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california crazy: new book surveys the state's expressive roadside architecture
from donut-topped drive-ins to owl-shaped ice cream parlors, discover the roadside structures synonymous with the west coast.
from donut-topped drive-ins to owl-shaped ice cream parlors, discover the roadside structures synonymous with the west coast.
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world cup, charity, beer? best summer ever
historic moments from FIFA world cup history have been printed on beer mats to raise money for charity.
historic moments from FIFA world cup history have been printed on beer mats to raise money for charity.
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mathieu lehanneur sculpts ocean memories, crystallizing movement as 'liquid marble'
the new collection presented at carpenters workshop gallery captures the complex movements of waves.
the new collection presented at carpenters workshop gallery captures the complex movements of waves.
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the world cup stadiums that have had the biggest impact on cities and sport
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there will be pain, suffering, beauty and joy as goliaths fall and davids rise.
there will be pain, suffering, beauty and joy as goliaths fall and davids rise.
discover the growing trend of green spaces in vietnam through designboom readers radar
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the first feature in our exclusive new series highlights some of the fascinating ways architects in vietnam are transforming urban spaces using natural vegetation.
the first feature in our exclusive new series highlights some of the fascinating ways architects in vietnam are transforming urban spaces using natural vegetation.
la casa dei monti is the quintessential southern italian escape
simplicity is king in this beautiful rental in puglia, where the designer creates a perfect embellishment of the natural landscape.
simplicity is king in this beautiful rental in puglia, where the designer creates a perfect embellishment of the natural landscape.
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minimal analog motion AM1 electric bike substitutes weight for power
analog motion's ultra-lightweight, minimalist, aluminum framed design is enhanced with a detachable 24V battery that gives riders that extra push.
analog motion's ultra-lightweight, minimalist, aluminum framed design is enhanced with a detachable 24V battery that gives riders that extra push.
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naturalbuild's lostvilla boutique hotel sits beneath the peak of china's moganshan mountain
the lostvilla hotel, nestled in the mountains of china, was designed to recall a place one could merely find in myth.
the lostvilla hotel, nestled in the mountains of china, was designed to recall a place one could merely find in myth.
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designboom interviews wang shu on historic heritage, identity, and long-term planning
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we speak with the 2012 pritzker laureate to learn more about the his approach to architecture, and what he thinks is the biggest challenge facing architects today.
we speak with the 2012 pritzker laureate to learn more about the his approach to architecture, and what he thinks is the biggest challenge facing architects today.
zaha hadid architects opens morpheus hotel as part of macau's city of dreams resort
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conceived as a vertical extrusion of its rectangular footprint, a series of voids is dramatically carved through the building's center.
conceived as a vertical extrusion of its rectangular footprint, a series of voids is dramatically carved through the building's center.
valley XL: plans for vast cultural development in china unveiled at venice biennale
the centerpiece of the cultural destination will be an arts center designed by architect wang zhenfei of HHD FUN.
the centerpiece of the cultural destination will be an arts center designed by architect wang zhenfei of HHD FUN.
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lacime architects' light-grey 'sky library' in beijing blends in with background horizon
beijing vanke jade academy sky library responds to more flexibility and possibility of building function and usage under the increasingly complicated and »
beijing vanke jade academy sky library responds to more flexibility and possibility of building function and usage under the increasingly complicated and diversified modern society.
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435 projects have been 'tattooed' on the walls of the spanish pavilion at the venice biennale
each visitor chooses their speed and route through the exhibition, which remains in venice until november 2018, but is on view online indefinitely.
each visitor chooses their speed and route through the exhibition, which remains in venice until november 2018, but is on view online indefinitely.
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mini gardens on the move: japanese landscapers transform truck beds into bucolic worlds
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radical expressions include light features, and even water elements such as aquariums and waterfall cascades.
radical expressions include light features, and even water elements such as aquariums and waterfall cascades.
5 things we learned from the godfather of streetwear, hiroshi fujiwara
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as he launches a major collaboration with moncler at pitti uomo, designboom presents its favourite moments from fujiwara's business of fashion interview and the »
as he launches a major collaboration with moncler at pitti uomo, designboom presents its favourite moments from fujiwara's business of fashion interview and the designer's latest musings on a subject he has become inextricably linked to....
CASE-REAL designs a photo exhibition space in historical tatami room in fukuoka
the show was held at the historically conserved bunsho-kan of dazaifu-tenmangu, japan, a large tatami room open to the garden in front of its wooden structure.
the show was held at the historically conserved bunsho-kan of dazaifu-tenmangu, japan, a large tatami room open to the garden in front of its wooden structure.
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elii transforms 1950s madrid building with new façade and flexible interiors
each space has crazy shapes and candy colors, to the extent that walking through it seems a bit like going for a tour at willy wonka's chocolate factory.
each space has crazy shapes and candy colors, to the extent that walking through it seems a bit like going for a tour at willy wonka's chocolate factory.
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kollision designs an interactive lighting installation for danish northside festival
when users deposited a plastic plate into the recycling station, they were rewarded with light pulses through sixteen large beacons, spanning the entire 160 »
when users deposited a plastic plate into the recycling station, they were rewarded with light pulses through sixteen large beacons, spanning the entire 160 meters of the festival grounds.
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christian louboutin wins major legal battle protecting his famous red soles
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the court of justice of the european union ruled in favor of the french designer.
the court of justice of the european union ruled in favor of the french designer.
misha japanwala's intimate sculptural garments expose the role of women in pakistan
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the collection took inspiration from honor killings and domestic violence amongst underprivileged women in pakistan.
the collection took inspiration from honor killings and domestic violence amongst underprivileged women in pakistan.
life style koubou crafts wooden home in japan using panelized cedar
a steel framework has been used for the house's main structure, with the living space built using laminated and panelized cedar planks.
a steel framework has been used for the house's main structure, with the living space built using laminated and panelized cedar planks.
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ron arad asks 'where are my glasses?' for venini blown glass vase collection
the collection proposes a relationship between the spontaneity of the forms and delicate control of them by the craftsmen.
the collection proposes a relationship between the spontaneity of the forms and delicate control of them by the craftsmen.
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skop's self-sufficient school in switzerland also provides energy for 50 households
the design references the pitched roofs of the neighboring houses, the region's rural history, and the undulations of the nearby jura mountains.
the design references the pitched roofs of the neighboring houses, the region's rural history, and the undulations of the nearby jura mountains.
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benedetto bufalino turns old caravan into mobile swimming pool
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the curious piece not only provides refreshing dips but also the possibility to bring the pool party to any hot location.
the curious piece not only provides refreshing dips but also the possibility to bring the pool party to any hot location.
nature and the urban environment: designboom interviews ensamble studio's antón garcia-abril
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ahead of his talk during milano arch week last month, designboom sat down with the studio's co-founder to discuss its approach, integrating nature and the urban »
ahead of his talk during milano arch week last month, designboom sat down with the studio's co-founder to discuss its approach, integrating nature and the urban landscape, and the importance of primordial instincts.
two custom BMW motorcycles debut at wheels and waves festival 2018
the fuel motorcycles' coyote and kingston custom's black phantom are completely dissimilar apart from being based on old BMW motorrads.
the fuel motorcycles' coyote and kingston custom's black phantom are completely dissimilar apart from being based on old BMW motorrads.
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LYCS architecture sets 2100 club, the world's first blockchain bar in hangzhou
the spot is committed to creating a gathering place for talents to share ideas about the latest internet technology, industry integration, and entrepreneurship.
the spot is committed to creating a gathering place for talents to share ideas about the latest internet technology, industry integration, and entrepreneurship.
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3D-printed porcelain vases by olivier van herpt in blue and white
presented by galerie VIVID at design miami/ basel 2018, olivier van herpt's blue and white series is created after holland's famous delftware/delft blue.
presented by galerie VIVID at design miami/ basel 2018, olivier van herpt's blue and white series is created after holland's famous delftware/delft blue.
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krupinski/krupinska carve iconic pieces of architecture out of pine trees
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as part of the venice architecture biennale, the installation raises questions concerning the future of swedish wood industry.
as part of the venice architecture biennale, the installation raises questions concerning the future of swedish wood industry.
NIKE reveals moscow-based sports facility inspired by russia's 'cage football' subculture
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the inspiration for the 4,685-square-meter sports centre derives from the heart of russian football which evolved around a series of courtyard cages introduced »
the inspiration for the 4,685-square-meter sports centre derives from the heart of russian football which evolved around a series of courtyard cages introduced in the absence of other urban places to play.
bruce nauman: disappearing acts, a retrospective at the schaulager, basel
the retrospective includes video, drawings, prints and photographs of sculptures, neon works, sound pieces and installations that span over five decades of the »
the retrospective includes video, drawings, prints and photographs of sculptures, neon works, sound pieces and installations that span over five decades of the influential artist's career.
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CCTN develops the first blast furnace museum in china for shougang group
'the museum of regeneration of shougang no. 3 blast furnace' is the first regeneration project of the blast furnace and ancillary facilities in china.
'the museum of regeneration of shougang no. 3 blast furnace' is the first regeneration project of the blast furnace and ancillary facilities in china.
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studio samira boon designs productive workspaces with 3D textile acoustic elements
in open offices, good acoustics become the key to a healthy and productive workplace.
in open offices, good acoustics become the key to a healthy and productive workplace.
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the d-mask gives deep sea diving a digital evolution
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chinese designer ZJ-DDG has dreamed up a snorkling concept, transforming the outdated products that have dominated the market for so long.
chinese designer ZJ-DDG has dreamed up a snorkling concept, transforming the outdated products that have dominated the market for so long.
porsche 911 speedser concept celebrates sports car's 70th anniversary
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the porsche 911 speedster concept references its 356 'no.1' roadster racing heritage with subtle design features.
the porsche 911 speedster concept references its 356 'no.1' roadster racing heritage with subtle design features.
