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archaeologists explore the secrets of al-ula ahead of tourist development in saudi arabia
the project is part of a wider vision for the region, which includes a luxury resort designed by jean nouvel set to open in 2023.
the project is part of a wider vision for the region, which includes a luxury resort designed by jean nouvel set to open in 2023.
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jean-pierre lott carves subterranean grotto from monaco bedrock with villa troglodyte
carved out of the natural terrain, the project questions humanity's relationship with nature.
carved out of the natural terrain, the project questions humanity's relationship with nature.
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nomads of climate change by nick stath depicts a bleak future of rising sea levels
the illustrated story follows a couple as they seek shelter on higher ground to escape rising water levels and unrelenting storms.
the illustrated story follows a couple as they seek shelter on higher ground to escape rising water levels and unrelenting storms.
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designboom explores ellis island's abandoned hospital through JR's 'unframed' artwork
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the tour offers the chance to learn about new york's immigration history, while visiting contagious disease wards and other places usually closed to the public.
the tour offers the chance to learn about new york's immigration history, while visiting contagious disease wards and other places usually closed to the public.
beijing fenghemuchen space design builds yue library as wooden forest of books in hangzhou
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its 10-meter-high interior is divided into several horizontal layers.
its 10-meter-high interior is divided into several horizontal layers.
bjarke ingels group designs eight penthouses for KING toronto development
the homes perched on top of the south mountain, a greenhouse and a tea house, are surrounded by lush vegetation.
the homes perched on top of the south mountain, a greenhouse and a tea house, are surrounded by lush vegetation.
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lucy mcrae's 'compression carpet' squeezes users to relieve stress and promote wellbeing
'compression carpet' mimics the positive effects of a human hug by slowly tightening a series of blubber-like cushions around the body.
'compression carpet' mimics the positive effects of a human hug by slowly tightening a series of blubber-like cushions around the body.
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studio 5•5 creates a colorful grid-like scenography for exhibition in paris
the colorful grids can be assembled and reconfigured on demand for roaming or even another exhibition.
the colorful grids can be assembled and reconfigured on demand for roaming or even another exhibition.
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banksy opens online store selling limited edition pieces and items starting at £10
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potential buyers are allowed to pick one item only, and are prompted to answer the following tie-breaker question: ' ̶w̶h̶y̶ ̶ does art matter?'
potential buyers are allowed to pick one item only, and are prompted to answer the following tie-breaker question: ' ̶w̶h̶y̶ ̶ does art matter?'
kathleen ryan creates moldy fruit sculptures from semi-precious gemstones
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the series of 'rotten' over-sized fruit has been intricately made as a comment on the culture of excess.
the series of 'rotten' over-sized fruit has been intricately made as a comment on the culture of excess.
LEGO's dinosaur fossil collection includes a scale model of a T-Rex
the set contains 910 pieces and includes three dinosaur skeleton models, a T-rex, a triceratops and a pteranodon.
the set contains 910 pieces and includes three dinosaur skeleton models, a T-rex, a triceratops and a pteranodon.
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fernando guerra exhibition in lisbon designed by diogo aguiar studio
'double exposure' presents the portuguese photographer's career to date within flight cases – a nod to guerra's life on the road.
'double exposure' presents the portuguese photographer's career to date within flight cases – a nod to guerra's life on the road.
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SN design architects combines individual cubes into the enoki nursery school in japan
the small volumes blur the boundaries between outside and inside.
the small volumes blur the boundaries between outside and inside.
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archetonic applies a layer of permeable green cables to office façade in mexico city
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what was originally a residential structure has been transformed to create a new office space that integrates indoor and outdoor environments.
what was originally a residential structure has been transformed to create a new office space that integrates indoor and outdoor environments.
volvo unveils its first fully electric car: the XC40 recharge
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the XC40 recharge is the first of a family of fully electric models volvo plans to release over the next five years.
the XC40 recharge is the first of a family of fully electric models volvo plans to release over the next five years.
olson kundig redesigns seattle's space needle with all glass interiors
the project aims to preserve the landmark's legacy by creating a new visitor experience for the next 50 years.
the project aims to preserve the landmark's legacy by creating a new visitor experience for the next 50 years.
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MVRDV's WERK12 complex in munich features 5-meter-tall exclamations
the project is defined by its bold and expressive façade, which features expressions taken from the german version of donald duck comics.
the project is defined by its bold and expressive façade, which features expressions taken from the german version of donald duck comics.
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overfinch velocity range rover coated in crushed carbon fiber pieces
the dark and bold custom cars are limited to just 10 models.
the dark and bold custom cars are limited to just 10 models.
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lissoni architettura expands fantini headquarters on the banks of lake orta
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a complex of industrial buildings has been integrated into the natural landscape.
a complex of industrial buildings has been integrated into the natural landscape.
TONERICO:INC designs an automotive emporium for both man and machine in tokyo
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the garage is decked out with 29 cameras that livestream to an app so that customers can keep an eye on their car as they relax upstairs.
the garage is decked out with 29 cameras that livestream to an app so that customers can keep an eye on their car as they relax upstairs.
barbie is renting out her two-bedroom dreamhouse in malibu via airbnb
the life-size version of barbie's iconic dollhouse will be available for a one-time, two-night stay.
the life-size version of barbie's iconic dollhouse will be available for a one-time, two-night stay.
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toyota's ultra-compact concept city car doubles up as a mobile office
the ultra-compact BEV concept model for business serves as a 'mobile office' with three modes to support travelling, working and taking breaks using the vehicle.
the ultra-compact BEV concept model for business serves as a 'mobile office' with three modes to support travelling, working and taking breaks using the vehicle.
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toshihiko shibuya installs 1500 push pins in a japanese forest to evoke spawning life
the artist has taken inspiration from life cycles found in nature to create a 'micro world of land art' deep in the ikor woodland.
the artist has taken inspiration from life cycles found in nature to create a 'micro world of land art' deep in the ikor woodland.
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alexis dornier expresses tropical timber structure at uluwatu surf villas resort
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with the absence of a dropped ceiling, the rhythmic timber roof structure is left exposed, offering the space a rich material texture and dimension.
with the absence of a dropped ceiling, the rhythmic timber roof structure is left exposed, offering the space a rich material texture and dimension.
readers radar explores how rural housing in india integrates nature and architecture
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this edition of designboom readers radar highlights how architecture in india generates rural housing through an integration with its natural context.
this edition of designboom readers radar highlights how architecture in india generates rural housing through an integration with its natural context.
vincenzo de cotiis unveils iridescent pieces at carpenters workshop gallery in paris
the pieces seek to forget functionality while exalting the weathering effect of time by experimenting with the layering of different materials.
the pieces seek to forget functionality while exalting the weathering effect of time by experimenting with the layering of different materials.
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the 3D-printed 'haus' smart home is earthquake proof and move-in ready
the 'haus' model is a fully autonomous unit with the option to run entirely on solar power.
the 'haus' model is a fully autonomous unit with the option to run entirely on solar power.
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uenoa tops japanese office building with three-dimensional timber roof
the dynamic frame of the roof dictates the form of the entire building.
the dynamic frame of the roof dictates the form of the entire building.
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DAKU quotes shakespeare in his new shadow mural located in las vegas
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powered by sunlight, the murals are activated during day, as their shadows become italicized fonts.
powered by sunlight, the murals are activated during day, as their shadows become italicized fonts.
JC architecture transforms a japanese army dormitory into a 'living lab' in taipei
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the design still bares traces of the buildings 90 year history, such as the timber window-frames, marble flooring and old vines that grow in the backyard.
the design still bares traces of the buildings 90 year history, such as the timber window-frames, marble flooring and old vines that grow in the backyard.
exercice rethinks the ping pong paddle to establish new rules of the game
the french duo has imagined three different ping pong tables and twelve new paddle designs.
the french duo has imagined three different ping pong tables and twelve new paddle designs.
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five must-see regional highlights set for dubai design week 2019
with over 200 programmed events, the festival showcases the the bespoke, inspiring creations of regional designers and craftspeople.
with over 200 programmed events, the festival showcases the the bespoke, inspiring creations of regional designers and craftspeople.
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x+living fills tea store with smooth wooden clouds and mountains in china
some mountains serve as display shelves, others become habitable cocoons for relaxing, and clouds produce soothing lighting effects.
some mountains serve as display shelves, others become habitable cocoons for relaxing, and clouds produce soothing lighting effects.
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alexis dornier expands the uluwatu surf villas with a tropical take on modernism
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the dwelling's most predominant gesture is its polygonal shading element, which introduces a transitional, semi-covered space.
the dwelling's most predominant gesture is its polygonal shading element, which introduces a transitional, semi-covered space.
nils koenning frames bjarke ingels group's copenhill energy plant in its copenhagen context
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just a stone's throw from the recently opened building, go-karts line up to race in the shadow of the chimney, while wild swimmers take advantage of the city's »
just a stone's throw from the recently opened building, go-karts line up to race in the shadow of the chimney, while wild swimmers take advantage of the city's clean water.
