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hashim sarkis to curate 2020 venice architecture biennale
sarkis is the principal architect of hashim sarkis studios (HSS) and has been dean of the school of architecture and planning at MIT since 2015.
sarkis is the principal architect of hashim sarkis studios (HSS) and has been dean of the school of architecture and planning at MIT since 2015.
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bruno rollet architecte completes two connected houses in northeastern france
though different in form and size, both are equipped with home automation technologies and telemedicine tools.
though different in form and size, both are equipped with home automation technologies and telemedicine tools.
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elon musk unveils first boring company tunnel underneath spaceX HQ
musk revealed plans to use retractable wheels located under the front of autonomous cars to keep them from flying off the tracks.
musk revealed plans to use retractable wheels located under the front of autonomous cars to keep them from flying off the tracks.
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plans revealed for genoa bridge reconstruction by renzo piano building workshop
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genoa mayor mario bucci announced that the city will see the structure's completion 12 months from the moment work can begin once the site is prepared.
genoa mayor mario bucci announced that the city will see the structure's completion 12 months from the moment work can begin once the site is prepared.
TOP 10 reader submissions of 2018 – visualizations of tomorrow
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from volcano-shaped structures that can dim the sun effect's to a floating city made of plastic, we highlight 10 visualizations of tomorrow from our reader »
from volcano-shaped structures that can dim the sun effect's to a floating city made of plastic, we highlight 10 visualizations of tomorrow from our reader submissions of 2018.
vardehaugen's nerskogen cabin in norway is defined by three separate fireplaces
the cabin rests on a sloping terrain in the alpine landscape of trollheimen, norway.
the cabin rests on a sloping terrain in the alpine landscape of trollheimen, norway.
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VOLA celebrates 50 years of beautiful, sustainable and original design
from sustainability to pure form and function, VOLA explores six components that are key to how they have created original designs for 50 years.
from sustainability to pure form and function, VOLA explores six components that are key to how they have created original designs for 50 years.
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jerry J.I. chen introduces western audiences to chinese contemporary furniture design
two years since it's first release in china, the book has now been published in english showcasing modern chinese aesthetics.
two years since it's first release in china, the book has now been published in english showcasing modern chinese aesthetics.
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china breeds super cockroach to eat away 50-tonne-a-day waste problem
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the roaches are grown in controlled temperatures and humidity, using artificial intelligence that learns from experience and mistakes.
the roaches are grown in controlled temperatures and humidity, using artificial intelligence that learns from experience and mistakes.
suspended wooden book house is clad in translucent panels by shulin architectural design
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the structure provides a serene reading space for the residents of a chinese mountain village.
the structure provides a serene reading space for the residents of a chinese mountain village.
WORKac chosen to complete beirut museum of art in lebanon
featuring an art nouveau-inspired shape, the museum is a hybrid that blends public and private, iconic and generic, and large and small.
featuring an art nouveau-inspired shape, the museum is a hybrid that blends public and private, iconic and generic, and large and small.
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wooden split house in chile features separate volumes for kids and adults
designed by santiago-based hsu rudolphy arquitectos, the house is located on the bank of rupanco lake.
designed by santiago-based hsu rudolphy arquitectos, the house is located on the bank of rupanco lake.
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NASA engineer creates glitter bomb to fend off porch pirates
a perfectly over-engineered bait parcel granting the most satisfying revenge against thieves.
a perfectly over-engineered bait parcel granting the most satisfying revenge against thieves.
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its not a car but ford's high-tech noise-cancelling doghouse
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a modern, minimalistic kennel designed to prevent your pup from feeling the fear of fireworks.
a modern, minimalistic kennel designed to prevent your pup from feeling the fear of fireworks.
ora ito's flying nest is the nomadic accommodation that travels around the globe
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the mobile rooms offer the chance to be immersed in a remote location and this winter they will be at the avoriaz ski resort.
the mobile rooms offer the chance to be immersed in a remote location and this winter they will be at the avoriaz ski resort.
life style koubou completes a windowless concrete house with sunny courtyard interiors
the fukushima residence is designed as a series of stepped concrete volumes, resulting in overhead gaps to offer open-air interior courtyards.
the fukushima residence is designed as a series of stepped concrete volumes, resulting in overhead gaps to offer open-air interior courtyards.
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ab rogers designs a series of sustainable structures for thailand's wonderfruit festival
the hills west of pattaya on the gulf of thailand hosted a carbon neutral four-day celebration of the arts.
the hills west of pattaya on the gulf of thailand hosted a carbon neutral four-day celebration of the arts.
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MVRDV conceives vanke's new shenzhen HQ as a 'new type of skyscraper'
unofficially dubbed 'vanke 3D city', the 250-meter-tall (820 ft) tower is due to start construction in mid-2019.
unofficially dubbed 'vanke 3D city', the 250-meter-tall (820 ft) tower is due to start construction in mid-2019.
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TOP 10 schools and educational buildings of 2018
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from projects by some of the field's biggest names, to a prototypical classroom for a campus in ghana, take a look at the TOP 10 educational projects featured on »
from projects by some of the field's biggest names, to a prototypical classroom for a campus in ghana, take a look at the TOP 10 educational projects featured on designboom over the past 12 months.
foster + partners designs 80,000-seat lusail stadium for 2022 world cup in qatar
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the venue will be the largest used during the tournament, which is scheduled to kick off on november 21, 2022.
the venue will be the largest used during the tournament, which is scheduled to kick off on november 21, 2022.
technogym personal line delivers wellness solutions for home interiors
designed by antonio citterio, the technogym personal line has transformed home fitness equipment into desirable design objects that complement interiors.
designed by antonio citterio, the technogym personal line has transformed home fitness equipment into desirable design objects that complement interiors.
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rainbow bridge by SPF:architects references long beach's breaking waves
the bridge's steel framing is complemented by a dynamic LED lighting system.
the bridge's steel framing is complemented by a dynamic LED lighting system.
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designboom interviews li xiaodong at the 2018 world architecture festival
the architect discussed the distinction between eastern and western thought, the current state of chinese architecture and the biggest challenges of working as an »
the architect discussed the distinction between eastern and western thought, the current state of chinese architecture and the biggest challenges of working as an architect today.
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UNStudio designs TBC forum, an innovative cultural hub in tbilisi
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the project proposes a cultural hub that will act as a catalyst for the development of a new area of the city.
the project proposes a cultural hub that will act as a catalyst for the development of a new area of the city.
hokusai's 'great wave' emerges as a giant mural on building facade
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divided into elements defined by the size of each volume, the famous engraving covers almost 60,000 square meters in total.
divided into elements defined by the size of each volume, the famous engraving covers almost 60,000 square meters in total.
honda's self-driving AWV is a multi-talented quad bike built for off-grid missions
honda's AWV uses AI, GPS and visual sensors, to transport supplies to hard-to-reach locations.
honda's AWV uses AI, GPS and visual sensors, to transport supplies to hard-to-reach locations.
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honda super cub motorcycle kitted up by K-speed and storm aeropart
bathed in a black and brown colorway, storm aeropart adds bulky plastic panelling to K-speed's honda super cub custom.
bathed in a black and brown colorway, storm aeropart adds bulky plastic panelling to K-speed's honda super cub custom.
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YLAB arquitectos creates sunny interior in barcelona apartment renovation
the design opens the spaces up to an inner courtyard creating a 'gallery-garden' and bringing light into the apartment.
the design opens the spaces up to an inner courtyard creating a 'gallery-garden' and bringing light into the apartment.
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3D-printed heads let hackers break into your phone
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facial recognition is not as effective as it seems and could offer hackers an entry route into your private information.
facial recognition is not as effective as it seems and could offer hackers an entry route into your private information.
TOP 10 3D-printing stories of 2018
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our TOP 10 3D-printing stories of 2018 proved that, once again, innovations with 3D-printing never seem to slow down.
our TOP 10 3D-printing stories of 2018 proved that, once again, innovations with 3D-printing never seem to slow down.
first images of sweden's 29th ICEHOTEL revealed
the destination is the first and largest hotel built of snow and ice and is reborn in a new guise every winter.
the destination is the first and largest hotel built of snow and ice and is reborn in a new guise every winter.
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autocamp's luxury airstream trailers bring style to camping in yosemite
the trailers are custom-designed in collaboration between anacapa and airstream USA to create bright, spacious interiors.
the trailers are custom-designed in collaboration between anacapa and airstream USA to create bright, spacious interiors.
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super strong mink cabin can withstand the harshest winters
featuring bright colorful accents and porthole-inspired doors and windows.
featuring bright colorful accents and porthole-inspired doors and windows.
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sulapac, the biodegradable material that wants to fight plastic
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with almost 300 million tons of plastic being produced every year, there is a chance that by 2050 there will be more of this material than fish in our oceans.
with almost 300 million tons of plastic being produced every year, there is a chance that by 2050 there will be more of this material than fish in our oceans.
tippet rise art center to break ground on francis kéré-designed pavilion
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located close to the art center's central campus, the design is inspired by the traditional togunas of the dogon culture of mali.
located close to the art center's central campus, the design is inspired by the traditional togunas of the dogon culture of mali.
