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head back to the 80s with chris mcveigh's LEGO retro desk kits
the nostalgia-inducing sets comprise colored swivel chairs and a huge range of mini-models to arrange on the desktop.
the nostalgia-inducing sets comprise colored swivel chairs and a huge range of mini-models to arrange on the desktop.
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new images detail renzo piano's '565 broome soho' tower in new york
the 30-storey structure seeks to draw from the neighborhood's architectural character with lofted apartments that offer high-end finishes.
the 30-storey structure seeks to draw from the neighborhood's architectural character with lofted apartments that offer high-end finishes.
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shahar kedem's stove questions the distance between the urban man and earth's soil
the soil stove is a domestic heat source presenting a new interaction between man and earth, between raw material, ancient technique and innovative technologies.
the soil stove is a domestic heat source presenting a new interaction between man and earth, between raw material, ancient technique and innovative technologies.
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OFIS architects' compact living unit is adaptable to various climate conditions and terrains
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this compact house can be used as holiday cabin, a hideaway, treehouse or even a temporary habitation for research.
this compact house can be used as holiday cabin, a hideaway, treehouse or even a temporary habitation for research.
tezuka architects rebuilds kindergarten in japan using tsunami-damaged cedar trees
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the man-made landscape has been transformed into a sloping playground, where children can explore the area beneath the timber structure.
the man-made landscape has been transformed into a sloping playground, where children can explore the area beneath the timber structure.
jasper morrison constructs tokyo's good design award store to mirror a house-like setting
morrison conceived a logical strategy for the store by allowing the function of each object to dictate its location.
morrison conceived a logical strategy for the store by allowing the function of each object to dictate its location.
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researchers test cars and planes in extreme weather conditions inside lab
the mckinley climatic laboratory — able to simulate climate conditions from arctic cold to jungle moisture — suffered an explosion some days ago.
the mckinley climatic laboratory — able to simulate climate conditions from arctic cold to jungle moisture — suffered an explosion some days ago.
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fido is a fetching electric scooter built to outrun its gas-powered counterparts
fido motors' electric scooter is a cute 2-wheeled vehicle that is faithful towards reducing harmful emissions.
fido motors' electric scooter is a cute 2-wheeled vehicle that is faithful towards reducing harmful emissions.
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peter zumthor's kolumba museum in cologne photographed by rasmus hjortshøj
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the institution features a perforated grey brick façade that embraces and unites the historic architectural elements of the site.
the institution features a perforated grey brick façade that embraces and unites the historic architectural elements of the site.
garciagerman arquitectos opens 'desert city' cactus center on the outskirts of madrid
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conceived as a 'billboard building', the elevated longitudinal structure runs parallel to the road and is organized around a cloister-like garden.
conceived as a 'billboard building', the elevated longitudinal structure runs parallel to the road and is organized around a cloister-like garden.
frederic rätsch x DuPont shape the double cantilever chair as a flexible public seating
flexible and resilient, the design achieves the comfort of upholstered furniture through the use of DuPont's high performance plastics.
flexible and resilient, the design achieves the comfort of upholstered furniture through the use of DuPont's high performance plastics.
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ncamp’s twig-burning stove is made for backpacking
the compact system is collapsible and light weight meaning you can carry less on your woodland adventures.
the compact system is collapsible and light weight meaning you can carry less on your woodland adventures.
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sun tianwen captures the essence of japanese cuisine in this vividly-hued setsugekka restaurant
the restaurant is a reflection of the 'setsugekka', an important aspect of japanese culture, referring to the seasons of the year.
the restaurant is a reflection of the 'setsugekka', an important aspect of japanese culture, referring to the seasons of the year.
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rone turns doomed melbourne home into an ephemeral fantasy film set
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the australian street artist returns to his hometown of melbourne to complete a covert project in homage to the remnants of mid-century australiana.
the australian street artist returns to his hometown of melbourne to complete a covert project in homage to the remnants of mid-century australiana.
shigeru ban is designing 20,000 new homes for refugees in kenya
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'the key thing will be to construct shelter where no or little technical supervision is required, and use materials that are locally available and eco-friendly,' »
'the key thing will be to construct shelter where no or little technical supervision is required, and use materials that are locally available and eco-friendly,' explains the architect.
archstudio adorns lily nails salon in beiing with all-white lace patterns
the project extends two dimensional floral patterns into three dimensional spaces, creating a flexible environment with a feminine flair.
the project extends two dimensional floral patterns into three dimensional spaces, creating a flexible environment with a feminine flair.
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yotam sion's student project is a vase collection that erodes over time
the rusted rings pile up into a vase composed of a range of shapes, patterns and colors.
the rusted rings pile up into a vase composed of a range of shapes, patterns and colors.
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dionisio gonzález envisions radical refuges and architectural re-imaginations of central park
visions include spaceship-like shelters and aerial extensions of grass that feed through new york's skyscrapers.
visions include spaceship-like shelters and aerial extensions of grass that feed through new york's skyscrapers.
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kengo kuma conceives [email protected] hotel as an immersive 'art exhibit'
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the japanese architect has completed the façade and interior design of a 10-storey hotel located near tokyo's skytree observation tower.
the japanese architect has completed the façade and interior design of a 10-storey hotel located near tokyo's skytree observation tower.
Y pavilion in finland reveals the possibilities of wood in modern construction
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measuring almost 11-meters in length, the funnel-shaped pavilion raises questions on time, knowledge and skills.
measuring almost 11-meters in length, the funnel-shaped pavilion raises questions on time, knowledge and skills.
classified moto frank custom triumph speed triple 3 motorcycle
'frank' represents everything that classified moto champions: it’s unapologetic, fast, and beautifully-brutish.
'frank' represents everything that classified moto champions: it’s unapologetic, fast, and beautifully-brutish.
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german velasco transforms a 19th century mansion into a new restaurant in sinaloa
the project for the restaurant 'el presidio casa bon' gave german velasco for raw material a nineteenth century mansion in sinaloa, mexico.
the project for the restaurant 'el presidio casa bon' gave german velasco for raw material a nineteenth century mansion in sinaloa, mexico.
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deeper lock is the first GPS smart bike lock featuring anti-theft alerts
this smart and tough bike security system is completely operated from your smartphone and features GPS tracking, anti-theft alerts, and a 110dB alarm.
this smart and tough bike security system is completely operated from your smartphone and features GPS tracking, anti-theft alerts, and a 110dB alarm.
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a forest where gods live: teamlab unearths digital artworks across mifuneyama rakuen park
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designboom was invited on an exclusive visit to japan to encounter more than a dozen digital installations hidden across an ancient mountain and its surroundings.
designboom was invited on an exclusive visit to japan to encounter more than a dozen digital installations hidden across an ancient mountain and its surroundings.
sperm whale lands on the banks of the seine river to raise environmental awareness
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the beached animal—although very realistic—is a replica installed by the belgian captain boomer collective.
the beached animal—although very realistic—is a replica installed by the belgian captain boomer collective.
facial recognition system tracks your reactions to movies
disney research and caltech have joined forces to create a facial recognition system that understands viewer's emotions.
disney research and caltech have joined forces to create a facial recognition system that understands viewer's emotions.
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the royal observatory reveals the best space photos of 2017
the 2017 shortlist makes the competition a tough call, with dazzling photos of the milky way, shooting stars and much more.
the 2017 shortlist makes the competition a tough call, with dazzling photos of the milky way, shooting stars and much more.
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ICON A5 is an amphibious personal aircraft with folding wings
the ICON A5 two-seater aircraft gives people a front-row seat view like at an iMAX, while allowing them to interact and see planet earth in a visceral way.
the ICON A5 two-seater aircraft gives people a front-row seat view like at an iMAX, while allowing them to interact and see planet earth in a visceral way.
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LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2018 call-for-entries now open!
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for the sixth year in a row, designboom collaborates with LEXUS to present the LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2018 — this year's theme is 'CO-'.
for the sixth year in a row, designboom collaborates with LEXUS to present the LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2018 — this year's theme is 'CO-'.
anza espresso machine by studio montaag is a brutalist centerpiece
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the new anza coffee machine offers more than a strong cup of coffee and distinctive profile.
the new anza coffee machine offers more than a strong cup of coffee and distinctive profile.
envirobot eel by EPFL locates sources of water pollution
its sensors take measurements at different locations in the water as it swims and send the data to a computer in real-time.
its sensors take measurements at different locations in the water as it swims and send the data to a computer in real-time.
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barato uses google image search's algorithms to create color palette art around europe
the algorithm creates rectangles with the dominant color of each image distributing along the screen, depending on the size and proportion of the photos.
the algorithm creates rectangles with the dominant color of each image distributing along the screen, depending on the size and proportion of the photos.
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elon musk shows test of the boring company's car elevator on instagram
the elevator will be used to take cars underground to the tunneling system that aims to aid traffic.
the elevator will be used to take cars underground to the tunneling system that aims to aid traffic.
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GKA's iron ring sculpture represents the intimate relationship between the medieval monarchies
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the sculpture’s precarious balanced form, half buried beneath the ground, half projecting into the air, demonstrates the unstable nature of the crown.
the sculpture’s precarious balanced form, half buried beneath the ground, half projecting into the air, demonstrates the unstable nature of the crown.
ramón esteve conceives sprawling valencia home as a continuous, tiered balcony
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the horizontal form of the house extends across the landscape, providing a stark contrast to the vertical composition of the tall pine trees.
the horizontal form of the house extends across the landscape, providing a stark contrast to the vertical composition of the tall pine trees.
