urbanus: argitecture / archiculture - future cities, beijing

accent lighting with a twist - a fully removable and adjustable head gives the user complete flexibility and 360 degree illumination.

chris cairns and is this good? have teamed up to create an orchestrated rendition of bob dylan's 'the times they are a-changin' using old computer equipment and retired brother electronics.

available in low and high reflective variations, the paper-like low-power color reflective LCD screen can playback video.

the design fashions its user a beanie as they leisurely rock back and forth, activating gears that put the machine to work as its sitter relaxes.

featuring a built-in heads-up display, the goggles implement GPS and bluetooth technology alongside an accelerometer, barometer and gyro sensors for accessing real time run information.

the project celebrates the processes of manufacturing, where an elaborate contraption orchestrates the ingredients in a grandiose fashion to reach the final tasty result.

conceived in a rather unique manner, the multi-purpose lamp slices interval patterns using a rolling press, allowing for the material to extend and contract.

currently on display at the istanbul design biennial, designers reed kram and clemens weisshaar have sent designboom an exclusive video of the development process involved with the collection.

the folding kick scooter for urban commuting is produced with an innovative mechanism which allows users to collapse the two-wheeler down to an ultra slim profile, making it storage efficient.

the series of pieces are produced in a experimental production setup using a self-made rotational moulding machine.

the project is characterized by a thunderstorm contained within a series of large hand-cast resin sculptures, each individual form a unique instrument hanging 40 feet from the ceiling.

in this charmingly simple video henrik kubel of A2-TYPE explains, via hand rendered lettering, the influence of his favorite childhood television show - where the presenter would draw animals as he talked about them.

weighing approximately 6.6kg, the humanoid robot has the capabilities of moving in turning motions, kicking a ball and quickly bouncing back up on its feet when knocked over, making it proficient at playing soccer.

developed to eliminate the need of air in bike tires, the system prevents the need for tube replacements and the common occurrence of punctures

having been under construction since march 2011, the first amounts of electricity have been generated at the world's largest offshore wind farm.

when capturing notes, ideas and diagrams, the wi-fi smartpen wirelessly syncs the information to a personal online account, which can then be viewed at a later time.

the flat pack furniture collection implements a polypropylene seat pan created using a special manufacturing process.

the yacht that was being designed by steve jobs up until his passing a little over a year ago, has made its first appearance as a finished product in the city of aalsmeer in the netherlands.

this weekend getaway is complete and ready for its surfing owners to inhabit along chiba's pacific coast in japan.

positioned within a big square, the tubular building is composed of stacked rings with an undulating profile creating a pattern of eye-shaped voids to allow daylight to enter.

developed for the 2012 paris international motor show, the rotating stands enhance the feeling of motion created with a three-dimensional floor and ceiling lighting installation.

sony music has unveiled a graphic installation documenting the company's 125 year musical history. the typographic piece covers almost 150 square meters in their london headquarters.

located in phomolong, south africa, the internet-enabled mobile schoolhouse provides children with modern accesses to technology and education.

the mirror installation appears to merge into the surrounding space by revealing a perfectly euclidical core where visitors become the spatial focal point as they proceed on a swing.