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atelier blam discusses design, fabrication, and working with the bouroullecs
through an ongoing collaboration with ronan & erwan bouroullec, atelier blam has been able to address a broader reflection on functionality, urban design, and »
through an ongoing collaboration with ronan & erwan bouroullec, atelier blam has been able to address a broader reflection on functionality, urban design, and installation art.
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ocean space, an interdisciplinary platform for research and innovation, debuts in venice
to inaugurate the scheme, ocean space has revitalized venice’s church of san lorenzo and has presented a large-scale installation by artist joan jonas.
to inaugurate the scheme, ocean space has revitalized venice’s church of san lorenzo and has presented a large-scale installation by artist joan jonas.
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'please be seated' responds to the rhythm of the community at london design festival
the large-scale installation features high and low curves for sitting on and walking beneath and a name that encourages interaction.
the large-scale installation features high and low curves for sitting on and walking beneath and a name that encourages interaction.
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BMW motorrad concept R18 is 'an analogue statement in a digital age'
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presented against the backdrop of a bustling mix of the traditional and the modern on show at the concorso d’eleganza villa d’este.
presented against the backdrop of a bustling mix of the traditional and the modern on show at the concorso d’eleganza villa d’este.
MAD architects proposes snowflake-shaped terminal for china's harbin airport
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the design seeks to establish an architectural program that is human-scale, efficient, and energy saving.
the design seeks to establish an architectural program that is human-scale, efficient, and energy saving.
6717 studio completes liên thông house in vietnam with perforated façade
the openings on its façade create a buffer zone between exterior and interior spaces.
the openings on its façade create a buffer zone between exterior and interior spaces.
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graft architects designs first air taxi port to be built in singapore by 2020
the port features a modular design that makes it easy to integrate into existing urban infrastructure.
the port features a modular design that makes it easy to integrate into existing urban infrastructure.
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OMA completes '121 east 22nd', its first ground-up building in new york city
two interlocking planes come together to form a distinct, three-dimensional corner.
two interlocking planes come together to form a distinct, three-dimensional corner.
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felipe pantone creates mural that digitalizes the facade of this new york concert hall
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the large-scale artwork features the artist's signature futuristic style, combining geometric patterns with gradient rectangles and a rainbow of oversized pixels.
the large-scale artwork features the artist's signature futuristic style, combining geometric patterns with gradient rectangles and a rainbow of oversized pixels.
tomás saraceno interview on aero(s)cene at the venice art biennale
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'I am interested in creating a narrative of reality that resonates with the majority of people, and the way they are living.'
'I am interested in creating a narrative of reality that resonates with the majority of people, and the way they are living.'
10,000 porcelain starlings flock over terracotta warriors in melbourne
each bird was scorched black from gunpowder explosions.
each bird was scorched black from gunpowder explosions.
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korean ironclad vessels inspire jung-hoon lee for wooden office supplies
jung-hoon lee designs office supplies using precise woodworking techniques, modeled after the shape of ancient korean ships.
jung-hoon lee designs office supplies using precise woodworking techniques, modeled after the shape of ancient korean ships.
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studio modijefsky combines smoked oak, lilac + neon orange for bar ramona in amsterdam
the eccentric, bohemian bar is located in amsterdam's lively oud-west area.
the eccentric, bohemian bar is located in amsterdam's lively oud-west area.
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the eiffel tower will soon be surrounded by a giant new park
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gustafson porter + bowman's competition winning scheme celebrates the landmark as part of a green spine that connects a succession of historic sites.
gustafson porter + bowman's competition winning scheme celebrates the landmark as part of a green spine that connects a succession of historic sites.
banksy crashes the venice art biennale with unlicensed street stall
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the unauthorized display quickly caught the attention of the police.
the unauthorized display quickly caught the attention of the police.
the future perfect exhibits 'the chair' featuring 50 designs by 50 designers
the exhibition explores the essential piece of furniture as an indication for the ever-changing history of design.
the exhibition explores the essential piece of furniture as an indication for the ever-changing history of design.
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neri & hu unveils aranya art center in qinhuangdao, china
the concrete volume is punctured by a circular internal courtyard and stepped amphitheater, providing a place for people to gather.
the concrete volume is punctured by a circular internal courtyard and stepped amphitheater, providing a place for people to gather.
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omer polak makes dishware dance in schloss hollenegg for design exhibition in austria
all of a sudden, the pots, the wine, the bread, and plates are all in a state of activity, moving as if they had a life of their own.
all of a sudden, the pots, the wine, the bread, and plates are all in a state of activity, moving as if they had a life of their own.
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geometric pine cabins house environmentally sensitive workspaces in vietnam
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floor-to-ceiling windows frame the surrounding landscape whilst also flooding the interiors with natural light.
floor-to-ceiling windows frame the surrounding landscape whilst also flooding the interiors with natural light.
mcdonald's opens world's smallest restaurant for bees
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the 'mchive' celebrates the swedish branches which have beehives on their rooftops.
the 'mchive' celebrates the swedish branches which have beehives on their rooftops.
christian holstad + FPT industrial exhibit huge cornucopia made of plastic waste in venice
the site-specific installation aims to raise awareness on ocean pollution.
the site-specific installation aims to raise awareness on ocean pollution.
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max zhivov designs the 'tiny eco hotel' to travel across water
the project intends to transform any lake, fjord or bay, into the base of the hotel itself.
the project intends to transform any lake, fjord or bay, into the base of the hotel itself.
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nat-2 launches sustainable high-end footwear made from upcycled milk
what do designers do with the two million tons of milk that are disposed annually in germany? naturally, nat-2 made shoes!
what do designers do with the two million tons of milk that are disposed annually in germany? naturally, nat-2 made shoes!
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GRID by ronan & erwan bouroullec responds to the rise of live-work spaces
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thought as a colorful room-within-a-room, its raw shell provides a base for modular seating, shelves, tables and screens.
thought as a colorful room-within-a-room, its raw shell provides a base for modular seating, shelves, tables and screens.
quadrant house by KWK promes has a rotating terrace that tracks the sun
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the design uses hinges and rails to move 90 degrees, creating a secluded garden at the rear of the property.
the design uses hinges and rails to move 90 degrees, creating a secluded garden at the rear of the property.
ford's foldable robot could soon be delivering your packages
the self-driving delivery vans of the future will need a robot delivery person to ensure packages make it to your door.
the self-driving delivery vans of the future will need a robot delivery person to ensure packages make it to your door.
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this ducati hypermotard designed for terminator salvation is actually rideable
an apocalyptic death machine, rusting with artificial intelligence.
an apocalyptic death machine, rusting with artificial intelligence.
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bjarke ingels group and HHF reveal multi-functional 'puzzle house' in copenhagen
the pieces that make up the installation can either be used individually, or combined to create a wide variety of configurations.
the pieces that make up the installation can either be used individually, or combined to create a wide variety of configurations.
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a squid, a chicken, and a beetle, join masayoshi matsumoto's collection of intricate balloon sculptures
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matsumoto recreates the physical form of his subjects by weaving and tying balloons together without the help of adhesive.
matsumoto recreates the physical form of his subjects by weaving and tying balloons together without the help of adhesive.
unu unveils second generation electric scooter with integrated display and lively hues
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silent yet sophisticated, spacious yet compact, smart yet user-friendly... meet the new unu electric scooter.
silent yet sophisticated, spacious yet compact, smart yet user-friendly... meet the new unu electric scooter.
electrodermis is a fully-untethered, stretchable and customizable electronic bandage
the project envisions a future where electronics can be temporarily attached to the body.
the project envisions a future where electronics can be temporarily attached to the body.
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wolfgang tillmans recruits creatives to promote EU elections in 'vote together' campaign
the german artist and activist has created an open source, print-at-home poster campaign, which has spread across the entire EU bloc.
the german artist and activist has created an open source, print-at-home poster campaign, which has spread across the entire EU bloc.
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'VITAE' by carlo ratti will create an urban vineyard for milan
inspired by principles of biophilic design, the new building will be covered in a 650 feet-long urban vineyard.
inspired by principles of biophilic design, the new building will be covered in a 650 feet-long urban vineyard.
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maggie michella changes mona lisa's eyes to highlight asian diversity
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the exhibition draws attention to the physical diversity of asian cultures while questioning our eurocentric ideals of feminine beauty.
the exhibition draws attention to the physical diversity of asian cultures while questioning our eurocentric ideals of feminine beauty.
urbach tower is a 14-meter-tall landmark built from self-shaping wood
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the shape change in the wood is driven only by its characteristic shrinking during a decrease of moisture content.
the shape change in the wood is driven only by its characteristic shrinking during a decrease of moisture content.
