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hashim sarkis details his curatorial plans for 2020 venice architecture biennale
the event will be organized into five 'scales', three in the arsenale and two in the central pavilion at the giardini.
the event will be organized into five 'scales', three in the arsenale and two in the central pavilion at the giardini.
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white concrete encloses a bangkok office and yoga studio designed by on the paper
the design of the multi-purpose building focuses on simple lines and bright, airy interiors.
the design of the multi-purpose building focuses on simple lines and bright, airy interiors.
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tokujin yoshioka uses 10,000 acrylic rods to create sculpture of light in tokyo
an installation of more than approximately 10,000 colorless prism rods forms a gigantic sculpture of light by tokujin yoshioka.
an installation of more than approximately 10,000 colorless prism rods forms a gigantic sculpture of light by tokujin yoshioka.
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michael hertz, designer of new york city's subway map, dies at 87
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the design by hertz's firm, a version of which is still used today, was commissioned to replace the previous map by massimo vignelli.
the design by hertz's firm, a version of which is still used today, was commissioned to replace the previous map by massimo vignelli.
air new zealand unveils onboard sleeping pods for economy travelers
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the 'economy skynest' provides six, full-length, lie-flat sleep pods that each measure in excess of 200 x 58 centimeters (79 x 23 inches).
the 'economy skynest' provides six, full-length, lie-flat sleep pods that each measure in excess of 200 x 58 centimeters (79 x 23 inches).
GRX arquitectos celebrates rural living with its stone dwelling 'casa calixto' in granada
the design team speculates a new future which sees a widespread migration from the city to the countryside in the face of political and climatic uncertainty.
the design team speculates a new future which sees a widespread migration from the city to the countryside in the face of political and climatic uncertainty.
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starbucks opening greenhouse location in tokyo filled with digital flora
a greenhouse-style starbucks opening next month in western tokyo will use a combination of light and sound to display digital flora all year round.
a greenhouse-style starbucks opening next month in western tokyo will use a combination of light and sound to display digital flora all year round.
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wutpoia lab builds a 'church in a church' for sinan books poetry store in shanghai
built within the historic st. nicholas church, the new bookstore offers 1000 poetry books in various languages.
built within the historic st. nicholas church, the new bookstore offers 1000 poetry books in various languages.
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craig green reinterprets puffer as colorful inflatables for moncler genius
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craig green was among the eight designers to create capsule collections inspired by the iconic moncler puffer jacket.
craig green was among the eight designers to create capsule collections inspired by the iconic moncler puffer jacket.
meet designworks: the creative consultancy designing the future for BMW and more
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designworks' offices in shanghai, munich and LA aim to identify local customer needs, evolving technology and prominent trends to inform its design process.
designworks' offices in shanghai, munich and LA aim to identify local customer needs, evolving technology and prominent trends to inform its design process.
claesson koivisto rune transforms 1920s bank building into hotel K5 in tokyo
K5 tokyo presents an original concept based on aimai — a japanese word roughly translating to vague, obscure or ambiguous, which in japan is often used in a »
K5 tokyo presents an original concept based on aimai — a japanese word roughly translating to vague, obscure or ambiguous, which in japan is often used in a positive, poetic sense.
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porsche to print giant fingerprints of customers onto hood of 911 sport cars
porsche has launched a personalization service that allows customers to print their fingerprint onto its 911 sports car.
porsche has launched a personalization service that allows customers to print their fingerprint onto its 911 sports car.
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BCHO architects embeds a concrete guesthouse into the coast of south korea
lowered into the earth and merging with the horizon, the guesthouse was designed to respect the existing site.
lowered into the earth and merging with the horizon, the guesthouse was designed to respect the existing site.
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ASWA designs bangkok café with a steep gable roof and brown shingle cladding
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originally serving as an online patisserie, the owner decided to build a café for the public in their own backyard.
originally serving as an online patisserie, the owner decided to build a café for the public in their own backyard.
milan's salone del mobile has been postponed until june 2020
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the event, which was originally scheduled for april 21 - 26, will now take place from june 16 - 21, 2020.
the event, which was originally scheduled for april 21 - 26, will now take place from june 16 - 21, 2020.
VRA designs its 'cam thanh A&A villa' to recall the sunny coconut palms of vietnam
the house is sited in an area surrounded by touristic forests of nipa palms and coconut palms.
the house is sited in an area surrounded by touristic forests of nipa palms and coconut palms.
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atelier pierre louis gerlier adds leafy green furniture and round doorways to house in paris
a vibrant material palette and bold colors were splashed throughout the 19th century house resulting in a bright and open residence.
a vibrant material palette and bold colors were splashed throughout the 19th century house resulting in a bright and open residence.
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BCHO architects wraps perforated aluminum panels around a multi-use building in seoul
the program comprises a commercial space, an art gallery, an office and a multi-family housing unit.
the program comprises a commercial space, an art gallery, an office and a multi-family housing unit.
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shou county culture and art center by studio zhu-pei comprises multiple internal courtyards
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the courtyards are connected by a winding, undulating walkway that forms a public loop protected from the sun and rain.
the courtyards are connected by a winding, undulating walkway that forms a public loop protected from the sun and rain.
liang architecture's studio in china combines concrete and metal with greenery
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the new studio breaks with traditional office design and focuses on pure, exposed materials.
the new studio breaks with traditional office design and focuses on pure, exposed materials.
barbie collaborates with stylist shiona turini to celebrate black beauty
the new set of dolls aims to celebrate diversity through fashion.
the new set of dolls aims to celebrate diversity through fashion.
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philippe starck designs giant backrests for B&B outdoor furniture collection
french designer philippe starck has created an outdoor furniture collection for B&B italia characterised by large canvas-style backrests that can be completely »
french designer philippe starck has created an outdoor furniture collection for B&B italia characterised by large canvas-style backrests that can be completely personalised.
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neolith uses natural sintered stone to construct entire KBIS 2020 stand
grand in color, full body veining and size, neolith’s sparkling white stand at KBIS 2020 crafted a home entirely from their sintered stone products.
grand in color, full body veining and size, neolith’s sparkling white stand at KBIS 2020 crafted a home entirely from their sintered stone products.
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space popular forms valencia's brick vault house with a modular, bright green grid
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divided into three floors, the 235sqm property blends interior and exterior thanks to its openness and interior courtyard.
divided into three floors, the 235sqm property blends interior and exterior thanks to its openness and interior courtyard.
a reflective zig-zag façade clads OHArchitecture's factory in awaji, japan
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the massive steel frame is wrapped in a skin of silvery material, which works to reflect the surrounding island environment.
the massive steel frame is wrapped in a skin of silvery material, which works to reflect the surrounding island environment.
polestar unveils concept EV with focus on sustainability and recycled materials
polestar unveils sporty GT concept with a four-seat cabin defined by sustainable materials including recycled cork and plastic bottles.
polestar unveils sporty GT concept with a four-seat cabin defined by sustainable materials including recycled cork and plastic bottles.
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esrawe studio shapes casa sierra fría in mexico as a monolithic brick structure
featuring a horseshoe layout, the house stands as a monolithic structure with a continuous brick façade that contributes to its introspective character.
featuring a horseshoe layout, the house stands as a monolithic structure with a continuous brick façade that contributes to its introspective character.
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interview: carlo ratti and edoardo bruno discuss the 'artificial ecologies' of china and beyond
we spoke with the duo to learn more about the bi-city biennale of urbanism\architecture and the ways in which the natural and artificial are coming together.
we spoke with the duo to learn more about the bi-city biennale of urbanism\architecture and the ways in which the natural and artificial are coming together.
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tomás saraceno brings illuminated spiderwebs, reflective spheres and more to palazzo strozzi
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the immersive exhibition features a series of artworks that propose new ways of navigating the world.
the immersive exhibition features a series of artworks that propose new ways of navigating the world.
OMA to complete belgium's railway headquarters with 'sheer, cliff-like façade'
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the project brings together all SNCB departments under one roof, creating work space for 4,000 employees.
the project brings together all SNCB departments under one roof, creating work space for 4,000 employees.
sruli recht's collection 'luxury of choice' presents objects designed for self-deliverance
'we are so fascinated with death but so fearful of dying'
'we are so fascinated with death but so fearful of dying'
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sarang sheth visualizes dyson's futuristic air purifying headphones
dyson’s latest design patent promotes the act of breathing of fresher air while listening to music.
dyson’s latest design patent promotes the act of breathing of fresher air while listening to music.
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a stepped concrete house by tectoniques architectes emerges from the ground in france
the house is built from thick, textured concrete which appears to have emerged directly from the earth.
the house is built from thick, textured concrete which appears to have emerged directly from the earth.
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marchi architects' woodhouse 2.0 coils through the forests of long island, new york
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the inner facade is entirely glazed, obscuring the boundary between the interior living space and centralized outdoor space.
the inner facade is entirely glazed, obscuring the boundary between the interior living space and centralized outdoor space.
airbnb's latest listing is a double-glazed airship-like cabin in scotland
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this robust aluminum living pod is everything you would ever need to live, as its small space has been perfectly optimized for pleasurable living.
this robust aluminum living pod is everything you would ever need to live, as its small space has been perfectly optimized for pleasurable living.
