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ruelle chair by philippe tabet combines cast alumnum with plywood
he chair reinterprets the spirit maintaining the important elements of the bistro chairs common in france.
he chair reinterprets the spirit maintaining the important elements of the bistro chairs common in france.
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a gift to calabria: antonio aricò's handmade puppet recounts italian myth and craftsmanship
the calabrese-born designer presents a gift to his birthplace in the form of a small puppet whose components tell a story about the region.
the calabrese-born designer presents a gift to his birthplace in the form of a small puppet whose components tell a story about the region.
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COS + paul cocksedge to install gravity-shifting light artwork at coal drops yard store
'orbits' comprises a series of 6 natural rocks suspended from malleable hoops of light, which have been fabricated in stainless steel and LED.
'orbits' comprises a series of 6 natural rocks suspended from malleable hoops of light, which have been fabricated in stainless steel and LED.
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álvaro siza and carlos castanheira populate south korean forest with concrete structures
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the largest of the three structures developed as part of the 'saya park' project is an art pavilion that comprises a variety of exhibition spaces.
the largest of the three structures developed as part of the 'saya park' project is an art pavilion that comprises a variety of exhibition spaces.
'fucking hell' by jake & dinos chapman at fondazione prada in sanguine baroque show
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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.
new video documents steven holl-designed trio of arts buildings at princeton university
the complex comprises three distinct buildings that are connected below ground with an 8,000 square-foot gathering space.
the complex comprises three distinct buildings that are connected below ground with an 8,000 square-foot gathering space.
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MOS architects' house no.12 is a babylonian temple built from foam blocks
the tetris-like formation can be assembled within a few days, offering an economical solution in areas suffering from housing issues.
the tetris-like formation can be assembled within a few days, offering an economical solution in areas suffering from housing issues.
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this little family house in sicily is carved out of an 18-century building, by zerozero
this sustainable project combines history and technology, achieving near-zero energy building status, whilst respecting and enhancing the original building.
this sustainable project combines history and technology, achieving near-zero energy building status, whilst respecting and enhancing the original building.
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MO modern art museum by daniel libeskind opens in lithuania's medieval capital of vilnius
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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.
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.
alejandro aravena's 'primitive' concrete home hides interiors of subtle luxury
stacked against one another, the dramatic hilltop home offers a simple composition to match its guiding design ethos.
stacked against one another, the dramatic hilltop home offers a simple composition to match its guiding design ethos.
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LYCS' school in hangzhou looks like a kid's impromptu drawing
the kindergarten and a primary school project allows the kids to enjoy their own fairytale-like campus following their growth and emotions.
the kindergarten and a primary school project allows the kids to enjoy their own fairytale-like campus following their growth and emotions.
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RIMOWA's mini travel kit for aesop costs as much as one of its suitcases
the köln travel kit features a curated selection of aesop products packaged in a miniature RIMOWA aluminum shell inspired by the RIMOWA travel humidor.
the köln travel kit features a curated selection of aesop products packaged in a miniature RIMOWA aluminum shell inspired by the RIMOWA travel humidor.
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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.
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'.
COBE completes wedge-shaped library and community center in copenhagen
the landmark building, which serves as an extension of the neighboring school, has been conceived as a vehicle for social interaction and urban transformation.
the landmark building, which serves as an extension of the neighboring school, has been conceived as a vehicle for social interaction and urban transformation.
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80Hz pavilion in sydney by thomas wing-evans turns paintings into music
located outside the mitchell reading room in sydney’s CBD, the installation features a curving black timber frame clad in matt anodized aluminum shingles.
located outside the mitchell reading room in sydney’s CBD, the installation features a curving black timber frame clad in matt anodized aluminum shingles.
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this undulating brick façade imitates the movement of draped fabric
the architects' intention was to allude to the association's work with fabric in which it houses.
the architects' intention was to allude to the association's work with fabric in which it houses.
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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'.
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.
'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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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
