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CLAP studio designs hong kong fashion cafe HER to be like landing on a 'new planet'
the design team imagined the space as a sinuous landscape, with 'mountains' of terracotta inspired by the surface of mars.
the design team imagined the space as a sinuous landscape, with 'mountains' of terracotta inspired by the surface of mars.
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studio drift launches 'franchise freedom' drone art performance at NASA's rocket garden
300 luminous intel shooting start drones performed at the kennedy space center in celebration of 50 years since apollo 11 launched to the moon.
300 luminous intel shooting start drones performed at the kennedy space center in celebration of 50 years since apollo 11 launched to the moon.
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anderman architects completes house in israel with perforated concrete façade
interior and exterior areas are complete with various 'pockets' of greenery.
interior and exterior areas are complete with various 'pockets' of greenery.
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elon musk's neuralink unveils brain implant that reads your mind to control tech
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elon musk's latest startup has unveiled a brain-reading device that uses small 'threads' to detect neuron activity so that users can control computers with their »
elon musk's latest startup has unveiled a brain-reading device that uses small 'threads' to detect neuron activity so that users can control computers with their mind.
relive the apollo 11 moon landing with animated film for 50th anniversary
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the short film by woodwork pays tribute to one of mankind's biggest achievements.
the short film by woodwork pays tribute to one of mankind's biggest achievements.
lotus unveils electric hypercar with a nine-minute charging time and no handles
the evija, which is pronounced 'ev-eye-a,' is the first all-new car from the british automaker in 11 years.
the evija, which is pronounced 'ev-eye-a,' is the first all-new car from the british automaker in 11 years.
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shizuka tatsuno uses japanese pottery tradition in hiiro ceramic water carafes
there is an old japanese saying that goes: water does not spoil in bizen ware water jugs.
there is an old japanese saying that goes: water does not spoil in bizen ware water jugs.
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couvelas/kouvelas blends summer house into greek island's cliffside landscape
the house reflects the dichotomy of sea shells: boasting rough, native materials on the outside that turn into the smooth, warm interiors.
the house reflects the dichotomy of sea shells: boasting rough, native materials on the outside that turn into the smooth, warm interiors.
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krautmotors unveils bauhaus-inspired BMW motorrad F 850 GS custom bike
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dubbed the bauhaus 100, the bike's R60/6 frame has been stretched and widened to reference marcel breuer's lounge chair.
dubbed the bauhaus 100, the bike's R60/6 frame has been stretched and widened to reference marcel breuer's lounge chair.
robots 3D-print nine different concrete columns without any formwork
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each 2.7-meter-tall column is produced at full height in 2.5 hours with the process developed at ETH zurich.
each 2.7-meter-tall column is produced at full height in 2.5 hours with the process developed at ETH zurich.
JADE+QA & stylus studio combine organic forms in the joe lalli narada resort hotel in china
the resort's form and materials reflect the surrounding mountains, lakes, and waterfalls.
the resort's form and materials reflect the surrounding mountains, lakes, and waterfalls.
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guz architects cantilevers the botanica house over the lush nature of singapore
the project focuses on bringing nature into the home, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor space.
the project focuses on bringing nature into the home, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor space.
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gonverge interior design adds extensive book walls to bookstore-themed shopping mall in china
the 240m-long book walls are constructed with steel and transparent glass, providing visibility and light from the atrium to come in.
the 240m-long book walls are constructed with steel and transparent glass, providing visibility and light from the atrium to come in.
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silaa architects connects nature with dorm spaces in vietnamese timber hut
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the timber hut, designed as a homestay project, alternates between enclosed, translucent spaces and voids that fill with nature.
the timber hut, designed as a homestay project, alternates between enclosed, translucent spaces and voids that fill with nature.
adidas by stella mccartney liquifies old cotton to create biodegradable tennis dress
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the tennis dress uses a cellulose blended yarn and microsilk, a protein-based material that is made with renewable ingredients, like water, sugar, and yeast.
the tennis dress uses a cellulose blended yarn and microsilk, a protein-based material that is made with renewable ingredients, like water, sugar, and yeast.
the zero-net energy miner road residence is wrapped in a rainscreen of corten steel
faulkner architects organized the miner road residence with an outward facing open plan which connects directly to the surrounding forested landscape
faulkner architects organized the miner road residence with an outward facing open plan which connects directly to the surrounding forested landscape
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solarCLOUD by superspace imagines balloons to harvest energy from the sun in abu dhabi
woven with a solar fabric to take energy from the sun, the canopy of balloons will rise during the day, then gently fall at night.
woven with a solar fabric to take energy from the sun, the canopy of balloons will rise during the day, then gently fall at night.
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mass design materializes a wave in wood for lighthouse atop amsterdam boat
a wooden wave inside the ship's former wheel house forms a writing shack, reading room and champagne bar as the rooftop of a houseboat.
a wooden wave inside the ship's former wheel house forms a writing shack, reading room and champagne bar as the rooftop of a houseboat.
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the deformed roof house in rural japan receives a narrow, greenhouse-like extension
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architect yoshichika takagi introduced a translucent secondary skin that serves as a full-height light well.
architect yoshichika takagi introduced a translucent secondary skin that serves as a full-height light well.
'skin II' is a probiotic clothing concept that is activated by sweat to promote healthy skin
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in collaboration with microbiologist dr callewaert, rosie broadhead examines the beneficial effect that bacteria can have on our skin.
in collaboration with microbiologist dr callewaert, rosie broadhead examines the beneficial effect that bacteria can have on our skin.
herzog & de meuron organizes munich office complex around 'urban forest'
the scheme is articulated around a large courtyard garden, which will be accessible to the entire neighborhood.
the scheme is articulated around a large courtyard garden, which will be accessible to the entire neighborhood.
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200 people virtually come together to build a massive starbucks island in minecraft
RTGame — a twitch streamer — wanted to involve his viewers more.
RTGame — a twitch streamer — wanted to involve his viewers more.
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hashim sarkis announces title and theme for 2020 venice architecture biennale
'in the context of widening political divides and growing economic inequalities, we call on architects to imagine spaces in which we can generously live together.'
'in the context of widening political divides and growing economic inequalities, we call on architects to imagine spaces in which we can generously live together.'
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designboom talks to annabelle selldorf about the art of architecture
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designboom talks to the architect about the importance of cultural exchange, equality in architecture, and her penchant for calm spaces.
designboom talks to the architect about the importance of cultural exchange, equality in architecture, and her penchant for calm spaces.
noa* designs traditional alpine mountain home with unexpected interior spaces
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rather than the classical model of stacked slabs and room division, the interior spaces are formalized as a cluster of 'hanging boxes,' situated at irregular »
rather than the classical model of stacked slabs and room division, the interior spaces are formalized as a cluster of 'hanging boxes,' situated at irregular heights.
travel to the moon with laurie anderson's virtual reality installation
the installation takes visitors on a 15-minute journey that includes scenes of constellations featuring life forms that are becoming extinct, plastic pollution »
the installation takes visitors on a 15-minute journey that includes scenes of constellations featuring life forms that are becoming extinct, plastic pollution and nuclear waste.
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underwater cinematographer captures human-sized jellyfish off english coast
the jellyfish was at least 5 feet long and captured by underwater cinematographer dan abbott, who swam beside wildlife biologist and presenter lizzie daly.
the jellyfish was at least 5 feet long and captured by underwater cinematographer dan abbott, who swam beside wildlife biologist and presenter lizzie daly.
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animal fat might have been used to build stonehenge, archaeologists believe
the fat could have been used as a lubricant to drag the megaliths into place.
the fat could have been used as a lubricant to drag the megaliths into place.
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this buddhist temple in japan expresses a radiating timber roof structure
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designed by persimmon hills architects, the space is characterized by its structurally expressive roof, spanning the hall without the support of a single pillar.
designed by persimmon hills architects, the space is characterized by its structurally expressive roof, spanning the hall without the support of a single pillar.
francis kéré's tippet rise pavilion offers 'a more intimate experience of its landscape'
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visitors may gather within 'xylem' to converse or contemplate the views, or sit and meditate in solitude.
visitors may gather within 'xylem' to converse or contemplate the views, or sit and meditate in solitude.
extruded volumes characterize muñoz miranda's residential complex in malaga
built adjacent to a protected smokestack from the beginning of the 20th century, the apartment block references the industrial activity that once took place in »
built adjacent to a protected smokestack from the beginning of the 20th century, the apartment block references the industrial activity that once took place in the area.
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dan abramson's mars dust globe depicts the planet's signature red storms
when shaken, the tiny planet is engulfed in a glittery, red swirl, that eventually settles and reveals the adult and child astronaut.
when shaken, the tiny planet is engulfed in a glittery, red swirl, that eventually settles and reveals the adult and child astronaut.
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new york sunshine alludes hometowns across rural US in american dream collection
for his latest collection, john margaritis has shifted focus from an installation supporting his clothes to a new medium of presentation — a video.
for his latest collection, john margaritis has shifted focus from an installation supporting his clothes to a new medium of presentation — a video.
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virgil abloh and louis vuitton colorize every inch of NYC pop-up in neon green
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green furniture, figures, and even the fire hydrant outside the corner site have been colorized to create an all-encompassing experience.
green furniture, figures, and even the fire hydrant outside the corner site have been colorized to create an all-encompassing experience.
kientruc o introduces vibrant 'playhouse' kindergarten to ho chi minh city
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with its minimal volume, the design team introduces a playful quality with colored figural windows, all irregular in their layout and proportions.
with its minimal volume, the design team introduces a playful quality with colored figural windows, all irregular in their layout and proportions.
