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qatar debuts KAWS inflatable sculpture on harbor ahead of the city skyline
the inflatable large-scale sculpture 'HOLIDAY' by KAWS, positioned across the water from the city skyline, lies on a rectangular platform looking into the »
the inflatable large-scale sculpture 'HOLIDAY' by KAWS, positioned across the water from the city skyline, lies on a rectangular platform looking into the distance.
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safdie architects' monumental 'raffles city chongqing' begins phased opening in china
continuing through 2020, the opening will culminate with the completion of 'the crystal', a 300m-long 'horizontal skyscraper'.
continuing through 2020, the opening will culminate with the completion of 'the crystal', a 300m-long 'horizontal skyscraper'.
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skillful coder diana smith creates baroque paintings with freehand CSS and HTML
smith creates every single element by hand using these two hypertext markup languages -- jargon for the code that makes up what you see displayed on web browsers.
smith creates every single element by hand using these two hypertext markup languages -- jargon for the code that makes up what you see displayed on web browsers.
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alexis dornier builds the butterfly house on stilts amid the lush nature of bali
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realized as part of the penjiwaan community, the butterfly house blurs the line between indoor and outdoor environments.
realized as part of the penjiwaan community, the butterfly house blurs the line between indoor and outdoor environments.
the rebooted motorola RAZR with folding display is officially here
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still a flip, it keeps much of the same form but the revived version has a foldable plastic OLED panel in place of the T9 keypad.
still a flip, it keeps much of the same form but the revived version has a foldable plastic OLED panel in place of the T9 keypad.
the krank installs 500 plastic trash bags in berlin to highlight our consumerist society
presented during graphicdays#14, 'traces' intends to illustrate the consequences of modern lifestyles.
presented during graphicdays#14, 'traces' intends to illustrate the consequences of modern lifestyles.
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mclaren reveals 'elva' supercar with no roof, windows or windshield
featuring an open-cockpit two-seater, the supercar adds a new dimension to the range-topping lineage.
featuring an open-cockpit two-seater, the supercar adds a new dimension to the range-topping lineage.
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AHL encloses the living areas + courtyards of 8x24 house in vietnam using a concrete shell
living spaces are connected to nature through three interior courtyards.
living spaces are connected to nature through three interior courtyards.
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camille walala transforms vintage gas station into a colorful landmark in arkansas
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'walala pump & go gas station' embodies the artist's eclectic tribal pop style, with a sea of vibrant geometric patterns enriching the existing architectural »
'walala pump & go gas station' embodies the artist's eclectic tribal pop style, with a sea of vibrant geometric patterns enriching the existing architectural elements.
an original volkswagen beetle was taken apart to create these mini bikes
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called the 'volkspod', brent walter repurposes the fenders from a type 1 model melding them together to create a custom frame.
called the 'volkspod', brent walter repurposes the fenders from a type 1 model melding them together to create a custom frame.
TAO configures introverted school in china to celebrate creativity and interaction
as the middle school is surrounded by high-rise residential buildings, the architects developed a protective environment for its students.
as the middle school is surrounded by high-rise residential buildings, the architects developed a protective environment for its students.
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luca curci architects proposes a modular and sustainable 'vertical city' for the knowledge summit in dubai
the project combines a self-sufficient, sustainable model for a dense population, aiming to build a zero-energy city-building hybrid.
the project combines a self-sufficient, sustainable model for a dense population, aiming to build a zero-energy city-building hybrid.
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sweeping views permeate simone subissati's fragmented 'border crossing house' in italy
the design process is informed by the perception of inhabited space as a threshold.
the design process is informed by the perception of inhabited space as a threshold.
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yayoi kusama presents 'EVERY DAY I PRAY FOR LOVE' at david zwirner new york
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the two-story exhibition comprises four segments that highlight the artist's latest additions to her collection of paintings, immersive installations, and »
the two-story exhibition comprises four segments that highlight the artist's latest additions to her collection of paintings, immersive installations, and sculptures.
kengo kuma ASICS collaboration references japanese bamboo weaving
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japanese architect kengo kuma has collaborated with ASICS to create a new metaride AMU silhouette that incorporates traditional bamboo craft techniques.
japanese architect kengo kuma has collaborated with ASICS to create a new metaride AMU silhouette that incorporates traditional bamboo craft techniques.
tunnel by takehiko suzuki architects is a small hut in tokyo clad in charred japanese cedar
its single-space interior comprises a curved wooden envelope.
its single-space interior comprises a curved wooden envelope.
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global grad show 2019 exhibits products that promote conscious living
the largest and most diverse showcase of universities and their creative students returns as part of dubai design week 2019.
the largest and most diverse showcase of universities and their creative students returns as part of dubai design week 2019.
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LAVA designs zero-carbon 'LIFE hamburg' with waterholes and an edible roof
LAVA has designed an infinity loop-shaped educational complex that features a continuous garden landscape that flows from outside to inside.
LAVA has designed an infinity loop-shaped educational complex that features a continuous garden landscape that flows from outside to inside.
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mecanoo references the layout of dutch farmhouses for 'villa vught' in the netherlands
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the home's functions are distributed within three distinct volumes, which the architects shaped to resemble a small village.
the home's functions are distributed within three distinct volumes, which the architects shaped to resemble a small village.
a stepped garden provides produce for the residents of the red roof house in vietnam
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the abundance of produce is often shared with neighboring families, with TAA's design credited with generating interactions with the community.
the abundance of produce is often shared with neighboring families, with TAA's design credited with generating interactions with the community.
book report: steven holl explores the idea of 'compression' through a decade of work
the new publication examines the ways holl applies concepts from neuroscience, literature, and philosophy to develop the idea of 'compression'.
the new publication examines the ways holl applies concepts from neuroscience, literature, and philosophy to develop the idea of 'compression'.
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organic lines and undulating greenery form CROX's liyang museum in china
inspired by a chinese instrument, the sinuous shape is designed to create a dialogue between the urban context and the adjacent park.
inspired by a chinese instrument, the sinuous shape is designed to create a dialogue between the urban context and the adjacent park.
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MU architecture combats urban sprawl with PEKULIARI residential tower in quebec
described as a 'paleo-futuristic tower', the project intends to redefine the relationship between humans and their natural habitat.
described as a 'paleo-futuristic tower', the project intends to redefine the relationship between humans and their natural habitat.
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minimal, residential fire extinguisher wins GOOD DESIGN good focus award 2019
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the concept behind the project centers around the phrase 'take bosai (disaster preparedness) into your lifestyle', with the aim of holistically integrating the »
the concept behind the project centers around the phrase 'take bosai (disaster preparedness) into your lifestyle', with the aim of holistically integrating the device into the home.
giovanni vaccarini's 'powerbarn' is a waste-to-energy plant in northern italy
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the building's imposing mass is intriguingly disguised behind a faceted wooden skin that distorts its scale and appearance.
the building's imposing mass is intriguingly disguised behind a faceted wooden skin that distorts its scale and appearance.
WOW explores tokyo + kokeshi dolls through two digital installations at japan house london
the two installations explore both japan's urban future and rural timelessness.
the two installations explore both japan's urban future and rural timelessness.
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azuma makoto preserves bonsai tree inside futuristic ecosphere
japanese flower artist azuma makoto presents his latest installation, a 19th-century terrarium reimagined for the modern era.
japanese flower artist azuma makoto presents his latest installation, a 19th-century terrarium reimagined for the modern era.
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freaks wraps a double skin of corrugated stainless steel around office building in france
built within an old printing warehouse, the new research and development center has been designed for a french lighting company.
built within an old printing warehouse, the new research and development center has been designed for a french lighting company.
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alexis arnold turns found books into crystalized 'artifacts'
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in this series, the books are stripped away from their text and content, instead becoming superficial objects frozen in motion.
in this series, the books are stripped away from their text and content, instead becoming superficial objects frozen in motion.
alex nerovnya's YORK house provides a sense of connection with the wild environment
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featuring glass, steel and cross-laminated timber, the project uses simple geometry shaped in an unusual manner.
featuring glass, steel and cross-laminated timber, the project uses simple geometry shaped in an unusual manner.
cca blends an earthy concrete home into its arid surroundings in mexico
cca created a unique earthy color for the concrete on the walls, referencing the region’s soil and the warm tones of the sunset.
cca created a unique earthy color for the concrete on the walls, referencing the region’s soil and the warm tones of the sunset.
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enter design proposals for the new xi'an train station competition now
with submissions closing on november 19, 2019, a cash prize of 25,000 euros awaits the winning projects of the xi’an train station competition.
with submissions closing on november 19, 2019, a cash prize of 25,000 euros awaits the winning projects of the xi’an train station competition.
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glenn murcutt's MPavilion 2019 opens in melbourne
the temporary structure comprises a rectangular plan and round steel columns supporting wing-like trusses wrapped in translucent tensile membrane.
the temporary structure comprises a rectangular plan and round steel columns supporting wing-like trusses wrapped in translucent tensile membrane.
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pan architecture adds a geometric family residence to rolling french fields
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pan architecture observed the surrounding houses, and created a project that stands out from the uniform ‘provençal’ typology.
pan architecture observed the surrounding houses, and created a project that stands out from the uniform ‘provençal’ typology.
exclusive interview: virgil abloh discusses his 'MARKERAD' collection for IKEA
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designboom spoke with abloh about the collaborative process behind 'MARKERAD', and what this project means for the future of art, streetwear, and furniture design.
designboom spoke with abloh about the collaborative process behind 'MARKERAD', and what this project means for the future of art, streetwear, and furniture design.
