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The Folding Boat, located along the shore of the Harlem River, is a multifunctional space serving as a rowing facility for the community college, a small library, and a museum dedicated to sport rowing. Featuring a folded metal roof, this structure defines its interior space by seamlessly blending walls into ceilings. Positioned at the convergence of historical and modern districts, the meticulous placement of elements respects programs, circulation, and the urban landscape.
Type V is a travel electric guitar designed for practice and composition in many locations. The lightweight body weighs 2.49 kilograms and allows comfortable playing while standing, sitting or leaning back on a sofa. A solid Sapeli body, a five piece maple and Sapeli neck, an ebony fretboard and stainless steel fanned frets support long sustain and clear tones. The extended range instrument has 24 frets, a headless fixed bridge and a matte black finish. The shape draws on the smooth forms of yachts and jets.
Medicapsule is a modular medical test kit designed for daily health monitoring in several situations. The kit measures blood oxygen, blood pressure, electrocardio activity, temperature, blood glucose and blood fat. A watch module acts as the power and data centre. The watch module can be clipped onto a band for continuous outdoor monitoring of blood oxygen and pulse rate. The same module snaps magnetically onto separate testing modules for detailed measurements. All results are gathered in the watch module for analysis. The capsule stores and charges every part.
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Redefining News Presentation with a modern and digital-friendly Look. Starting with the circle that contains the Alaraby logo, designers have created a flexible, modular system based on the world of apps, for a channel that embraces connection and innovation. Al Araby TV is a global news channel with broadcast centers and bureaus located across the world. With approximately 50 million viewers, the Al Araby TV channel ranks among the top competitors in the Mena region.
Venous Materials is a soft interactive material that displays dynamic patterns in response to touch. The design is inspired by vein structures found in plants, leaves and the human body. Fluid moves through internal channels when pressure or deformation is applied, creating visible changes of color and pattern. Each sheet works as both a sensor and a display of tangible information. The material is made of PDMS silicone and ecoline ink, using laser engraving and manual laboratory processes. Prototypes measure from 5 by 5 centimeters to 15 by 15 centimeters.
Harp-E is the world’s most accessible professional grade electro-acoustic harp. With a complete structural rethink and redesign, the ancient, complicated and elitist harp has become a simple, elegant, flat-pack, self-assembly instrument. All you need for assembly is a hex key. It's a paradigm shift, made for all people and settings, from classrooms to festivals. All fragile parts are sandwiched inside the sturdy frame; Harp-E is portable, stackable, customizable, wearable, adjustable, while boasting superior sound, strings and electronics, all at a fraction of the price and weight.
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