ARCHITECTURE.

Fans of Vitra’s Home Collection will appreciate their new showroom in Weil Am Rhein, Germany. Designed by Jacques Herzon and Pierre de Meuron, the stacked structure beams eccentricity and quirky modernism.

Design Boom got a first look and discusses the concept: “The concept of the ‘Vitrahaus’ connects two themes which are occurring in the architectural practice of Herzog & De Meuron: the theme of the archetypal house and that of stacked volumes. the five-story structure is comprised of 12 ‘houses’ – five houses are set at the base in which seven other houses are stacked upon one another. Each of the structural volumes appear as if they have been shaped by an extrusion press and are cantilevered up to 15 metres in some places. The floor slabs intersect the underlying gables, resulting in a three-dimensional assemblage or ‘pile of houses’.” Click Read More for additional information and photos.

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GLOBAL NEWS.

This week’s global outlook reports on Central California’s unique source for energy; JFK Airport’s major runway closings; Chile’s difficult rescue among wrecked roads and bridges; Russia’s Silicon Valley; and China’s chosen Tibetan Leader. Click Read More for the full report.

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GLOBAL NEWS.

This week’s global outlook reports on New Haitian Settlements, Lufthansa’s Flight Cancellations, South Africa’s Reopened Social Wounds, Bangkok’s Pigeon Problems and the Snitch in your Pocket. Click Read More for the full report.

The Weekly Outlook is an editorial briefing for wejetset’s online magazine. Each week we scan international news and aggregate the stories that will likely impact their respective region and possibly the world. From economic issues to politics, we strive to deliver news links that will be useful to our readers as they navigate their local and global spaces.

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GLOBAL NEWS.

This week’s global outlook reports on Bixi’s Multi-City Bike Sharing Success; Denmark’s Lead in the Electric Car Race; The LA Times’ Photo Essay of the 2010 Winter Olympics; Beijing’s National Stadium; and the Ivory Coast’s Presidential Woes. Click Read More for the full report.

The Weekly Outlook is an editorial briefing for wejetset’s online magazine. Each week we scan international news and aggregate the stories that will likely impact their respective region and possibly the world. From economic issues to politics, we strive to deliver news links that will be useful to our readers as they navigate their local and global spaces.

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GLOBAL NEWS.

This week’s global outlook reports on Missile Silo Confessions; Gays in the Armed Forces; Chavez on the Defense; the Ukrainian Opposition’s teeth-tight Election Win; and why China doesn’t care about America. Click Read More for the full report.

The Weekly Outlook is an editorial briefing for wejetset’s online magazine. Each week we scan international news and aggregate the stories that will likely impact their respective region and possibly the world. From economic issues to politics, we strive to deliver news links that will be useful to our readers as they navigate their local and global spaces.

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ART.

Kuntzel + Deygas have an impressive catalog of work. The first time we saw their designs we were at colette viewing the store’s latest window installation. Ever since then we’ve followed them around the globe admiring their work. From larger then life decals on the side of airplanes to more subtle window treatments, you’ll instantly fall in love with their signature characters, Caperino & Peperone.

Recently, the duo opened an exhibition at the Joyce Gallery in Paris. Photographer, NBP, took a few photos of the installation. Definitely check it out if you’re in the area. If not, you can view the show courtesy of Hypebeast and NBP’s excellent photography.

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GOOD IDEAS.

Manhattan’s morning commute is brutal amid construction. Back to back cars, jackhammers, clouds of dust and makeshift detours are a formula for instant frustration. Construction zones and the urban grid do not mix in function nor form. And, according to the Alliance for Downtown New York, Manhattan construction is increasing. An estimated $30 billion worth of new development is underway at nearly 200 sites below Canal Street.

In an effort to beautify these sites, the Alliance for Downtown New York is partnering with city officials and companies to integrate art projects within the construction zones. While it doesn’t take care of the need for better traffic patterns, it does enhance the visual blight presented by numerous construction sites across the city. As the NY Times reports: ”’The area is experiencing construction fatigue and, for a lot of people, it’s been a jarring experience,’ said Elizabeth H. Berger, president of the alliance. ‘At the end of the day while these are improvements that advance Lower Manhattan, in the short term it’s tough.’ The construction potentially affects about 314,000 people who work in the area, 54,000 who live there and more than 5 million who visit the area every year.” We think the project is fantastic for the city. It’s a notable innovation for an often overlooked problem. Click Read More for additional information.

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