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Japanese Bookstores Look So Good

admin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:00:17 +0000

Now if only these stores were available in the streets of Manchester.

Designed by Hiroshi Aakamura and NAP architects for a bookstore in Shibuya, this is a fine example of making clever use of wall space to enhance floorspace, and glaziers cleverly maximising light reach. The result is an open concept with excellent manipulation of space and merchandise organization.

Taken from and more here: http://www.nakam.info

Master of Disguise

Sascha — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:26:20 +0000

How creepy would it be to have this guy blend into the surroundings of your house? Answer: You wouldn’t even notice.

Photo: Caters News Agency, Gallery from The Guardian

Moho Architects: Mixed Used Tower in San Jose de Costa Rica | Architecture

Sascha — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:24:09 +0000

Moho Architects got the go ahead with their design of what is already proclaimed to be the “new landmark, providing crucial amenities for the city, sheltered from the tropical local climate” of San Jose in Costa Rica.
The sustainable mixed-use tower, that resembles a 7-fingered hand, will house hotels, casinos, office spaces and living quarters with vegetation in the skycourts. The project will complete in 2012.
[reblogged from Sleeper Magazine]

MAD Architects Unveil Urban Forest Skyscraper For China | Architecture

Sascha — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:21:37 +0000

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[reblogged from Inhabitat.com]

Inside Every Human Invention Is A Promise to Technology | Architecture

Sascha — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:11:49 +0000

Inside the brain of the Matrix. [reblogged from http://figuremeout.tumblr.com/]