“Straight, Simple, Easy & Free.” This is the motto of celebrated contemporary artist Hideki Kimura, whose stunning creations have led him to be dubbed the “rock star” painter from Kyoto. Under his brand, Ki Yan Studio, Hideki Kimura continues to produce stunning visual works of art. His dynamic art style is fresh and evocative, and it is a fascinating combination of his background in Japan’s early rock music scene and reverence for Japanese culture.
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The iconic Flatiron Building in Lower Manhattan was built on a triangular plot of land and assumed that shape to maximize the use of available space. In construction, the 90-degree angle is absolutely essential for stability—any deviation from it requires adjustments for balance and weight distribution. It also offers interesting design opportunities, as architects sometimes create problems or challenges intentionally as part of the design process. Resolving these self-created problems/challenges will, ultimately, produce a visually and structurally stronger design. In addition, architects will respond to the wishes of clients by providing attractive and innovative designs and construction dynamics using their creativity, knowledge of advanced mathematics, and new building materials and systems.
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