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gentle monster's shanghai flagship store blurs the boundaries between retail and gallery
the store features a series of unique spatial installations, from sculptural creatures made of fabric, to a large pile of soil right at the entrance.
the store features a series of unique spatial installations, from sculptural creatures made of fabric, to a large pile of soil right at the entrance.
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odiist's easy to use scoops leave star marks on your ice cream
the designers have created a scoop that lets you roll the ice cream easier and leaves a star mark on the ball.
the designers have created a scoop that lets you roll the ice cream easier and leaves a star mark on the ball.
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see karl lagerfeld's most creative concepts come to life at chanel fashion shows
the late designer's legacy includes a huge spacecraft, a replica of the eiffel tower and a chanel-branded supermarket.
the late designer's legacy includes a huge spacecraft, a replica of the eiffel tower and a chanel-branded supermarket.
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diller scofidio + renfro plans new university of toronto building with an 'eroded' façade
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on the upper floors, the music recital hall features a large window that provides south-facing views of the canadian city's skyline.
on the upper floors, the music recital hall features a large window that provides south-facing views of the canadian city's skyline.
lamborghini LB48H terzo millennio to launch at 2019 frankfurt motorshow
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the design is focused on four principles: energy, materials, powertrain architecture, and emotion.
the design is focused on four principles: energy, materials, powertrain architecture, and emotion.
j. mayer h. erects sculptural concrete tram stop in kelh, germany
composed of bright round, exposed concrete discs, the structure condenses aspects of dynamism, balance, lability, and mobility.
composed of bright round, exposed concrete discs, the structure condenses aspects of dynamism, balance, lability, and mobility.
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it's here: samsung galaxy fold opens up from smartphone to tablet
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nodstock creates retail interior that reflects the history of japanese design in china
the chinese city of dalian retains significant vestiges of past japanese occupation including shinto temples, governmental buildings, and japanese-style »
the chinese city of dalian retains significant vestiges of past japanese occupation including shinto temples, governmental buildings, and japanese-style residences.
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sidewalk labs taps snøhetta and heatherwick studio to design new toronto neighborhood
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the community will use new technology to address urban challenges and improve residents' quality of life.
the community will use new technology to address urban challenges and improve residents' quality of life.
bio-digital sculptures by ecoLogicStudio and urban morphogenesis lab at centre pompidou
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the 'fabric of the living' exhibition will be displayed in paris from 20 february until 15 april 2019.
the 'fabric of the living' exhibition will be displayed in paris from 20 february until 15 april 2019.
casa joão de barro by terra e tuma emerges from a sloping site in itatiba, brazil
the residence is built as an extension of the natural landscape.
the residence is built as an extension of the natural landscape.
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TAKiBI's 'sunlight house' in japan connects two volumes with a central courtyard
the house is designed to efficiently capture sunlight and wind flow into the spaces.
the house is designed to efficiently capture sunlight and wind flow into the spaces.
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jose dávila's totem-like vertical compositions trace the history of sculptural art
the artist merges organic and industrial materials; minimalist and classic elements; found objects and construction materials.
the artist merges organic and industrial materials; minimalist and classic elements; found objects and construction materials.
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400,000 pieces of LEGO were used to build this full-size volkswagen
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the VW is decked out in LEGO creations too, including folding tables, a sink, coffee set, gas stove, and artwork.
the VW is decked out in LEGO creations too, including folding tables, a sink, coffee set, gas stove, and artwork.
curved building by jun igarashi architects doubles as sake store and residence in japan
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clad in wooden slats, the structure resembles the topography of a cove.
clad in wooden slats, the structure resembles the topography of a cove.
IKEA gunrid air-purifying curtain fights pollution inside your home
in a similar process to photosynthesis, the IKEA gunrid curtain reduces air pollution when in contact with indoor and outdoor light.
in a similar process to photosynthesis, the IKEA gunrid curtain reduces air pollution when in contact with indoor and outdoor light.
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numen/for use constructs adult playground of woven blue tunnels in london car park
'the tube', a bright blue structure created from nearly 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) of rope formed part of a temporary pop-up in a soho warehouse called 'the weave »
'the tube', a bright blue structure created from nearly 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) of rope formed part of a temporary pop-up in a soho warehouse called 'the weave project'.
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khodi feiz collaborates with swedese to create the 'amstelle' series of chairs and poufs
the design utilizes the unique wood moulding techniques perfected by swedese.
the design utilizes the unique wood moulding techniques perfected by swedese.
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sixteen-year-olds can drive the all-electric citroen ami one without a licence
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the future of mobility is democratic - and cube-shaped.
the future of mobility is democratic - and cube-shaped.
thomas jorion documents the ornate interiors of italy's abandoned architecture
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in some scenes floor tiles have come loose, while in others the ceiling has collapsed entirely — creating a dramatic contrast between the decorative interior »
in some scenes floor tiles have come loose, while in others the ceiling has collapsed entirely — creating a dramatic contrast between the decorative interior and the ruin it is becoming.
crochet sculptures of skeletal remains and headless torsos by caitlin mccormack
complex sculptural abstractions feature headless torsos, animal-like creatures, anthropomorphic forms, fortress and church-like structures.
complex sculptural abstractions feature headless torsos, animal-like creatures, anthropomorphic forms, fortress and church-like structures.
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designboom in conversation with neri & hu at stockholm furniture fair 2019
the guests of honor, lyndon neri and rossana hu, discussed their practice and how they approach architecture and design.
the guests of honor, lyndon neri and rossana hu, discussed their practice and how they approach architecture and design.
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mona kuhn captures intimate portraits of the human form in dreamy large-scale photographs
her shots showcase the human body in its most natural state while exploring its connection to the built environment.
her shots showcase the human body in its most natural state while exploring its connection to the built environment.
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new robot science museum will construct itself in seoul
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designed by melike altınışık architects, the museum will start its first exhibition with its own construction by robots on site.
designed by melike altınışık architects, the museum will start its first exhibition with its own construction by robots on site.
napur architect reveals updated design for budapest's museum of ethnography
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the new building forms part of liget budapest, a vast development that involves the complete rehabilitation of the centrally located city park.
the new building forms part of liget budapest, a vast development that involves the complete rehabilitation of the centrally located city park.
atelier cole constructs gabion walls to create bear sanctuary in vietnam jungle
the vietnam bear sanctuary project called for an affordable, easily replicable design that could be adapted to fit the contours of the mountain where it stands »
the vietnam bear sanctuary project called for an affordable, easily replicable design that could be adapted to fit the contours of the mountain where it stands and respond to the site constraints.
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thousands of seashells make up the delicate textural sculptures of rowan mersh
while each work is expansive in scale, a closer inspection reveals an intricate refinement, expressing thousands of individual shells.
while each work is expansive in scale, a closer inspection reveals an intricate refinement, expressing thousands of individual shells.
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IBM researchers develop recycling tech that eats dirty bottles to make new plastic
the process collects plastic, grinds it up, and combines it with a chemical catalyst in a pressure cooker set to above 200 degrees celsius.
the process collects plastic, grinds it up, and combines it with a chemical catalyst in a pressure cooker set to above 200 degrees celsius.
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iconic fashion designer karl lagerfeld dies aged 85
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his death comes after missing his end-of-show-bow during the chanel show at paris fashion week in january because he was unable to attend.
his death comes after missing his end-of-show-bow during the chanel show at paris fashion week in january because he was unable to attend.
alessandro mendini: remarkable projects that will continue to influence the design world
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from a tram stop in germany to a smiling corkscrew named ‘anna g.’, we take a look at some of the late designer's most celebrated work.
from a tram stop in germany to a smiling corkscrew named ‘anna g.’, we take a look at some of the late designer's most celebrated work.
make your mark with the fully customizable zegna my cesare sneaker
enhancing traditional craftsmanship, wearers can personalize each piece of the hyper-detailed zegna my cesare shoes.
enhancing traditional craftsmanship, wearers can personalize each piece of the hyper-detailed zegna my cesare shoes.
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waterfrom design forms sweeping organic curves for art space in china
the project uses gently-flowing curves to represent the flow of water, creating an environment with no sharp angles.
the project uses gently-flowing curves to represent the flow of water, creating an environment with no sharp angles.
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kamaro’an weaves lighting and stationary out of umbrella sedge plants
the taiwanese studio collaborates with indigenous craftsmen for all of its products.
the taiwanese studio collaborates with indigenous craftsmen for all of its products.
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in conversation: stefano boeri on la triennale di milano's expansive plans and new identity
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designboom met architect stefano boeri, who was recently elected president of la triennale di milano, to investigate how he and his team of curators intend to »
designboom met architect stefano boeri, who was recently elected president of la triennale di milano, to investigate how he and his team of curators intend to bring the institution back to its traditional, celebrated roots.
alessandro mendini passes away aged 87
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in honor of his life and work, we revisit our conversation back in 2000, where he spoke about the media, the internet, his fears, and his favorite projects.
in honor of his life and work, we revisit our conversation back in 2000, where he spoke about the media, the internet, his fears, and his favorite projects.
