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margherita abi hanna preserves beirut's modernist architecture through jewelry
the silver and concrete jewelry collection honors and preserves elements of beirut’s built heritage by adapting signature design features into pieces for men »
the silver and concrete jewelry collection honors and preserves elements of beirut’s built heritage by adapting signature design features into pieces for men and women.
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arcadia yachts sherpa is an award winning solar-powered boat
the sherpa is constructed from lightweight materials for fuel efficiency, and solar panels are built into the superstructure helping power its onboard systems.
the sherpa is constructed from lightweight materials for fuel efficiency, and solar panels are built into the superstructure helping power its onboard systems.
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maison deux adds the moon to its growing collection of iconic rocking horses
the updated rocking horse is handcrafted from solid french oak and upholstered with 100% wool by textile design company, kvadrat.
the updated rocking horse is handcrafted from solid french oak and upholstered with 100% wool by textile design company, kvadrat.
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exclusive BMW concept Z4 reveal at concours d'elegance in pebble beach
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at the concours d'elegance in pebble beach, california, designboom spoke with adrian van hooydonk, senior vice president BMW group design, who gave extra insight »
at the concours d'elegance in pebble beach, california, designboom spoke with adrian van hooydonk, senior vice president BMW group design, who gave extra insight into the design of the BMW 'concept Z4'.
take a first look inside shigeru ban's 'cast iron house' residences in new york
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located on the corner of franklin street and broadway, the building contains 11 duplex residences, ranging from three to five bedrooms, and two luxury penthouses.
located on the corner of franklin street and broadway, the building contains 11 duplex residences, ranging from three to five bedrooms, and two luxury penthouses.
researchers at vrije universiteit brussel endow robots with self-healing properties
made out almost entirely of flexible, soft material, these robots are able to absorb shocks and protect themselves against mechanical impacts.
made out almost entirely of flexible, soft material, these robots are able to absorb shocks and protect themselves against mechanical impacts.
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top 20 A' design award & competition winners
with entries to the A' design award & competition 2017-2018 now open, we highlight 20 top winners from previous editions of the award, encompassing multiple »
with entries to the A' design award & competition 2017-2018 now open, we highlight 20 top winners from previous editions of the award, encompassing multiple disciplines and designers.
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ian yen rethinks chinese tea culture from philosophy to shape for the float tea set
the designer's object imagery hinges on what's unseen, which might be called dao -- the underlying flow of the universe.
the designer's object imagery hinges on what's unseen, which might be called dao -- the underlying flow of the universe.
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fernando abellanas suspends secret studio beneath a busy overpass
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the micro-dwelling shuns notions of the idyllic country cabin surrounded by nature, and instead embraces its urban setting through a raw and industrial aesthetic.
the micro-dwelling shuns notions of the idyllic country cabin surrounded by nature, and instead embraces its urban setting through a raw and industrial aesthetic.
wilderness safaris opens six luxury villas in rwanda with domed, thatched roofs
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each generously proportioned dwelling contains a reception area, bedroom, and bathroom, with a private deck that affords sweeping views across the landscape.
each generously proportioned dwelling contains a reception area, bedroom, and bathroom, with a private deck that affords sweeping views across the landscape.
jean-michel othoniel stacks 10,000 black glass bricks to build 'the big wave'
a monumental 6-meter-high, 15-meter-long wave towers over visitors to the exhibition space.
a monumental 6-meter-high, 15-meter-long wave towers over visitors to the exhibition space.
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fiat ducato base camper van is built for escaping the city
the fiat ducato camper van sports a two-tone paint finish, and comes outfitted with an LED light bar, a front winch, and a lot of capacity for carrying cargo on »
the fiat ducato camper van sports a two-tone paint finish, and comes outfitted with an LED light bar, a front winch, and a lot of capacity for carrying cargo on the roof.
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sake architects turns an old building in buriram into a thriving café space for locals
the building is given a refreshing look thanks to the corrugated sheet facade and the addition of a vibrant semi-outdoor space.
the building is given a refreshing look thanks to the corrugated sheet facade and the addition of a vibrant semi-outdoor space.
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watch atlanta's soon-to-be-open mercedes-benz stadium roof close in this time lapse
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derived from the shape of a falcon’s wing, the roof features eight triangular panels that wrap it and move in unison along individual tracts.
derived from the shape of a falcon’s wing, the roof features eight triangular panels that wrap it and move in unison along individual tracts.
NIKE hijab, 3D-printed bus, and zaha hadid included on designs of the year shortlist
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other nominated projects are david adjaye's national museum of african american history and culture and the augmented reality mobile game pokémon GO.
other nominated projects are david adjaye's national museum of african american history and culture and the augmented reality mobile game pokémon GO.
giulia pesce and ruggero bastita's create an inclusive furniture series for cohabitation spaces
'patchwork' is a project that analyzes the european immigration and refugee crisis that has hit europe in the past couple of years, encouraging cohabitation.
'patchwork' is a project that analyzes the european immigration and refugee crisis that has hit europe in the past couple of years, encouraging cohabitation.
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2sympleks designs an unprecedented off-road vehicle for mountain rescue services
its innovative suspension is a key point of its construction that allows unprecedented off-road capabilities to be achieved.
its innovative suspension is a key point of its construction that allows unprecedented off-road capabilities to be achieved.
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the compact 'rollbe' measuring tool is no larger than a coin
the stainless steel measuring tool can handle nearly any measurement task – and fits in your pocket.
the stainless steel measuring tool can handle nearly any measurement task – and fits in your pocket.
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alex schulz adds a statement spotlight to the traditional armoir
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having previously designed a single prototype of the armoir, schulz has built on his collection of furniture.
having previously designed a single prototype of the armoir, schulz has built on his collection of furniture.
aston martin extends the vanquish zagato family to include speedster + new shooting brake
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aston martin confirms that the vanquish zagato speedster will enter production, and it will be joined by a spectacular vanquish zagato shooting brake.
aston martin confirms that the vanquish zagato speedster will enter production, and it will be joined by a spectacular vanquish zagato shooting brake.
total solar eclipse 2017: how to watch and photograph the eclipse
we guide you through the safe ways to view and enjoy one of nature's most awe-inspiring sights.
we guide you through the safe ways to view and enjoy one of nature's most awe-inspiring sights.
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ford's patent for removable steering wheels and pedals of self-driving cars
the automaker has filled for a patent that would allow its vehicles to have removable equipment, making leaps towards the future of the autonomous car.
the automaker has filled for a patent that would allow its vehicles to have removable equipment, making leaps towards the future of the autonomous car.
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BMW Z4 concept leaked ahead of its pebble beach debut
BMW's concept Z4 convertible has been leaked ahead of its scheduled unveiling at the concours d’elegance in pebble beach today. designboom is in california to »
BMW's concept Z4 convertible has been leaked ahead of its scheduled unveiling at the concours d’elegance in pebble beach today. designboom is in california to preview.
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alberto campo baeza makes concrete seem weightless in his multi-sport complex in madrid
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the linear simplicity of the building evokes a sense of formal restraint.
the linear simplicity of the building evokes a sense of formal restraint.
bernhard lang interview: the aerial photographer on life in the sky
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designboom speaks to aerial photographer bernhard lang about beauty, destruction, and capturing life from above.
designboom speaks to aerial photographer bernhard lang about beauty, destruction, and capturing life from above.
HOTTEA suspends 13,000 strands of colored yarn inside mall atrium
the work’s title alludes to the artist's memories of personal hardships he experienced during high school lunch.
the work’s title alludes to the artist's memories of personal hardships he experienced during high school lunch.
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anousha payne imagines artifacts that may have existed in another world
interested in the incongruity between ancient materiality and modern technology, payne uses hand-building techniques together with 3D printing to create a balance »
interested in the incongruity between ancient materiality and modern technology, payne uses hand-building techniques together with 3D printing to create a balance between the two.
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edgar herrera proposes bladeless drone that takes maximum advantage of aerodynamics
featuring four blade-less propellers, this drone has been designed to take maximum advantage of aerodynamics by using shapes found in aircrafts.
featuring four blade-less propellers, this drone has been designed to take maximum advantage of aerodynamics by using shapes found in aircrafts.
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benedetto bufalino makes a mobile phone...literally
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the artist makes a call in a booth which, equipped with wheels, haphazardly drives along the road, playfully changes lanes and even gets stuck in traffic.
the artist makes a call in a booth which, equipped with wheels, haphazardly drives along the road, playfully changes lanes and even gets stuck in traffic.
desai chia unites three offset structures to form charred timber lake house in michigan
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the dwelling offers unobstructed views of lake michigan from a sheltered terrace situated beneath a dramatic 20 foot cantilever.
the dwelling offers unobstructed views of lake michigan from a sheltered terrace situated beneath a dramatic 20 foot cantilever.
city3 + atelier starzak strebicki + laura muyldermans turn brussels' esplanade into a public, social space
100 chairs, 10 tables and 50 plants assembled and socially tested on the esplanade of the european parliament in brussels.
100 chairs, 10 tables and 50 plants assembled and socially tested on the esplanade of the european parliament in brussels.
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HDD integrates chinese garden design into an ultra-compact apartment in shanghai
the architect has deconstructed chinese garden elements from 2D to 3D layers, creating a dynamic and surreal experience in this small triple-floor-height »
the architect has deconstructed chinese garden elements from 2D to 3D layers, creating a dynamic and surreal experience in this small triple-floor-height apartment.
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ard de vries architecten introduces landscape into sunlit home in the netherlands
the house is designed to maximize different views, creating a dynamic experience of the surrounding landscape.
the house is designed to maximize different views, creating a dynamic experience of the surrounding landscape.
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new york sunshine's walking on water installation doubles as photographic set
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featuring a mirrored-cube, ‘walking on water’ adds another layer to the ocean, creating an illusion of a human figure moving on top of it.
featuring a mirrored-cube, ‘walking on water’ adds another layer to the ocean, creating an illusion of a human figure moving on top of it.
vespa redesigns the iconic sei giorni scooter from the 50's
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vespa's new special edition named sei giorni, which translates to six days, celebrates the original vespa sport scooter that won nine gold medals at the »
vespa's new special edition named sei giorni, which translates to six days, celebrates the original vespa sport scooter that won nine gold medals at the international six days of varese in 1951.
