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jean-michel othoniel stacks 10,000 black glass bricks to build 'the big wave'
a monumental 6-meter-high, 15-meter-long wave towers over visitors to the exhibition space.
a monumental 6-meter-high, 15-meter-long wave towers over visitors to the exhibition space.
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fiat ducato base camper van is built for escaping the city
the fiat ducato camper van sports a two-tone paint finish, and comes outfitted with an LED light bar, a front winch, and a lot of capacity for carrying cargo on »
the fiat ducato camper van sports a two-tone paint finish, and comes outfitted with an LED light bar, a front winch, and a lot of capacity for carrying cargo on the roof.
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sake architects turns an old building in buriram into a thriving café space for locals
the building is given a refreshing look thanks to the corrugated sheet facade and the addition of a vibrant semi-outdoor space.
the building is given a refreshing look thanks to the corrugated sheet facade and the addition of a vibrant semi-outdoor space.
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fernando abellanas suspends secret studio beneath a busy overpass
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the micro-dwelling shuns notions of the idyllic country cabin surrounded by nature, and instead embraces its urban setting through a raw and industrial aesthetic.
the micro-dwelling shuns notions of the idyllic country cabin surrounded by nature, and instead embraces its urban setting through a raw and industrial aesthetic.
BMW Z4 concept leaked ahead of its pebble beach debut
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BMW's concept Z4 convertible has been leaked ahead of its scheduled unveiling at the concours d’elegance in pebble beach today. designboom is in california to »
BMW's concept Z4 convertible has been leaked ahead of its scheduled unveiling at the concours d’elegance in pebble beach today. designboom is in california to preview.
giulia pesce and ruggero bastita's student project is an inclusive furniture series for cohabitation spaces
'patchwork' is a project that analyzes the european immigration and refugee crisis that has hit europe in the past couple of years, encouraging cohabitation.
'patchwork' is a project that analyzes the european immigration and refugee crisis that has hit europe in the past couple of years, encouraging cohabitation.
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take a first look inside shigeru ban's 'cast iron house' residences in new york
located on the corner of franklin street and broadway, the building contains 11 duplex residences, ranging from three to five bedrooms, and two luxury penthouses.
located on the corner of franklin street and broadway, the building contains 11 duplex residences, ranging from three to five bedrooms, and two luxury penthouses.
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2sympleks designs an unprecedented off-road vehicle for mountain rescue services
the ability to lock its entire body in shifted position, system of additional springs and shock absorbers, approach and departure angles nearing 90 degrees are »
the ability to lock its entire body in shifted position, system of additional springs and shock absorbers, approach and departure angles nearing 90 degrees are just some of the features that allow 'surgo' to travel through extremely rough terrain.
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wilderness safaris opens six luxury villas in rwanda with domed, thatched roofs
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each generously proportioned dwelling contains a reception area, bedroom, and bathroom, with a private deck that affords sweeping views across the landscape.
each generously proportioned dwelling contains a reception area, bedroom, and bathroom, with a private deck that affords sweeping views across the landscape.
watch atlanta's soon-to-be-open mercedes-benz stadium roof close in this time lapse
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derived from the shape of a falcon’s wing, the roof features eight triangular panels that wrap it and move in unison along individual tracts.
derived from the shape of a falcon’s wing, the roof features eight triangular panels that wrap it and move in unison along individual tracts.
the compact 'rollbe' measuring tool is no larger than a coin
the stainless steel measuring tool can handle nearly any measurement task – and fits in your pocket.
the stainless steel measuring tool can handle nearly any measurement task – and fits in your pocket.
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total solar eclipse 2017: how to watch and photograph the eclipse
we guide you through the safe ways to view and enjoy one of nature's most awe-inspiring sights.
we guide you through the safe ways to view and enjoy one of nature's most awe-inspiring sights.
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ford's future self-driving car could have removable steering wheels and pedals
the automaker has filled for a patent that would allow its vehicles to have removable equipment, making leaps towards the future of the autonomous car.
the automaker has filled for a patent that would allow its vehicles to have removable equipment, making leaps towards the future of the autonomous car.
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NIKE hijab, 3D-printed bus, and zaha hadid included on designs of the year shortlist
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other nominated projects are david adjaye's national museum of african american history and culture and the augmented reality mobile game pokémon GO.
other nominated projects are david adjaye's national museum of african american history and culture and the augmented reality mobile game pokémon GO.
alex schulz adds a statement spotlight to the traditional armoir
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having previously designed a single prototype of the armoir, schulz has built on his collection of furniture.
having previously designed a single prototype of the armoir, schulz has built on his collection of furniture.
HOTTEA suspends 13,000 strands of colored yarn inside mall atrium
the work’s title alludes to the artist's memories of personal hardships he experienced during high school lunch.
the work’s title alludes to the artist's memories of personal hardships he experienced during high school lunch.
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anousha payne imagines artifacts that may have existed in another world
interested in the incongruity between ancient materiality and modern technology, payne uses hand-building techniques together with 3D printing to create a balance »
interested in the incongruity between ancient materiality and modern technology, payne uses hand-building techniques together with 3D printing to create a balance between the two.
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edgar herrera proposes bladeless drone that takes maximum advantage of aerodynamics
featuring four blade-less propellers, this drone has been designed to take maximum advantage of aerodynamics by using shapes found in aircrafts.
featuring four blade-less propellers, this drone has been designed to take maximum advantage of aerodynamics by using shapes found in aircrafts.
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aston martin extends the vanquish zagato family to include speedster + new shooting brake
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aston martin confirms that the vanquish zagato speedster will enter production, and it will be joined by a spectacular vanquish zagato shooting brake.
aston martin confirms that the vanquish zagato speedster will enter production, and it will be joined by a spectacular vanquish zagato shooting brake.
bernhard lang interview: the aerial photographer on life in the sky
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designboom speaks to aerial photographer bernhard lang about beauty, destruction, and capturing life from above.
designboom speaks to aerial photographer bernhard lang about beauty, destruction, and capturing life from above.
city3 + atelier starzak strebicki + laura muyldermans turn brussels' esplanade into a public, social space
100 chairs, 10 tables and 50 plants assembled and socially tested on the esplanade of the european parliament in brussels.
100 chairs, 10 tables and 50 plants assembled and socially tested on the esplanade of the european parliament in brussels.
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HDD integrates chinese garden design into an ultra-compact apartment in shanghai
the architect has deconstructed chinese garden elements from 2D to 3D layers, creating a dynamic and surreal experience in this small triple-floor-height »
the architect has deconstructed chinese garden elements from 2D to 3D layers, creating a dynamic and surreal experience in this small triple-floor-height apartment.
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ard de vries architecten introduces landscape into sunlit home in the netherlands
the house is designed to maximize different views, creating a dynamic experience of the surrounding landscape.
the house is designed to maximize different views, creating a dynamic experience of the surrounding landscape.
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benedetto bufalino makes a mobile phone...literally
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the artist makes a call in a booth which, equipped with wheels, haphazardly drives along the road, playfully changes lanes and even gets stuck in traffic.
the artist makes a call in a booth which, equipped with wheels, haphazardly drives along the road, playfully changes lanes and even gets stuck in traffic.
desai chia unites three offset structures to form charred timber lake house in michigan
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the dwelling offers unobstructed views of lake michigan from a sheltered terrace situated beneath a dramatic 20 foot cantilever.
the dwelling offers unobstructed views of lake michigan from a sheltered terrace situated beneath a dramatic 20 foot cantilever.
RIGI's first cry office is designed to connect people with the golden age of film
every film shot connects different places, people and moments into a whole, just as it is with space.
every film shot connects different places, people and moments into a whole, just as it is with space.
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the elbike is a custom electric bicycle with a slick aluminum frame
sporting a premium, minimalist aesthetic, the elbike is an affordable e-bike that lets riders hit a top speed of 32 km/h (20 mph) effortlessly.
sporting a premium, minimalist aesthetic, the elbike is an affordable e-bike that lets riders hit a top speed of 32 km/h (20 mph) effortlessly.
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wei yi's design for the ridge project intuitively delivers a peaceful state of mind
wei yi's 'ridge' is bestowed with the function of leisurely social activities among literati, where tea and wine are indispensable for hospitality and become »
wei yi's 'ridge' is bestowed with the function of leisurely social activities among literati, where tea and wine are indispensable for hospitality and become essential elements for spatial arrangement.
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new york sunshine's walking on water installation doubles as photographic set
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featuring a mirrored-cube, ‘walking on water’ adds another layer to the ocean, creating an illusion of a human figure moving on top of it.
featuring a mirrored-cube, ‘walking on water’ adds another layer to the ocean, creating an illusion of a human figure moving on top of it.
vespa redesigns the iconic sei giorni scooter from the 50's
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vespa's new special edition named sei giorni, which translates to six days, celebrates the original vespa sport scooter that won nine gold medals at the »
vespa's new special edition named sei giorni, which translates to six days, celebrates the original vespa sport scooter that won nine gold medals at the international six days of varese in 1951.
NIKE air max 97 gets a sparkling swarovski skin
the shoes offer a glistening and subtly gritty appearance with their densely clustered cut and uncut gems.
the shoes offer a glistening and subtly gritty appearance with their densely clustered cut and uncut gems.
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leslie nooteboom's 'komorebi' lamp projector plays video looped light-patterns
the device makes natural light portable, mimicking the dynamic movement of the sun.
the device makes natural light portable, mimicking the dynamic movement of the sun.
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alberto campo baeza makes concrete seem weightless in his multi-sport complex in madrid
the linear simplicity of the building evokes a sense of formal restraint.
the linear simplicity of the building evokes a sense of formal restraint.
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if wes anderson, quentin tarantino + more famous filmmakers made recipe videos
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the tarantino homage sees tomatoes star in their own slasher movie...
the tarantino homage sees tomatoes star in their own slasher movie...
monday motorbikes M1 is a minimalist e-bike built for city commutes
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inspired by classic mopeds from the '70s and '80s, monday motorbikes' M1 merges the styling cues of a vintage motorcycle with the practicality of a bicycle.
inspired by classic mopeds from the '70s and '80s, monday motorbikes' M1 merges the styling cues of a vintage motorcycle with the practicality of a bicycle.
