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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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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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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 the project, the ‘coralarium’ building, an underwater museum being »
designboom spent 4 days with the artist at the newly opened luxury hotel to document the project, the ‘coralarium’ building, an underwater museum 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.
new practice studio's slurp restaurant in NY features noodle-like arch
the space is conceived as a place to look through, a continuous volume is carved out from the storefront into the interior so that a direct dialogue is »
the space is conceived as a place to look through, a continuous volume is carved out from the storefront into the interior so that a direct dialogue is established between the street and the restaurant.
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studio jephrim and jan bernstein's looping sausage takes food production in the gallery space
'made in germany' recreates the clean, cold aesthetics of a conveyor belt, bumping a sausage from one belt to the other.
'made in germany' recreates the clean, cold aesthetics of a conveyor belt, bumping a sausage from one belt to the other.
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wingdo backpack features a seat to unfold wherever
made of durable fabrics, the bag features an aluminum frame to support your back while the seat is unfolded.
made of durable fabrics, the bag features an aluminum frame to support your back while the seat is unfolded.
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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.
UNStudio's design for amsterdam cable car references the city's ports and ship cranes
the one and a half kilometer cable car line will connect amsterdam-west and amsterdam-noord / NDSM.
the one and a half kilometer cable car line will connect amsterdam-west and amsterdam-noord / NDSM.
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this pizza box turns into a tray for eating in bed
boston pizza teamed up with an advertising agency john st. to design a thing we've all been unconsciously waiting for.
boston pizza teamed up with an advertising agency john st. to design a thing we've all been unconsciously waiting for.
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AMO adds a touch of psychedelic to prada show space with re-edition of 1960s inflatable stools by verner panton
prada has once again collaborated with AMO for its men's spring/summer 2019 show.
prada has once again collaborated with AMO for its men's spring/summer 2019 show.
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the world cup stadiums that have had the biggest impact on cities and sport
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there will be pain, suffering, beauty and joy as goliaths fall and davids rise.
there will be pain, suffering, beauty and joy as goliaths fall and davids rise.
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.
this 'folly' desert retreat is designed for the contemporary traveler looking to live off the grid
the mojave desert retreat respectfully exploits its site while offering visitors the chance to reconnect with the natural environment.
the mojave desert retreat respectfully exploits its site while offering visitors the chance to reconnect with the natural environment.
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chiasmus designs spacious blue note jazz club in beijing inspired by chinese hutongs
lighting is mostly dimmed to accentuate the stage and performers with accents of blue as part of the jazz club branding.
lighting is mostly dimmed to accentuate the stage and performers with accents of blue as part of the jazz club branding.
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world cup, charity, beer? best summer ever
historic moments from FIFA world cup history have been printed on beer mats to raise money for charity.
historic moments from FIFA world cup history have been printed on beer mats to raise money for charity.
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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.
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.
mathieu lehanneur sculpts ocean memories, crystallizing movement as 'liquid marble'
the new collection presented at carpenters workshop gallery captures the complex movements of waves.
the new collection presented at carpenters workshop gallery captures the complex movements of waves.
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casa di monti is the quintessential southern italian escape
simplicity is king in this beautiful rental in puglia, where the designer creates a perfect embellishment of the natural landscape.
simplicity is king in this beautiful rental in puglia, where the designer creates a perfect embellishment of the natural landscape.
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minimal analog motion AM1 electric bike substitutes weight for power
analog motion's ultra-lightweight, minimalist, aluminum framed design is enhanced with a detachable 24V battery that gives riders that extra push.
analog motion's ultra-lightweight, minimalist, aluminum framed design is enhanced with a detachable 24V battery that gives riders that extra push.
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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.
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.
naturalbuild's lostvilla boutique hotel sits beneath the peak of china's moganshan mountain
the lostvilla hotel, nestled in the mountains of china, was designed to recall a place one could merely find in myth.
the lostvilla hotel, nestled in the mountains of china, was designed to recall a place one could merely find in myth.
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435 projects have been 'tattooed' on the walls of the spanish pavilion at the venice biennale
each visitor chooses their speed and route through the exhibition, which remains in venice until november 2018, but is on view online indefinitely.
each visitor chooses their speed and route through the exhibition, which remains in venice until november 2018, but is on view online indefinitely.
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CASE-REAL designs a photo exhibition space in historical tatami room in fukuoka
the show was held at the historically conserved bunsho-kan of dazaifu-tenmangu, japan, a large tatami room open to the garden in front of its wooden structure.
the show was held at the historically conserved bunsho-kan of dazaifu-tenmangu, japan, a large tatami room open to the garden in front of its wooden structure.
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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.
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.
valley XL: plans for vast cultural development in china unveiled at venice biennale
the centerpiece of the cultural destination will be an arts center designed by architect wang zhenfei of HHD FUN.
the centerpiece of the cultural destination will be an arts center designed by architect wang zhenfei of HHD FUN.
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lacime architects' light-grey 'sky library' in beijing blends in with background horizon
beijing vanke jade academy sky library responds to more flexibility and possibility of building function and usage under the increasingly complicated and »
beijing vanke jade academy sky library responds to more flexibility and possibility of building function and usage under the increasingly complicated and diversified modern society.
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elii transforms 1950s madrid building with new façade and flexible interiors
each space has crazy shapes and candy colors, to the extent that walking through it seems a bit like going for a tour at willy wonka's chocolate factory.
each space has crazy shapes and candy colors, to the extent that walking through it seems a bit like going for a tour at willy wonka's chocolate factory.
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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....
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.
