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take a 3D virtual tour of the 'museum of no spectators' proposed for burning man
architect john marx and artist absinthia vermut sought to question how the museum typology could be applied to the event, which usually takes place every year in »
architect john marx and artist absinthia vermut sought to question how the museum typology could be applied to the event, which usually takes place every year in the black rock desert of northwestern nevada.
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xiaomi unveils world's first mass-produced transparent TV
featuring an edge-to-edge transparent self-luminous display, the TV transmits images that seem to be suspended in the air, creating a new way to consume visual »
featuring an edge-to-edge transparent self-luminous display, the TV transmits images that seem to be suspended in the air, creating a new way to consume visual content.
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last standing blockbuster store offers '90s nostalgic sleepover via airbnb
located in bend, oregon, this will be a limited overnight experience for only USD$4 a night — renting a movie will cost you $3.99.
located in bend, oregon, this will be a limited overnight experience for only USD$4 a night — renting a movie will cost you $3.99.
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kazuyo sejima-designed library at japan women's university photographed by vincent hecht
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glazed façades allow natural light to enter, while carefully positioned mesh screens ensure privacy and protection from direct sun.
glazed façades allow natural light to enter, while carefully positioned mesh screens ensure privacy and protection from direct sun.
bentley bentayga first drive: sportiness refined by british luxury
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the second edition SUV is a show-stopper – and no, not just because of its optional orange flame suit.
the second edition SUV is a show-stopper – and no, not just because of its optional orange flame suit.
hublot's 'big bang millennial pink' is a timepiece for an inclusive generation
designed in collaboration with garage italia and lapo elkann, the gender-defying timepiece is designed as a symbol of a completely new generation.
designed in collaboration with garage italia and lapo elkann, the gender-defying timepiece is designed as a symbol of a completely new generation.
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transparent volume of NITAPROW's patom cafe in thailand reveals expressive, folding roof
NITAPROW finishes the roof with terracotta tiling, leaving the material's beautiful and intricate underside exposed.
NITAPROW finishes the roof with terracotta tiling, leaving the material's beautiful and intricate underside exposed.
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buşra tunç illuminates goethe-institut in istanbul with fluorescent light installation
the 'äther' site-specific installation consists of different arrangements of fluorescent lights enclosed in specimen bell jars.
the 'äther' site-specific installation consists of different arrangements of fluorescent lights enclosed in specimen bell jars.
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daniel arsham discusses the dissolution of architecture + time for friedman benda's 'design in dialogue'
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arsham spoke about the temporal narratives of transience, and the notion of making architecture 'do things it is not supposed to do.'
arsham spoke about the temporal narratives of transience, and the notion of making architecture 'do things it is not supposed to do.'
MAD architects unveils plans for 'wormhole library' on the coast of hainan
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the monolithic design is cast from white concrete, which ensures that the building's interior ground, walls, and ceiling read as a continuous surface.
the monolithic design is cast from white concrete, which ensures that the building's interior ground, walls, and ceiling read as a continuous surface.
the BLACKTEA electric moped combines vintage design with off-road performance
designed by viktor sommer, the electric adventure moped can be used to get around town or explore the great outdoors.
designed by viktor sommer, the electric adventure moped can be used to get around town or explore the great outdoors.
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mf+arquitetos applies black cobogó bricks and timber brises to house in brazil
the perforated cobogó bricks let in natural light and ventilation while providing a protective screen from the hot sun.
the perforated cobogó bricks let in natural light and ventilation while providing a protective screen from the hot sun.
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fumihiko maki designs the 'squid toilet' in tokyo with a courtyard and curved roof
built as part of the tokyo toilet initiative, the central courtyard allows for clear sight lines through the public restroom facility.
built as part of the tokyo toilet initiative, the central courtyard allows for clear sight lines through the public restroom facility.
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made with parametric design, the voronoi bicycle helmet is both safe and lightweight
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featuring a parametric design, the helmet is both light and safe, providing users with comfortable, fashionable and safer personal protection.
featuring a parametric design, the helmet is both light and safe, providing users with comfortable, fashionable and safer personal protection.
tsuchiya kaban crafts luxurious leather bag to carry a watermelon around
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as part of the fun of carrying initiative, tsuchiya kaban's watermelon bag presents a very specific use, one that we hadn’t seen before.
as part of the fun of carrying initiative, tsuchiya kaban's watermelon bag presents a very specific use, one that we hadn’t seen before.
multi-textured brutalist facade clads delicatessen restaurant by mauricio alonso in mexico
the main dining area is placed within a covered 'garden', under a leafy tree, encouraging visitors to move around, explore and enjoy their surroundings.
the main dining area is placed within a covered 'garden', under a leafy tree, encouraging visitors to move around, explore and enjoy their surroundings.
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conference center by mars studio appears as an urban floating island in china
the design is evidently influenced by the ancient chinese architecture of sloped roofs and landscape courtyards.
the design is evidently influenced by the ancient chinese architecture of sloped roofs and landscape courtyards.
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SO – IL's 'murmuration' installation at the high museum of art evokes atlanta's tree canopies
the canopy integrates bird feeders, seating perches, and other elements that encourage interaction and discussion.
the canopy integrates bird feeders, seating perches, and other elements that encourage interaction and discussion.
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lacime architects applies scale-like aluminum plates to 'the wave' art museum in china
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more than 13 thousand pieces of aluminum have been used to create a rhythmic spiral texture on the façade.
more than 13 thousand pieces of aluminum have been used to create a rhythmic spiral texture on the façade.
graphic design studio thonik presents its first work of architecture in amsterdam
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celebrating the studio's graphic roots, the lines on the facade recall 'mexcellent,' a typeface designed for the 1968 olympic games in mexico.
celebrating the studio's graphic roots, the lines on the facade recall 'mexcellent,' a typeface designed for the 1968 olympic games in mexico.
for its 20th anniversary, OAKLEY brings back the precious mettle OVERTHETOP sunglasses
first debuted at the 2000 summer olympics in australia by trinidad & tobago’s sprinter ato boldon, OAKLEY has brought back the OVERTHETOP frames.
first debuted at the 2000 summer olympics in australia by trinidad & tobago’s sprinter ato boldon, OAKLEY has brought back the OVERTHETOP frames.
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shigeru ban's tokyo toilets feature an exterior glass that turns opaque when locked
shigeru ban's tokyo toilets have been designed with two key points in mind — cleanliness and security.
shigeru ban's tokyo toilets have been designed with two key points in mind — cleanliness and security.
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carlo ratti unveils 'BIOTIC' technology and innovation district for brasilia
the new BIOTIC district will be immersed in greenery, offering occupants the chance to live and work in close contact with nature.
the new BIOTIC district will be immersed in greenery, offering occupants the chance to live and work in close contact with nature.
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victor solomon celebrates healing through basketball in south LA with his kintsugi court
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the artist elevates the spot with gold-dusted opulence while maintaining the roots of the fast-changing neighborhood.
the artist elevates the spot with gold-dusted opulence while maintaining the roots of the fast-changing neighborhood.
wonderwall's tokyo toilet comprises 15 interlocking concrete walls
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titled 'modern kawaya', the design references the toilets used in the country in neolithic times.
titled 'modern kawaya', the design references the toilets used in the country in neolithic times.
2003 ferrari 360 modena stretched into fastest limousine in the world
this eight-seater ferrari could be yours for $287,000 USD.
this eight-seater ferrari could be yours for $287,000 USD.
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guallart architects proposes 'self-sufficient city' in china for a post-COVID era
the new urban type ensures a full life even during prolonged periods of confinement.
the new urban type ensures a full life even during prolonged periods of confinement.
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'dragon palace' pavilion in taiwan reminds of marine wildlife anatomy
when the sun comes down, the aquatic-inspired pavilion lights up and down at a breathing rate, just like a monster that wakes up in the middle of the night.
when the sun comes down, the aquatic-inspired pavilion lights up and down at a breathing rate, just like a monster that wakes up in the middle of the night.
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hyuntek yoon rethinks the brooklyn bridge with elevated pedestrian and bike paths
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the proposal vertically and horizontally separates the pedestrian, bike, and vehicular paths, so users can enjoy the bridge at their own speed.
the proposal vertically and horizontally separates the pedestrian, bike, and vehicular paths, so users can enjoy the bridge at their own speed.
sou fujimoto's 'arbre blanc' tower in montpellier photographed by iwan baan
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conceived as a tree, the tower's balconies and terraces appear as branches allowing residents to maximize time spent outdoors.
conceived as a tree, the tower's balconies and terraces appear as branches allowing residents to maximize time spent outdoors.
crosswater is an autonomous taxi designed to make travel faster and greener
described as a 'horizontal elevator', the simple device moves people across stretches of water from one platform to the next.
described as a 'horizontal elevator', the simple device moves people across stretches of water from one platform to the next.
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public garden + visitor center by UUA develop around semi-open circular courtyard in china
the project introduces the transformation of a redundant quarry, initiating the ecological restoration of the area that has been damaged due to the extensive »
the project introduces the transformation of a redundant quarry, initiating the ecological restoration of the area that has been damaged due to the extensive mining.
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yokohama triennale 2020 roundup: artists reflect on 'afterglow' in contemporary times
designboom recently attended the exhibition and rounds up some of the significant projects and themes explored across the topic of 'afterglow'.
designboom recently attended the exhibition and rounds up some of the significant projects and themes explored across the topic of 'afterglow'.
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the glamtree resort by archiworkshop nestles into a forest in south korea
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the resort is composed in two parts: an angular welcome center, and a series of leaf-inspired glamping pavilions.
the resort is composed in two parts: an angular welcome center, and a series of leaf-inspired glamping pavilions.
short film follows life at the experimental 'wagon station encampment' by artist andrea zittel
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the project comprises a series of sleeping pods adjacent to the artist's home and studio amid the rugged landscape of joshua tree, california.
the project comprises a series of sleeping pods adjacent to the artist's home and studio amid the rugged landscape of joshua tree, california.
