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nik bentel makes a stool by biting and scratching wood without any tools
it takes an entire civilization to build a simple wooden stool — the designer finds this out the hard way.
it takes an entire civilization to build a simple wooden stool — the designer finds this out the hard way.
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VHILS exhibits his sculptural take on globalization with two solo shows in paris
VHILS exploits the layered characteristics of his materials to reflect a symbolic societal layering he sees developing through urbanism and globalization.
VHILS exploits the layered characteristics of his materials to reflect a symbolic societal layering he sees developing through urbanism and globalization.
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mano de santo designs flexible concrete house in valencia with unique vista to the sea
the volume in contact with the ground is designed as an open concept floor promoting flexibility of use of space, generating infinite solutions and responding »
the volume in contact with the ground is designed as an open concept floor promoting flexibility of use of space, generating infinite solutions and responding to the house social uses.
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jason decaires taylor builds coralarium at fairmont maldives sirru fen fushi
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designboom spent 4 days with the artist at the newly opened luxury hotel to document ‘coralarium’, an immersive installation being assembled beneath water.
designboom spent 4 days with the artist at the newly opened luxury hotel to document ‘coralarium’, an immersive installation being assembled beneath water.
christo's 'london mastaba' made from over 7,000 stacked barrels floats on serpentine lake
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the sculpture, which comprises colorful, horizontally stacked barrels on a floating platform, will be on view until september 23, 2018.
the sculpture, which comprises colorful, horizontally stacked barrels on a floating platform, will be on view until september 23, 2018.
this 1956 porsche super speedster, a rare automative gem, is now up for auction
built more than 60 years ago, the speedster spent most of it's life carefully stored in a special garage space, and carefully maintained by its owner.
built more than 60 years ago, the speedster spent most of it's life carefully stored in a special garage space, and carefully maintained by its owner.
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FLXBL blends exposed concrete with greenery for this private residence in india
the architects have immersed the residence in great amounts of vegetation complete with an elevated garden and rooftop courtyard.
the architects have immersed the residence in great amounts of vegetation complete with an elevated garden and rooftop courtyard.
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130 william: a new look at david adjaye's first residential skyscraper in NYC
the building's hand-cast façade maintains manhattan's historic architecture through a contemporary interpretation of stonework.
the building's hand-cast façade maintains manhattan's historic architecture through a contemporary interpretation of stonework.
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boat architect modelled this 250-square-foot home after a lunar lander
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kurt hughes modelled the hexagon-shaped white hut after a lunar lander - an iconic spacecraft used during the historic apollo 11 landing.
kurt hughes modelled the hexagon-shaped white hut after a lunar lander - an iconic spacecraft used during the historic apollo 11 landing.
california crazy: new book surveys the state's expressive roadside architecture
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from donut-topped drive-ins to owl-shaped ice cream parlors, discover the roadside structures synonymous with the west coast.
from donut-topped drive-ins to owl-shaped ice cream parlors, discover the roadside structures synonymous with the west coast.
fuksas transforms marseilles' industrial harbor with hotel and office complex
the project is aligned with the neighboring boulevard and seeks to enliven the district through a mix of architectural styles and functions.
the project is aligned with the neighboring boulevard and seeks to enliven the district through a mix of architectural styles and functions.
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brydee rood creates a gigantic windsock sculpture to explore the issue of plastic pollution
titled 'may the winds not carry us out to sea', the installation is created by collaging reused sections of assorted single-use plastic trash bags.
titled 'may the winds not carry us out to sea', the installation is created by collaging reused sections of assorted single-use plastic trash bags.
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gelitin invites visitors to walk around giant turds in latest exhibition 'vorm - fellows - attitude'
'this is also a show for all who think that contemporary art is shit. they should come and see this shit show. they will be satisfied.'
'this is also a show for all who think that contemporary art is shit. they should come and see this shit show. they will be satisfied.'
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two custom BMW motorcycles debut at wheels and waves festival 2018
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the fuel motorcycles' coyote and kingston custom's black phantom are completely dissimilar apart from being based on old BMW motorrads.
the fuel motorcycles' coyote and kingston custom's black phantom are completely dissimilar apart from being based on old BMW motorrads.
LYCS architecture sets 2100 club, the world's first blockchain bar in hangzhou
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the spot is committed to creating a gathering place for talents to share ideas about the latest internet technology, industry integration, and entrepreneurship.
the spot is committed to creating a gathering place for talents to share ideas about the latest internet technology, industry integration, and entrepreneurship.
MINOR lab transforms a beijing hutong into a permeable office and exhibition space
the architects have adopted a light and flexible approach, retaining memories of the site and keeping the dynamics of the city and the street while refining the »
the architects have adopted a light and flexible approach, retaining memories of the site and keeping the dynamics of the city and the street while refining the main structure.
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b720's residential tower breaks the são paulo skyline with color
the building has 123 apartments and is a colorful tower of 25 floors with common areas on the first level and underground parking.
the building has 123 apartments and is a colorful tower of 25 floors with common areas on the first level and underground parking.
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marine biologist's discovery of a rare manta ray nursery could help protect species
a discovery of a rare manta ray nursery could help scientists protect the species from any possible extinction in the future.
a discovery of a rare manta ray nursery could help scientists protect the species from any possible extinction in the future.
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discover the growing trend of green spaces in vietnam through designboom readers radar
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the first feature in our exclusive new series highlights some of the fascinating ways architects in vietnam are transforming urban spaces using natural vegetation.
the first feature in our exclusive new series highlights some of the fascinating ways architects in vietnam are transforming urban spaces using natural vegetation.
designboom interviews wang shu on historic heritage, identity, and long-term planning
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we speak with the 2012 pritzker laureate to learn more about the his approach to architecture, and what he thinks is the biggest challenge facing architects today.
we speak with the 2012 pritzker laureate to learn more about the his approach to architecture, and what he thinks is the biggest challenge facing architects today.
daniel arsham interrogates physical artifact in new limited edition hourglass sculpture
arsham took to instagram to reveal the object which appears to be a continuation from the his future relics series.
arsham took to instagram to reveal the object which appears to be a continuation from the his future relics series.
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WAY studio releases a dreamlike restaurant in beijing featuring a spherical entrance
the architects reinterpret the ways to design the most common things in 'aye to meeting someone'.
the architects reinterpret the ways to design the most common things in 'aye to meeting someone'.
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the city of london will use 100% renewable energy by october 2018
london's historic square mile has announced plans to switch to clean energy, sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by october 2018.
london's historic square mile has announced plans to switch to clean energy, sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by october 2018.
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zaha hadid architects opens morpheus hotel as part of macau's city of dreams resort
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conceived as a vertical extrusion of its rectangular footprint, a series of voids is dramatically carved through the building's center.
conceived as a vertical extrusion of its rectangular footprint, a series of voids is dramatically carved through the building's center.
will sky pod – the alternative elevator technology – change the skyline of tomorrow?
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PLP hopes that a new system will liberate skyscraper design, which it claims is limited by the rigidity of classic elevators.
PLP hopes that a new system will liberate skyscraper design, which it claims is limited by the rigidity of classic elevators.
andres alonso's los miradores overlooks córdoba from atop its highest hill
each residence comprises a telescopic hall that frames the landscape, and is connected by a perpendicular brick structure.
each residence comprises a telescopic hall that frames the landscape, and is connected by a perpendicular brick structure.
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mark wallinger + studio octopi use rammed stone to create secluded sanctuary in surrey
the sides of the pool are inscribed on the inner side, with the water reflecting reversed and inverted lettering.
the sides of the pool are inscribed on the inner side, with the water reflecting reversed and inverted lettering.
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RC architects' red restroom complex references london phone booths and buses
located along india's bombay-goa highway, 'pause' is painted red to allow passersby to quickly identify its public facilities.
located along india's bombay-goa highway, 'pause' is painted red to allow passersby to quickly identify its public facilities.
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mini gardens on the move: japanese landscapers transform truck beds into bucolic worlds
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radical expressions include light features, and even water elements such as aquariums and waterfall cascades.
radical expressions include light features, and even water elements such as aquariums and waterfall cascades.
5 things we learned from the godfather of streetwear, hiroshi fujiwara
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as he launches a major collaboration with moncler at pitti uomo, designboom presents its favourite moments from fujiwara's business of fashion interview and the »
as he launches a major collaboration with moncler at pitti uomo, designboom presents its favourite moments from fujiwara's business of fashion interview and the designer's latest musings on a subject he has become inextricably linked to....
jacques ferrier's origami-shaped water park in france emerges as a built landscape
the structure plays with the transparency and offers a new experience to the visitors, allowing a roof promenade made of waterfalls, mist, steam and aquatic »
the structure plays with the transparency and offers a new experience to the visitors, allowing a roof promenade made of waterfalls, mist, steam and aquatic plants that also help oxygenating the lake.
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paola antonelli on the curation of 'broken nature', the upcoming XXII triennale di milano
ahead of a symposium at the triennale teatro dell’arte, designboom sat down with paola antonelli, curator of the upcoming XXII triennale di milano, to learn »
ahead of a symposium at the triennale teatro dell’arte, designboom sat down with paola antonelli, curator of the upcoming XXII triennale di milano, to learn more about the monumental exhibition.
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david chipperfield architects completes amorepacific headquarters in seoul
three roof gardens, on the 5th, 11th, and 17th floors, serve as external areas that offer views over the city and the mountains in the distance.
three roof gardens, on the 5th, 11th, and 17th floors, serve as external areas that offer views over the city and the mountains in the distance.
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christian louboutin wins major legal battle protecting his famous red soles
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the court of justice of the european union ruled in favor of the french designer.
the court of justice of the european union ruled in favor of the french designer.
misha japanwala's intimate sculptural garments expose the role of women in pakistan
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the collection took inspiration from honor killings and domestic violence amongst underprivileged women in pakistan.
the collection took inspiration from honor killings and domestic violence amongst underprivileged women in pakistan.
