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  1. IKEA TROMSÖ Day Bed - 2010-05-26 12:45:20-04
    If you have a growing teen at home and don’t want to spend a bomb on their bed, then we suggest the newly released TROMSÖ Day Bed. The bed has a no frills designs and while basic, it does look like a good investment. Retailing for $79.99 on IKEA, the bed can also be combined [...]
  2. Water Spray Alarm Clock - 2010-05-26 12:52:14-04
    Have troubled waking up in the morning? Then The Water Spray Alarm Clock may just be a godsend. As the name suggests, the alarm clock sprays water on your face to wake you up! Now thats what I call waking up with a cool head! Brought to you by: BED Online Magazine - The Bed Blog [...]
  3. DIY: King Size Storage Bed - 2010-05-26 13:45:27-04
    Why go to a shop and spend big bucks on a King Size Bed when you can make it at home. Don’t worry it’s not a very extremely daunting tasks and you can also check out the King Size Storage Bed DIY. The bed requires a lot of hard work but the end result is [...]
  4. Pieces Solid Lavender Purple Micro Suede Comforter/Bed-In-A-Bag Set - 2010-05-26 18:47:51-04
    When it comes to deals, no one does it better than Amazon. The online giants are offering a whopping 83% discount on the 7 Pieces Solid Lavender Purple Micro Suede Comforter/bed-in-a-bag Set. Designed for a Queen Sized Bed and retailing for $59.99, the set includes the following: 1pc Queen Comforter 90″ x 92″ 2pc Matching pillow shams/case [...]
  5. Big Shrimpy Original Dog Bed - 2010-05-26 19:49:43-04
    You can buy the Big Shrimpy Original Dog Bed from Amazon for $99.99. The zippered outer cover of the Original Bed combines water-resistant 420 denier nylon packcloth with a polyester fleece or faux suede sleeping surface and the outer cover surrounds an inner cushion made of ripstop nylon. Brought to you by: BED Online Magazine - [...]
  6. Lifewall Tiles for your Outdoor Designs - 2010-05-27 00:50:51-04
    Seeing plants make up and grow as one of the tiles we would see for our outdoor locations is nothing new but these Lifewall Tiles should be something interesting. They are actually tile concepts by Spanish company Ceracasa with Emilio Llobat of Maqla Architects and Azahar Energy. This concept tile system makes use of drip-water irrigation [...]
  7. Mead Novelty 2010 Floating Bed - 2010-05-27 00:51:51-04
    The Mead Novelty 2010 floating bed is another multi-functional piece for the luxists. This is a floating bed which can also be a tub that doubles as a care scrub, a wrap and a massage table. It includes a spray which helps people rinse it after use and an anti-glare protection which can support specific [...]
  8. The Roh Collection Furniture Line - 2010-05-27 23:09:17-04
    The Roh Collection is an ingenious way of making sure your babies and kids get the best serving furniture pieces that carry an eco-friendly pitch. They feature transparent sides and are made of 100% acrylic. Add to that the fact that they use durable half-inch, BPA free, phthalate free, 100% recyclable clear acrylic that is [...]
  9. Donald Trump Collection of Mattresses - 2010-05-27 23:10:21-04
    A Donald Trump Collection of mattresses? Why Not? The popular billionaire has practically everything so why not a mattress collection right? These collection of mattresses are a result of the Donald Trump Collection of mattresses conjunction with Serta. They were made especially for Trump's chain of hotels. Although they were specially made for his hotels, [...]
  10. Sleep Phones - 2010-05-28 11:37:09-04
    Sometimes the soul requires some peace and music. In fact nothing like listening to your favorite tunes while in bed. Sleep Phones are a comfortable set of headphones that you can use while sleeping. They are nestled inside a soft and cozy headband that you can wear around your head or over your eyes like [...]
  11. DIY: Vinyl Table Mats - 2010-05-28 12:37:17-04
    Personally I love vinyl objects since they are the epitome of coolin my humble opinion. The Vinyl table mats will add a touch of style in your dining room and even make you feel like a rock star. Learn how you can make them here. Brought to you by: BED Online Magazine - The Bed Blog [...]
  12. Diy: Throw Pillows - 2010-05-28 13:41:46-04
    Make your own throw pillows and lounge around in style. The best part? Its not tough at all and you need is some basic sewing skills. Materials: Sewing machine Needle and thread Fabric (any size, any shape, any kind) Trim (optional) Fluff or stuffing or filling, whatever suits your fancy. (the pillows featured here were filled with beanbag Styrofoam, but you [...]
  13. Wag Street Canopy Dog Bed - 2010-05-28 16:43:45-04
    If you spoil your pet rotten and want the best for him/her then do check out the super luxurious Wag Street Canopy Dog Bed. Retailing on Walmart for  $459.95, the canopy dog bed is available in several finishes and boasts of a handmade construction. Brought to you by: BED Online Magazine - The Bed Blog - [...]
  14. Storkcraft Long Horn Twin Bunk Bed, - 2010-05-28 20:46:23-04
    Bunk beds are always fun and they also help in establishing a bond between siblings. Personally I really liked the Strokcraft  Long Horn Bunk Bed which is retailing on Walmart for $199.00 after discount.  You can separate this bunk into two twin beds and the bed comes with a two year warranty. Converts into two separate [...]
  15. Surreal Door-in-a-Door - 2010-05-29 01:46:45-04
    This door design may seem common if you had a pet. Though the measurement may vary, the Surreal Door-in-a-Door is actually meant for little tykes who cannot reach the actual door knob. They can be integrated into regular sized doors which should be some clever looking designs to make sure that your child doesn't get [...]
  16. Spatial Interactive Faucet Concept - 2010-05-29 01:47:41-04
    Soliciting bacteria from constantly touching varied faucets or anything in your bathroom is common knowledge. And while we do try to avoid them by using tissue paper or anything to protect our hands and skin, the Spatial interactive faucets may finally have a solution for avoiding unwanted bacteria. The faucet was primarily designed with the [...]
  17. Arietta Coffee Maker - 2010-05-29 11:49:45-04
    For many (including me) life without coffee especially in the morning would be unbearable. The Arietta Coffee Maker ensures you get your cup of Java quickly without any hassles. Designed by Christian Peder Torget, this one has a mechanism similar to a stove stop espresso maker and there is a dial also to decide the [...]
  18. Tema Float Nightstand With Wheels - 2010-05-29 14:55:14-04
    The Tema Float Nightstand with Wheels is retailing for just  $292 after discount. The contemporary styled nightstand comes with castor wheels so that you can  slide them towards the bed to maximize space when necessary or even to dub as breakfast in bed. You can buy it from here. Brought to you by: BED Online Magazine [...]
  19. Hillsdale Janis Bed - 2010-05-29 15:57:16-04
    The classically styled Hillsdale Janis Bed can be purchased from the Furniture Crate website for $359.00 after a 22% discount. The scaled metal sleigh bed features 1 1/8″ strap spindles that wrap around the top rail. The side legs have a gentle bend to accent the sleigh design theme. Brought to you by: BED Online Magazine [...]
  20. Recycled Wine Bottle Torch - 2010-05-29 19:51:23-04
    Erik Anderson’s Recycled Wine Bottle Torch is a great example of how DIY projects doesn’t translate into fugly! The Wine Bottle Torch will be a great addition to any soiree and will look stunning outdoors. Via Core77 Brought to you by: BED Online Magazine - The Bed Blog - We are crazy about beds. Recycled Wine Bottle Torch BED [...]

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BED Online Magazine - The Bed Blog - We are crazy about beds. - June 1, 2010 The Dodo Chair from Japan

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  1. The Dodo Chair from Japan - 2010-05-21 21:08:44-04
    Japanese made chairs are expected to come out without the usual chair legs but with some revisions, adding a backrest could spice them up a bit. Such is the result with the Dodo chair, combining the make of a traditional legless "Zaisu" chair and a modern office chair. The backrest is extended to also function [...]
  2. Cottage Headboard From Target - 2010-05-21 22:13:44-04
    The Cottage Headboard has an extremely quaint quality about it and should go well with traditional styled beds. Retailing for $159.99 on Target, the twin headboard is made from hardwood and has a lacquered walnut wood finish. Brought to you by: BED Online Magazine - The Bed Blog - We are crazy about beds. Cottage Headboard From [...]
  3. Canopi System Keeps Beds Cooler - 2010-05-22 22:02:36-04
    Thank technology for this one which makes your bed something "cooler" to sleep on. This Canopi system takes the air from under your bed and cools it via wall-mounted air conditioner. It doesn't eat up much electric juice since you shouldn't need to use nearly as much power as you would by turning down the [...]
  4. Orizzonte Latino Bathroom Sink - 2010-05-22 22:03:22-04
    Since it is World Cup fever, here is something you can do for your bathroom design needs. Move away from the boring old bathroom sinks and replace them with these soccer ball-looking ones. They are called the Orizzonte Latino Bathroom sink which are available in classic black-and-white theme. Read Brought to you by: BED Online Magazine [...]
  5. The Rope Bench - 2010-05-24 01:47:31-04
    Here is something interesting. While we know that benches or chairs are primarily made from wood or maybe even metal, but here is one handmade bench that makes use of ropes to hold it all together. It makes use of various knotting where the ropes are traced through grooves to provide the necessary support for [...]
  6. The Wendell Castle Rockin Exhibition Rocking Chair Toboggans - 2010-05-24 03:48:41-04
    Rocking chairs have now evolved into various shapes and here we have yet another odd but unique design. The Wendell Castle Rockin Exhibition Rocking Chair shows off 12 rocking chair design creations where each seat can be mistaken for a sculpture piece. The Wendell 'Castle Rockin' exhibition is currently being shown at the Barry Friedman Gallery. [...]
  7. Kuboletto By Enzo Palmisciano - 2010-05-24 05:19:48-04
    The "Kuboletto" by Enzo Palmisciano is one those modular furniture unit that takes care of your every need as it can turn into a  sofa, chair, ottoman or even a bed. What makes it great is that one can also use it outdoors since it can be transformed into a beck or even a deck [...]
  8. Waals World Watch - 2010-05-24 10:17:18-04
    All you globe-trotters out there, we have found the perfect alarm clock for you. Meet the Waals World Watch which is a perfect travel companion since this  twelve-sided clock  has been engraved with the names of 24 cities, each representing the different global zones. Set it so your desired destination is on top and you’ll [...]
  9. VILLA Bed Sheet Set - 2010-05-24 12:17:34-04
    VILA is a new 3 piece sheet set that is retailing on the IKEA website for $17.99. Available in shades like brown, purple, white etc, the sheets have been made from satin-woven cotton and  densely woven from fine yarn, making them soft and durable.The sheet set includes : 1 Twin size flat sheet, 1 Twin [...]
  10. GISLEV Floor Rug - 2010-05-24 16:21:05-04
    If you are going rug shopping anytime soon, then make a stop over at the IKEA store as they have some great affordable options. We like the GISLEV rug which has been made from heat-set polypropylene making the rug very soft to walk on. Product dimensions Length: 6 ‘ 5 “ Width: 4 ‘ 4 “ Length: 195 cm Width: [...]
  11. Stretching Alarm Clock - 2010-05-25 00:33:29-04
    We all know the importance of stretching in the morning. However in our frenzied existence, we tend to forget these little things. The brilliant yet simple Stretching Clock ensures you get to stretch your arms as soon as you wake up since you need to tug at the arms to shut the buzzer off! Must [...]
  12. The Flat Light Poster - 2010-05-25 01:22:46-04
    Here is a keen lighting solution for people who don't exactly have the luxury of space. The Flat Light Poster is an actual poster that comes with an image of a desk lamp which you can actually plug in. The Flat Light Poster was designed by Finn Maggee and is one of those rare pieces [...]
  13. Pitfall Crocodile & Scorpion Doormats - 2010-05-25 01:24:04-04
    Homes normally need the proper doormats to make sure that dust or mud is initially taken out before people enter their homes but if you want something cool, here are some rubber doormats you can consider using. The Pitfall Crocodile & Scorpion doormats are made of rubber so it's easy to hose off any pixelated [...]
  14. Beautiful Silk Dog Bed - 2010-05-25 11:09:30-04
    You can get the  beautiful luxurious dog bed pictured above from here. Made from silk and nylon, this classically styled bed will make sure your pooch sleeps in style and comfort. The bed cover is over removable, washable & dryable and you can buy it for $ 14.99. Brought to you by: BED Online Magazine - [...]
  15. IKEA KONSMO Bed Frame - 2010-05-25 12:09:56-04
    If you have teenage children, and want to update their bedroom then do check out the KONSMO Bed Frame. Retailing on IKEA for $79.99, the bed boasts of clean simple lines and the space under the bed can be utilized with our underbed storage boxes. Brought to you by: BED Online Magazine - The Bed Blog [...]
  16. IKEA TROMSÖ Pull Out Bed - 2010-05-25 15:14:49-04
    TROMSÖ is a neat space-saving pull out bed from IKEA. Retailing on the US website for $79.99, the bed is able to create and  extra sleeping place under the TROMSÖ daybed and bunk beds. The slatted bed base is included in this price. Product dimensions Length: 73 5/8 “ Width: 39 3/8 “ Height: 7 7/8 “ Mattress length: 74 [...]
  17. DIY: Paper Trash Can - 2010-05-25 20:12:40-04
    Make a contemporary trash can from paper. Yes it can be done and we really like Codeco’s approach. To make this little  wonder, a single sheet of paper was cut out, then folded into form and glued together. You can in fact download the template at their website and make your own trash can. Brought to [...]
  18. Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper Mini Bassinet Convertible - 2010-05-25 21:16:30-04
    Mothers of new born babies do not have to fret with the Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper Mini Bassinet Convertible since it makes their lives so much easier. The co-sleeper can be attached  securely to the adult bed under the top of the mattress and fits all beds from twin to cal king, with a bed height [...]
  19. Take a Seat Design - 2010-05-26 00:17:51-04
    A book than transforms into a seat. Neat! Here is a deceiving looking little piece that initially takes the shape of a book and later on becomes a seat. Designed by Darris Hamroun, the book sits perfectly well up there with the rest of your novels and Star Wars chapterbooks and Teen Beat magazines, then [...]
  20. The Woven Light - 2010-05-26 00:19:25-04
    A light without a bulb is what best describes the Woven Light. Rather than being a shade alone, the Woven light emits lighting through its fabrics. The fabrics actually react to light and even changes colors. It is ready for purchase and you even have the choice of what fabric you prefer for your lighting [...]

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H-Shaped House Restoration Braced Steel Trusses Series

Posted: 30 May 2010 06:37 PM PDT


This house building itself really has modern style architecture because the existing house built intended to become prototype for future housing at mid-sixties. Fitzgerald Architects restore to its original light and clam state and upgrade it to appropriate modern way of living. This house...

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Shaped as ‘K’ Holiday Beach House Designed Ashton Raggatt McDougall

Posted: 30 May 2010 11:28 PM PDT


shton Raggatt McDougall is architect from Australia made this holiday beach house. This K house being of the symbol of the house, cut and rotated in half – a cool configuration that affords it both building height and the best views. Inside, the main floor houses a garage and an outdoor living area, covered to [...]

Luxury penthouse apartment By Architect Craig Steely

Posted: 30 May 2010 11:12 PM PDT


The architect Craig Steely designed topping a concrete high-rise overlooking San Francisco's Aquatic Park, this luxury penthouse apartment by California-based. The original four-bedroom, four-bathroom space was redesigned into a stunning open-concept space that still provides privacy where you want it, but still lets you appreciate all its impeccable and thoughtful detail. We love the use [...]

Modern Architect By Craig Steely in San Francisco

Posted: 30 May 2010 11:00 PM PDT


This house is for someone that are looking a cozy and comfortable home staying. This house looks like a traditional house even more traditional sense. To spread your business and take care your children without any moving home. the architect opted to reconfigure the existing plan. The makeover meant relocating the kitchen, living room and [...]

Contemporary Loft Design Rivals By Architect Craig Steely

Posted: 30 May 2010 10:40 PM PDT


There are many kinds of view in Veldt/Carr Apartment in San Francisco. So it’s difficult to say where is the best view that we can see. But the architects Craig Steely makes the awesome renovation f a high-rise corner loft offers the best of all worlds. Outside, an outdoor terrace borders the living area, presenting [...]

Contemporary House in Casa Familia Designed By Architect Kevin DeFreitas

Posted: 30 May 2010 10:24 PM PDT


The Basic why this house is built is look forward the outdoor view. In Southern-California courtyard there is a traditional house design with with a modern twist. The architect made this house to artfully open to the outdoors through wonderful view between indoors and out to expand the home's sense of space. But the home's [...]
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Riddle / Furniture – Storage | Joong Ho Choi

Posted: 30 May 2010 09:19 AM PDT

Korean designer Joong Ho Choi designed the Riddle / Furniture – Storage with invisible handle for the drawer.

What do you expect when you open the drawer?
There are inborn feelings in humans that we want to know whatever.

This storage makes users feel strong urge to open it by spreading slightly. Users can use the gap between the container and the frame as the handle. The drawer is diversified as making colors different between inside and outside.

Sensibilities, such as love, luck, star and etc., are turned into icons and shown on the front side of the storage. These shown icons have same colors and materials as the inside of the storage. Showing a part of the inside, they arouse the curiosity.

+ All images courtesy of Joong Ho Choi
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Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center | REX

Posted: 30 May 2010 08:35 AM PDT

The internationally-renowned architecture and design firm REX recently has completed the Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center in Istanbul, Turkey. The project will serve as corporate headquarters of Vakko (Turkey's preeminent fashion house) and Power Media (Turkey's best-known music and television network). It was built based on the existing abandoned hotel’s structure, REX divided the project into two structurally independent components – The outer ring concrete skeleton and the center ring for a set of steel boxes named the Showcase, it also acts to serve the circulation path that winds from bottom to top of the Showcase.

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Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center, image courtesy of REX | Photo by Iwan Baan

+ Project description courtesy of REX

REX ARCHITECTURE P.C., an internationally renowned architecture and design firm announced completion of the new headquarters and production studios for Turkey's preeminent fashion and media sister companies, representing the newest example of the firm's innovative adaptive-reuse approaches to architecture. The Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center transformed the abandoned skeleton of an unfinished hotel project in Istanbul to create one of the most significant new additions to Turkey's contemporary architectural landscape.

The structure will serve as corporate headquarters of Vakko, Turkey's preeminent fashion house, including offices, showrooms, conference rooms and auditorium spaces. The headquarters for Power Media, Turkey's best-known music and television network, includes television studios, radio production facilities and screening rooms.

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Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center, image courtesy of REX

The unfinished Istanbul hotel was not the only repurposed key element of the project. REX's adaptive-reuse expertise enabled it to modify plans from another canceled project in the United States, allowing construction to begin only four days after REX received the commission.

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Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center - Program (left) + Circulation (right) diagram, drawing courtesy of REX

When the CEO of Vakko and Power Media approached REX to design and construct a corporate headquarters within one year using the abandoned skeleton of an unfinished hotel, the requested design and construction timetable would normally have been unthinkable. Fortuitously, the unfinished hotel had the same plan dimension, floor-to-floor height and servicing concept as REX's design for the California Institute of Technology's Annenberg Center, which had recently been canceled. By adapting construction documents produced for the Annenberg Center to the abandoned concrete hotel skeleton, REX was able to direct the start of construction just four days after Vakko and Power Media first approached the firm.

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Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center - Ring structural diagram, drawing courtesy of REX

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Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center - Longitude Section, drawing courtesy of REX

REX divided the project into two structurally independent components. The "U-shaped" concrete skeleton—completed by a fourth side—is dubbed the Ring, and contains conventional, flexible office space. At the Ring's center, a new six-floor steel tower—named the Showcase—contains unique programs, including an auditorium, showrooms, meeting rooms and executive offices, as well as all vertical circulation and restrooms. By separating the structure into these two independent components, a time-consuming forensic analysis of the existing concrete skeleton was rendered unnecessary while the structural design of the Showcase was simplified. The resultant savings in time allowed construction to start immediately on the existing skeleton while simultaneously providing an eight-week period to design the rest of the building.

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Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center, image courtesy of REX | Photo by Iwan Baan

Given only two weeks after initiating design to submit the Showcase's steel order, REX and its engineers designed a set of steel boxes that could be assembled in myriad configurations. This strategy allowed the steel shapes and quantities to be ordered from the steel mill before the final Showcase design was complete. Ultimately, space use requirements, code restrictions, and a circulation path winding from bottom to top of the tower dictated the final stacking of the boxes.

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Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center, image courtesy of REX | Photo by Iwan Baan

A beautiful and refined architectural image was critical to maintaining Vakko/Power's public profile; yet, the clumsy structure of the abandoned hotel was impossible to hide given the project's compressed schedule. REX embraced this constraint by designing an exceptionally transparent and thin glass façade for the Ring. By slumping a structural "X" into each pane to increase the glass's strength, the glass's thickness was reduced and the need for perimeter mullions was eliminated. The resulting ethereal glass "Saran Wrap" subtly reveals the Ring's pre-existing concrete skeleton and suggests the Showcase behind. The Showcase, meanwhile, is clad in mirror-glass, cloaking the steel boxes with a mirage-like exterior, and enlivening the building's interior to kaleidoscopic effect.

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Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center, image courtesy of REX | Photo by Iwan Baan

By innovatively reusing an existing structure, REX reconciled the normally competing requirements for speed and design excellence in the Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center. The result is a unique example of adaptive reuse, and a new architectural landmark for Turkey.

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Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center, image courtesy of REX | Photo by Iwan Baan

+ Project credits / data

PROJECT: Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center
LOCATION: Istanbul, Turkey
AREA: 9,100 m² (98,000 sf)
STATUS: Completed 2010

CLIENTS: Vakko and Power Media
PROGRAM: Headquarters for a Turkish fashion house—including offices, showrooms, conference rooms, auditorium, museum, and dining hall—as well as the television studios, radio production facilities, and screening rooms of its media sister-company
ARCHITECT: REX
KEY PERSONNEL: Erez Ella, Tomas Janka, Mathias Madaus, David Menicovich, Tsuyoshi Nakamoto, Joshua Prince-Ramus, Ishtiaq Rafiuddin, Tieliu Wu
CONSULTANTS: ARTE, Autoban, Buro Statik, Cedetas, Dora, Eleksis, Front, Gurmen Muhendislik, Lamglass, Norm Tecnic, Say Yapi, STEP, Superpool, Cem Mimarlik
PHOTOGRAPH: Iwan Baan, REX

+ About REX

REX is an internationally acclaimed architecture and design firm based in New York City. In addition to the Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center in Istanbul, Turkey, REX recently completed the AT&T Performing Arts Center's Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in Dallas, Texas. Current work includes Museum Plaza, a 62-story mixed-use skyscraper housing a contemporary art center in Louisville, Kentucky; the new Central Library and Music Conservatory for the city of Kortrijk, Belgium; and a 2.6 million square-foot luxury residential development in Songdo Landmark City, South Korea. Notably, within the past year REX received second prize in both the international competition for the new Edvard Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway, and the Finnish Innovation Fund's Low2No sustainable development competition in Helsinki, Finland.

Joshua Prince-Ramus is Principal of REX and leads all projects. Prince-Ramus was the founding partner of OMA New York—the American affiliate of the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) in the Netherlands—and served as its Principal until he renamed the firm REX in 2006. While REX was still known as OMA New York, Prince-Ramus was Partner in Charge of the Guggenheim-Hermitage Museum in Las Vegas and the Seattle Central Library, hailed as Time magazine's 2004 Building of the Year and by Herbert Muschamp in The New York Times as "the most exciting new building it has been my honor to review in more than 30 years of writing about architecture." In 2005, the Seattle Central Library was awarded the top honors bestowed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the American Library Association (ALA).

Prince-Ramus was recently described as the "savior of American architecture" by Esquire magazine. Additionally, he was identified as one of "The 20 Essential Young Architects" by ICON magazine, as one of the world's most influential young architects by Wallpaper*, and as one of the twenty most influential players in design by Fast Company. Prince-Ramus is a member of the TED Brain Trust—along with thinkers such as Bill Gates, Craig Venter, Dean Kamen, Jeff Bezos, Larry Page, and Sergey Brin—and was a speaker at the TED2006 and TEDxSMU conferences. Videos of Prince-Ramus' TEDTalks, in which he describes REX's process and the designs of the Seattle Central Library, the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, and Museum Plaza, can be found at www.ted.com.

Prince-Ramus received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with distinction from Yale University in 1991 and a Master of Architecture from Harvard University in 1996, where he was both an SOM fellow and the first Araldo Cossutta Fellow. Prince-Ramus was the Eero Saarinen Visiting Professor at the Yale School of Architecture and a visiting professor at both Harvard University's Graduate School of Design and Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. He will be a visiting professor at the Syracuse University School of Architecture in the Fall of 2010. Prince-Ramus is an NCARB-certified architect, and holds licenses in Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and the Netherlands.

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