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'fucking hell' by jake & dinos chapman at fondazione prada in sanguine baroque show
in this terrible setting, every figure is decapitating or cannibalizing another, without there being any identifiable victors, victims or other moral categories.
in this terrible setting, every figure is decapitating or cannibalizing another, without there being any identifiable victors, victims or other moral categories.
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this undulating brick façade imitates the movement of draped fabric
the intention of the architecture firm was to allude to the association's work with fabric of which it houses.
the intention of the architecture firm was to allude to the association's work with fabric of which it houses.
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MO modern art museum by daniel libeskind opens in lithuania's medieval capital of vilnius
the 3,100-square-meter museum integrates a public plaza, which allows visitors to both experience the project while engaging with its surrounding urban fabric.
the 3,100-square-meter museum integrates a public plaza, which allows visitors to both experience the project while engaging with its surrounding urban fabric.
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what central park could have looked like, a rejected design brought to life
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olmsted's winning plan was selected over 32 other entries. now, a new series of images portrays john j. rink's rejected proposal in the new york city of today.
olmsted's winning plan was selected over 32 other entries. now, a new series of images portrays john j. rink's rejected proposal in the new york city of today.
self-balancing scooter pairs a single tube frame with some hefty wheels
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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.
'a guardian' film shows how drone technology can save animal lives in africa
the film leads an initiative to supply drones to game reserves and help them win the war against poaching.
the film leads an initiative to supply drones to game reserves and help them win the war against poaching.
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formwerkz incorporates nature seamlessly in singapore residence through porous layout
'open house' is designed with a succession of surfaces that filter light, air, and outside views, without blocking them entirely.
'open house' is designed with a succession of surfaces that filter light, air, and outside views, without blocking them entirely.
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aprilli design studio's autonomous travel suite is a hotel room on wheels
the autonomous travel suite integrates transportation and hospitality though a driver-less mobile suite offering door-to-door services in between the traveler’s »
the autonomous travel suite integrates transportation and hospitality though a driver-less mobile suite offering door-to-door services in between the traveler’s home and destination.
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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'.
community hall by LOCALARCHITECTURE responds to switzerland's undulating topography
the building is designed to serve the entire village community through a variety of sports activities, shows, and events.
the building is designed to serve the entire village community through a variety of sports activities, shows, and events.
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banksy says incomplete shredding of 'girl with balloon' was a malfunction
'in rehearsals, it worked every time...'
'in rehearsals, it worked every time...'
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koichi takada architects' infinity nears completion in sydney's green square
as the scaffolding is slowly being removed, the structure is just beginning its unveiling, with an expected completion in early 2019.
as the scaffolding is slowly being removed, the structure is just beginning its unveiling, with an expected completion in early 2019.
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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.
limited edition NASA watch celebrates 60 years of the space exploration program
the timepiece features a metal plate unique to the collaboration and will only run in a limited quantity of 60 units, each one numbered and marked on the watch »
the timepiece features a metal plate unique to the collaboration and will only run in a limited quantity of 60 units, each one numbered and marked on the watch movement.
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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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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.
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 admits new portal device will collect data on you to 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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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.
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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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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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.
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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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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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.
