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arch out loud releases waste multi-purpose stadium competition results
in its latest speculative open ideas architecture competition, arch out loud has challenged participants to design a new multi-purpose stadium at the former »
in its latest speculative open ideas architecture competition, arch out loud has challenged participants to design a new multi-purpose stadium at the former olusosun landfill in lagos, nigeria.
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this is amazon scout, the autonomous blue delivery bot roaming one american neighborhood
six slow-rolling robots are giving this neighborhood an extra hand and a pop of blue.
six slow-rolling robots are giving this neighborhood an extra hand and a pop of blue.
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cloisonné and craft: interview with marc newson at his solo gagosian show in new york
designboom spoke with newson about his fascination with craftsmanship, the techniques he used for the presented works, and his favorite piece in the exhibition.
designboom spoke with newson about his fascination with craftsmanship, the techniques he used for the presented works, and his favorite piece in the exhibition.
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an inside look at santiago calatrava's holistic vision for chicago o'hare airport
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the vaulted, light-filled terminal hall is framed by a glass façade and a dramatic, shell-like roof that recalls the grandeur of bygone travel.
the vaulted, light-filled terminal hall is framed by a glass façade and a dramatic, shell-like roof that recalls the grandeur of bygone travel.
iris van herpen uses laser cutting techniques to create 3D anamorphic couture
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herpen takes inspiration from celestial maps with her latest collection, which she describes as an 'evolution of the human shape'.
herpen takes inspiration from celestial maps with her latest collection, which she describes as an 'evolution of the human shape'.
plans unveiled for skyscraper that would become new york's second tallest building
the project will also include the city’s highest observatory, which will offer a range of experiential, cultural, and entertainment spaces.
the project will also include the city’s highest observatory, which will offer a range of experiential, cultural, and entertainment spaces.
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ikeda yukie ono toshiharu architects' japanese house is defined by L-shaped walls
the house is designed to be open and public to the community that surrounds it.
the house is designed to be open and public to the community that surrounds it.
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crochet artist creates life-sized, anatomically correct knitted skeleton
shanell papp, who has crocheted a whole cadaver, created bones and organs out of wool.
shanell papp, who has crocheted a whole cadaver, created bones and organs out of wool.
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explore the local architecture of ecuador through designboom readers radar
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in this edition of reader's radar, designboom explores how architects in ecuador continue to make use of traditional materials and construction techniques
in this edition of reader's radar, designboom explores how architects in ecuador continue to make use of traditional materials and construction techniques
EFFEKT transforms vacant windmill factory into indoor streetscape and skatepark
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streetmekka introduces a culture house for street art and street culture, with facilities for sports such as parkour, skate, and bouldering.
streetmekka introduces a culture house for street art and street culture, with facilities for sports such as parkour, skate, and bouldering.
craftworks applies triangular skylights to convert london chapel into guest house
by retaining the vaulted ceiling, the architect aims to create a dialogue between the former chapel and the new living space.
by retaining the vaulted ceiling, the architect aims to create a dialogue between the former chapel and the new living space.
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sony’s new chocolate aibo will act as watchdog over your home
dubbed 'securi-tainment', the concept uses the robot dog's ability to remember and recognize spaces.
dubbed 'securi-tainment', the concept uses the robot dog's ability to remember and recognize spaces.
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zampone architects renovates historical building of BBDO offices in brussels
the new spatial concept incorporates various interventions that cater to needs of both privacy and togetherness.
the new spatial concept incorporates various interventions that cater to needs of both privacy and togetherness.
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palassis architects expresses cathedral vaulting and pointed arches with the song school
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the intervention is formalized as a serial array of sculptural vaulted arches, an expression of traditional religious architectural motifs.
the intervention is formalized as a serial array of sculptural vaulted arches, an expression of traditional religious architectural motifs.
porky hefer supersizes his signature 'nests' for debut architectural project
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the off-grid, hand made, hand crafted, organic home explores local materials and local techniques.
the off-grid, hand made, hand crafted, organic home explores local materials and local techniques.
hacking visual perception: alberto caiola traces classical archetypes with neon lights in shanghai
a hand-drawn architecture of light, 'nyx' offers an alternative view of the most luminous of cities.
a hand-drawn architecture of light, 'nyx' offers an alternative view of the most luminous of cities.
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is this what the motorola RAZR comeback flip phone will look like?
a recent patent application contains images of a potential design for the new phone.
a recent patent application contains images of a potential design for the new phone.
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flat12x cantilevers the 'anavilla' house for a family in the south of thailand
as the project is situated in a tropical climate, the two-storey house uses cantilevered roofing to provide shelter from the rain.
as the project is situated in a tropical climate, the two-storey house uses cantilevered roofing to provide shelter from the rain.
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petr stolín builds transparent kindergarten of glass fiber in the czech republic
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the facility is built on a wooden grid and enclosed by a steel structure.
the facility is built on a wooden grid and enclosed by a steel structure.
monkey business goes prehistoric with a series of dinosaur corkers
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once assembled, the piece looks like a little well-detailed figurine with a cork belly.
once assembled, the piece looks like a little well-detailed figurine with a cork belly.
iwan baan photographs herzog & de meuron's 'tai kwun' transformation in hong kong
last year, after more than a decade of heritage conservation and revitalization, the acclaimed swiss firm completed a major new arts complex.
last year, after more than a decade of heritage conservation and revitalization, the acclaimed swiss firm completed a major new arts complex.
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marx ladurner forms two concrete masses for residential complex in italy
the architect divides the program into two smaller forms to create a building in corresponding scale with the surroundings.
the architect divides the program into two smaller forms to create a building in corresponding scale with the surroundings.
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these bags light up when open to help you find what you need at night
FABRIKK founder and product designer kate pearson has replaced the traditional handbag lining interior material with a new automated LED fiber optic illuminating »
FABRIKK founder and product designer kate pearson has replaced the traditional handbag lining interior material with a new automated LED fiber optic illuminating fabric.
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nissan transforms NV300 van into impressive mobile workshop concept
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unveiled at the brussels motor show in belgium, the vehicle’s cargo area has been kitted out in a bespoke wooden interior.
unveiled at the brussels motor show in belgium, the vehicle’s cargo area has been kitted out in a bespoke wooden interior.
the world's largest 3D printed concrete bridge is completed in shanghai
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the project was fabricated with concrete components printed entirely with two robotic arms over the course of 450 hours.
the project was fabricated with concrete components printed entirely with two robotic arms over the course of 450 hours.
photos of precariously placed balloons will have you on the edge of your seat
you know that feeling when a balloon is just about to burst?
you know that feeling when a balloon is just about to burst?
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sordo madaleno arquitectos constructs beachfront house on a caribbean island
the dwelling has been positioned so that vegetation can grow beneath the building – integrating itself organically into its habitable spaces.
the dwelling has been positioned so that vegetation can grow beneath the building – integrating itself organically into its habitable spaces.
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feast your eyes on this crocheted platter of fish
artist kate jenkins makes delectable crocheted foods that look better than the real thing.
artist kate jenkins makes delectable crocheted foods that look better than the real thing.
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diller scofidio + renfro reveals concept design for major london music venue
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the project would see the creation of a brand new 2,000-seat concert hall as well as spaces for performance, education, and rehearsal.
the project would see the creation of a brand new 2,000-seat concert hall as well as spaces for performance, education, and rehearsal.
sketch artist creates incredibly detailed depictions of united kingdom’s 69 cities
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in an ambitious portrait project of the UK, self-taught artist carl lavia creates immensely detailed illustrations of cities.
in an ambitious portrait project of the UK, self-taught artist carl lavia creates immensely detailed illustrations of cities.
seoul based designer hitencho uses pigmented expanding foam to create 'pop series'
colored polyurethane foam (PUR) is applied to the gaps in between plaster boards to create the quirky furniture collection.
colored polyurethane foam (PUR) is applied to the gaps in between plaster boards to create the quirky furniture collection.
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WY-TO creates undulating façade to represent music score for paris' studios laumière
in collaboration with toit et joie, the scheme offers a new musical destination for the 19th district of the city.
in collaboration with toit et joie, the scheme offers a new musical destination for the 19th district of the city.
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the infiniti QX concept is perfectly minimal and completely electric
traditional japanese design principles inform the concept's spacious layout and origami-like lines.
traditional japanese design principles inform the concept's spacious layout and origami-like lines.
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emilio lópez uses local wood to create double height spaces for house in ecuador
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oriented from east to west, the house opens at both sides, in the front facing the ocean and in the back to a forest.
oriented from east to west, the house opens at both sides, in the front facing the ocean and in the back to a forest.
calm, comfortable and custom FLEXFORM soft dream sofa by antonio citterio
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the subtle yet incredibly supple design of the FLEXFORM soft dream sofa ensures the system complements any home interior.
the subtle yet incredibly supple design of the FLEXFORM soft dream sofa ensures the system complements any home interior.
