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the rayy crafts customized jewelry out of gold, diamonds and the reflection of light
when exposed to light, due to innovative fabrication technology, the rayy rings reveal a hidden message.
when exposed to light, due to innovative fabrication technology, the rayy rings reveal a hidden message.
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tato architects builds house in tsukimiyama, japan, around covered courtyard
the courtyard blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior.
the courtyard blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior.
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maxim kashin's SKYCHROME pavilion generates an abstract atmosphere of gradient purple
the pavilion demonstrates the superiority of color over both form and function.
the pavilion demonstrates the superiority of color over both form and function.
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kengo kuma interweaves bamboo and carbon at london design festival 2019
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nestled into the garden of the victoria and albert museum, kengo kuma's 'bamboo ring' installation explores the use of the fast-growing wood in modern design.
nestled into the garden of the victoria and albert museum, kengo kuma's 'bamboo ring' installation explores the use of the fast-growing wood in modern design.
sanlorenzo debuts SD96 yacht with interiors by patricia urquiola at cannes yachting festival
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defined by flexibility and modularity, the SD96 features a flowing space in which the distinctive style of patricia urquiola unfolds.
defined by flexibility and modularity, the SD96 features a flowing space in which the distinctive style of patricia urquiola unfolds.
yasmin bawa uses hemp to create sustainable monolithic plant pots
called hempcrete, the bio-composite material is a mix of lime, plaster and hemp-hurds, the inner part of the hemp stalk which is leftover during processing the »
called hempcrete, the bio-composite material is a mix of lime, plaster and hemp-hurds, the inner part of the hemp stalk which is leftover during processing the plant.
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designboom readers radar ends summer with a splash of seaside architecture
at the closing of the season designboom gathers a last look at our favorite works of summer architecture in this edition of readers radar.
at the closing of the season designboom gathers a last look at our favorite works of summer architecture in this edition of readers radar.
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'grace light' illuminates san francisco cathedral with ephemeral atmosphere
through grace light, the artists hope to create a space for contemplation, self-discovery, and healing.
through grace light, the artists hope to create a space for contemplation, self-discovery, and healing.
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ettore sottsass on calmness in unreleased video footage from 2000
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the legendary, late italian architect, designer, and founder of the memphis group realized a monumental body of work over a career spanning more than six decades.
the legendary, late italian architect, designer, and founder of the memphis group realized a monumental body of work over a career spanning more than six decades.
roberto burle marx celebrated in new york botanical garden exhibition
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the exhibit includes a series of gardens designed by raymond jungles, as well as a curated gallery of burle marx's paintings, drawings, and textiles.
the exhibit includes a series of gardens designed by raymond jungles, as well as a curated gallery of burle marx's paintings, drawings, and textiles.
recycled pallets form the winning design of tulum plastic school competition
the brief challenged entrants to design a school on the mexican coast using recycled items such as plastic bottles and pallets.
the brief challenged entrants to design a school on the mexican coast using recycled items such as plastic bottles and pallets.
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public void fosters interaction in has architecture's proposal for the north design union in china
dynamic ramps connect the interior spaces at different levels, and provide a direct link to the cultural plaza.
dynamic ramps connect the interior spaces at different levels, and provide a direct link to the cultural plaza.
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matteo cainer proposes to turn an underground bunker into a 'machine for social repair'
inspired by dante alighieri's poem, the divine comedy, the architects decided to approach the project from three different angles: inferno, purgatory, and »
inspired by dante alighieri's poem, the divine comedy, the architects decided to approach the project from three different angles: inferno, purgatory, and paradise.
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the living vehicle 2020 is a net-zero luxury apartment in an aluminum shell
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the living vehicle 2020 model is a net-zero, off-the-grid camper for full-time living that sleeps up to 6.
the living vehicle 2020 model is a net-zero, off-the-grid camper for full-time living that sleeps up to 6.
roof canopy of BIG + heatherwick's google HQ campus revealed in new aerial pictures
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as shown in the pictures, google's HQ has been topped with a tent-like roof canopy that is able to regulate indoor climate, air quality, and sound.
as shown in the pictures, google's HQ has been topped with a tent-like roof canopy that is able to regulate indoor climate, air quality, and sound.
tracks architectes punctures facade with rhythmic arches for cinema in france
in an aesthetic dialogue, a second lighter volume complements the dark facade and imposes itself as an urban landmark.
in an aesthetic dialogue, a second lighter volume complements the dark facade and imposes itself as an urban landmark.
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unfolding space by jakob kilian lets the visually impaired 'see' with their hands
the prototype haptically projects a 3D generated image of the surroundings onto the back of the user's hand as a map of vibrations.
the prototype haptically projects a 3D generated image of the surroundings onto the back of the user's hand as a map of vibrations.
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foster + partners showcases apple's largest store in japan with giant glass vitrines
nestled within tokyo's central district, close to one of the city’s most famous parks, the store occupies an important urban site.
nestled within tokyo's central district, close to one of the city’s most famous parks, the store occupies an important urban site.
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apple introduces three new iPhones, including the first ever 'pro' model
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'the most powerful and advanced smartphones ever'.
'the most powerful and advanced smartphones ever'.
MAD + hyperloopTT design transportation infrastructure that supports urban farming
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ma yansong's firm was asked to conceive a versatile pylon design that could be integrated across different environments – from bustling city centers to remote »
ma yansong's firm was asked to conceive a versatile pylon design that could be integrated across different environments – from bustling city centers to remote deserts.
andrade morettin architects plans P.E. residence as a linear pavilion in são paulo
the residence's form maximizes the relationship between built areas and the surrounding garden.
the residence's form maximizes the relationship between built areas and the surrounding garden.
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mirage architecture encloses lithuanian concert hall in two layers of delicate glass
the effects achieved during the night turn the translucent glass facade into a multi-dimensional and limitless, expressive volume.
the effects achieved during the night turn the translucent glass facade into a multi-dimensional and limitless, expressive volume.
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doug aitken's large-scale sound artwork is activated by the sonoma landscape
'I wanted to create a living artwork, a piece that would change continuously and be performed by the natural environment,' said aitken.
'I wanted to create a living artwork, a piece that would change continuously and be performed by the natural environment,' said aitken.
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the polaroid lab turns your phone photos into instant polaroid prints
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described as a 'miniature table top darkroom,' users can place the tower-like device over their smartphone to create analog versions of their favorite memories.
described as a 'miniature table top darkroom,' users can place the tower-like device over their smartphone to create analog versions of their favorite memories.
new land rover defender makes its long-awaited debut at IAA 2019
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the iconic 4x4 has been reimagined for the 21st century with a rugged yet approachable design and all-conquering technologies.
the iconic 4x4 has been reimagined for the 21st century with a rugged yet approachable design and all-conquering technologies.
paul cocksedge enhances sidewalk life with 'please be seated' at london design festival 2019
the undulating, occupiable sculpture encourages engagement and functionality.
the undulating, occupiable sculpture encourages engagement and functionality.
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NKBAK builds brick-clad building for stylepark next to 15th-century cemetery in frankfurt
the project combines residential and office spaces.
the project combines residential and office spaces.
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the honda E electric car debuts with official pricing before summer launch
the compact car features pop-out handles and a set of digital cameras instead of side mirrors.
the compact car features pop-out handles and a set of digital cameras instead of side mirrors.
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hyundai unveils retro-futuristic 45 EV concept with sharp angular lines
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the '45 EV' puts a twist on the 1974 icon that helped to establish hyundai's design DNA.
the '45 EV' puts a twist on the 1974 icon that helped to establish hyundai's design DNA.
romain veillon travels across europe to photograph fresco paintings in abandoned buildings
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the series, titled 'the imaginary museum', shows intricate paintings alongside heaps of rubble and cracks in the walls.
the series, titled 'the imaginary museum', shows intricate paintings alongside heaps of rubble and cracks in the walls.
sugawaradaisuke combines living space + community café in 'light surface house' in tokyo
the project seeks to redefine the balance between private and public.
the project seeks to redefine the balance between private and public.
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taylor + hinds architects builds tiny black cabin retreat in tasmania
the project is inspired by tasmania's heritage and references the strong idiosyncratic shack culture that arose during the 1950s.
the project is inspired by tasmania's heritage and references the strong idiosyncratic shack culture that arose during the 1950s.
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lina bo bardi’s vibrant bowl chair is revived by arper
64 years after its design, the bowl chair gets produced by italian company arper in three new colorways.
64 years after its design, the bowl chair gets produced by italian company arper in three new colorways.
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MOS masterplans mexican 'housing laboratory' with work by bilbao, rojkind, and more
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in addition to masterplanning the experimental community, the new york-based firm also designed the exhibit's linear welcome center.
in addition to masterplanning the experimental community, the new york-based firm also designed the exhibit's linear welcome center.
odunpazari modern museum by kengo kuma and associates opens in turkey
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the building, which appears as a series of stacked wooden volumes, references the neighborhood's history as a timber trading market.
the building, which appears as a series of stacked wooden volumes, references the neighborhood's history as a timber trading market.
