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fornasetti's 'tema e variazioni': the story of an infinite icon
bewitched by her classical beauty, formal features and heavenly hypnotic gaze, piero fornasetti first embarked on a sojourn to paint the face of 'the most »
bewitched by her classical beauty, formal features and heavenly hypnotic gaze, piero fornasetti first embarked on a sojourn to paint the face of 'the most beautiful woman in the world' in 1952 -- and never stopped.
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batek and bruzkus' cinema in berlin is designed as a series of artpieces
the auditoriums are all different colors — while one of them is entirely black — and are illuminated by LED color changing strips.
the auditoriums are all different colors — while one of them is entirely black — and are illuminated by LED color changing strips.
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rimowa taps FENDI for second luxe aluminum cabin trolley collaboration
the hard luggage case is composed of rimowa's signature durable aluminum, emblazoned with FENDI's iconic double 'F' logo.
the hard luggage case is composed of rimowa's signature durable aluminum, emblazoned with FENDI's iconic double 'F' logo.
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borderless and brilliant: teamlab's dreamlike digital art museum is now open
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at its opening, designboom spoke with teamlab creatives to learn more about the exhibition's scale, the technologies involved, and how the theme of 'borderless' »
at its opening, designboom spoke with teamlab creatives to learn more about the exhibition's scale, the technologies involved, and how the theme of 'borderless' helps break boundaries between art and visitors.
mercedes EQ brand defines the future of beauty for electric mobility
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at mercedes-benz’s HQ in germany, designboom details the workings of their designers and, specifically, how their EQ brand is revolutionzing the future of »
at mercedes-benz’s HQ in germany, designboom details the workings of their designers and, specifically, how their EQ brand is revolutionzing the future of mobility.
austin+mergold, maria park & cornell university build city of dreams from metal grain bins in new york
the 'oculi' installation aims to promote sustainability-oriented thinking amidst the architecture and design communities, requiring them to consider the »
the 'oculi' installation aims to promote sustainability-oriented thinking amidst the architecture and design communities, requiring them to consider the environmental impact of their works.
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an orange staircase weaves the floors of this australian workspace together, by BVN + clive wilkinson
next to the central atrium, the staircase acts as the focal point of macquarie group's sydney headquarters.
next to the central atrium, the staircase acts as the focal point of macquarie group's sydney headquarters.
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aston martin aircraft concept takes luxury personal transportation to the sky
the volante vision concept will take full advantage of the latest advances in aerospace, electrification and autonomous technologies, coupled with the brand's »
the volante vision concept will take full advantage of the latest advances in aerospace, electrification and autonomous technologies, coupled with the brand's signature design.
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all-red student housing in india resembles rocky cliffs and shaded valleys
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mccullough mulvin architects' design for thapar university comprises L-shaped towers that provide an architecture of solid geometric forms.
mccullough mulvin architects' design for thapar university comprises L-shaped towers that provide an architecture of solid geometric forms.
fabio la fauci smears thick layers of flesh-toned acrylics to create faceless portraits
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'is it you?' presents a series of works that oscillates between abstract geometry and organic reality.
'is it you?' presents a series of works that oscillates between abstract geometry and organic reality.
flag-embroidered louis vuitton bags illustrate a lingering patriotism following world cup
the release sees the iconic canvas and leather duffle, sporting the LV monogram, reworked in a series of patchy flag-motifs which illustrate intricate embroidery »
the release sees the iconic canvas and leather duffle, sporting the LV monogram, reworked in a series of patchy flag-motifs which illustrate intricate embroidery techniques.
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christian de portzamparc awarded 2018 praemium imperiale for architecture
the french architect, who was also the 1994 pritzker prize winner, joins the award’s previous architecture laureates, rafael »
the french architect, who was also the 1994 pritzker prize winner, joins the award’s previous architecture laureates, rafael moneo, frank gehry, tadao ando, among others.
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this seoul kindergarten features five small volumes to relate to kids' scale, by daniel valle architects
the windows here are placed on different heights so that everyone — no matter how tall they are — can have a direct look out of the building.
the windows here are placed on different heights so that everyone — no matter how tall they are — can have a direct look out of the building.
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designboom visits archi-depot, the only museum exhibiting and preserving japan's architectural models
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the museum keeps an archive of models by influential architects, including kengo kuma, riken yamamoto, and shigeru ban.
the museum keeps an archive of models by influential architects, including kengo kuma, riken yamamoto, and shigeru ban.
kapsimalis sets two brutalist holiday houses on the edge of santorini's cliffs
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the villas face a dreamlike view northwest to the sea and the volcano.
the villas face a dreamlike view northwest to the sea and the volcano.
the world's first full-color, 3D X-ray shows far more than just your bones
the tech uses a collection of specially developed chips which work like a camera to capture each individual particle in the human body.
the tech uses a collection of specially developed chips which work like a camera to capture each individual particle in the human body.
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madrid malababa flagship store is designed with raw textures and soft hues
ciszak dalmas with matteo ferrari reflect the beauty and authenticity of material rawness that is seen in the aethetic of spanish brand malababa.
ciszak dalmas with matteo ferrari reflect the beauty and authenticity of material rawness that is seen in the aethetic of spanish brand malababa.
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the answer to new york's sleep deprivation issue: the dreamery by casper
in soho, mattress start up casper answers new york's constant sleep deprivation issues with the dreamery; a cafe that provides private suites outfitted with their »
in soho, mattress start up casper answers new york's constant sleep deprivation issues with the dreamery; a cafe that provides private suites outfitted with their mattress, pillows, sheets and pajamas for a powerful 45-minute nap.
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rotterdam's floating park is made entirely from recycled plastic waste found in the maas river
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besides their positive environmental impact, the hexagonal blocks are beneficial for the river's ecosystem, as they offer a habitat for micro and macro fauna.
besides their positive environmental impact, the hexagonal blocks are beneficial for the river's ecosystem, as they offer a habitat for micro and macro fauna.
the central stadium in pisa right next to the leaning tower to be built by iotti+paravani
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the building is to provide multiple functions — from restaurants to exhibition spaces — and to set a new city center for locals and tourists.
the building is to provide multiple functions — from restaurants to exhibition spaces — and to set a new city center for locals and tourists.
mf+arquitetos designs restaurant tartuferia san paolo filled with sunlight and green space
mf+arquitetos tartuferia san paolo is constructed with natural materials and is filled with lush vegetation to filter natural sunlight.
mf+arquitetos tartuferia san paolo is constructed with natural materials and is filled with lush vegetation to filter natural sunlight.
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2018 festival of speed: siemens reveals trio of new designs
siemens showcases a trio of designs: old engineering with modern day autonomous technology, 3d printing cars and a glimpse of 2027 race cars.
siemens showcases a trio of designs: old engineering with modern day autonomous technology, 3d printing cars and a glimpse of 2027 race cars.
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TOWOdesign integrates activities in various 'function boxes' for 48-sqm apartment in shanghai
the boxes are rotated by 10° to avoid blocking the overall flow and expand the sense of space.
the boxes are rotated by 10° to avoid blocking the overall flow and expand the sense of space.
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this student uses 3d printing to create the world's first underwater jetpack
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the propulsion device, which has been developed from a university project into a mass production, is worn as a backpack giving the user a hands-free experience as »
the propulsion device, which has been developed from a university project into a mass production, is worn as a backpack giving the user a hands-free experience as they glide through the water.
photographer rosie matheson on capturing what it means to be 'one of the boys'
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designboom speaks to photographer rosie matheson about her love of film, the challenges of portraiture, and why she's so fascinated by the boys next door.
designboom speaks to photographer rosie matheson about her love of film, the challenges of portraiture, and why she's so fascinated by the boys next door.
frieze sculpture 2018 scatters 25 contemporary pieces in regent's park
including the work of john baldessari, laura ford and richard woods, the english gardens welcomes visitors to explore the culture in the heart of the city.
including the work of john baldessari, laura ford and richard woods, the english gardens welcomes visitors to explore the culture in the heart of the city.
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watch: robocar becomes the first autonomous race car to complete the goodwood hillclimb
robocar has made history as it becomes the first fully autonmous race car to complete the tricky and daunting goodwood hillclimb course.
robocar has made history as it becomes the first fully autonmous race car to complete the tricky and daunting goodwood hillclimb course.
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superloft blok y in utrecht is designed by the owners under the guidance of marc koehler architects
the initiative offers the owners to customize, design and build their apartments and shared spaces together to make sure everybody is happy with the result.
the initiative offers the owners to customize, design and build their apartments and shared spaces together to make sure everybody is happy with the result.
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foster + partners and FR-EE’s mexico city airport to continue construction (for now) despite threats
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the country's president-elect and his concerns over corruption could scupper plans to build the biggest airport in the world.
the country's president-elect and his concerns over corruption could scupper plans to build the biggest airport in the world.
PLANTEA estudio presents a vintage inspired redesign of an abandoned cinema in madrid
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sala equis, a new concept cinema which hosts live music and a cocktail bar, is filled with vegetation and natural light.
sala equis, a new concept cinema which hosts live music and a cocktail bar, is filled with vegetation and natural light.
jiří příhoda creates 'diogene's barrel' writers pavilion among the dolomites of northern italy
the wooden barrel pavilion, a site for poetry and performative readings, frames the peak of the sasso lunge mountain of nothern italy.
the wooden barrel pavilion, a site for poetry and performative readings, frames the peak of the sasso lunge mountain of nothern italy.
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HEXA the six-legged robot plant chases the sun to look after its succulent
HEXA seeks out the suns when needed, retreats to the shade when it's had enough, and even performs a little dance to let you know it needs water.
HEXA seeks out the suns when needed, retreats to the shade when it's had enough, and even performs a little dance to let you know it needs water.
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mclean metalworks' hammock mounts front, back and wheels of cars
on first thought, hanging on to the back of a car might not sound very wise but, with mclean metalworks’ hammock mount, the experience has never been more »
on first thought, hanging on to the back of a car might not sound very wise but, with mclean metalworks’ hammock mount, the experience has never been more relaxing.
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bury yourself this summer in this pink coffin pool float
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hurry up and pledge US$120 to get one full-size pink coffin float. feeling generous? for US$399 you can get the limited edition clear or gold colorways.
hurry up and pledge US$120 to get one full-size pink coffin float. feeling generous? for US$399 you can get the limited edition clear or gold colorways.
davide macullo's colorful swisshouse rossa expresses a playfully artful structure
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macullo worked with french artist daniel buren to incorporate his trademark stripes into the very structure of the building.
macullo worked with french artist daniel buren to incorporate his trademark stripes into the very structure of the building.
