 20 Pieces of Ingenious ‘Fl

Jan 15, 2008
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009.08 WebUrbanist » More Creative Furniture for Cramped Urban Living: 20 Pieces of Ingenious ‘Fl

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Flat pack furniture is exactly what it sounds like: furniture that starts out entirely as sheets of wood, metal or even cardboard. In addition to being clever and simply aesthetically awesome, flat pack furniture is also eco-friendly and highly creative. Without further ado, here are 20 more examples of incredibly compact and transforming furniture for cramped urban living.

004.08 USPS 2008 stamp collection includes Eames!

Jan 9, 2008
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004.08 USPS 2008 stamp collection includes Eames!

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Yes, Latin Jazz, American Journalists, and the Year of the Rat are all very noteworthy new USPS stamps for 2008, but we're about to hoard these Charles and Ray Eames sets at our local post office. (So sorry in advance if you go to the same post office as us.)