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A-Poc Able Issey Miyake crafts pleated lighting for Milan design week

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APOC stands for A Piece of Cloth and refers to a computer-programmed manufacturing technique introduced by the late designer Issey Miyake in the 1990s, in which garments are cut out of a single tubular piece of fabric. Each element is detachable and can be laid flat and stored when not in use.

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Hello Wood’ Builder Summit Experiments with Construction Techniques to Revive an Abandoned Quarry in Hungary

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The event took place between July 6 and 15, ending in a two-day music festival open to all. The workshop also aligns with and supports Veszprém’s title of 2023 European Capital of Culture, which also includes over a hundred other villages and towns across the Bakony-Balaton region. Read more »

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Christien Meindertsma invents technique for 3D printing with wool

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The device uses a felting technique to bind the wool together The attachment works with all different types of wool. She believes the technique has many potential applications in design, with examples including furniture, acoustic products and insulation. It's a technique you can use with any European wool," the designer told Dezeen.

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Palma presents furniture with a "playful twist" at Collectible

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Materials such as sweet wrappers and coconut fibre are used to create a series of lighting and furniture The 11 pieces in the collection all use unexpected materials and techniques which, according to Schiavo, is a core principle of their design practice. The photography is by Pim Top.

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Building Resilience: A Closer Look at 2023's Response to Disaster Challenges

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Image © Lucas Boyd and Chad Greenlee As we reflect on the tumultuous events of 2023, it becomes evident that the challenges posed by changing environmental conditions have left an indelible mark on communities worldwide. Yale Students Propose a Series of Pop-Up Religious Buildings to Sustain Culture in Refugee Camps.

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Lanza Atelier creates Shou Sugi Ban pavilion in Mexico City

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Commissioned by arts agency Base , the pavilion was intended to be a space for events and is located in the industrial courtyard of the organisation's office. The pavilion's materials were chosen to "evolve" over time, although the Shou Sugi Ban technique will protect the wood from excessive weathering, a result of charring the material.

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Trahan Architects creates "weightless" hand-bent steel pavilion in Arkansas

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The structure will act as an event venue and a shade canopy for the public. The structure appears "weightless" The design choice provides a more open half-shelf that will host performances for up to 3,000 people, while simultaneously creating a more intimate space for movie nights or other events for 50-100 visitors.

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