The new city center designed by Dutch architects MVRDV for Gwanggyo, a city coming up 35 kms from Seoul in South Korea seems to be something taken out of the sci fi movies. Expected to be completed by 2011, the city is sufficient enough to hold 77000 inhabitants and has a design envisioned with two centers which is a mix of housing, culture, office, retail, and leisure and education spaces. Various atriums are created in the towers catering to various categories, with box hedges being planted on the roofs and terraces which in turn improves ventilation and reduces usage of energy and water.
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The step chair designed by Seton Spadt, a student at the Philedelphia University is definitely an eye catcher. As per him he was inspired by Wilson Art’s Laminate wherein the steps represents the transformation happened over the the last century or so. The steps indicate the way the company has progressed to be a market leader as it is today thus sitting on this one gets a feeling of being the king of the world! The color combination used for the steps are some of the best sellers that has come from them; overall a suitable visual tribute for one of pioneer firm of the last century. If you need further information, you can contact the designer here : spadt0765@philau.edu
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Various designer scaffolding by Maria Yasko if to be described in two words can be said to be ‘unusually beautiful’. The designer seems to have been inspired by nature and surroundings, as one can see many of the designs which have graphically designed leaves and branches as extensions of the structures. The material used for design is corian and apart from beautiful design, the beauty of the scaffoldings is also enhanced by smart color choices and amazing color combinations. Perfect companion to adorn your living room as you see your walls being beautified with nature as a backdrop.
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Here comes a ring jewelry which is stylish and modern, having the potential future in material science. This ring is highly compact and smart because it consists of magnetic and decorative material with advanced technology. There is a display on this ring that shows you the time, your personal calendar data and also acts as a beautiful jewelry. The device grasps 1710 sphere that can be turned into every direction. So, I guess the designer has given its best to make the jewelry useful as well as stylish at the same time.
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Now even you have the option to take part in eco-friendly drive by bringing in home the “Leaf Lamp”. It is a floor lamp designed in the shape of a plant with its leaves spreading all around. Inspired by Mother Nature, designer Sofian Tallal of France has created a beautiful lamp that could be used as a table lamp, floor lamp or study lamp. Each of its leaves spread white light with a medium frequency so as to provide a soothing effect to your eyes. Hanging switch interprets the dew drops that are just falling through these green leaves. Altogether you will feel yourself nearer to the lap of nature with this beautiful LeafLamp around you.
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