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On the mystery and magic appeal of LA's iconic visual language

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In this iteration, the Times ’ style editor Ian Blair waxed poetic about LA’s midcentury typographical elements, best embodied on the facade of Paul Revere Williams ’ iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, that are now synonymous with the visual imagination of Southern California feted by David Hockney and so many others.

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National Air and Space Museum Holds Architecture Challenge for Architecture Students and Young Professionals

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This post is brought to you by The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum recently announced its Student Architecture and Design Challenge for the design of an element for its new Bezos Learning Center. Image courtesy of The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

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QYF Boutique | Sun Concepts Office

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Excerpt : QYF Boutique is a retail interior design done by design firm, Sun Concepts Office, focusing on modernist aesthetics as their design approach. . As cities continue to evolve and renew day after day, the urban space needs to meet the expectations of consumers and provide satisfaction after consumption. Project Description.

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Honor creates foldable concept phone as the "new 'it' bag of the future"

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Chinese technology brand Honor has unveiled the Honor V Purse, a foldable concept phone that was designed to look like a handbag and features fixtures that allow straps and chains to be attached to it. The phone has folding screens "The Honor V Purse is a new, unique and revolutionary concept," an Honor spokesperson told Dezeen. "It

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COS unveils "most sustainable store concept to date"

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COS architectural creative lead Marcus Cole explains how more sustainable design principles were used in its recently opened concept stores, in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen for the brand. Cole talked to Dezeen about the brand's approach when creating the new retail spaces.

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Universal Design Studio models Biotherm's Monaco concept store on a laboratory

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The visual language of scientific laboratories informed the look of this blue-lit concept store in Monaco , which London firm Universal Design Studio has devised for skincare brand Biotherm. Although the 30-square-metre concept store showcases a selection of the brand's products, none of them are for sale.

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Elwood Residence by alessandra smith design | Living space

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Showcasing a curated selection of vintage and contemporary pieces, sumptuous fabrics and an extensive art collection; it narrates a visual story, bridging eras within its Melbourne heritage.</p> Having been renovated by Manna Architects, we sought to honour the heritage character whilst imbuing the spaces with a revitalised spirit.

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