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yves béhar designs interactive children's gallery for de young museum
de youngsters studio features five immersive activity stations that delve into fundamental art concepts: color, composition, shape and form, texture, and »
de youngsters studio features five immersive activity stations that delve into fundamental art concepts: color, composition, shape and form, texture, and sculpture.
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marc newson + apple's jony ive design lab-grown diamond ring for (RED) charity auction in miami
the process involves the manipulation of atoms to create a diamond block big enough to cut a ring in all its entirety.
the process involves the manipulation of atoms to create a diamond block big enough to cut a ring in all its entirety.
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studio mutt designs vibrant store for universal works in coal drops yard, london
studio mutt has designed a new store and visual identity for british menswear brand universal works at coal drops yard, london.
studio mutt has designed a new store and visual identity for british menswear brand universal works at coal drops yard, london.
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MAD architects to turn traditional chinese courtyard into kindergarten with floating roof
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the canopy transforms the space between the buildings into a colorful setting that functions as an outdoor playground.
the canopy transforms the space between the buildings into a colorful setting that functions as an outdoor playground.
konstantin grcic designs 'all round' eyewear for JINS
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round-shaped frames have been chosen by famous figures and creative protagonists throughout history.
round-shaped frames have been chosen by famous figures and creative protagonists throughout history.
studio briand & berthereau combines terracotta, raw concrete + wood in parisian bookstore
independent bookstore 'ICI' includes a café, a children's' area, an exhibition space, and an 'agora' for people to gather and exchange opinions.
independent bookstore 'ICI' includes a café, a children's' area, an exhibition space, and an 'agora' for people to gather and exchange opinions.
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kinetic machine with hair caught in it explores the chaos and anxiety of our reality
the sculpture UJOO+LIMNEEYOUNG is assembled of multiple rotating gearwheels representing the reality, and hair stuck in it, playing the role of the people.
the sculpture UJOO+LIMNEEYOUNG is assembled of multiple rotating gearwheels representing the reality, and hair stuck in it, playing the role of the people.
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origami lava illuminates an abandoned building surrounded by dormant volcanoes
the ephemeral installation, made up of 10,000 pieces of folded paper, evokes the volcanic origins of the environment.
the ephemeral installation, made up of 10,000 pieces of folded paper, evokes the volcanic origins of the environment.
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solidsprout reimagines bangkok's shopping malls as mountains of greenery
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in their latest conceptual project, solidsprout has reimagined the urban landscape of bangkok with mountains of green spaces.
in their latest conceptual project, solidsprout has reimagined the urban landscape of bangkok with mountains of green spaces.
ABARI rebuilds major archival building in nepal using bamboo and rammed earth
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the structure hosts the largest archive of nepali literature in the country and contains a wide range of historic books and documents.
the structure hosts the largest archive of nepali literature in the country and contains a wide range of historic books and documents.
jean nouvel curates 24 palazzo apartments to form 'the rooms of rome'
the architect imagined the living spaces as a series of bespoke steel boxes, designed to align with the architecture of the historic site.
the architect imagined the living spaces as a series of bespoke steel boxes, designed to align with the architecture of the historic site.
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Oodi, helsinki's central library by ALA architects, set to open next month
the €98 million library has been described as the nation’s birthday gift to its citizens.
the €98 million library has been described as the nation’s birthday gift to its citizens.
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two steel black cabins form striking quebec chalet by appareil architecture
the objective was 'to let ourselves be guided and inspired by the terrain’s characteristics', explain appareil architecture.
the objective was 'to let ourselves be guided and inspired by the terrain’s characteristics', explain appareil architecture.
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bourgeois / lechasseur's geodesic domes serve as eco-lux retreats in canadian forest
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each of the three domes sits on a separate wooden patio that overlooks the mountainous landscape.
each of the three domes sits on a separate wooden patio that overlooks the mountainous landscape.
'the shed' is taking shape in new york city's hudson yards
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designboom takes an in-depth look at the project as designers from diller scofidio + renfro and rockwell group hosted a tour during archtober 2018.
designboom takes an in-depth look at the project as designers from diller scofidio + renfro and rockwell group hosted a tour during archtober 2018.
cca designs concrete structure as a safe space for mexico's marginalized youth
an after school 'boys and girls club' by cca in the state of mexico, to support the education of children from vulnerable areas.
an after school 'boys and girls club' by cca in the state of mexico, to support the education of children from vulnerable areas.
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mr flower fantastic turns sneakers into floral bouquets
the anonymous artist has made a name for combining floristry, sculpture, and today’s most sought-after sneakers.
the anonymous artist has made a name for combining floristry, sculpture, and today’s most sought-after sneakers.
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snøhetta's holmen industrial area in norway is a colorful 6,000 sqm fishing facility
the project considers its context by creating a simple, yet logistically complex industrial typology.
the project considers its context by creating a simple, yet logistically complex industrial typology.
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calvi brambilla transforms venetian palazzo into barovier&toso's luxurious glass showroom
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the journey through the building results in a unique visual experience that demonstrates that both traditional and contemporary styles can coexist.
the journey through the building results in a unique visual experience that demonstrates that both traditional and contemporary styles can coexist.
younghan chung conceives korea residence as a series of floating cubes
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'users can freely define the function of each section when they are occupying it for a certain period of time,' explains the architect.
'users can freely define the function of each section when they are occupying it for a certain period of time,' explains the architect.
SHoP architects references honduras' mountainous landscape in US embassy design
the new embassy compound (NEC) is expected to break ground in late 2018 and welcome its first occupants in 2022.
the new embassy compound (NEC) is expected to break ground in late 2018 and welcome its first occupants in 2022.
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BMW vision iNEXT car recreates the familiarity of my favorite space
ahead of the world premier of the BMW vision iNEXT, jose casas pena explores his favourite space and how this feeling is recreated in the new electric car.
ahead of the world premier of the BMW vision iNEXT, jose casas pena explores his favourite space and how this feeling is recreated in the new electric car.
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jameel arts centre by serie architects opens in dubai
to learn more about the ambitious project, designboom spoke with serie architects' co-founder and principal, christopher lee.
to learn more about the ambitious project, designboom spoke with serie architects' co-founder and principal, christopher lee.
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studio velocity's kowa apartments in japan encourage interaction between neighbors
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the housing complex is divided between individual buildings which open to exterior interstitial gathering spaces, encouraging resident interactions.
the housing complex is divided between individual buildings which open to exterior interstitial gathering spaces, encouraging resident interactions.
nat-2™ launches 100% vegan sneakers made from recycled coffee grounds
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the pair is covered in a layer of the patented material, which carries the scent of real coffee.
the pair is covered in a layer of the patented material, which carries the scent of real coffee.
showerboard shoes are mini hoverboards for your feet
'showerboard' is a set of hoverboards for your feet, equipped with 54wh batteries that are capable of offering a range of up to 8 km.
'showerboard' is a set of hoverboards for your feet, equipped with 54wh batteries that are capable of offering a range of up to 8 km.
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persimmon drying season in japan looks like christo and jeanne-claude’s the gates installation
with a town dressed in orange, japan continues to celebrate the persimmon, a fruit that represents good harvest and longevity.
with a town dressed in orange, japan continues to celebrate the persimmon, a fruit that represents good harvest and longevity.
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the police force in dubai is testing out hoverbikes
by 2020 police in dubai could be cruising up to five meters (16 feet) above ground.
by 2020 police in dubai could be cruising up to five meters (16 feet) above ground.
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OMA inaugurates 'norra tornen' in stockholm with completion of innovationen tower
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led by reinier de graaf, the firm has completed the first part of a residential complex in hagastaden, a district in the north of the swedish city.
led by reinier de graaf, the firm has completed the first part of a residential complex in hagastaden, a district in the north of the swedish city.
first images of BIG's 79&park residential complex in stockholm revealed
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designboom was in stockholm to get a first look at the project, where bjarke ingels and oscar engelbert of oscar properties presented the completed building.
designboom was in stockholm to get a first look at the project, where bjarke ingels and oscar engelbert of oscar properties presented the completed building.
RSHP and Aedas design border facility for the world's longest sea-crossing bridge
the building houses the customs and immigration facilities for travelers leaving and entering via the hong kong-zhuhai-macao bridge.
the building houses the customs and immigration facilities for travelers leaving and entering via the hong kong-zhuhai-macao bridge.
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gyrodrone VTOL aircraft concept is stabilized by two gyroscopes
the use of a brute force gyroscopic system in VTOL aircraft will result in unrivaled stability and superior handling and allow simpler, more streamlined designs.
the use of a brute force gyroscopic system in VTOL aircraft will result in unrivaled stability and superior handling and allow simpler, more streamlined designs.
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explore cozy winter retreats through this edition of readers radar
as the colder months approach, designboom explores the architecture of cozy winter retreats.
as the colder months approach, designboom explores the architecture of cozy winter retreats.
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zaha hadid architects chosen to build entirely new smart city near moscow
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the development is set to become a global benchmark for smart, sustainable cities.
the development is set to become a global benchmark for smart, sustainable cities.
suzanne jongmans sculpts recycled packaging into renaissance fashions
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the costumes are then photographed on subjects in poses reminiscent of portrait styles from the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries.
the costumes are then photographed on subjects in poses reminiscent of portrait styles from the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries.
