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Al-Rajhi Mosque Riyadh by RSP Architects

Posted: 06 May 2014 09:00 AM PDT

Al-Rajhi Mosque Riyadh by RSP Architects

A project by RSP Architects:

The design of Al-Rajhi Mosque is inspired by the iconic symbol of the Crescent, which is the shape produced when a circular disk has a segment of another circle removed from its edge. This is derived from the astronomical definition, which refers to the shape of the lit side of the moon that appears to be less than half illuminated by the Sun.

The design of Al-Rajhi Mosque was based on this iconic symbol, where a crescent is formed in plan, from the overlapping of two ellipses of different diameters, the smaller inner ellipse becomes the main prayer hall while the outer ellipse becomes the skin of the building.

The Crescent is also visible in elevation, where the design team has developed the skin as a composition of two different domes an outer shell dome that shields the building from the surroundings and transforms the mosque into a spiritual sanctuary, and a smaller inner dome, made up of a Mashrabiya pattern that allows the sun light to be filtered into the prayer hall and endows the space with an ethereal light quality.


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OM-Line Men's Cosmetics by By Canya Studio

Posted: 05 May 2014 07:50 PM PDT

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The brand OM-Line is a new cosmetics line for men, that is selling exclusively in the Spanish supermarket chain Consum. 

The initial essential briefing was for creating a design that doesn't supposed an important increase on the final product, because what the Spanish chain pretends is to launch an affordable cosmetics line for most of the clients. The studio had to make a choice from Standard industrial packages with current validity on the market. Furthermore, design resources were used to allow the minimum ink and technical finishes use looking for not increasing the costs, without losing the presence and the esthetic on the linear., Good presence at a very good price! 

Branding & packaging design by By Canya Studio.

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Leica Store Kyoto

Posted: 02 May 2014 12:05 AM PDT

Leica Store Kyoto

German camera maker Leica opened its newest flagship store in Kyoto that operates in Gion, a traditional geisha neighbourhood. A 100-year-old, two-story traditional "machiya" style townhouse reconstructed using artisan techniques, retaining the exterior and the original structure, has been married to the Leica worldview, creating a unique Leica store unlike any before it.

Contemporary elements were styled by Danish design studio OeO, alongside with Kyoto textile maker Hosoo and Yoshida. The store's interior, which evokes an atmosphere of Japanese tradition, features two floors; a shop downstair, a tatami room, an indoor garden and a gallery upstair. By retaining much of the original structures and facade, the new Leica shop sit in perfection with its neighbors. Only a small lantern bearing the Leica logo plus a logo on the entrance curtain are used to mark the Leica shop. It's a clever localization of the Leica brand in this 1,200-years of ancient city.

To mark the opening of Kyoto store, Leica released 100 pieces of limited-edition Leica MP camera in olive green with leather strap with a price tag of euro 11,000.

Leica Store Kyoto
Leica Store Kyoto
Leica Store Kyoto
Leica Store Kyoto
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KiraVan by Bran Ferren

Posted: 15 Apr 2014 08:44 AM PDT

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61 year old Bran Ferren spends millions creating one-off camper van- KiraVan, a vehicle includes an office, kitchen, bedrooms and even its own motorbike and drone for his 4 year old daughter. The father & daughter hope to travel across America and the world in this super truck.

The KiraVan, a giant custom built six-wheeled off road truck, is capable of drive down mud-swamped roads, and even rock covered roads. It will be able to travel up to 2,000 miles without resupply and navigate slopes as steep as 45 degrees thanks to a special suspension system.

The cockpit also has a special vibration reducing chair, as well as control for drones that can fly ahead to check traffic. At 31 feet long and more than 10 feet high, it is better equipped than most homes. It has an ecofriendly bathroom, a custom-designed kitchen where meals can be prepared, along with storage space for two weeks of traveling.

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millions dollars kiravan
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