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A few years later, on a grade-school field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, it all clicked when he experienced the city’s density and how people moved through it. Many different structures served as inspiration for Ashey, but the Exeter Library by Louis Kahn made a
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This article explores a large-scale innovation of up-cycling methods. This looks like something pulled straight from a sci-fi movie. So, lets get into what exactly this is and how it was made livable. Nestle — a loose homonym of “nacelle,” the part of a wind turbine containing its engine — is made
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Community beautification is an integral part of my capstone project, and something that people easily agree they want more of. But what are the practical benefits of community beautification? I reference this essay to glean more insights. Although public art can be aesthetically valuable, case studies and research have demonstrated
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This candlelight yoga class really reminded me just how much the environment can shape an individual's mindset. Immediately, the soft glow of the candles changed the mood of the room, making the space feel calmer. Additionally, without so many visual distractions I found that I could focus my
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Takashi Murakami's exhibition, "Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow," is a masterclass in blending playful visuals with profound reflection, working to reframe our thought process of creating intentional, calming spaces in our lives. The following is taken from the Cleveland Museum of Art exhibitions page
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What inspired me about AFTERGLOW is how it proves that even the most ordinary objects can become inspiring when approached with a sense of play. That idea feels especially relevant when thinking about designing for children, they need more than just functionality, but rather something inviting. In a world of
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Eric N. Mack: All the oohs, and the AAHS Explore abstract art by Eric N. Mack, who is expanding the notion of painting and other media through his remarkable use of fabric. An investigation into abstraction and the ways painting can offer fertile ground for experimentation converge in Eric N.
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HERE AND NOW Living in the present moment is the only way to tame the mind. For the mind throws us into turmoil, thinking of the past and worrying about the future. By noticing our breath, the inner sensations of the body, the light around us, the ground beneath our
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Sprouting Tomorrow is an educational box subscription geared towards kids of different ages with activities on reducing, reusing, and recycling. Hoping to spread educational awareness on what can be recycled and practices that could carry on as they grow into adulthood. There would be little wooden toys, engaging puzzles, and
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Sequins, beads, and other embellishments on clothing are usually made out of plastic sheets and then punched or rolled to prepare for being sewed onto the fabric. This artist however is going against the grain when it comes to traditional beading in her embroidery and sourcing her own out of
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While going down a rabbit hole of artists who use repurposing as fuel for their creativity, I found an article that featured these two artists amongst many who value the art of giving items a second life. Tom Friedman Tom Friedman: Kid, 2023 (left) and Being, 2021 (right).Photo : Courtesy
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Many artists are trying to tackle the waste issue by using it as material in their pieces. Artist Veronika Richterova uses PET bottles that she collects to then heat and mold the bottles into her visions, creating a value to the once discarded material. The problems related to the use