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garage italia announces e-icon project turning vintage autos into electric cars
the company wants to bring back iconic car spirit, revealing its first refurbished model - a classic fiat 500.
the company wants to bring back iconic car spirit, revealing its first refurbished model - a classic fiat 500.
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cube video captures the ocean’s plastic threat and designer’s solutions
plastic is a super-material but people rely too heavily on it and think too little about its impact. can designers help combat the issue?
plastic is a super-material but people rely too heavily on it and think too little about its impact. can designers help combat the issue?
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'shanghai streets' by cody ellingham captures the city's historic lane houses
the series depicts the intricate shikumen lane houses that are unique to the city's oldest districts.
the series depicts the intricate shikumen lane houses that are unique to the city's oldest districts.
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'not longer life’ reinterprets classic still life paintings to highlight plastic pollution
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the series reproduces paintings from classic masters such as monet and caravaggio to highlight our plastic consumption.
the series reproduces paintings from classic masters such as monet and caravaggio to highlight our plastic consumption.
'warka house' provides substantially better shelter in a remote village in cameroon
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warka water's mission is to sustainably bring potable water, and proper sanitation and hygiene to some of the world’s most isolated communities.
warka water's mission is to sustainably bring potable water, and proper sanitation and hygiene to some of the world’s most isolated communities.
lenny kravitz's second collaboration with leica is a vegan snakeskin camera for nomads
for the multifaceted artist, music and photography are two mediums that are destined to capture moments.
for the multifaceted artist, music and photography are two mediums that are destined to capture moments.
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banksy confirms migrant child mural in venice
the artwork portrays a migrant child wearing a lifejacket and holding a neon pink flare.
the artwork portrays a migrant child wearing a lifejacket and holding a neon pink flare.
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sinuous, tangling volume floats above untouched desert landscape
the tangling concrete volume exists as an object within a nearly untouched nature, a concrete mass elevated upon pilotis to leave minimum impact on the desert »
the tangling concrete volume exists as an object within a nearly untouched nature, a concrete mass elevated upon pilotis to leave minimum impact on the desert rocks below.
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BMW motorrad concept R18 is 'an analogue statement in a digital age'
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presented against the backdrop of a bustling mix of the traditional and the modern on show at the concorso d’eleganza villa d’este.
presented against the backdrop of a bustling mix of the traditional and the modern on show at the concorso d’eleganza villa d’este.
MAD architects proposes snowflake-shaped terminal for china's harbin airport
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the design seeks to establish an architectural program that is human-scale, efficient, and energy saving.
the design seeks to establish an architectural program that is human-scale, efficient, and energy saving.
patagonian weather shapes residence designed by ignacio correa in chile
the hilly landscape, views to lakes and volcano, and the dominant wind direction informed ignacio correa when designing casa maitenes.
the hilly landscape, views to lakes and volcano, and the dominant wind direction informed ignacio correa when designing casa maitenes.
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retro-styled tempus titan R electric bike offers 40+ mile range
as innovative as it looks vintage, the tempus titan R e-bike's ignition can be started via password.
as innovative as it looks vintage, the tempus titan R e-bike's ignition can be started via password.
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donttakethisthewrongway prescribes cathartic public punching bags during NYCxDESIGN
bright yellow punching bags were installed on the graffitied street poles of soho, chelsea and washington square park.
bright yellow punching bags were installed on the graffitied street poles of soho, chelsea and washington square park.
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felipe pantone creates mural that digitalizes the facade of this new york concert hall
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the large-scale artwork features the artist's signature futuristic style, combining geometric patterns with gradient rectangles and a rainbow of oversized pixels.
the large-scale artwork features the artist's signature futuristic style, combining geometric patterns with gradient rectangles and a rainbow of oversized pixels.
tomás saraceno interview on aero(s)cene at the venice art biennale
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'I am interested in creating a narrative of reality that resonates with the majority of people, and the way they are living.'
'I am interested in creating a narrative of reality that resonates with the majority of people, and the way they are living.'
norwegian island house expressed with folded surfaces and rhythmic timber structure
each surface of the timber structure expresses its own depth, texture, and rhythm which serves to enhance that of its natural surroundings.
each surface of the timber structure expresses its own depth, texture, and rhythm which serves to enhance that of its natural surroundings.
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landscape intervention 'mirador 360º' revitalizes ancient ruinous castle of southern spain
in one direction, the alora mirador 360 overlooks the natural landscape of southern spain, while the other offers views to the area's historic built fabric.
in one direction, the alora mirador 360 overlooks the natural landscape of southern spain, while the other offers views to the area's historic built fabric.
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atelier blam discusses design, fabrication, and working with the bouroullecs
through an ongoing collaboration with ronan & erwan bouroullec, atelier blam has been able to address a broader reflection on functionality, urban design, and »
through an ongoing collaboration with ronan & erwan bouroullec, atelier blam has been able to address a broader reflection on functionality, urban design, and installation art.
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the eiffel tower will soon be surrounded by a giant new park
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gustafson porter + bowman's competition winning scheme celebrates the landmark as part of a green spine that connects a succession of historic sites.
gustafson porter + bowman's competition winning scheme celebrates the landmark as part of a green spine that connects a succession of historic sites.
banksy crashes the venice art biennale with unlicensed street stall
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the unauthorized display quickly caught the attention of the police.
the unauthorized display quickly caught the attention of the police.
masquespacio redefines terracotta in 'land' installation at milan design week 2019
spanish design duo masquespacio brings a contemporary aesthetic to age-old material in a colorful milanese terrace.
spanish design duo masquespacio brings a contemporary aesthetic to age-old material in a colorful milanese terrace.
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P-M-A-A creates transforming piece of furniture for a child inside an apartment in barcelona
the project comprises four main objects: a staircase, a wardrobe, a platform, and a set of cushions.
the project comprises four main objects: a staircase, a wardrobe, a platform, and a set of cushions.
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untitled architecture brings natural light into a compact apartment in milan
challenged by the constraints of the attic space, the design brings in an abundance of natural light from windows inserted in the roof.
challenged by the constraints of the attic space, the design brings in an abundance of natural light from windows inserted in the roof.
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geometric pine cabins house environmentally sensitive workspaces in vietnam
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floor-to-ceiling windows frame the surrounding landscape whilst also flooding the interiors with natural light.
floor-to-ceiling windows frame the surrounding landscape whilst also flooding the interiors with natural light.
mcdonald's opens world's smallest restaurant for bees
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the 'mchive' celebrates the swedish branches which have beehives on their rooftops.
the 'mchive' celebrates the swedish branches which have beehives on their rooftops.
ocean space, an interdisciplinary platform for research and innovation, debuts in venice
to inaugurate the scheme, ocean space has revitalized venice’s church of san lorenzo and has presented a large-scale installation by artist joan jonas.
to inaugurate the scheme, ocean space has revitalized venice’s church of san lorenzo and has presented a large-scale installation by artist joan jonas.
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'please be seated' responds to the rhythm of the community at london design festival
the large-scale installation features high and low curves for sitting on and walking beneath and a name that encourages interaction.
the large-scale installation features high and low curves for sitting on and walking beneath and a name that encourages interaction.
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6717 studio completes liên thông house in vietnam with perforated façade
the openings on its façade create a buffer zone between exterior and interior spaces.
the openings on its façade create a buffer zone between exterior and interior spaces.
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GRID by ronan & erwan bouroullec responds to the rise of live-work spaces
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thought as a colorful room-within-a-room, its raw shell provides a base for modular seating, shelves, tables and screens.
thought as a colorful room-within-a-room, its raw shell provides a base for modular seating, shelves, tables and screens.
quadrant house by KWK promes has a rotating terrace that tracks the sun
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the design uses hinges and rails to move 90 degrees, creating a secluded garden at the rear of the property.
the design uses hinges and rails to move 90 degrees, creating a secluded garden at the rear of the property.
graft architects designs first air taxi port to be built in singapore by 2020
the port features a modular design that makes it easy to integrate into existing urban infrastructure.
the port features a modular design that makes it easy to integrate into existing urban infrastructure.
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OMA completes '121 east 22nd', its first ground-up building in new york city
two interlocking planes come together to form a distinct, three-dimensional corner.
two interlocking planes come together to form a distinct, three-dimensional corner.
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10,000 porcelain starlings flock over terracotta warriors in melbourne
each bird was scorched black from gunpowder explosions.
each bird was scorched black from gunpowder explosions.
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a squid, a chicken, and a beetle, join masayoshi matsumoto's collection of intricate balloon sculptures
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matsumoto recreates the physical form of his subjects by weaving and tying balloons together without the help of adhesive.
matsumoto recreates the physical form of his subjects by weaving and tying balloons together without the help of adhesive.
unu unveils second generation electric scooter with integrated display and lively hues
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silent yet sophisticated, spacious yet compact, smart yet user-friendly... meet the new unu electric scooter.
silent yet sophisticated, spacious yet compact, smart yet user-friendly... meet the new unu electric scooter.
