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warren king uses cardboard to sculpt full-scale villagers of his ancestral chinese home
in his series of full-scale cardboard figures, warren king recreates the residents of his grandparents' home village in china, one individual at a time.
in his series of full-scale cardboard figures, warren king recreates the residents of his grandparents' home village in china, one individual at a time.
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sky-bridge in china by Aedas loops an ecosystem of four towers
Aedas architecture firm has designed a sky-bridge in the shape of a loop for the hengqin crcc plaza development in zhuhai, china acting as a vehnicle for enhanced »
Aedas architecture firm has designed a sky-bridge in the shape of a loop for the hengqin crcc plaza development in zhuhai, china acting as a vehnicle for enhanced integration, connection and communication, in a dynamic and vibrant ecosystem between the buildings and work places.
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reebok drops the first 'cotton + corn' shoe
reebok has partnered with a leading manufacturer of high-performance bio-based solutions to drop the first ever 75% USDA certified bio-based shoe, using corn and »
reebok has partnered with a leading manufacturer of high-performance bio-based solutions to drop the first ever 75% USDA certified bio-based shoe, using corn and cotton as the main ingredients.
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aleaolea restores spanish gothic ruins of the church of vilanova del la barca
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renovated by studio aleaolea, the 13th century spanish gothic church of vilanova de la barca was partially demolished in 1936 during the spanish civil war.
renovated by studio aleaolea, the 13th century spanish gothic church of vilanova de la barca was partially demolished in 1936 during the spanish civil war.
cadaval & solà-morales' residence exists in perfect symbiosis with its mexican forest surroundings
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casa de la roca features three distinct lookout wings with floor-to-ceiling windows at their ends.
casa de la roca features three distinct lookout wings with floor-to-ceiling windows at their ends.
italian scientists use bacteria to 'paint' the mona lisa
researchers genetically modified millions of bacteria to smoothly swim with a light controllable speed, and then arranged them into complex and reconfigurable »
researchers genetically modified millions of bacteria to smoothly swim with a light controllable speed, and then arranged them into complex and reconfigurable density patterns.
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NISHIZAWAARCHITECTS uses agricultural netting to shade diners at vietnam restaurant
the shade both softens direct sunlight and allows foliage and plants to grow more efficiently.
the shade both softens direct sunlight and allows foliage and plants to grow more efficiently.
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aerial biped robot dances around using a quadrotor for balance and movement
with slim, tall legs it can move lighter and quicker than conventional robots.
with slim, tall legs it can move lighter and quicker than conventional robots.
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egg-shaped eye candy: inside the bubble-windowed BMW isetta from 1956
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the entire front end of the car is on a hinge, meaning drivers hop inside via a single, swinging front door.
the entire front end of the car is on a hinge, meaning drivers hop inside via a single, swinging front door.
unequal scenes: drone photography documents stark social inequality across the world
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photographer johnny miller's aerial images reveal architectural barriers – both planned and impromptu – across major metropolises from mexico city to mumbai.
photographer johnny miller's aerial images reveal architectural barriers – both planned and impromptu – across major metropolises from mexico city to mumbai.
inside crew dragon, spaceX's commercial spacecraft designed to carry humans to outer space
under an agreement with NASA, the fully autonomous spacecraft has been refined to carry humans to the international space station and other destinations.
under an agreement with NASA, the fully autonomous spacecraft has been refined to carry humans to the international space station and other destinations.
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bentu experiments with furniture made of everyday ceramic waste from the world's largest factory
the studio repurposes daily-use ceramic waste from chaozhou, china, in an effort to reveal the disintegration of culture in the ancient city.
the studio repurposes daily-use ceramic waste from chaozhou, china, in an effort to reveal the disintegration of culture in the ancient city.
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a bold multicolor mural you can see from the australian ocean, by MOMO
sydney artists georgia hill and elliott routledge collaborated with MOMO to install the large-scale mural, with photographer callie marshall documenting the »
sydney artists georgia hill and elliott routledge collaborated with MOMO to install the large-scale mural, with photographer callie marshall documenting the progress.
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world's smallest phone durability test - will it survive?
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being smaller than your thumb and lighter than a coin, the zanco tiny t1 is an ideal backup and emergency phone or companion when travelling light.
being smaller than your thumb and lighter than a coin, the zanco tiny t1 is an ideal backup and emergency phone or companion when travelling light.
rediscover architecture for humanity through designboom readers radar
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this latest edition of designboom readers radar explores social impact architecture -- conceived by collaborations between designers and rural communities.
this latest edition of designboom readers radar explores social impact architecture -- conceived by collaborations between designers and rural communities.
glenstone museum previews its thomas phifer-designed expansion
taken by photographer iwan baan, the images document the museum ahead of its opening on october 4, 2018.
taken by photographer iwan baan, the images document the museum ahead of its opening on october 4, 2018.
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NPS arquitectos turns an early 20th-century building in portugal into a timber loft
the space — once a small broom factory — keeps the historical construction elements as much as possible, while using timber for additional structures.
the space — once a small broom factory — keeps the historical construction elements as much as possible, while using timber for additional structures.
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sang hoon kim's memory foam furniture looks like painted meteorite pieces
the pieces are multicolored and reminiscent of natural structures, as is they were found in an impact crater.
the pieces are multicolored and reminiscent of natural structures, as is they were found in an impact crater.
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nicolás campodonico casts reverent shadows into his san bernardo chapel
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the campdonico san bernardo chapel in argentina houses two suspended beams whose shadows, over time, overlap to form a cross on the interior wall.
the campdonico san bernardo chapel in argentina houses two suspended beams whose shadows, over time, overlap to form a cross on the interior wall.
carla juaçaba embeds linear home into rio de janeiro's hilly terrain
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the dwelling sits within an area densely populated with trees – all of which had to be maintained as part of the project.
the dwelling sits within an area densely populated with trees – all of which had to be maintained as part of the project.
virgil abloh designs NIKE collection for serena williams' US open comeback
the 'queen collection' includes contrasting dresses for both day and nighttime play, an all-black bomber jacket, and three pairs of sneakers for wear on- and »
the 'queen collection' includes contrasting dresses for both day and nighttime play, an all-black bomber jacket, and three pairs of sneakers for wear on- and off-court.
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watch how the current state of human bionics is redefining humanity
from DIY prosthetics realized through 3D printing technology to customized AI-driven limbs, the video raises profound questions on what it is to be human.
from DIY prosthetics realized through 3D printing technology to customized AI-driven limbs, the video raises profound questions on what it is to be human.
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NASA launches parker solar probe on historic mission to 'touch' the sun
the spacecraft will be the first to fly directly through the sun's corona.
the spacecraft will be the first to fly directly through the sun's corona.
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IKEA's first india store will use solar powered electric rickshaws for deliveries
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the electric rickshaws will make up 20% of the new IKEA store’s delivery fleet, and will be helpful for navigating the country's notoriously dense traffic.
the electric rickshaws will make up 20% of the new IKEA store’s delivery fleet, and will be helpful for navigating the country's notoriously dense traffic.
artist installs several fake donald trump hollywood stars in response to recent vandal
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the anonymous artist warned, ‘rip up the president’s walk of fame star or try to have it removed — like you’re the mayor of west hollywood or something »
the anonymous artist warned, ‘rip up the president’s walk of fame star or try to have it removed — like you’re the mayor of west hollywood or something — and 30 more will pop up.’
panasonic shoe deodorizer solves your smelly shoe problem
say goodbye to smelly shoes (finally) with the panasonic MS-DS100 – a shoe deodorizer set to go on sale in japan on september 20, 2018.
say goodbye to smelly shoes (finally) with the panasonic MS-DS100 – a shoe deodorizer set to go on sale in japan on september 20, 2018.
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art historian claims da vinci's $450m salvator mundi was actually painted by his assistant
the oxford academic believes that leonardo da vinci's contribution to salvator mundi measures only between 5% to 20%.
the oxford academic believes that leonardo da vinci's contribution to salvator mundi measures only between 5% to 20%.
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this net-zero cabin in american suburbs uses only reclaimed materials, by coates design architects
situated in a master-planned resort community, the house blends sustainable modern architecture with reclaimed rustic materials.
situated in a master-planned resort community, the house blends sustainable modern architecture with reclaimed rustic materials.
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massimo listri documents the 'world's most beautiful libraries'
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the photographs not only document each library's architectural detailing and priceless contents, but also their unique atmospheric qualities.
the photographs not only document each library's architectural detailing and priceless contents, but also their unique atmospheric qualities.
designboom in collaboration with LEXUS present the LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2019
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for the seventh year in a row, designboom collaborates with LEXUS to present the LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2019, an international design competition that targets »
for the seventh year in a row, designboom collaborates with LEXUS to present the LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2019, an international design competition that targets up-and-coming creators from around the world.
athens digital arts festival 'singularity now': the 2018 design campaign
ambiguous objects illustrate the design campaign of the 2018 athens digital arts festival under the theme 'singularity now.'
ambiguous objects illustrate the design campaign of the 2018 athens digital arts festival under the theme 'singularity now.'
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dmvA covers educational 'care lab' in a bruges university with wood and concrete
the architectural concept is based on the contemporary vision of education, stimulating cross-pollination between the different fields.
the architectural concept is based on the contemporary vision of education, stimulating cross-pollination between the different fields.
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the fantastical city dreams of visionary artist bodys isek kingilez at MoMA
the late congolese artist employed a wide range of everyday materials and found objects, such as colored paper, bottle caps, and coca-cola cans, to create his »
the late congolese artist employed a wide range of everyday materials and found objects, such as colored paper, bottle caps, and coca-cola cans, to create his colorful urban utopias.
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m9 studio completes multi-purpose building in india with a translucent polycarbonate facade
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the courtyard is a two-story building set in the garden of the clients' grandparents house.
the courtyard is a two-story building set in the garden of the clients' grandparents house.
kapsimalis designs a pyrgos summer home on the greek island of santorini
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kapsimalis architects completes a coastal summer residence in pyrgos on the greek island of santorini, reminiscent of a monolithic rock formation.
kapsimalis architects completes a coastal summer residence in pyrgos on the greek island of santorini, reminiscent of a monolithic rock formation.
