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Posted: 23 Mar 2012 10:30 AM PDT

A digitally crafted ornamental timepiece designed by Angela and Mark Gilbert from Manchester based design studio Gilbert13.

"Fable" is a sculptural mantle clock which displays the time in an engaging and captivating way. The classically shaped domed cage frames a tranquil scene, the rotating tree moves with every second gently swaying the swing as time passes by. The hour and minute hands rotate with the correct time passing through the viewing circles at the front.

Fable was designed in the UK, crafted by sculpting and forming using CAD modelling programs and cutting edge Haptic Technology which allow forms to be created in a similar way to a traditional artisan sculpting clay by hand. The 3D data has then been translated into reality, 3D printed in the Netherlands through a process known as Selective laser sintering (SLS) this is an additive manufacturing process which builds parts layer by layer using a laser to heat and fuse nylon powder.

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Fable Mantle Clock, image courtesy Gilbert13

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Fable Mantle Clock, image courtesy Gilbert13

The product developed from an interest in the beautifully crafted antiquities, curiosities and oddities from days gone by which have survived the passage of time. The pair wanted to translate the charm and character found in these products into a contemporary piece, which had merit as a sculptural and desirable art piece as well as a useful product capable of communicating data in a beautiful and inspiring way.

Each clock is made to order and supplied in a plywood box with a lead time of approximately 3 – 6 weeks.

Height: 230mm, Diameter: 138mm.
Also now available Fable Clock Small: Height: 180mm,Diameter: 104mm

+ Available to buy from www.gilbert13.co.uk

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Fable Mantle Clock, image courtesy Gilbert13

Winners of [AMSTERDAM] Iconic Pedestrian Bridge

Posted: 23 Mar 2012 09:04 AM PDT

Last year, we introduced the calling of [AMSTERDAM] Iconic Pedestrian Bridge Competition.

Recently the result is announced, we’re here to publish the top 3 winners and 7 honorable mentions out of 324 proposals.

+ Judge’s report

1st Place

_Nicolas Montesano
_Victor Vila
_Boris Hoppek
Country: Spain
Team Type: Architect
Registration Number: 039578

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Drawing courtesy AC-CA

The winning project was able to combine an iconic proposal with a real urban solution. A circuit bringing us to the heights or depths, a partially submerged Ring on an extraordinary equilibrium. It swims and at the same time threatens to fly.
It is a solution that engages the user to ponder on the decision of which path to choose: the underwater for a romantic and exploring passage or aerial for a bright and direct path ? Ring of pedestrian and environmental activity.
This project suggested and boldly developed an architectural concept of passage in a unique location – creating and directing the passage above and below with such fluidity.
This project can be summarised with the words ” passage ” and “discovery “. Brilliantly !

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2nd Place

_Paul Rolland
_Hans Lefevre
_Matthieu Bergeret
Company: 2:pm architectures
Country: France
Team Type: Architect
Registration Number: 036102

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Drawing courtesy AC-CA

This is a very poetic and minimalist proposal, which in itself could be iconic for that very reason. The drama created by the scene of people walking over the canal elevated this project, reminiscence of the "Moses Bridge", however a different kind of proposition. The floating principle of the bridge allows for very low impact, with a very high urban effect.
It is an audacious and a fresh take on the phrase "Bridge over water". The elements of program become concrete anchor points on banks, which gives the lightness of the proposal weight. It challenges the image of the classic bridge in favor of basically walking over water. Projecting itself as an extension of walkway or sidewalks? disappearance of the transition.

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3rd Place

_David Rosenberg
_Tom Steel
_Dominic Weil
_Olivia Pearson
Company: Velorose + Heyne Tillett Steel
Country: United Kingdom
Team Type: Architect / Designer / Engineer
Registration Number: 039498

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Drawing courtesy AC-CA

This project was executed cleverly with light?hearted humor and a rather risky approach. The Jury could not help but appreciated such a fresh and simple proposition capturing all the elements with an undertone of good and responsible citizenship.
The proposal is a rather organic and flexible bridge that grows and shrinks with time, need, weather or specific event. It is the activity over the water that creates the passage ? a slow?living organic passage. The bridge lives and exists, thanks to the way the users approach and use the space, through the identity or activity that is going on around it.
This is not just a bridge but, in itself, constitutes a neighbourhood, a place or space constantly changing to meet the needs of daily life in the city.
A cleverly executed, graphically presented and dynamic piece of work that essentially found a different way to push beyond the simple idea of “to cross”. Bravo!

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