architecture/sculpture/design that can't help making magic


	architecture/sculpture/design that can't help making magic
syncopath
12-2-2007 11:31 PM
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thomas heatherwick, architecture, design, engineering, magic
syncopath says:
this guy is quite amazing.
A bridge over wonder water ....
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