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xin shixiang's city in the rain is an urban utopia of virtual realistic superposition
xin shixiang's proposal is a virtual utopian city that exists on the internet and provides people who enjoy rainy days a spiritual sanctuary alienated from the »
xin shixiang's proposal is a virtual utopian city that exists on the internet and provides people who enjoy rainy days a spiritual sanctuary alienated from the real world.
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BIG's T-shaped east harlem residential building tops out in new york
the building will be clad with an interlocking checkerboard pattern that allows for floor-to-ceiling windows in each of the 233 units.
the building will be clad with an interlocking checkerboard pattern that allows for floor-to-ceiling windows in each of the 233 units.
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shortlisted designs for west kowloon nursery park pavilion play with space and surface
320 submissions were received, which were judged by an expert panel of local and international jurors.
320 submissions were received, which were judged by an expert panel of local and international jurors.
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giant bird's nest in kenya lets safari guests sleep luxuriously above the trees
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the entire structure has been built using raw materials, such as farmed wood and tree branches that have been woven together by local community members.
the entire structure has been built using raw materials, such as farmed wood and tree branches that have been woven together by local community members.
richard branson sinks 80-foot coral kraken for art relief reef
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the project is richard branson's idea to create an artificial reef by repurposing the shipwreck of the kodiak queen below the seas of the british virgin islands.
the project is richard branson's idea to create an artificial reef by repurposing the shipwreck of the kodiak queen below the seas of the british virgin islands.
federico babina turns legendary architects into humorous, handcrafted, ceramic figurines
each sculpture encompass the aesthetic of a particular architect with a touch of fantasy, humor, and the artist's imagination.
each sculpture encompass the aesthetic of a particular architect with a touch of fantasy, humor, and the artist's imagination.
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lotus' trooper caravan is a home on wheels made for off-the-grid escapes
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scott jarvie's void rug creates the illusion of a gaping black hole
the illusion of depth is achieved by careful consideration of perspective, light and texture.
the illusion of depth is achieved by careful consideration of perspective, light and texture.
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V&A dundee construction update: kengo kuma's vision takes shape
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located at the heart of the city's revitalized waterfront, the form of the institution is inspired by scotland’s rugged cliffs.
located at the heart of the city's revitalized waterfront, the form of the institution is inspired by scotland’s rugged cliffs.
designboom editorial internship available in new york city!
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are you knowledgeable about technology and design? passionate about writing and digital media? designboom is seeking an intern to join our growing team in new »
are you knowledgeable about technology and design? passionate about writing and digital media? designboom is seeking an intern to join our growing team in new york city!
aston martin residences let you live out your james bond fantasies in miami
the 66-story waterfront tower represents the brand’s expansion beyond high-end sports cars into luxury residential design.
the 66-story waterfront tower represents the brand’s expansion beyond high-end sports cars into luxury residential design.
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sculpture by the sea: world's largest open-air exhibition at bondi beach
sculpture by the sea opens today and is the largest free to the public sculpture exhibition in the world.
sculpture by the sea opens today and is the largest free to the public sculpture exhibition in the world.
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drawings and drone shots detail zaha hadid's one thousand museum as it nears full height
the tower, which will climb to 62 floors, already boasts a striking exoskeleton that will eventually comprise close to 5,000 individual pieces.
the tower, which will climb to 62 floors, already boasts a striking exoskeleton that will eventually comprise close to 5,000 individual pieces.
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polestar one electric car is volvo's answer to high performance EV
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the polstar electric performance vehicle is a two-door, 2+2 seat grand tourer coupé with an electric performance hybrid drivetrain.
the polstar electric performance vehicle is a two-door, 2+2 seat grand tourer coupé with an electric performance hybrid drivetrain.
new images of jean nouvel's monad terrace as work gets underway in miami beach
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the building is the first in miami beach to be constructed above west avenue's new height, meaning that all interior spaces are well above the flood plain.
the building is the first in miami beach to be constructed above west avenue's new height, meaning that all interior spaces are well above the flood plain.
daniel arsham's 'moving architecture' exhibit features nine site-specific interventions
the elements used in the installation reflect the artist's vision of human-to-architecture interaction – of man’s capacity to create, destroy, and modernize »
the elements used in the installation reflect the artist's vision of human-to-architecture interaction – of man’s capacity to create, destroy, and modernize constructions.
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the lamborghini LM002 is a luxury SUV racer
lamborghini's LM002 was completely overhauled for the race: everything was made lighter using components derived from competition cars.
lamborghini's LM002 was completely overhauled for the race: everything was made lighter using components derived from competition cars.
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NUDES' undulated barefoot pavilion utilizes 2304 reusable hollow boxes
the pavilion is a sculptural intervention, which serves as a flexible workshop space, performance space, and a cultural hub.
the pavilion is a sculptural intervention, which serves as a flexible workshop space, performance space, and a cultural hub.
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dinara kasko cooks up algorithmically-modeled cake made from 81 separate segments
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using a graphic algorithm editor, a mold was made by taking the traditional pyramid and carefully changing the tilt of its form.
using a graphic algorithm editor, a mold was made by taking the traditional pyramid and carefully changing the tilt of its form.
MVRDV plans landscape of buildings topped with green roofs for zhangjiang future park
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the project has been designed as a new focal point for shanghai, with communal public amenities combining nature, culture, and entertainment.
the project has been designed as a new focal point for shanghai, with communal public amenities combining nature, culture, and entertainment.
deutsche post begins testing PostBOT, the robotic mailman
hey there, wait a minute mr. postman - deutsche post has just selected its test site for the new delivery robot.
hey there, wait a minute mr. postman - deutsche post has just selected its test site for the new delivery robot.
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world’s first floating wind farm starts powering scotland
‘hywind scotland’, the first floating wind farm in the world, has started to deliver electricity to 20,000 scottish households.
‘hywind scotland’, the first floating wind farm in the world, has started to deliver electricity to 20,000 scottish households.
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LEGO's women of NASA range honours pioneering females
the set features four mini figurines of pioneering women from the space agency including the astronauts sally ride and mae jemison.
the set features four mini figurines of pioneering women from the space agency including the astronauts sally ride and mae jemison.
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3XN plans staggered tower for toronto with public podium at ground level
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the project was developed in close consultation with the neighborhood and involved three community engagement sessions over the course of three months.
the project was developed in close consultation with the neighborhood and involved three community engagement sessions over the course of three months.
ETH zürich crafts ultra-thin curved concrete roof
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researchers from ETH zürich successfully build a prototype of an ultra-thin, curved concrete roof using innovative digital design and fabrication methods.
researchers from ETH zürich successfully build a prototype of an ultra-thin, curved concrete roof using innovative digital design and fabrication methods.
rossato home collection juxtapositions precious materials with simplicity
offering a sense of cultured luxury, the unique furnishings of the rossato 'home' collection marries hand-craftsmanship with elegant sculptural forms.
offering a sense of cultured luxury, the unique furnishings of the rossato 'home' collection marries hand-craftsmanship with elegant sculptural forms.
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arup and goldfinger factory launch modern contemporary, upcycled design range
all materials have been developed by repurposing materials including waste, blow moulded polyethylene milk bottles and waste timber from interior refurbishment »
all materials have been developed by repurposing materials including waste, blow moulded polyethylene milk bottles and waste timber from interior refurbishment projects.
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enota creates tree-filled, sunken atriums for the tetusa oasis resort in turkey
the facilities are connected by sloping roofs which mold to the terrain.
the facilities are connected by sloping roofs which mold to the terrain.
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beta.0's madrid tennis school buildings are designed to disappear into the landscape
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through their specific placement, the two cabins not only resolve functional requirements, but also establish a new recreational space between them.
through their specific placement, the two cabins not only resolve functional requirements, but also establish a new recreational space between them.
yamaha's motoroid experiments with fusing AI + motorcycles at tokyo motor show
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yamaha presents the motoroid, a motorcycle concept that can interact with the rider thanks to artificial intelligence.
yamaha presents the motoroid, a motorcycle concept that can interact with the rider thanks to artificial intelligence.
studio kota's 18 peaks pavilion reflects hong kong's mountainous terrain
the 18 peaks pavilion represents the eighteen districts in hong kong, the mountainous terrain of the city and the collective spirit of its residents.
the 18 peaks pavilion represents the eighteen districts in hong kong, the mountainous terrain of the city and the collective spirit of its residents.
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DBLG x animade animation uses human skin to imprint 3D stamps
the london-based creative agencies celebrate a tenure by imprinting 3D stamps onto nipples, bottoms and belly buttons.
the london-based creative agencies celebrate a tenure by imprinting 3D stamps onto nipples, bottoms and belly buttons.
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carlo ratti's edible pavilion is made out of 30,000 venchi chocolate pralines
the pralines are arranged in a mosaic that makes them look like a giant chocolate tablet, which has been dubbed the largest chocolate arrangement in the world.
the pralines are arranged in a mosaic that makes them look like a giant chocolate tablet, which has been dubbed the largest chocolate arrangement in the world.
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inside the judd foundation in new york: furniture, found objects and fine art
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designboom visited the judd foundation to learn more about its mission, philosophy, and the archive of art and design treasures it houses.
designboom visited the judd foundation to learn more about its mission, philosophy, and the archive of art and design treasures it houses.
russian paper artist asya kozina reinterprets baroque wigs with a modern flair
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with this second edition, kozina adds an additional artistic flair by integrating symbols of modern industrialization.
with this second edition, kozina adds an additional artistic flair by integrating symbols of modern industrialization.
