Meditative 3D Art / Espen Kluge
“It’s a very playful process really, one through which I learn a lot technically and artistically,” says Kluge, adding that “I never set a goal in terms of symbolism or specific meaning.” Instead, he says, “I find myself moving towards a certain aesthetic, or wildly chasing some abstract [or] undefined theme.” The variety of finished […]
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New Banknotes for Norway / Snøhetta
“When contrasts come together, as when soft meets hard or digital meets analog, a dynamic is created. Our cubical pattern first of all represents pixels; our times visual language,” described Snøhetta in regards to their scheme, The Beauty of Boundaries. “Secondly, it represents mosaic; surface décor put together by different materials of different colors which […]
ArchitectureC.R.E.A.MGraphic designGuapNorwayPdangSnøhetta
Statoil Regional and International Offices / a-lab
Statoil Regional and International Offices in Fornebu, Bærum, Norway by a-lab: A Modest Footprint Fornebu area is in stark transformation from the former main airport to new homes, office space and public recreation areas. A major challenge was to balance the size and expression with regard to the nature and location, while also introducing new […]
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Soundsystem: Mirror Maru EP / Cashmere Cat
Check out the Mirror Maru EP by young Norwegian DJ/producer Magnus August Høiberg aka Cashmere Cat. The 4 track EP welcomes a unique sound. You may recognize some of the tracks from countless mixes used by various DJs. The album is currently available on Pelican Fly Records. Stream it below and enjoy. –@s_iravani
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Ticket Giveaway / Mr Little Jeans
The Superslice and Central SPAC are offering the chance for two lucky winners to receive a pair of free tickets to see Superslice favorite, Mr Little Jeans, the up-and-coming talent will be doing a DJ set and will also be performing live, showcasing her stirring vocals. The show goes down this Friday, August 24th, TOMORROW! So get on it. Simply […]
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Tower Studio / Saunders Architecture
Saunders Architecture: The Shorefast Foundation and the Fogo Island Arts Corporation has commissioned Todd Saunders to design a series of six artists’ studios on various Fogo Island locations. The organization is committed to preserving the Islanders’ traditions and aims at rejuvenating the island through the arts and culture. The Tower Studio is dramatically situated on […]
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Squish Studio / Saunders Architecture
Saunders Architecture: The Squish Studio is located just outside the small town of Tilting on the eastern end of Fogo Island. First settled in the mid-18th century, Tilting is known for its strong Irish culture and its recent designation by Parks Canada as a National Cultural Landscape District of Canada. The Squish Studio’s white angular […]
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Being There / Field Productions
Before you mentally check-in (or check-out depending on your occupation) at work and get your Monday started, sit back, sip on your Starbucks and absorb this video. Being There is an absolutely breathtaking video by Norwegian production company, Field Productions. Also, big ups to the soundtrack which is magically scored by Jonathan Sigsworth. Thank you for not using dubstep or AWOLNATION’s...
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SFMOMA Expansion / Snøhetta
Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta and visualization company MIR have released this virtual walk-through of the
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The Arctic Light (Time Lapse) / TSO Photography
We can’t get enough of these filmic postcards, these time lapse vids of idyllic settings. This one comes from TSO Photography. This was filmed between 29th April and 10th May 2011 in the Arctic, on the archipelago Lofoten in Norway. My favorite natural phenomenon is one I do not even know the name of, even after talking […]
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Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre Pavilion (Tverrfjellhytta) / Snøhetta
Snøhetta: This unique natural, cultural and mythical landscape
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