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luca poian forms proposes vaulted dubai creek harbour mosque
the mosque proposal respects islamic craft and tradition while investigating the double-curved vault as a new topology.
the mosque proposal respects islamic craft and tradition while investigating the double-curved vault as a new topology.
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guitars without holes by mark roberts unleash full potential of string culture
the america-based craftsman inspects the pieces at every stage to maximize the tone, volume, and playability.
the america-based craftsman inspects the pieces at every stage to maximize the tone, volume, and playability.
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chris burden suspends vintage porsche with 390 pound meteorite
the work draws attention to the relativity of size, weight, and value, juxtaposing refined german manufacture with an extraterrestrial metal chunk.
the work draws attention to the relativity of size, weight, and value, juxtaposing refined german manufacture with an extraterrestrial metal chunk.
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kos + zerebecky design a cloud-like staircase for this villa in shanghai
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concentrated around the sculptural white piece, the space is as airy and bright as the skies, accompanied by a stylish kitchen and kids' room featuring a »
concentrated around the sculptural white piece, the space is as airy and bright as the skies, accompanied by a stylish kitchen and kids' room featuring a pink slide.
knowhow shop custom builds its 'lighthouse' studio in los angeles
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lighthouse is named to reflect both its lightweight construction system and its glowing apertures.
lighthouse is named to reflect both its lightweight construction system and its glowing apertures.
herzog & de meuron reveals revised design for the museum of 20th century in berlin
located between the neue nationalgalerie and the berlin philharmonie, the nationalgalerie20 building looks very different from each side.
located between the neue nationalgalerie and the berlin philharmonie, the nationalgalerie20 building looks very different from each side.
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elizabeth sagan transforms her extensive book collection into artistic literary scenes
from cascading waves, shooting stars and intricate wings, sagan uses the book's covers, spines and pages to create captivating designs.
from cascading waves, shooting stars and intricate wings, sagan uses the book's covers, spines and pages to create captivating designs.
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manuel alvarez diestro documents the machine-filled landscapes of asian mega ports
the photographs explore the lack of human presence amidst the massive-scale infrastructure ,and the ever-increasing role of technology and automated machinery in »
the photographs explore the lack of human presence amidst the massive-scale infrastructure ,and the ever-increasing role of technology and automated machinery in the ports' development.
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venier customs releases VX traveller, a touring two-seater based on cagiva gran canyon 900
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the frame is incredibly agile and fun to ride, and the best thing is the ducati 900 ss fuel injected engine that is the heart of the build.
the frame is incredibly agile and fun to ride, and the best thing is the ducati 900 ss fuel injected engine that is the heart of the build.
interview with aziza chaouni on the renovation of morocco's 'sidi harazem' bath complex
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with the help of a grant from the getty foundation, the architect has taken on the task of restoring the site to its former brutalist glory.
with the help of a grant from the getty foundation, the architect has taken on the task of restoring the site to its former brutalist glory.
love hultén creates bell-jar inspired console in ultimate nintendo shrine
a console compatible with classic NES and famicom cartridges blurs the line between art piece and gamer collectible.
a console compatible with classic NES and famicom cartridges blurs the line between art piece and gamer collectible.
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UGUNS pavilion in latvia by DJA refers to the dynamics of fire
Pavilion UGUNS is designed as a place for meditation and conversation.
Pavilion UGUNS is designed as a place for meditation and conversation.
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moncler genius collection comes to life in first augmented reality-enhanced book
department of new realities — the future-forward creative unit at W+K amsterdam — is redefining the way we experience books through a new publication for »
department of new realities — the future-forward creative unit at W+K amsterdam — is redefining the way we experience books through a new publication for moncler.
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invisible studio builds low-cost, relocatable house from timber and reclaimed materials
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clad in a corrugated fibreglass and steel façade, the woodland dwelling can be adapted to suit various programmatic needs for both living and working.
clad in a corrugated fibreglass and steel façade, the woodland dwelling can be adapted to suit various programmatic needs for both living and working.
designboom explores the underground architecture of the NYC subway
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as part of archtober, we head underground to explore what lies beneath new york's bustling streetscape.
as part of archtober, we head underground to explore what lies beneath new york's bustling streetscape.
A' design award and competition's 2018 furniture category winners
from woven seats to cantilevered tables, we highlight the 2018 A' design award and competition winners of the furniture, decorative items and homeware design »
from woven seats to cantilevered tables, we highlight the 2018 A' design award and competition winners of the furniture, decorative items and homeware design category.
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interview: lahdelma & mahlamäki architects on projects past, present, and future
with the firm recently celebrating its 20th anniversary, designboom spoke with ilmari lahdelma and rainer mahlamäki to learn more about the duo's creative »
with the firm recently celebrating its 20th anniversary, designboom spoke with ilmari lahdelma and rainer mahlamäki to learn more about the duo's creative collaboration.
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pygmalion karatzas photographs grimshaw and arup's fulton center transit hub in new york
the design features a conical dome at its center that redirects ample natural light into the underground transit hub.
the design features a conical dome at its center that redirects ample natural light into the underground transit hub.
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invisible superyacht concept is clad in mirrors and designed to disappear into the sea
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to create the illusion the 106-metre mirage will be completely clad in specially mirrored glass which reflects the image of the sea back to onlookers.
to create the illusion the 106-metre mirage will be completely clad in specially mirrored glass which reflects the image of the sea back to onlookers.
bollinger motors reveals all-electric, all-capable B2 pickup truck
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as the big brother of the 'B1', the bollinger motors 'B2' is an even bigger all-electric truck that will be have a range of 2000 miles per charge.
as the big brother of the 'B1', the bollinger motors 'B2' is an even bigger all-electric truck that will be have a range of 2000 miles per charge.
japan's first dispersed hotel maps five zen-inspired buildings across kyoto
combining classical and modern design, enso ango comprises five zen-inspired buildings that act functionally as one innovative hotel experience.
combining classical and modern design, enso ango comprises five zen-inspired buildings that act functionally as one innovative hotel experience.
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pink onyx, granite and brass take center stage at the forte forte boutique in paris
the clothing brand's first store in paris echoes the architecture of jean prouvé and carlo scarpa.
the clothing brand's first store in paris echoes the architecture of jean prouvé and carlo scarpa.
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marte marte architects' austrian veterinary practice houses both humans and horses
the minimal concrete and wood project houses both animals and humans, combing an apartment, a veterinary practice and stables.
the minimal concrete and wood project houses both animals and humans, combing an apartment, a veterinary practice and stables.
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banksy authenticates and renames his shredded $1.4 million painting
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one week later and the artwork has evolved to become a popular moment in art history. oh, and more valuable.
one week later and the artwork has evolved to become a popular moment in art history. oh, and more valuable.
sam lewitt on CORE, creativity, and being commissioned for BMW open work at frieze
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designboom spoke with the artist about his unconventional response to the commission, artistic abstraction, and the overall evolution of his thinking and work.
designboom spoke with the artist about his unconventional response to the commission, artistic abstraction, and the overall evolution of his thinking and work.
noodle soup by office ca is an interactive, architectural playscape
conceived as an interactive playscape, noodle soup features a set of fuzzy, fixed structures (walls) around which are soft, linear, pliable pieces of furniture »
conceived as an interactive playscape, noodle soup features a set of fuzzy, fixed structures (walls) around which are soft, linear, pliable pieces of furniture (noodles).
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your favorite sneakers have been x-rayed and this is how they look
from the $100 nike vapormax to the $1000 louis vuitton archlight, the photoseries reveals the complex construction and fabrication of these much lusted-after »
from the $100 nike vapormax to the $1000 louis vuitton archlight, the photoseries reveals the complex construction and fabrication of these much lusted-after shoes.
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en iwamura investigates form and space with series of ceramic sculptures
a rhythmic surface texture which is methodically swept across the surfaces of the gently curving volumes implies new seams and directionality.
a rhythmic surface texture which is methodically swept across the surfaces of the gently curving volumes implies new seams and directionality.
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bjarke ingels group's first project in south america has been conceived as an 'urban tree farm'
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titled 'IQON', the residential tower is currently under construction in the ecuadorian city of quito.
titled 'IQON', the residential tower is currently under construction in the ecuadorian city of quito.
moncler debuts valentino-designed capsule collection inspired by early renaissance paintings
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maison valentino's pierpaolo piccioli presents pure shapes boasting bold colours executing a vision inspired by religious icons like the madonna.
maison valentino's pierpaolo piccioli presents pure shapes boasting bold colours executing a vision inspired by religious icons like the madonna.
georgian house turns into a science gallery of king's college london, by LTS architects
the gallery will engage visitors with a programme blending science, art, and technology.
the gallery will engage visitors with a programme blending science, art, and technology.
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new images showcase piero lissoni's luxury 'ritz-carlton residences, miami beach'
the two-to-five-bedroom homes range in size from 2,000 to over 10,000 square feet, and range in price from $2 million to over $40 million USD.
the two-to-five-bedroom homes range in size from 2,000 to over 10,000 square feet, and range in price from $2 million to over $40 million USD.
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the mythical unicorn robot kit designed to get kids into coding
the mythical unicorn features a purple tail and mane topped with a programmable light-up horn and built-in color sensor.
the mythical unicorn features a purple tail and mane topped with a programmable light-up horn and built-in color sensor.
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neoclassical girl graces seven-story building in monumental painting by julien de casabianca
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in 2014 french artist julien de casabianca launched outings project, on a mission to bring paintings from museum walls and into the streets.
in 2014 french artist julien de casabianca launched outings project, on a mission to bring paintings from museum walls and into the streets.
superhelix studio increases site's green space with 'house behind the roof'
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superhelix studio hides house behind a green roof that significantly exceeds the area of the building footprint, thus adding more green space than before.
superhelix studio hides house behind a green roof that significantly exceeds the area of the building footprint, thus adding more green space than before.
