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the plissé kettle by michele de lucchi for alessi resembles a folded piece of fabric
the kettle takes the form of an haute couture dress sculpted through thick pleating.
the kettle takes the form of an haute couture dress sculpted through thick pleating.
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glenstone museum previews its thomas phifer-designed expansion
grouped around a lushly planted water court, the design comprises distinct spaces installed with artworks drawn exclusively from the institution's collection.
grouped around a lushly planted water court, the design comprises distinct spaces installed with artworks drawn exclusively from the institution's collection.
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mecanoo + metaform's sunken sports complex in luxembourg will include timber velodrome
the planned site is located on the outskirts of mondorf-les-bains, a town in the south-east of the country known for its thermal baths.
the planned site is located on the outskirts of mondorf-les-bains, a town in the south-east of the country known for its thermal baths.
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designboom editorial internships available in MILAN!
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are you knowledgeable about architecture or technology? passionate about writing? designboom is seeking interns to join our headquarters in MILAN.
are you knowledgeable about architecture or technology? passionate about writing? designboom is seeking interns to join our headquarters in MILAN.
junya ishigami creates 12-meter cantilevered display shelves for JINS eyewear store
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from one side three cantilevered shelves and two shorter shelves for customer assistance protrude, casting elongated shadows directly underneath.
from one side three cantilevered shelves and two shorter shelves for customer assistance protrude, casting elongated shadows directly underneath.
google celebrates twenty years by completely changing how it works
changes include making the most out of AI and more advanced search algorithms that will be able to predict what it is that we want.
changes include making the most out of AI and more advanced search algorithms that will be able to predict what it is that we want.
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dimorestudio's sophisticated mix between market and showroom for excelsior milano
the new interiors have been developed as a stylistic evolution of the existing structure designed in 2011 by jean nouvel.
the new interiors have been developed as a stylistic evolution of the existing structure designed in 2011 by jean nouvel.
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DWF designs a safe and affordable solution for wind generation
due to the possibility of flexible adjustment of parameters of the generator, it can work with high efficiency in a wide range of winds.
due to the possibility of flexible adjustment of parameters of the generator, it can work with high efficiency in a wide range of winds.
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phillip k. smith III creates 'floating bar of light' for detroit skybridge
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the structure has been conceived as a floating bar of light that hovers dramatically above the streets below.
the structure has been conceived as a floating bar of light that hovers dramatically above the streets below.
do ho suh suspends traditional korean house and bamboo garden on a london footbridge
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the project reflects the artist’s own experience of moving across continents and between cultures, and continues his career-long investigation of memory, »
the project reflects the artist’s own experience of moving across continents and between cultures, and continues his career-long investigation of memory, migration, the multiplicity of the immigrant experience.
human body parts emerge from ronit baranga's hybrid ceramic tableware
the bizarre pieces combine traditional teapots, cups and saucers with human body parts such as fingers, open mouths, and tongues.
the bizarre pieces combine traditional teapots, cups and saucers with human body parts such as fingers, open mouths, and tongues.
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endless urban dining oasis in beijing's wangjing soho by maison h
the project creates a fine dining experience as a sparkling, endless journey of spatial discovery within the mundanity of everyday life.
the project creates a fine dining experience as a sparkling, endless journey of spatial discovery within the mundanity of everyday life.
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world's first floating farm houses cows in hurricane-resilient structure
the high-tech, multilevel facility will float in the water in rotterdam, located roughly 50 miles outside of amsterdam.
the high-tech, multilevel facility will float in the water in rotterdam, located roughly 50 miles outside of amsterdam.
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doug aitken to occupy former bank in detroit with a mind-warping, mirror-clad house
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visitors traverse a terrain of river rocks and earth in order to reach the structure, beckoning them to enter the artwork.
visitors traverse a terrain of river rocks and earth in order to reach the structure, beckoning them to enter the artwork.
this sculptural hall in china mimics topography and movement
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zhanghua architects generated the building through a gradated negotiation between the angular rear face and the curving front face.
zhanghua architects generated the building through a gradated negotiation between the angular rear face and the curving front face.
KAAN architecten completes CUBE, a glass and concrete study center for tilburg university
the building features a secluded interior that feels like an opening in the woods.
the building features a secluded interior that feels like an opening in the woods.
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portuguese coast villa by CORE architects overlooks the ocean
the building features in its core a bioclimatic analysis and a green thinking side by side with the sleek and sophisticated contemporary design.
the building features in its core a bioclimatic analysis and a green thinking side by side with the sleek and sophisticated contemporary design.
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kota mizuishi's house in otai has a timber screen that encloses a sheltered outdoor space
the double-height space can also be used by the owner's parents, and has a transparent ceiling that allows natural light to enter.
the double-height space can also be used by the owner's parents, and has a transparent ceiling that allows natural light to enter.
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industrial style royal enfield garage cafe in goa is covered with portuguese hand-painted tiles, by studio lotus
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the retail building, with its zinc roof, laterite infill walls and the distinctive charcoal grey metal and glass façade, effortlessly bridges its setting with »
the retail building, with its zinc roof, laterite infill walls and the distinctive charcoal grey metal and glass façade, effortlessly bridges its setting with industrial craftsmanship.
this factory in india has a sunken void that allows monsoon waters to safely flood the site
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when it is not filled with water, the space can be used as a shaded breakout space for employees.
when it is not filled with water, the space can be used as a shaded breakout space for employees.
brazil and japan coexist in masquespacio's kaikaya tropical sushi restaurant in valencia
the interior combines japanese elements with brazilian tropicalismo.
the interior combines japanese elements with brazilian tropicalismo.
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turner prize 2018 at tate tackles pressing social issues, from civil rights to identity politics
the exhibition features the works of this year's shortlisted artists, which include forensic architecture, naeem mohaiemen, charlotte prodger and luke willis »
the exhibition features the works of this year's shortlisted artists, which include forensic architecture, naeem mohaiemen, charlotte prodger and luke willis thompson.
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gucci recreates noah's ark in latest campaign 'gucci gothic'
models are seen gathering animals across a rural landscape, including tigers, snakes, camels and ostriches, before leading them to a massive wooden boat »
models are seen gathering animals across a rural landscape, including tigers, snakes, camels and ostriches, before leading them to a massive wooden boat constructed by the fashion house to reenact the tale.
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designboom graduates from Kul Kul Farm and IBUKU's Bamboo U
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after an intensive 11-day workshop, designboom graduates from the august course of Bamboo U in the heart of bali.
after an intensive 11-day workshop, designboom graduates from the august course of Bamboo U in the heart of bali.
MAD proposes 'living garden' as home of the future at china house vision 2018
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in place of a traditional home - where walls and roofs form boundaries - a curved, floating roof slopes downwards atop an open grid-like structure.
in place of a traditional home - where walls and roofs form boundaries - a curved, floating roof slopes downwards atop an open grid-like structure.
argentinian artists exhibit dog houses made of sustainable materials in buenos aires
for this event, architects, artists, and designers from various fields have presented their proposals for dog houses made of sustainable materials.
for this event, architects, artists, and designers from various fields have presented their proposals for dog houses made of sustainable materials.
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engineers give robot dog an extra arm to be humans' new best friend
ALMA is a quadrupedal robot with an extra mechanical arm, capable of performing a range of 'manipulation tasks'.
ALMA is a quadrupedal robot with an extra mechanical arm, capable of performing a range of 'manipulation tasks'.
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leica releases SOFORT, an affordable instant camera
the camera can capture up to 10 62 x 46 mm frames in color or monochrome.
the camera can capture up to 10 62 x 46 mm frames in color or monochrome.
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NLÉ designs brick classrooms and dormitories for a boarding school in tanzania
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the buildings are defined by their catenary arches, which subtly reference the site's undulating topography.
the buildings are defined by their catenary arches, which subtly reference the site's undulating topography.
designboom talk in beijing: how to create a sense of home – architecture in the age of global nomads
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join designboom and MINI LIVING for the 'how to create a sense of home – architecture in the age of global nomads' talk on september 26th from 17:30 at china »
join designboom and MINI LIVING for the 'how to create a sense of home – architecture in the age of global nomads' talk on september 26th from 17:30 at china house vision.
the earth house in iran by azeri and lotfolahi centers around a coutyard
soil, clay, and cement create a feeling of warmth and consistency throughout the two monolithic volumes, complemented by natural stone flooring.
soil, clay, and cement create a feeling of warmth and consistency throughout the two monolithic volumes, complemented by natural stone flooring.
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elon musk gives glimpse into spaceX mars base vision
musk has stated a full ‘mars base alpha’ – a preliminary city on the red planet – could be completed as soon as 2028.
musk has stated a full ‘mars base alpha’ – a preliminary city on the red planet – could be completed as soon as 2028.
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vincent leroy installs a reflective floating particle at premiere vision show in paris
the 7-meter in diameter monumental piece constantly turns in slow motion bending the reality.
the 7-meter in diameter monumental piece constantly turns in slow motion bending the reality.
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MVRDV clads leisure complex with golden façades and imprints of surrounding structures
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dubbed 'the imprint', the development contains a nightclub in one building, while the other accommodates an indoor theme park.
dubbed 'the imprint', the development contains a nightclub in one building, while the other accommodates an indoor theme park.
sandstone house in ahmedabad, india, by SPASM features secret gardens
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the private home is a cross in plan, which allows for easy ventilation and the possibility of a seamless connection with the outdoors.
the private home is a cross in plan, which allows for easy ventilation and the possibility of a seamless connection with the outdoors.
