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exhibition hall leading into old chinese town by the 9th institute of architectural design and research
the architects were asked by the government owners of fengqiao town to renovate an ancient part of the village to host the main entrance.
the architects were asked by the government owners of fengqiao town to renovate an ancient part of the village to host the main entrance.
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these are all the wild things you could be doing while taking your official passport photo
max siedentopf reimagines one of the most mundane and unexciting types of photography through a humorous lens.
max siedentopf reimagines one of the most mundane and unexciting types of photography through a humorous lens.
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a first look inside jean nouvel's 53 west 53 skyscraper in new york
the development has presented two new model residences designed by roman and williams, who collaborated with david zwirner gallery, and hong kong-based designer »
the development has presented two new model residences designed by roman and williams, who collaborated with david zwirner gallery, and hong kong-based designer andré fu.
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JCPCDR nestles 'the observatory' timber cabin in a french forest
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constructed entirely from fir wood, the observatory perfectly integrates into its forest environment.
constructed entirely from fir wood, the observatory perfectly integrates into its forest environment.
OFFICE KGDVS wins olive oil mill competition in trebbio, italy
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a spartan industrial building stands modestly in the middle of the olive groves as a simple square with an oversized circular roof.
a spartan industrial building stands modestly in the middle of the olive groves as a simple square with an oversized circular roof.
ella + pitr break their own record for world's largest mural in paris
filling the rooftop of the parc expo in paris, the work's title translates as 'what will the weather be tomorrow?'
filling the rooftop of the parc expo in paris, the work's title translates as 'what will the weather be tomorrow?'
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IKEA trades typeface for globally recognized noto by google and monotype
IKEA's new typeface noto was developed by google and monotype, and is considered to be the world's most universal font design.
IKEA's new typeface noto was developed by google and monotype, and is considered to be the world's most universal font design.
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dead space by finbarr fallon documents the hyperdense vertical graveyards of hong kong
juxtaposed against backgrounds of towering skyscrapers, the terraced gravestones present a serene yet uneasy landscape.
juxtaposed against backgrounds of towering skyscrapers, the terraced gravestones present a serene yet uneasy landscape.
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heatherwick studio plans giant 'planted pergola' for mixed-use tokyo development
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the undulating structure rises like a gently sloping hillside before puncturing the ground to allow natural light into the basement zones.
the undulating structure rises like a gently sloping hillside before puncturing the ground to allow natural light into the basement zones.
ink calligraphy furniture by apiwat chitapanya flows like chinese brushstrokes
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designed for thai brand masaya, the pieces embody the rhythm, movement and flow of chinese calligraphy painting.
designed for thai brand masaya, the pieces embody the rhythm, movement and flow of chinese calligraphy painting.
GEplus arhitekti reuses village bricks for new football stadium in croatia
the selected 12,000 bricks used in the facade originate from the ruined houses destroyed by the floods, and add meaning to the new stadium.
the selected 12,000 bricks used in the facade originate from the ruined houses destroyed by the floods, and add meaning to the new stadium.
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fabian oefner cuts-up and recomposes cameras, exposing their inner beauty
a collection of technical objects are sliced, rearranged and distorted to become new forms.
a collection of technical objects are sliced, rearranged and distorted to become new forms.
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ji hee lee crafts mouth-watering meals out of colorful pieces of paper
from perfectly-round pizzas to sushi rolls and parmesan cheese, the artist transforms brightly-colored pieces of paper into the most delicious meals.
from perfectly-round pizzas to sushi rolls and parmesan cheese, the artist transforms brightly-colored pieces of paper into the most delicious meals.
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milton glaser: rare unreleased video interview with the graphic designer (2000)
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as designboom celebrates 20 years online, we present a series of 'retro' videos, here spotlighting acclaimed graphic designer milton glaser.
as designboom celebrates 20 years online, we present a series of 'retro' videos, here spotlighting acclaimed graphic designer milton glaser.
top five rare classic cars from pebble beach concours d'elegance 2019
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from one-off designs to historic racers, designboom hand-picks our five favorite cars from the pebble beach concours d'elegance 2019.
from one-off designs to historic racers, designboom hand-picks our five favorite cars from the pebble beach concours d'elegance 2019.
FLIT-16: a brand new generation of folding e-bike
developed in cambridge by an ex land rover engineer, the e-bike is not only aesthetic, but a smooth ride.
developed in cambridge by an ex land rover engineer, the e-bike is not only aesthetic, but a smooth ride.
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zeller & moye connects box-like volumes to form sustainable housing in rural mexico
each volume has its own front door and covered terrace, making the garden the circulation space of the house.
each volume has its own front door and covered terrace, making the garden the circulation space of the house.
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sasan nasernia deconstructs persian and arabic calligraphy to form 'dripping' compositions
abstracted letterforms, often geometrically configured, are stretched and distorted beyond their usual bounds, 'dripping' onto the floor and stretching between »
abstracted letterforms, often geometrically configured, are stretched and distorted beyond their usual bounds, 'dripping' onto the floor and stretching between vacant spaces.
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WARchitect builds the skyscape apartment on a rooftop in bangkok
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the design team wanted to make the apartment feel like a borderless box that emerges out of nowhere in the sky.
the design team wanted to make the apartment feel like a borderless box that emerges out of nowhere in the sky.
héctor zamora and solo houses exhibit brick labyrinth in a natural gallery space
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as part of a summer group show, zamora exhibits a radial brick pavilion entitled 'truth always appears as something veiled.'
as part of a summer group show, zamora exhibits a radial brick pavilion entitled 'truth always appears as something veiled.'
purpose built moto restyles ducati GT1000 modern classic motorcycle
having aged over 50,000 km, purpose built moto refines and renews a ducati GT1000 cafe racer to offer an even sportier ride.
having aged over 50,000 km, purpose built moto refines and renews a ducati GT1000 cafe racer to offer an even sportier ride.
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solo houses summer show features pezo von ellrichshausen, barozzi/veiga, & ugo rondinone
the group show is experienced as part of a route that leads visitors across the natural landscape of eastern spain.
the group show is experienced as part of a route that leads visitors across the natural landscape of eastern spain.
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an intricate wooden canopy tops JK-AR's house of three trees in south korea
functioning both structurally and aesthetically, the canopy has been constructed from 4006 pieces and using only wooden joinery.
functioning both structurally and aesthetically, the canopy has been constructed from 4006 pieces and using only wooden joinery.
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zaha hadid architects completes topographical river promenade in hamburg
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the project was designed in response to the need for increased flood protection along the elbe river in hamburg.
the project was designed in response to the need for increased flood protection along the elbe river in hamburg.
designboom editorial internships available in NEW YORK!
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are you knowledgeable about architecture, design, art, and technology? passionate about writing and digital media? then we want to hear from you!
are you knowledgeable about architecture, design, art, and technology? passionate about writing and digital media? then we want to hear from you!
this 100% plant and algae T-shirt can biodegrade in just 12 weeks
all you need to do is remember to compost it at the end of its life.
all you need to do is remember to compost it at the end of its life.
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wilson architects deconstructs kooroomba chapel to frame mountain views in australia
the small timber frame building intends to explore the natural setting and provide visitors with a strong sense of place.
the small timber frame building intends to explore the natural setting and provide visitors with a strong sense of place.
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geoship, the bioceramic dome for the homeless designed to last for over 500 years
the geoship bioceramic domes for social housing are affordable, energy sufficient, fire resistant and disaster resilient.
the geoship bioceramic domes for social housing are affordable, energy sufficient, fire resistant and disaster resilient.
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norberto miranda creates huge inflatable beans to host exhibitions in mexico
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the inflatable structures have been formed to host music, science and cultural events for all ages in the village of papalotla.
the inflatable structures have been formed to host music, science and cultural events for all ages in the village of papalotla.
volkswagen presents all-electric ID. BUGGY at pebble beach concours d'elegance
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as a modern interpretation of the classic dune buggy, the concept is designed to be 'off-road' ready and features no roof or doors.
as a modern interpretation of the classic dune buggy, the concept is designed to be 'off-road' ready and features no roof or doors.
C+A revives landmark building in kyoto university of foreign studies
C+A aimed to build a flexible hub for student activities on campus, enhancing the experience of students and teachers alike.
C+A aimed to build a flexible hub for student activities on campus, enhancing the experience of students and teachers alike.
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penguin-shaped egg-holder and boiler designed to dive into hot water
holding up to half a dozen eggs in its hollow form, the 'egguins' by peleg design appears as if a small colony of penguins.
holding up to half a dozen eggs in its hollow form, the 'egguins' by peleg design appears as if a small colony of penguins.
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new video tours zaha hadid's soon-to-open daxing airport in beijing
scheduled to open late september 2019, the 700,000 sqm airport is being constructed to ease the burden on the chinese captial’s existing airport.
scheduled to open late september 2019, the 700,000 sqm airport is being constructed to ease the burden on the chinese captial’s existing airport.
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GEOM design stacks red bricks to build the façade of JPG coffee in china
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the 'take-out-only' cafe is designed to cater for the fast-paced urban context of zhujiang new town.
the 'take-out-only' cafe is designed to cater for the fast-paced urban context of zhujiang new town.
urwahn reinvents the bike frame in stadtfuchs V5F, made for rigorous city use
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the stadtfuchs blends ergonomic design, functionality and safety, resulting in an elastic rear-suspension that enables the bike to dampen any bump.
the stadtfuchs blends ergonomic design, functionality and safety, resulting in an elastic rear-suspension that enables the bike to dampen any bump.
