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RMJM completes the construction of a 68-story skyscraper in zhuhai, china
the st. regis hotel and office tower has already been recognized by the zhuhai government as the tallest building in the city, with the tip towering 328.8 meters »
the st. regis hotel and office tower has already been recognized by the zhuhai government as the tallest building in the city, with the tip towering 328.8 meters above the ground.
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pivoting bookshelves turn this office in paris into a gallery, by hugoo and brillet
a set of revolving bookcases divides the room in two, providing a separate gallery.
a set of revolving bookcases divides the room in two, providing a separate gallery.
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new york's architecture & design film festival kicks off as part of archtober
ADFF:NY features movies that celebrate the life and work of some of the world's most famous architects and designers, including renzo piano, frank gehry, and »
ADFF:NY features movies that celebrate the life and work of some of the world's most famous architects and designers, including renzo piano, frank gehry, and dieter rams.
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james turrell interview on 'the light inside people'
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in this second edition of 'creative strategies' — a series of artist interview documents produced by designboom in collaboration with novelist anne philippi — »
in this second edition of 'creative strategies' — a series of artist interview documents produced by designboom in collaboration with novelist anne philippi — james turrell discusses life in cities, being a quaker, and of course light, the kind that you might 'only know from dreams'.
new york's 'central park tower' will be the tallest residential building in the world
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with a total height of 1,550 feet (472 meters), the project has been described by its developers as the 'definitive new york skyscraper'.
with a total height of 1,550 feet (472 meters), the project has been described by its developers as the 'definitive new york skyscraper'.
minimalistic house in southern germany by DIA merges natural and man-made
the building is positioned orthogonally to the historical barn and to the road on the site, so that it fits in with the alignment of the existing courtyard »
the building is positioned orthogonally to the historical barn and to the road on the site, so that it fits in with the alignment of the existing courtyard buildings.
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facebook wants you to put its portal in your kitchen so it can feed you ads
when facebook revealed its portal device last week it felt as though it was trying to deliver us all a little trojan horse.
when facebook revealed its portal device last week it felt as though it was trying to deliver us all a little trojan horse.
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MVRDV wraps its beijing M·CUBE in subtly iridescent ceramic tilework
MVRDV introduces a project in beijing that shows both exuberance and modesty with its subtly iridescent ceramic tile facade.
MVRDV introduces a project in beijing that shows both exuberance and modesty with its subtly iridescent ceramic tile facade.
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proarh envisions concrete family retreat as artificial grotto on the croatian island of vis
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the residence exists in complete symbiosis with its surrounding topography.
the residence exists in complete symbiosis with its surrounding topography.
montblanc's summit 2 smartwatch: amped-up tech and no less luxe
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montblanc returns to launch its second-generation smartwatch, shrinking its predecessor into a compact 42mm unisex model. before its official release yesterday »
montblanc returns to launch its second-generation smartwatch, shrinking its predecessor into a compact 42mm unisex model. before its official release yesterday designboom had a chance to get hands on with the timepiece.
self-balancing scooter pairs a single tube frame with some hefty wheels
the stator's powder-coated chromoly steel body comprises a one-sided handlebar hosting an electronic control unit which is connected to the scooter's 1000W motor.
the stator's powder-coated chromoly steel body comprises a one-sided handlebar hosting an electronic control unit which is connected to the scooter's 1000W motor.
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luciano kruk applies trademark concrete finish in buenos aires residence
the single-floor house is designed as a pure volume, complete with a reflecting swimming pool and leafy inner patio.
the single-floor house is designed as a pure volume, complete with a reflecting swimming pool and leafy inner patio.
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illustrator reimagines frida kahlo, van gogh, and andy warhol, as modern day hipsters
what would history's most iconic artists look like if they were tattooed and gluten-free vegans who favoured a coconut milk latte over an americano?
what would history's most iconic artists look like if they were tattooed and gluten-free vegans who favoured a coconut milk latte over an americano?
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taiwan celebrates the inauguration of the world's largest performing arts center by mecanoo
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the 'national kaohsiung center for the arts,' (also known as 'weiwuying'), is the globe's largest performance center under one roof.
the 'national kaohsiung center for the arts,' (also known as 'weiwuying'), is the globe's largest performance center under one roof.
designer shifts the holes of a guitar to maximize instrument’s potential
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the america-based craftsman inspects the pieces at every stage to maximize the tone, volume, and playability.
the america-based craftsman inspects the pieces at every stage to maximize the tone, volume, and playability.
curved lines of SML's 'flowing' furniture resemble hand-drawn doodles
the pink-and-black pieces are inspired by the flow of a waterfall.
the pink-and-black pieces are inspired by the flow of a waterfall.
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shalaco sching documents the vanishing of black rock city now that burning man is over
see how the temporary city of black rock desert returns to dust after the annual gathering comes to an end.
see how the temporary city of black rock desert returns to dust after the annual gathering comes to an end.
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Aedas conceives office building in taiwan as a 165-meter-tall bamboo shoot
the form of the 'national trade center' mimics the silhouette of a bamboo shoot – a plant which symbolizes prosperity in chinese culture.
the form of the 'national trade center' mimics the silhouette of a bamboo shoot – a plant which symbolizes prosperity in chinese culture.
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kos + zerebecky design a cloud-like staircase for this villa in shanghai
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concentrated around the sculptural white piece, the space is as airy and bright as the skies, accompanied by a stylish kitchen and kids' room featuring a »
concentrated around the sculptural white piece, the space is as airy and bright as the skies, accompanied by a stylish kitchen and kids' room featuring a pink slide.
knowhow shop custom builds its 'lighthouse' studio in los angeles
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lighthouse is named to reflect both its lightweight construction system and its glowing apertures.
lighthouse is named to reflect both its lightweight construction system and its glowing apertures.
this minimal 16 sqm apartment in paris seamlessly turns into a workspace
the limited space features all the mod cons — even two beds and a large working table.
the limited space features all the mod cons — even two beds and a large working table.
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artist csilla klenyánszki reflects on the housework gender gap through ironic yoga sequence
in 'house/hold', the artist provides a sequence of domestic meditation using household objects.
in 'house/hold', the artist provides a sequence of domestic meditation using household objects.
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tūranga christchurch library by schmidt hammer lassen + architectus opens in new zealand
the new, earthquake-resistant building features an integrated, self-centering mechanism that allows it to sway and then return to its original position.
the new, earthquake-resistant building features an integrated, self-centering mechanism that allows it to sway and then return to its original position.
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venier customs releases VX traveler, a touring two-seater based on cagiva gran canyon 900
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the frame is incredibly agile and fun to ride, and the best thing is the ducati 900 ss fuel injected engine that is the heart of the build.
the frame is incredibly agile and fun to ride, and the best thing is the ducati 900 ss fuel injected engine that is the heart of the build.
interview with aziza chaouni on the renovation of morocco's 'sidi harazem' bath complex
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with the help of a grant from the getty foundation, the architect has taken on the task of restoring the site to its former brutalist glory.
with the help of a grant from the getty foundation, the architect has taken on the task of restoring the site to its former brutalist glory.
carpenters workshop gallery opens san francisco outpost inside a resurrected former church
the west coast venue occupies a nearly 9,000-square-foot space on the mezzanine of a new arts space housed in the former saint joseph’s church.
the west coast venue occupies a nearly 9,000-square-foot space on the mezzanine of a new arts space housed in the former saint joseph’s church.
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uniqlo warehouse replaces 90% of staff with robots offering a glimpse into the future
it has become an ubiquitous fear that robots will take over the world one day and a simple look at how factories are changing in the twenty-first century makes »
it has become an ubiquitous fear that robots will take over the world one day and a simple look at how factories are changing in the twenty-first century makes this a glimpse into the future not hard to imagine.
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special pokemon cards inspired by edvard munch's 'the scream' get museum approval
the pokémon company has announced a partnership with the tokyo art museum to produce special trading cards based on edvard munch's iconic expressionist »
the pokémon company has announced a partnership with the tokyo art museum to produce special trading cards based on edvard munch's iconic expressionist painting the scream.
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invisible studio builds low-cost, relocatable house from timber and reclaimed materials
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clad in a corrugated fibreglass and steel façade, the woodland dwelling can be adapted to suit various programmatic needs for both living and working.
clad in a corrugated fibreglass and steel façade, the woodland dwelling can be adapted to suit various programmatic needs for both living and working.
designboom explores the underground architecture of the NYC subway
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as part of archtober, we head underground to explore what lies beneath new york's bustling streetscape.
as part of archtober, we head underground to explore what lies beneath new york's bustling streetscape.
MAT office's courtyard in beijing is fenced by green steel canopy imitating trees
branch-shaped steel panel is used to form the outline of the site, and creates two magnified canopies at the entrance to the house and the outdoor recreational »
branch-shaped steel panel is used to form the outline of the site, and creates two magnified canopies at the entrance to the house and the outdoor recreational space for the young dwellers.
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an ode to india: short film by david nyk captures contrasting layers of chaos and serenity
'an ode to india' takes viewers from the country's north to south, through places such as delhi, agra, goa, banglaore, manali, and coorg.
'an ode to india' takes viewers from the country's north to south, through places such as delhi, agra, goa, banglaore, manali, and coorg.
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rolls-royce partners with intel to make self-driving ships a reality
rolls-royce imagines using satellite systems as part of ship-to-ship communication networks that intel will help them realise.
rolls-royce imagines using satellite systems as part of ship-to-ship communication networks that intel will help them realise.
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invisible superyacht concept is clad in mirrors and designed to disappear into the sea
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to create the illusion the 106-metre mirage will be completely clad in specially mirrored glass which reflects the image of the sea back to onlookers.
to create the illusion the 106-metre mirage will be completely clad in specially mirrored glass which reflects the image of the sea back to onlookers.
bollinger motors reveals all-electric, all-capable B2 pickup truck
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as the big brother of the 'B1', the bollinger motors 'B2' is an even bigger all-electric truck that will be have a range of 2000 miles per charge.
as the big brother of the 'B1', the bollinger motors 'B2' is an even bigger all-electric truck that will be have a range of 2000 miles per charge.
