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d’houndt+bajart transforms dunkirk's beaux-arts museum into a new media library
the white, monumental volume has been regenerated with a few simple additions and insertions to maximize the building's potential.
the white, monumental volume has been regenerated with a few simple additions and insertions to maximize the building's potential.
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MVRDV unveils mission rock building design referencing san francisco's rocky hills
inspired by californian rock formations, and the narrow valleys that form in between them, building A features a canyon-like feeling that opens up to the »
inspired by californian rock formations, and the narrow valleys that form in between them, building A features a canyon-like feeling that opens up to the tower’s western façade.
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extremely dextrous robot arm uses AI to solve rubik's cube one-handed
the system features a 24-joint human-hand-like design.
the system features a 24-joint human-hand-like design.
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JC architecture transforms a japanese army dormitory into a 'living lab' in taipei
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the design still bares traces of the buildings 90 year history, such as the timber window-frames, marble flooring and old vines that grow in the backyard.
the design still bares traces of the buildings 90 year history, such as the timber window-frames, marble flooring and old vines that grow in the backyard.
alexis dornier expands the uluwatu surf villas with a tropical take on modernism
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the dwelling's most predominant gesture is its polygonal shading element, which introduces a transitional, semi-covered space.
the dwelling's most predominant gesture is its polygonal shading element, which introduces a transitional, semi-covered space.
the somnox sleep robot mirrors breathing patterns to help you nod off
the somnox sleep robot is designed to be cuddled like a teddy bear, helping to induce a slow, regular rhythm of breathing.
the somnox sleep robot is designed to be cuddled like a teddy bear, helping to induce a slow, regular rhythm of breathing.
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urs fischer casts candle sculpture of leonardo dicaprio with his parents in wax
on view at gagosian in paris, the sculpture will melt slowly over the course of the exhibition.
on view at gagosian in paris, the sculpture will melt slowly over the course of the exhibition.
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TONERICO:INC designs an automotive emporium for both man and machine in tokyo
the garage is decked out with 29 cameras that livestream to an app so that customers can keep an eye on their car as they relax upstairs.
the garage is decked out with 29 cameras that livestream to an app so that customers can keep an eye on their car as they relax upstairs.
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nils koenning frames bjarke ingels group's copenhill energy plant in its copenhagen context
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just a stone's throw from the recently opened building, go-karts line up to race in the shadow of the chimney, while wild swimmers take advantage of the city's »
just a stone's throw from the recently opened building, go-karts line up to race in the shadow of the chimney, while wild swimmers take advantage of the city's clean water.
vibrant new face of RISD by WORKac expresses orange detailing and perforated materials
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the contemporary new structure inserts itself into the open section of the building and offers a newly activated streetscape.
the contemporary new structure inserts itself into the open section of the building and offers a newly activated streetscape.
alexis dornier expresses tropical timber structure at uluwatu surf villas resort
with the absence of a dropped ceiling, the rhythmic timber roof structure is left exposed, offering the space a rich material texture and dimension.
with the absence of a dropped ceiling, the rhythmic timber roof structure is left exposed, offering the space a rich material texture and dimension.
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readers radar explores how rural housing in india integrates nature and architecture
this edition of designboom readers radar highlights how architecture in india generates rural housing through an integration with its natural context.
this edition of designboom readers radar highlights how architecture in india generates rural housing through an integration with its natural context.
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DAKU quotes shakespeare in his new shadow mural located in las vegas
powered by sunlight, the murals are activated during day, as their shadows become italicized fonts.
powered by sunlight, the murals are activated during day, as their shadows become italicized fonts.
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british start-up lunaz electrifies & future-proofs classic luxury cars
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the british start-up converts classic cars to electric drive, starting with the jaguar XK120 and the rolls-royce phanton V.
the british start-up converts classic cars to electric drive, starting with the jaguar XK120 and the rolls-royce phanton V.
bigwin island club cabins respect the indigenous history of their natural context
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the collection of cabins will together follow three design templates, each influenced by a different landscape feature found on the island.
the collection of cabins will together follow three design templates, each influenced by a different landscape feature found on the island.
cody ellingham captures the nocturnal neon cityscape of bangkok in photography series
cody ellingham captures the city in cold hues, while neon reds and pinks bring a vivid yet eerie contrast to the photographs.
cody ellingham captures the city in cold hues, while neon reds and pinks bring a vivid yet eerie contrast to the photographs.
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LMN architects utilizes weathered steel trusses to build pedestrian bridge in washington
built around a sloped pathway, the 282-foot-long (86 meter) intervention will connect the lower downtown area with the elevated hillside.
built around a sloped pathway, the 282-foot-long (86 meter) intervention will connect the lower downtown area with the elevated hillside.
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'dark fantasy' exhibition in LA includes work by virgil abloh, studio drift, and maarten baas
UTA artist space, an exhibition venue in beverly hills, and carpenters workshop gallery have joined forces to present a new group exhibition.
UTA artist space, an exhibition venue in beverly hills, and carpenters workshop gallery have joined forces to present a new group exhibition.
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DAS lab builds the lost villa boutique hotel on the banks of the yellow river in china
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the project draws from local architecture to create a series of buildings that blend into the surrounding landscape.
the project draws from local architecture to create a series of buildings that blend into the surrounding landscape.
jenny holzer confronts the reality of gun violence with rockefeller center light projections
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the first-person accounts serve both as an acknowledgement of communities impacted by gun violence and an invitation for dialogue.
the first-person accounts serve both as an acknowledgement of communities impacted by gun violence and an invitation for dialogue.
ronan and erwan bouroullec celebrate henri matisse with ceramic fenêtre vases
made by craftsmen, the fenêtre vases take inspiration from a pictorial theme often present in matisse’s work: a window open to the outside.
made by craftsmen, the fenêtre vases take inspiration from a pictorial theme often present in matisse’s work: a window open to the outside.
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uniti's 'one' is a three-seater city car that will cost just $19,000
it features an unusual layout with two seats in the back and a central driving position that gives the driver a near-uninterrupted view of the road.
it features an unusual layout with two seats in the back and a central driving position that gives the driver a near-uninterrupted view of the road.
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atelier yokyok builds the cobalt muffin pavilion to float like a cloud over shanghai
the site-specific pavilion intends to rethink the border between art and architecture.
the site-specific pavilion intends to rethink the border between art and architecture.
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in a rainy region of chile, LLU house references water's molecular structure
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influenced by the water molecule, the house by cazú zegers arquitectura is divided into three connected zones.
influenced by the water molecule, the house by cazú zegers arquitectura is divided into three connected zones.
chelsea truck company unveils 'muscular' adaptation of land rover defender 110 edition
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the green 'high-impact' edition is designed to be at home in both urban and off-road environments.
the green 'high-impact' edition is designed to be at home in both urban and off-road environments.
DIY vinyl presser lets you make your own records at home
the analog device cuts 10-inch records in real-time, using a diamond stylus to etch soundwaves onto the vinyl surface.
the analog device cuts 10-inch records in real-time, using a diamond stylus to etch soundwaves onto the vinyl surface.
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robert stadler installs inside-out street furniture for forme publique biennial in paris
the urban furniture pieces emphasize and enhance daily meeting situations that are intuitively adopted by the users.
the urban furniture pieces emphasize and enhance daily meeting situations that are intuitively adopted by the users.
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prada mode's traveling social club opens in london with installation by theaster gates
the club offered a unique art experience along with music, dining, and conversations during the frieze art fair.
the club offered a unique art experience along with music, dining, and conversations during the frieze art fair.
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shigeru ban designs one of the world's largest timber structures for new swatch HQ
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the curved silhouette of the sculptural building extends over a total length of 240 meters (787 ft).
the curved silhouette of the sculptural building extends over a total length of 240 meters (787 ft).
MoMA completes its diller scofidio + renfro-designed expansion in new york
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launched in 2014, the first phase of renovations was completed in 2017 with the overhauled campus opening to the public on october 21, 2019.
launched in 2014, the first phase of renovations was completed in 2017 with the overhauled campus opening to the public on october 21, 2019.
jinghua zeng uses laminated semi-tubes to construct the cross easy chair
the project began by exploring the material structure of linoleum and its application in furniture design.
the project began by exploring the material structure of linoleum and its application in furniture design.
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the toyota LQ features an air-purifying layer that reduces ozone emissions
the LQ features a newly developed catalyst coating that decomposes ozone into oxygen on the radiator fan.
the LQ features a newly developed catalyst coating that decomposes ozone into oxygen on the radiator fan.
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wiercinski studio integrates cultural pavilion clad in black wood into historic park in poland
wiercinski studio designs innovative social gardens with cultural pavilion for nearby residents in poznan city.
wiercinski studio designs innovative social gardens with cultural pavilion for nearby residents in poznan city.
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prada debuts new luna rossa AC75 boat monohull with 2 carbon-fiber arms
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7,000 square meters of carbon fibre and 400 square meters of aluminium honeycomb were used to create the hull.
7,000 square meters of carbon fibre and 400 square meters of aluminium honeycomb were used to create the hull.
inside this mercedes-benz camper van is a beach house on wheels
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the blue and white van has had its' interiors completely removed and replaced by a surf-inspired beach hut interior.
the blue and white van has had its' interiors completely removed and replaced by a surf-inspired beach hut interior.
