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ben zank composes surrealist portraits that explore human connection with nature
full of suspense, his work talks about gravity, entanglement, stillness, and that precise moment, the one before the fall.
full of suspense, his work talks about gravity, entanglement, stillness, and that precise moment, the one before the fall.
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organic design architecture studio uses steel bars to divide free office space in tokyo
the bars create a 'transparent' atmosphere, connecting the various parts of the space into a whole.
the bars create a 'transparent' atmosphere, connecting the various parts of the space into a whole.
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the vintage-inspired beaulake tahoe – 14 boat electrifies la dolce vita
although with an exterior inspired by the styling of classic lake boats, the beaulake tahoe – 14 surprises with an eco-conscious personality.
although with an exterior inspired by the styling of classic lake boats, the beaulake tahoe – 14 surprises with an eco-conscious personality.
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BMW revives marcello gandini's 1970s classic garmisch concept car at concorso d'eleganza
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with this revival, BMW pays homage to one of italy’s most influential car designers and adds an exciting chapter to the company’s history.
with this revival, BMW pays homage to one of italy’s most influential car designers and adds an exciting chapter to the company’s history.
ryue nishizawa shapes terasaki house around massive roof in japan
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the roof is designed so that it curves and bends into a shape that is different from a single gabled or sloping roof, enveloping the indoors.
the roof is designed so that it curves and bends into a shape that is different from a single gabled or sloping roof, enveloping the indoors.
atelier sérgio rebelo completes 'odeon' bar in the bohemian heart of tallinn
odeon by atelier sergio rebelo expresses a leafy ambience framed with copper hues and giant mirrored pillars throughout the space.
odeon by atelier sergio rebelo expresses a leafy ambience framed with copper hues and giant mirrored pillars throughout the space.
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first phase of illuminated river lights up the thames in london
historic landmarks of river thames - the millennium, southwark, cannon street and london bridges - are lit up in the first phase of illuminated river.
historic landmarks of river thames - the millennium, southwark, cannon street and london bridges - are lit up in the first phase of illuminated river.
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gustafson porter + bowman completes first phase of valencia's 'parque central'
the design comprises a series of varied, multi-level gardens that have been created as a series of large 'bowls' – inspired by the region's traditional ceramics.
the design comprises a series of varied, multi-level gardens that have been created as a series of large 'bowls' – inspired by the region's traditional ceramics.
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natura futura's house of silence features a central courtyard for meditation in ecuador
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designed over a single story, the central courtyard connects the indoor spaces with the external environment.
designed over a single story, the central courtyard connects the indoor spaces with the external environment.
MVRDV plans 'green villa', an office + residential building covered in plants in the netherlands
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its exterior incorporates a gridded 'rack' system with a variety of pots and plants.
its exterior incorporates a gridded 'rack' system with a variety of pots and plants.
ryu mitarai & associates connects floors of house + restaurant in tokyo with curved staircase
the four-story building combines a japanese restaurant and a private residence.
the four-story building combines a japanese restaurant and a private residence.
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egg cartons, gardening bags and capri sun are transformed into shoes by nicole mclaughlin
the designer continues her exploration into upcycling everyday items into fantastical, yet totally wearable, footwear.
the designer continues her exploration into upcycling everyday items into fantastical, yet totally wearable, footwear.
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atelier wagner extends st.margaret's eltham church with black cantilevered canopy
the architects have stitched together the church's disparate components into one complex.
the architects have stitched together the church's disparate components into one complex.
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arthur casas frames rio de janeiro views in sophisticated apartment
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arthur casas places all the rooms at the perimeter of the apartment, allowing every space to have unobstructed views of ipanema beach.
arthur casas places all the rooms at the perimeter of the apartment, allowing every space to have unobstructed views of ipanema beach.
junsekino forms a lush courtyard at the center of tare house in bangkok
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designed to give the client privacy, the courtyard separates the house into two sides for public and private space.
designed to give the client privacy, the courtyard separates the house into two sides for public and private space.
colin ross + elena horn bring a modern twist to the traditional still life
the photographer and set designer have collaborated to create a still life series that plays with the idea of cross sections.
the photographer and set designer have collaborated to create a still life series that plays with the idea of cross sections.
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this jacket is made from 2 billion glass spheres + reflects every color in the visible spectrum
the vollebak black squid jacket reveals a metallic, oil slick-like effect in daytime conditions, but when exposed to bright light, reflects every color in the »
the vollebak black squid jacket reveals a metallic, oil slick-like effect in daytime conditions, but when exposed to bright light, reflects every color in the visible spectrum.
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elto consultancy redefines shanghai kindergarten as a life-sized toy
the designer made the entire space into a huge toy, with a curved slide in the center of the reception and a climbing net in the mezzanine.
the designer made the entire space into a huge toy, with a curved slide in the center of the reception and a climbing net in the mezzanine.
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napp studio abstracts traditional chinese temple for flower market entrance
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napp studio symbolically infused the ‘temple’ typology into the market environment by creating a golden lattice structure.
napp studio symbolically infused the ‘temple’ typology into the market environment by creating a golden lattice structure.
peter kogler transforms rooms with hypnotic installations featuring optical illusions
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by using hypnotizing line designs, peter kogler challenges the viewer’s perception with spaces that go from ordinary to twisted and distorted.
by using hypnotizing line designs, peter kogler challenges the viewer’s perception with spaces that go from ordinary to twisted and distorted.
ikimono architects divides areas of this japanese house using a wooden grid
spaces are separated by lightweight sheets of fabric.
spaces are separated by lightweight sheets of fabric.
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studio arthur casas pixelates apartment building facade in sao paulo
the innovative plan started from a module of 1.25m x 1.25m, which was then multiplied into a vertical field with a dynamic facade.
the innovative plan started from a module of 1.25m x 1.25m, which was then multiplied into a vertical field with a dynamic facade.
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UMA proposes to use recycled plastic bottles to build art school façade in mexico
the expressive waves are designed to peak curiosity and serve as a reminder of where the bottles are taken from.
the expressive waves are designed to peak curiosity and serve as a reminder of where the bottles are taken from.
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achille castiglioni - rare unedited video footage from the designboom archives
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as designboom celebrates 20 years online, we present a series of 'retro' videos filmed in our first years, beginning with the ultimate designer – achille »
as designboom celebrates 20 years online, we present a series of 'retro' videos filmed in our first years, beginning with the ultimate designer – achille castiglioni.
aulets arquitectes restores mallorca heritage building for the study of wine
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the new 'felanitx oenological station,' programed for the science and study of wine, showcases the original structural elements.
the new 'felanitx oenological station,' programed for the science and study of wine, showcases the original structural elements.
tsubame architects divides panasonic's future life factory with colorful wall of metal + neon
the wall divides the studio in an office and gallery space.
the wall divides the studio in an office and gallery space.
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the 'salmon cannon' video sensation that shoots fish over a dam
thanks to a clip that has resurfaced on twitter, the fish tube developed by whooshh is the internet's latest obsession.
thanks to a clip that has resurfaced on twitter, the fish tube developed by whooshh is the internet's latest obsession.
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FCC arquitectura tops mato gallery in portugal with an organic, sculptural shell
its form references the artworks of sculptor paulo neves, whose atelier is situated right next door.
its form references the artworks of sculptor paulo neves, whose atelier is situated right next door.
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benjamin shine defies gravity with his latest ethereal sky flow sculpture 'quietude'
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the work is characterized by the artist's signature tulle monumentally scaled to express mindfulness and self-reflection.
the work is characterized by the artist's signature tulle monumentally scaled to express mindfulness and self-reflection.
jean nouvel to design a luxury resort among the rocks of al-ula in saudi arabia
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construction of the project is set to begin early next year in one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.
construction of the project is set to begin early next year in one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.
toledo rooftop by vertebral offers a glimpse of nature in the heart of mexico city
the project provides visitors with impressive views over the city skyline while being in close proximity to lush vegetation.
the project provides visitors with impressive views over the city skyline while being in close proximity to lush vegetation.
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continuation studio renovates chinese mountain resort into a luxe getaway
as an idyllic hideaway, continuation studio transformed a boutique hotel nestled amidst the tianmu mountains.
as an idyllic hideaway, continuation studio transformed a boutique hotel nestled amidst the tianmu mountains.
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ayal pomerantz upcycles PVC pipes to create a series of vases and totems
as part of a material research project, the designer has heated the pipes to create a variety of different forms.
as part of a material research project, the designer has heated the pipes to create a variety of different forms.
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moscow-based architects design the sonora house with bold folds and clean seams
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the house reflects the brightly colored, minimal geometries of classic modernist mexican architecture.
the house reflects the brightly colored, minimal geometries of classic modernist mexican architecture.
wedged wonders celebrates italy's era-defining concept cars from the late 1960s
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docubyte brings together a multitude of artistic automobiles made by the famous 'carrozzeria' – the italian, avant-garde vehicle styling houses.
docubyte brings together a multitude of artistic automobiles made by the famous 'carrozzeria' – the italian, avant-garde vehicle styling houses.
