Rem Koolhaas TVCC building on fire

Yesterday at 11:00 a.m. EST, the TVCC Tower designed by Rem Koolhaas caught on fire; the story has since been covered internationally via all major news broadcastings.
New York Times reported the fire was instigated “by an illegal fireworks show (which) engulfed one of the (Chinas) most architecturally celebrated modern buildings . The fire was not extinguished until early Tuesday morning.”

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MAD Studio and their super-cool ‘Absolute Towers’ Project

MAD Studios have been in the spotlight recently with steady progress being made for ‘The Absolute Towers’ project in Mississauga, Canada. The project sprung forth due to Mississauga seeking a new identity for their city. The City of Mississauga wanted a residential landmark that would provide an emotional connection to the landscape.  ‘The Absolute Towers’ [...]

Tetris Bricks falling in Sydney

If the Tetris Block Ice tray wasn’t good enough, i assume you would have checked out One more go one more go located on Abercrombie Lane in Sydney.  The artwork which consisted of suspended tetris blocks was installed from 4th of October to the 31st of January 2009 as part of the Sydney live lanes [...]

One pixel can make the difference

The ‘One Pixel’ project is the exploration of three different icons with one pixel being the only variation between them. Quite impressive really – One pixel can make the Difference by Alex Buga

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The Camouflage House 3 by Hiroshi Iguchi

Finally, a greenhouse that accommodates more that just plants – ‘The Camouflage House 3′ located in Nagano is designed by Hiroshi Iguchi of Fifth world. The building aims to promote eco friendly and sustainable architecture.

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Shoulder mounted side mirrors (for the non-ninja)

Ninja’s have an acute awareness of their surroundings – with their senses tuned to everything around them. For those struggling with their Ninja sense.. here’s a quick concept to help keep you aware and on your toes – Ninja side-mirrors (for the non-Ninja)…

My Last.fm discovery – The Flatliners

Last.fm is a UK-based Internet radio and music community website, founded in 2002. Based on what you listen to, Last.fm recommends you new music – and that my friends is how i discovered The Flatliners! The Flatliners are the youngest ever band to be signed to fat wreck cords and recently picked up song of [...]

UNStudio to design new Amsterdam Plein & Pavilion

Are my big brothers at AMNP always right? Architects, Ninjas and Thumbtacks declared that architects around the world are finally accepting (and spreading) their message of ninjadom – not only are architects like Andrew Maynard accepting of their message, it also seems that the big guns like UNStudio are in too!
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Werner Sobek future housing concept – R129

Designed by Werner Sobek – R129 is the sophisticated fusion of  architectural innovation and modern technology. The   envelope is made of a lightweight and transparent electrochromatic foil which can be made opaque, lightened or darkened using electronic controls. The envelope can be contolled either in sections or as a whole.

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Ninja Fail

To my like-minded Ninjas – this message is quite simply really…How NOT to be Ninja!