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crescent park along industrial waterfront celebrates new orleans history
eskew+dumez+ripple crescent park is a balance of old and new - inscribed lines of the obsolete railroad tracks are the foundation of the pathways in the park.
eskew+dumez+ripple crescent park is a balance of old and new - inscribed lines of the obsolete railroad tracks are the foundation of the pathways in the park.
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a whale in the sky: the airbus beluga XL takes its maiden flight
it is one of the largest aircrafts in existence weighing 125 tonnes and measuring 63.1m long and 18.9m high.
it is one of the largest aircrafts in existence weighing 125 tonnes and measuring 63.1m long and 18.9m high.
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kaffeeform reusable coffee cups are made from old recyclable coffee grounds
german designer julian lechner is behind the brand which combines used coffee grounds with natural glues to create a new material.
german designer julian lechner is behind the brand which combines used coffee grounds with natural glues to create a new material.
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small, electric microlino car soon to be driving along european streets
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production of the microlino starts in december 2018 with deliveries in switzerland thereafter, before entering into the german market in 2019.
production of the microlino starts in december 2018 with deliveries in switzerland thereafter, before entering into the german market in 2019.
BIAD references the moon, the sea and its tides in zhuhai opera house, china
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the two curved structures have become a new landmark for the island, while still maintaining a humble attitude towards nature.
the two curved structures have become a new landmark for the island, while still maintaining a humble attitude towards nature.
burberry burns bags, clothes and perfume worth £28million to stop it being sold cheaply
as well as bags and clothes, the luxury british brand burnt £10.4 million of beauty items, according to detail in its annual report.
as well as bags and clothes, the luxury british brand burnt £10.4 million of beauty items, according to detail in its annual report.
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fred perry + raf simons drop vacuum-packed archive pieces across the world
for their 10-year anniversary, they have selected 100 garments that will be dropped in areas where subcultures are thriving.
for their 10-year anniversary, they have selected 100 garments that will be dropped in areas where subcultures are thriving.
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nik bentel patents his body as actual furniture collection
he even showcased the pieces at ICFF, the central hub of the new york design week.
he even showcased the pieces at ICFF, the central hub of the new york design week.
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MIT self-assembly lab uses rapid liquid printing to create bags and lights within minutes
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MIT self-assembly lab unveils a collection of functional objects at new york's patrick parrish gallery using rapid liquid printing - the future of 4D design.
MIT self-assembly lab unveils a collection of functional objects at new york's patrick parrish gallery using rapid liquid printing - the future of 4D design.
the world's first three-element tent conquers land, sea, and air
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the tent’s floor is made from 3-inch thick padding, giving it the ability to float in the same way a stand-up paddle board would.
the tent’s floor is made from 3-inch thick padding, giving it the ability to float in the same way a stand-up paddle board would.
design Q unveils luxury cabin design for hybrid air vehicles airlander 10 at farnborough air show
the design reveals private en-suite bedrooms, onboard fine dining and panoramic views that feature in the world’s largest aircraft.
the design reveals private en-suite bedrooms, onboard fine dining and panoramic views that feature in the world’s largest aircraft.
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taehwan kim's light chair uses dichroic film to capture a rainbow of colours
the final result is an ever-changing, curved, almost slink-like body, of light draped over a simple white frame.
the final result is an ever-changing, curved, almost slink-like body, of light draped over a simple white frame.
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the next quasi-complex: enter the surreal, grotesque world of john bock at fondazione prada
in a lightweight manner, intermingling bits of black humor, absurdity, and fragments of daily life, the german artist addresses death and its various forms of »
in a lightweight manner, intermingling bits of black humor, absurdity, and fragments of daily life, the german artist addresses death and its various forms of expression.
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new funeral center by hofmandujardin rethinks the way we say goodbye
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the project aims to give the deceased a beautiful farewell, celebrating their life and bringing back ceremonial elements of the past.
the project aims to give the deceased a beautiful farewell, celebrating their life and bringing back ceremonial elements of the past.
this sports center in rotterdam features a pitched roof with a grandstand, by NL architects
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to unite three sports clubs of different backgrounds in one spot, the dutch practice has designed a building which meets the requirements of both soccer and »
to unite three sports clubs of different backgrounds in one spot, the dutch practice has designed a building which meets the requirements of both soccer and hockey teams.
ottó vincze turns a hungarian lake into a pool table
the lake becomes a huge pool table whilst the buoys, which are anchored to the bottom, play the role of the balls.
the lake becomes a huge pool table whilst the buoys, which are anchored to the bottom, play the role of the balls.
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artist liz west's first permeant installation, colour transfer, redefines paddington bridge
underneath paddington central’s westway bridge, british artist liz west positions mirrors to create a optically vibrant and kaleidoscopic installation.
underneath paddington central’s westway bridge, british artist liz west positions mirrors to create a optically vibrant and kaleidoscopic installation.
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watch printhuset construct the first inhabitable 3D printed building
after 3d printhuset's bod 3d-printed the first inhabitable building, the second generation model, the bod2 has been acquired by kamp c, a company based in »
after 3d printhuset's bod 3d-printed the first inhabitable building, the second generation model, the bod2 has been acquired by kamp c, a company based in antwerp, to assist in the development of the infrastructure of flanders.
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the art of mattress making: hästens on how they craft the perfect queen fit for a king
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actors, athletes, aristocrats and royalty have come to favour a hästens bed as they pass the secrets of success down from one artisan to another.
actors, athletes, aristocrats and royalty have come to favour a hästens bed as they pass the secrets of success down from one artisan to another.
fornasetti's 'tema e variazioni': the story of an infinite icon
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bewitched by her classical beauty, formal features and heavenly hypnotic gaze, piero fornasetti first embarked on a sojourn to paint the face of 'the most »
bewitched by her classical beauty, formal features and heavenly hypnotic gaze, piero fornasetti first embarked on a sojourn to paint the face of 'the most beautiful woman in the world' in 1952 -- and never stopped.
in shanghai, dramatic interactive community art gallery is viewed through a light chamber
bengo architects' unique art gallery is situated on one of shanghai's oldest streets, but provides a platform for the community to vocalize their own art and »
bengo architects' unique art gallery is situated on one of shanghai's oldest streets, but provides a platform for the community to vocalize their own art and locality to pedestrians in a changing neighborhood.
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RIBA announces stirling prize 2018 shortlist for the UK's best new building
the nominations range from the bloomberg, designed by foster + partners, to the extension of the tate st ives by jamie fobert architects with evans & shalev.
the nominations range from the bloomberg, designed by foster + partners, to the extension of the tate st ives by jamie fobert architects with evans & shalev.
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this 3D-printed origami robot captures delicate sea creatures without crushing them
the 12-sided contraption known as the rotary actuated dodecahedron (RAD) can be attached to the arm of an underwater rover to capture soft marine life.
the 12-sided contraption known as the rotary actuated dodecahedron (RAD) can be attached to the arm of an underwater rover to capture soft marine life.
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aston martin aircraft concept takes luxury personal transportation to the sky
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the volante vision concept will take full advantage of the latest advances in aerospace, electrification and autonomous technologies, coupled with the brand's »
the volante vision concept will take full advantage of the latest advances in aerospace, electrification and autonomous technologies, coupled with the brand's signature design.
borderless and brilliant: teamlab's dreamlike digital art museum is now open
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at its opening, designboom spoke with teamlab creatives to learn more about the exhibition's scale, the technologies involved, and how the theme of 'borderless' »
at its opening, designboom spoke with teamlab creatives to learn more about the exhibition's scale, the technologies involved, and how the theme of 'borderless' helps break boundaries between art and visitors.
pop & pac decorates designoffice's 'higher ground' cafe in melbourne with mountain views
the cafe hosts six intimate tiered platforms providing a series of private areas and layered division of the high open space.
the cafe hosts six intimate tiered platforms providing a series of private areas and layered division of the high open space.
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nendo designs prime news branding and studio set for a japanese TV station
consisting of multiple rectangular prisms covered with veneers, the studio always maintains the same interior spirit, while changing the colors corresponding to »
consisting of multiple rectangular prisms covered with veneers, the studio always maintains the same interior spirit, while changing the colors corresponding to each event.
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ALTS design office optimizes the storage space in a family house in japan
the wooden interior features timber boxes forming the windows and a staircase containing hidden shelves.
the wooden interior features timber boxes forming the windows and a staircase containing hidden shelves.
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mercedes EQ brand defines the future of beauty for electric mobility
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at mercedes-benz’s HQ in germany, designboom details the workings of their designers and, specifically, how their EQ brand is revolutionzing the future of »
at mercedes-benz’s HQ in germany, designboom details the workings of their designers and, specifically, how their EQ brand is revolutionzing the future of mobility.
all-red student housing in india resembles rocky cliffs and shaded valleys
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mccullough mulvin architects' design for thapar university comprises L-shaped towers that provide an architecture of solid geometric forms.
mccullough mulvin architects' design for thapar university comprises L-shaped towers that provide an architecture of solid geometric forms.
bartosz domiczek's cabin concept envisions huge monoliths inspired by nordic gods
comprising simple forms inspired by japanese design, northern wisps is built to tower above the rocky landscape.
comprising simple forms inspired by japanese design, northern wisps is built to tower above the rocky landscape.
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seoul studio kimchi and chips sculpt with sunlight to create HALO
the seoul based art studio kimchi and chips, known to create atmospheric sculptures with intangible matter, sculpt a HALO of light outside london's somerset house.
the seoul based art studio kimchi and chips, known to create atmospheric sculptures with intangible matter, sculpt a HALO of light outside london's somerset house.
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ares harmonizes architecture and nature in its chinese granary station transformed hotel
the design approach is to engage a dialogue between the old and new buildings on site as well as a dialogue between architecture, mountain scenery and people.
the design approach is to engage a dialogue between the old and new buildings on site as well as a dialogue between architecture, mountain scenery and people.
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fabio la fauci smears thick layers of flesh-toned acrylics to create faceless portraits
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'is it you?' presents a series of works that oscillates between abstract geometry and organic reality.
'is it you?' presents a series of works that oscillates between abstract geometry and organic reality.
designboom visits archi-depot, the only museum exhibiting and preserving japan's architectural models
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the museum keeps an archive of models by influential architects, including kengo kuma, riken yamamoto, and shigeru ban.
the museum keeps an archive of models by influential architects, including kengo kuma, riken yamamoto, and shigeru ban.
