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solarCLOUD by superspace imagines balloons to harvest energy from the sun in abu dhabi
woven with a solar fabric to take energy from the sun, the canopy of balloons will rise during the day, then gently fall at night.
woven with a solar fabric to take energy from the sun, the canopy of balloons will rise during the day, then gently fall at night.
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mass design materializes a wave in wood for lighthouse atop amsterdam boat
a wooden wave inside the ship's former wheel house forms a writing shack, reading room and champagne bar as the rooftop of a houseboat.
a wooden wave inside the ship's former wheel house forms a writing shack, reading room and champagne bar as the rooftop of a houseboat.
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herzog & de meuron organizes munich office complex around 'urban forest'
the scheme is articulated around a large courtyard garden, which will be accessible to the entire neighborhood.
the scheme is articulated around a large courtyard garden, which will be accessible to the entire neighborhood.
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relive the apollo 11 moon landing with animated film for 50th anniversary
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the short film by woodwork pays tribute to one of mankind's biggest achievements.
the short film by woodwork pays tribute to one of mankind's biggest achievements.
krautmotors unveils bauhaus-inspired BMW motorrad F 850 GS custom bike
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dubbed the bauhaus 100, the bike's R60/6 frame has been stretched and widened to reference marcel breuer's lounge chair.
dubbed the bauhaus 100, the bike's R60/6 frame has been stretched and widened to reference marcel breuer's lounge chair.
200 people virtually come together to build a massive starbucks island in minecraft
RTGame — a twitch streamer — wanted to involve his viewers more.
RTGame — a twitch streamer — wanted to involve his viewers more.
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hashim sarkis announces title and theme for 2020 venice architecture biennale
'in the context of widening political divides and growing economic inequalities, we call on architects to imagine spaces in which we can generously live together.'
'in the context of widening political divides and growing economic inequalities, we call on architects to imagine spaces in which we can generously live together.'
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travel to the moon with laurie anderson's virtual reality installation
the installation takes visitors on a 15-minute journey that includes scenes of constellations featuring life forms that are becoming extinct, plastic pollution »
the installation takes visitors on a 15-minute journey that includes scenes of constellations featuring life forms that are becoming extinct, plastic pollution and nuclear waste.
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robots 3D-print nine different concrete columns without any formwork
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each 2.7-meter-tall column is produced at full height in 2.5 hours with the process developed at ETH zurich.
each 2.7-meter-tall column is produced at full height in 2.5 hours with the process developed at ETH zurich.
silaa architects connects nature with dorm spaces in vietnamese timber hut
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the timber hut, designed as a homestay project, alternates between enclosed, translucent spaces and voids that fill with nature.
the timber hut, designed as a homestay project, alternates between enclosed, translucent spaces and voids that fill with nature.
underwater cinematographer captures human-sized jellyfish off english coast
the jellyfish can be identified because of its frilly tentacles, which contain their small stinging tentacles.
the jellyfish can be identified because of its frilly tentacles, which contain their small stinging tentacles.
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animal fat might have been used to build stonehenge, archaeologists believe
the fat could have been used as a lubricant to drag the megaliths into place.
the fat could have been used as a lubricant to drag the megaliths into place.
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extruded volumes characterize muñoz miranda's residential complex in malaga
built adjacent to a protected smokestack from the beginning of the 20th century, the apartment block references the industrial activity that once took place in »
built adjacent to a protected smokestack from the beginning of the 20th century, the apartment block references the industrial activity that once took place in the area.
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adidas by stella mccartney liquifies old cotton to create biodegradable tennis dress
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the tennis dress uses a cellulose blended yarn and microsilk, a protein-based material that is made with renewable ingredients, like water, sugar, and yeast.
the tennis dress uses a cellulose blended yarn and microsilk, a protein-based material that is made with renewable ingredients, like water, sugar, and yeast.
the deformed roof house in rural japan receives a narrow, greenhouse-like extension
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architect yoshichika takagi introduced a translucent secondary skin that serves as a full-height light well.
architect yoshichika takagi introduced a translucent secondary skin that serves as a full-height light well.
dan abramson's mars dust globe depicts the planet's signature red storms
when shaken, the tiny planet is engulfed in a glittery, red swirl, that eventually settles and reveals the adult and child astronaut.
when shaken, the tiny planet is engulfed in a glittery, red swirl, that eventually settles and reveals the adult and child astronaut.
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new york sunshine alludes hometowns across rural US in american dream collection
for his latest collection, john margaritis has shifted focus from an installation supporting his clothes to a new medium of presentation — a video.
for his latest collection, john margaritis has shifted focus from an installation supporting his clothes to a new medium of presentation — a video.
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keitaro muto completes house for two families with a central indoor courtyard in japan
the triple-height room incorporates various plants, stairways and balconies.
the triple-height room incorporates various plants, stairways and balconies.
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'skin II' is a probiotic clothing concept that is activated by sweat to promote healthy skin
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in collaboration with microbiologist dr callewaert, rosie broadhead examines the beneficial effect that bacteria can have on our skin.
in collaboration with microbiologist dr callewaert, rosie broadhead examines the beneficial effect that bacteria can have on our skin.
designboom talks to annabelle selldorf about the art of architecture
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designboom talks to the architect about the importance of cultural exchange, equality in architecture, and her penchant for calm spaces.
designboom talks to the architect about the importance of cultural exchange, equality in architecture, and her penchant for calm spaces.
drawing architecture studio transforms apartment balcony into japanese teahouse
the tea house adopts a curved roof with an eave that has been extended to meet a narrow opening above the original breast board of the balcony.
the tea house adopts a curved roof with an eave that has been extended to meet a narrow opening above the original breast board of the balcony.
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mecanoo wins competition to design futian civic culture center in shenzhen
designed as 'a building that breathes', the winning scheme boasts sky gardens and a lush garden lobby.
designed as 'a building that breathes', the winning scheme boasts sky gardens and a lush garden lobby.
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luigi rosselli designs classical villa under centennial peppertree in australia
the mediterranean-style villa expresses classicism through its grand entry portico, elegant interiors and suspended, sculptural staircase.
the mediterranean-style villa expresses classicism through its grand entry portico, elegant interiors and suspended, sculptural staircase.
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noa* designs traditional alpine mountain home with unexpected interior spaces
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rather than the classical model of stacked slabs and room division, the interior spaces are formalized as a cluster of 'hanging boxes,' situated at irregular »
rather than the classical model of stacked slabs and room division, the interior spaces are formalized as a cluster of 'hanging boxes,' situated at irregular heights.
this buddhist temple in japan expresses a radiating timber roof structure
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designed by persimmon hills architects, the space is characterized by its structurally expressive roof, spanning the hall without the support of a single pillar.
designed by persimmon hills architects, the space is characterized by its structurally expressive roof, spanning the hall without the support of a single pillar.
grupo zegnea opens the 'box XL houses' towards nature in portugal
the structures are composed of a single mass and have been arranged in a way that relates directly to its surrounding landscape.
the structures are composed of a single mass and have been arranged in a way that relates directly to its surrounding landscape.
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photographer felix loechner captures david chipperfield's james simon galerie in berlin
taken during its grand opening, the series offers a glimpse into how visitors engage with the new building on museum island.
taken during its grand opening, the series offers a glimpse into how visitors engage with the new building on museum island.
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toprojekt's polish residence doubles as a barrier that blocks highway noise
toprojekt incorporated a sculpted landscape and used the house's unique axis to act as an insulation for relaxing interiors.
toprojekt incorporated a sculpted landscape and used the house's unique axis to act as an insulation for relaxing interiors.
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francis kéré's tippet rise pavilion offers 'a more intimate experience of its landscape'
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visitors may gather within 'xylem' to converse or contemplate the views, or sit and meditate in solitude.
visitors may gather within 'xylem' to converse or contemplate the views, or sit and meditate in solitude.
virgil abloh and louis vuitton colorize every inch of NYC pop-up in neon green
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green furniture, figures, and even the fire hydrant outside the corner site have been colorized to create an all-encompassing experience.
green furniture, figures, and even the fire hydrant outside the corner site have been colorized to create an all-encompassing experience.
plans for foster + partners' 'tulip' tower scrapped by london mayor
mayor sadiq khan believes that 'the design is of insufficient quality for such a prominent location'.
mayor sadiq khan believes that 'the design is of insufficient quality for such a prominent location'.
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ai weiwei + HHF-designed upstate new york retreat goes on sale for $5.25 million
the main dwelling comprises four equally sized boxes that are connected to each other with small passageways.
the main dwelling comprises four equally sized boxes that are connected to each other with small passageways.
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MVRDV's matrix 1 is a sustainable office + laboratory complex for amsterdam science park
a zigzagging staircase that references the network of paths found on the existing campus ensures an open and social space.
a zigzagging staircase that references the network of paths found on the existing campus ensures an open and social space.
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kientruc o introduces vibrant 'playhouse' kindergarten to ho chi minh city
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with its minimal volume, the design team introduces a playful quality with colored figural windows, all irregular in their layout and proportions.
with its minimal volume, the design team introduces a playful quality with colored figural windows, all irregular in their layout and proportions.
sigurd larsen builds nine wooden cabins for treetop hotel løvtag in a danish fjord
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each cabin encloses a tree growing right at its center.
each cabin encloses a tree growing right at its center.
