Asif Khan to convert Soviet cinema in Kazakhstan into cultural centre
The conversion of a Soviet-era cinema into the Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture by British architect Asif Khan is underway in Kazakhstan. Read more
Architecture competition calls for designs for « a new world wonder »
Dutch social venture Shift has launched a €250,000 competition calling for designs for « a new wonder of the world » to promote action against climate change. Read more
Menorca farmhouse converted into vacation home with acid-yellow kitchen
Paris-based Atelier du Pont has teamed up with Menorca-based Aru Arquitectura to convert a pair of dilapidated old farm buildings into a summer house with a surprising mix of colours and textures. Read more
Nebulone sofa by Miniforms among seven new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a roomy sofa with a wraparound backrest and long, lozenge-shaped seat is among seven new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. Read more
Isern Serra completes « deeply human » interior for his own Barcelona studio
Spanish designer Isern Serra has refurbished his Barcelona studio, adding curved walls, arched openings and shelves filled with inspirational objects that give the space a homely feel. Read more
Content Authenticity Initiative
More initiatives like this please!
Tha Maximum Size of a PDF
This made me laugh: The maximum size of a PDF is not limited by the format itself, however, Adobe Acrobat imposes a limit of 15 million in by 15 million in, or 225 trillion in2 (145,161 km2)
Marginalia-Search
Marginalia-Search is a search engine that prioritizes non commercial content. I love this so much! (via)
Notice
“I urge you to please notice when you are happy.” – Kurt Vonnegut
GRT Architects converts Harlem rectory into home for an artist
A historic neo-gothic rectory in New York’s Harlem has been given new life by Brooklyn-based GRT Architects, through highlighting the building’s arched windows and lining spaces with reeded oak panelling. Read more
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