Museum of Ephemera is redesigned version of Museum of Wellington City and Sea which has been crafted keeping the historic components of the existing building and modern facilities in mind. The recently modernized historic Board Room as well as the original staircase was turned into place holders which shows the new intervention. The designer not only emphasized on the historic elements of the existing building, but also the role of the building over its historic period was kept intact during the challenging renovation of this building to obtain a strong position in the modern world.
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Homebox is a sensational idea of mobile apartment with moveable and individual customized rooms that will allow the user to place its stuffs virtually anywhere. This innovative concept will eliminate the hassle of traditional house relocation and you will be able to settle done your new home in a new location within a short span of time. This idea comprises box shaped adjustable articles for all sorts of home decoration needs which can be easily placed when it’s required. Most of the furniture can be shaped and transformed just as you want and thus can save a significant amount of your in-house space.
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Dragonfly vertical farm is a concept urban farm specially designed for the Roosevelt Island of New York City which will reduce the problems associated with food shortage, mileage and connection between the producers and consumers. Because of the densely packed city civilization, this farm has been designed vertically, spanning 132 floors and 28 different agricultural fields for accommodating dragonflies aiming to produce fruit, grains, vegetables, meat and dairy. This Dragonfly wing shaped superstructure features wind and solar power producing capability and includes housing, offices, research labs and communal areas separated from farms, orchards and production rooms. Throughout the glass and steel set of wings, animal and plant farming is arranged as well as soil nutrient levels are maintained properly.
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Award-winning architects Ben van Berkel (UNStudio) and Zaha Hadid have recently disclosed their designs for a couple of eco-pavilions that will be on everyone’s attention in the celebrations of Burnham Plan Centennial this summer in Chicago. The main goal of both pavilion’s design is to realize the importance of imagining a superior future for all. The Curvilinear pavilion designed by Hadid will be developed with stretched fabric over a frame made of aluminum. The tent-like shape has been planned to be collapsible and re-installed without any difficulties. On the other hand, Van Berkel crafted out various materials for his design including wood and steel.
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From the time when personal privacy became an important concern, people are always taking initiatives to build something that serves the purpose well. Piilo is a concept interior that is specially designed to provide a private secret retreat. The transparent materials and subdued colors that are being used with Piilo shows the standard of lightness. This clear structured design encourages personal flexibility and spontaneity and can be used on the road, at home or in your office. This superb arrangement will allow you to enjoy your time free from any kind of disturbance and thus you can improve your productivity. In short, Piilo states a feeling of sensuality and belonging.
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