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Moleskine has released “Inspiration and Process in Architecture”, a new series of cloth-bound monographs that look to explore the design process of various contemporary architects. With direction from Francesca Serranzanetti and Matteo Schubert, the works provide an intimate look into the creative process of an architect and emphasize the value of freehand drawing as part of the creative process. The first monograph series features four editions, each filled with interviews, bios and images from its respective architect: Zaha Hadid, Giancarlo De Carlo, Bolles+Wilson and Alberto Kalach. (via superfuture)

WWD’s reporting that Louis Vuitton is releasing Louis Vuitton: Architecture & Interior, a new book that showcases the foundations and structures of its worldwide stores. The book will really dig deep with discussions on window displays and the label’s bag bars to much more in this 304-page book that will feature roughly 300 illustrations including some unpublished architect’s sketches and interviews with Peter Marino, Christian de Portzamparc and Jun Aoki.

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Denmark’s Bjarke Ingels Group has been working on the 8-House project for quite sometime and now Arch Daily’s got a sneak preview of the happenings. 8H is a 62,000sqm innovation in housing with an interesting approach to mixed use. It features over 540 units for different configurations (single or family, young and elders, growing or shrinking families) are placed around a bow in the shape of an 8, mixed with commerce and community facilities).

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Architect Stephan Jaklitsch has been behind some amazing properties, including a handful of Marc Jacobs locations. His book is titled “Habits, Patterns, Algorithms,” and it shows off the various projects Stephan Jaklitsch has completed between 1998 and 2008. Each project is presented with a description by the architect, as well as photos, layouts, and sketches.

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While Microsoft is opening their first retail shop in the Midwest, Apple’s launching another location in New York City. Located in the Upper West Side, this Apple Store takes the company’s design vision to another level. It’s a much more open space, which makes it more welcoming. The highlight is the glass ceiling which really goes against the grain and shows the company’s innovative expertise. Adjectives and descriptions beyond this won’t suffice, so hit the jump and see the images. (via Kitsune)  (more…)

Place for Trace is a trace holder for architects and a welcoming addition to any designer’s desk space. Enterprised by New York City-based O’Brian Muehleisen Architecture Studio, it can hold a standard roll of trace with room for up to 15 pens and pencils. Place for Trace is available in four distinct wood finishes, and although I’m no architect, this may end up being one of my future display pieces.

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Located in Whistler, Canada, this contemporary property has all the bells and whistles (pun intended) needed to call this a dream home. This five bedroom beauty incorporates local stone, sandblasted fir, heated floors, open beams and floor to ceiling windows that frame a view of the village, Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and Fissile Peak. The amenities are plenty, from the gym and wine cellar to the two rooftop patios. To top things off, the home’s got a “chef’s kitchen and expansive entertainers’ patio, complete with a fireplace and hot tub.

Did we mention it’s on sale? Now, if only it were on this side of the border.

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Koen Olthuis of Waterstudio in the Netherlands has come up with the world’s first floating apartment complex, The Citadel. The Dutch have been fighting the falling and rising tides for centuries, building dikes and pumping water out of areas that are below sea level. The ‘New Water’ development kicks all of that to the curb by embracing the waves and sitting atop the water.

What’s even more intriguing (and inviting) is that it will use 25% less energy than a conventional building on land thanks to the use of water cooling techniques.

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