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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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marcos franchini + nattalia bom conselho imagine piscina mirabilis as an artists' residency
the proposal conserves the heritage of the ancient roman reservoir while creating a place for contemporary artists.
the proposal conserves the heritage of the ancient roman reservoir while creating a place for contemporary artists.
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nao tamura designs accessible, all-red restroom as part of 'tokyo toilet' initiative
located on a small triangular plot, the structure is inspired by a traditional japanese method of decorative wrapping.
located on a small triangular plot, the structure is inspired by a traditional japanese method of decorative wrapping.
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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.
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.
MIT develops MosAIc algorithm to find hidden connections between art across cultures
MosAIc pairs analogous works of art spanning different regions, time periods, and cultures.
MosAIc pairs analogous works of art spanning different regions, time periods, and cultures.
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made with parametric design, the voronoi bicycle helmet is both safe and lightweight
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.
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a lush outdoor pool extends from 'danny's house' by shaun lockyer architects in brisbane
the project embodies overtly subtropical themes, with deep overhangs, protected edges and the greening of roof planes.
the project embodies overtly subtropical themes, with deep overhangs, protected edges and the greening of roof planes.
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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.
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.
tsuchiya kaban crafts luxurious leather bag to carry a watermelon around
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.
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bagua+bhava transforms ancient roman cistern into contemporary art museum in italy
the museum is divided into two parts; the white zone, and the black zone - representing the past and the future.
the museum is divided into two parts; the white zone, and the black zone - representing the past and the future.
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lacime architects applies scale-like aluminum plates to 'the wave' art museum in china
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.
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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.
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.
graphic design studio thonik presents its first work of architecture in amsterdam
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.
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holiday villa in the portuguese riviera by arq tailor's offers unobstructed ocean views
using pure, well framed lines, as well as big volumes of fenestration and glass, the project by arq tailor's aims to form a close connection to its natural »
using pure, well framed lines, as well as big volumes of fenestration and glass, the project by arq tailor's aims to form a close connection to its natural surroundings.
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yuji tanabe completes 'work x ation' offices with multifaceted folly in karuizawa, japan
the timber folly is designed as a space for relaxation.
the timber folly is designed as a space for relaxation.
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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.
christian spencer captures rainbow effect as sunlight passes through hummingbirds' wings
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titled winged prism, this series of photographs by christian spencer shows nature’s mastery and perfection.
titled winged prism, this series of photographs by christian spencer shows nature’s mastery and perfection.
PON arquitectos designs modular rancagua service station with solar panels and plant-life
rancagua station is designed beneath a gridded, long-spanning roof surface.
rancagua station is designed beneath a gridded, long-spanning roof surface.
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studio saxe clads 'tres amores' house in costa rica with charred timber façades
the project seeks to blend with its natural surroundings, while opening to the dramatic ocean and mountain views.
the project seeks to blend with its natural surroundings, while opening to the dramatic ocean and mountain views.
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critterpedia, the australian app that is like shazam for spiders and snakes
critterpedia, a new app launched in australia, is here to change negative mindsets, so we can all live safely alongside our creature friends, especially the »
critterpedia, a new app launched in australia, is here to change negative mindsets, so we can all live safely alongside our creature friends, especially the venomous ones.
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'apple central world' in bangkok is housed beneath a cantilevered tree canopy
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the venue's two levels are connected by a spiral staircase that wraps around a timber core and a cylindrical elevator clad in mirror-polished stainless steel.
the venue's two levels are connected by a spiral staircase that wraps around a timber core and a cylindrical elevator clad in mirror-polished stainless steel.
henrique barros-gomes turns an old community oven into a holiday home in rural portugal
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an austere exterior, materialized in rough granite, contrasts with a clearly contemporary interior.
an austere exterior, materialized in rough granite, contrasts with a clearly contemporary interior.
MISSANA’s 'bamboo' collection is adapted for both indoor and outdoor living
inspired by the shape of bamboo, the design utilizes stainless steel and iron for greater durability.
inspired by the shape of bamboo, the design utilizes stainless steel and iron for greater durability.
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estudioLZ completes its breezy, shared living complex in argentina, 'azaleas'
estudioLZ introduces 'azaleas' to reimagine the way in which people live and interact.
estudioLZ introduces 'azaleas' to reimagine the way in which people live and interact.
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lukas lenherr transforms storage building into small timber house in switzerland
inside, three main volumes are arranged in a spiral composition that extends vertically.
inside, three main volumes are arranged in a spiral composition that extends vertically.
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ryue nishizawa's ochoquebradas house in chile photographed by cristóbal palma
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the dwelling is topped with an undulating concrete roof that references the waves crashing against the adjacent shoreline.
the dwelling is topped with an undulating concrete roof that references the waves crashing against the adjacent shoreline.
wutopia lab adds micro chinese garden to 'the hiding house' in shanghai
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volcanic rock and taihu stones in the garden emphasize the green trees and white residence.
volcanic rock and taihu stones in the garden emphasize the green trees and white residence.
yong ju lee embeds plant life into architecture with 'moss tower' prototype
the prototype looks past current construction materials and presents a direct approach of bringing nature into buildings.
the prototype looks past current construction materials and presents a direct approach of bringing nature into buildings.
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plasma studio generates 'house H' with methods of volumetric subtraction
the team faced restrictions which called for a minimal footprint and a pitched roof parallel to the slope of the land.
the team faced restrictions which called for a minimal footprint and a pitched roof parallel to the slope of the land.
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sustainable lodge complex proposal settles within abu dhabi desert
habanero architecture has proposed a radial-array inspired lodge system that blends into the arabian mega dunes, allowing visitors to enjoy the unique scenery and »
habanero architecture has proposed a radial-array inspired lodge system that blends into the arabian mega dunes, allowing visitors to enjoy the unique scenery and wildlife.
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oppenheim architecture mimics switzerland's hillside villages with lago maggiore retreat
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designed to span three sites that each rise above the alpine lake, the retreat celebrates unique and varied spirit of its context.
designed to span three sites that each rise above the alpine lake, the retreat celebrates unique and varied spirit of its context.
terrazzo sections + curved corners complete modernist apartment interior in vietnam
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the design reminisces about the material sensation of terrazzo that was prevalent in saigon during the 1950s and 60s.
the design reminisces about the material sensation of terrazzo that was prevalent in saigon during the 1950s and 60s.
