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fram arquitectos elevates wooden house among uruguayan forest
to solve for changes in the site's elevation, fram arquitectos projected the house’s zero level above the maximum height of the slope.
to solve for changes in the site's elevation, fram arquitectos projected the house’s zero level above the maximum height of the slope.
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oblique angles and tapering surfaces connote this thai residence in bangkok, by octane
octane architects tapered floors, designed diagonal wall lines and sloped ceilings that lead toward courtyards in bankok residence.
octane architects tapered floors, designed diagonal wall lines and sloped ceilings that lead toward courtyards in bankok residence.
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rainbow stripes hug the floor and ascend to exposed windows at this cancer-fighting pop up
iconic maggie's centers across the world use a design language that inspires stimulation and awakening – ab rogers echoed this theme with a continuous »
iconic maggie's centers across the world use a design language that inspires stimulation and awakening – ab rogers echoed this theme with a continuous whirlpool of colors.
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a squid, a chicken, and a beetle, join masayoshi matsumoto's collection of intricate balloon sculptures
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matsumoto recreates the physical form of his subjects by weaving and tying balloons together without the help of adhesive.
matsumoto recreates the physical form of his subjects by weaving and tying balloons together without the help of adhesive.
unu unveils second generation electric scooter with integrated display and lively hues
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silent yet sophisticated, spacious yet compact, smart yet user-friendly... meet the new unu electric scooter.
silent yet sophisticated, spacious yet compact, smart yet user-friendly... meet the new unu electric scooter.
ephemeral scenography hosts french design during shenzhen design week 2019
elements translate the intangible french artistic heritage into ghost-like steles designed by desormeaux/carrette and doppel studio.
elements translate the intangible french artistic heritage into ghost-like steles designed by desormeaux/carrette and doppel studio.
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liu jiakun completes suzhou's museum of imperial kiln brick
the site's largest building references the protruding eaves of the country's vernacular architecture.
the site's largest building references the protruding eaves of the country's vernacular architecture.
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hundreds of sexy porsches gathered in north hollywood for luftgekühlt 6
each polished (or intentionally unpolished) hood shines like a superstar against the flatness of drawn-on windows.
each polished (or intentionally unpolished) hood shines like a superstar against the flatness of drawn-on windows.
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maggie michella changes mona lisa's eyes to highlight asian diversity
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the exhibition draws attention to the physical diversity of asian cultures while questioning our eurocentric ideals of feminine beauty.
the exhibition draws attention to the physical diversity of asian cultures while questioning our eurocentric ideals of feminine beauty.
urbach tower is a 14-meter-tall landmark built from self-shaping wood
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the shape change in the wood is driven only by its characteristic shrinking during a decrease of moisture content.
the shape change in the wood is driven only by its characteristic shrinking during a decrease of moisture content.
quadrant house by KWK promes has a rotating terrace that tracks the sun
the design uses hinges and rails to move 90 degrees, creating a secluded garden at the rear of the property.
the design uses hinges and rails to move 90 degrees, creating a secluded garden at the rear of the property.
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designed for sharing, unicorn electric scooters boast a powerful motor and long battery life
the scooters incorporate a 750W motor, smartphone connectivity and a GPS system to prevent theft.
the scooters incorporate a 750W motor, smartphone connectivity and a GPS system to prevent theft.
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peter steinhauer captures the colorful bamboo scaffolding dressing hong kong's skyscrapers
caged up to 80 stories high and dressed in colorful swathes, they appear as death-defying cocoons which scaffolders scale with eye-watering risk.
caged up to 80 stories high and dressed in colorful swathes, they appear as death-defying cocoons which scaffolders scale with eye-watering risk.
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plastique fantastique creates a dream-like space at venice art biennale 2019
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'blurry venice' intends to create an oneiric experience, where the boundaries between environment and architecture disappear.
'blurry venice' intends to create an oneiric experience, where the boundaries between environment and architecture disappear.
shoplifter creates hypernatural environment of colored neon hair for the icelandic pavilion
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'one enters the pavilion as homo sapiens, and exits as chromo sapiens.'
'one enters the pavilion as homo sapiens, and exits as chromo sapiens.'
masatoshi hirai architects completes family house with kitchen garden in japan
the house is built for a family that wants to grow its own vegetables, herbs, and fruit trees.
the house is built for a family that wants to grow its own vegetables, herbs, and fruit trees.
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tadao ando major retrospective on show at milan's armani/silos
'I wish to create an architecture that will live on eternally – not in substance or form, but as a memory within people’s hearts.' – tadao ando
'I wish to create an architecture that will live on eternally – not in substance or form, but as a memory within people’s hearts.' – tadao ando
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living legends: B&B italia
at salone del mobile 2019, B&B italia's new collection presented designs created by piero lissoni, michael anastassiades, vincent van duysen and more.
at salone del mobile 2019, B&B italia's new collection presented designs created by piero lissoni, michael anastassiades, vincent van duysen and more.
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experimental house concept by atelier FCJZ lets light pass through its façade
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the structure seeks to embrace the natural world, while ensuring that the dwelling maintains the privacy required by domestic life.
the structure seeks to embrace the natural world, while ensuring that the dwelling maintains the privacy required by domestic life.
chinese artists at venice art biennale: liu wei, nabuqi, yin xiuzhen, yu ji , sun yuan and peng yu
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a round-up of the best works created by contemporary chinese artists, on show in ‘may you live in interesting times’.
a round-up of the best works created by contemporary chinese artists, on show in ‘may you live in interesting times’.
virgil abloh exhibition designed by AMO opens at chicago’s museum of contemporary art
the exhibition focuses on abloh's creative process and collaborative work across architecture, fashion, design, music, and art.
the exhibition focuses on abloh's creative process and collaborative work across architecture, fashion, design, music, and art.
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fala atelier renovates 19th-century house in porto with geometric surfaces and patterns
the house combines wood, concrete, tiles and marble.
the house combines wood, concrete, tiles and marble.
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taller estilo arquitectura turns narrow lot in mexico into kaleidoscopic dwelling
'kaleidos house' by taller estilo arquitectura features a cylindrical volume clad with a series of mirrors to create an optical play.
'kaleidos house' by taller estilo arquitectura features a cylindrical volume clad with a series of mirrors to create an optical play.
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santos bolivar architects scatters rammed-earth hotel across mexican landscape
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rather than housing its services and living spaces within the same volume, the santos bolivar santulan hotel divides each program between five structures.
rather than housing its services and living spaces within the same volume, the santos bolivar santulan hotel divides each program between five structures.
the concrete façades of LAN's student residences in paris relay stories of greek mythology
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the project is based on a simple idea: densifying the edge of the plot to create a park at the center.
the project is based on a simple idea: densifying the edge of the plot to create a park at the center.
florists transform london's sketch restaurant with bucolic blossoming displays
the creative dining emporium celebrates springtime in mayfair with leading independent florists until may 27, 2019.
the creative dining emporium celebrates springtime in mayfair with leading independent florists until may 27, 2019.
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'moulding matters' combines architectural craft with contemporary design in naples
the initiative conducts research through hands-on casting of traditional ornamental profiles and motifs.
the initiative conducts research through hands-on casting of traditional ornamental profiles and motifs.
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OMA wins competition to design new center for the arts in chicago
the scheme is topped with a translucent, tent-like roof with embedded photovoltaics that stretches between the design's two towers.
the scheme is topped with a translucent, tent-like roof with embedded photovoltaics that stretches between the design's two towers.
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a quarry and a warehouse designed by esrawe studio showcase material library in guadalajara
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highlighting the project's raw materials, esrawe designed a sculptural building for an elegant retail experience in guadalajara, mexico.
highlighting the project's raw materials, esrawe designed a sculptural building for an elegant retail experience in guadalajara, mexico.
TIMBER! brooklyn designers show what they're doing with wood at wanteddesign
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steam bent, sculpted, carved, and cut.
steam bent, sculpted, carved, and cut.
africa's ban on plastic bags should set an example for the rest of the world
it forms part of a wider anti-plastic initiative that seems to be taking place across the continent.
it forms part of a wider anti-plastic initiative that seems to be taking place across the continent.
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braun BN0265 chronograph — the iconic watch gets a sleek contemporary makeover
the braun BN0265 chronograph demonstrates that the company’s design values — developed more than half a century ago — are still relevant today.
the braun BN0265 chronograph demonstrates that the company’s design values — developed more than half a century ago — are still relevant today.
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minecraft earth uses augmented reality to let players build in the real world
designed for iOS and android, minecraft earth hopes to build on the success of games such as pokémon go.
designed for iOS and android, minecraft earth hopes to build on the success of games such as pokémon go.
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nendo's timber-grid tokyo building tops out with a sky forest terrace
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with wooden rails and pillars weaved into a grid on the façade, the office building peaks with a three-story sky forest lush with greenery.
with wooden rails and pillars weaved into a grid on the façade, the office building peaks with a three-story sky forest lush with greenery.
IM pei, the architect behind the louvre pyramid, dies aged 102
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with a career spanning over six decades, pei amassed an impressive portfolio of work, including the world-famous glass pyramid conceived for the louvre in paris.
with a career spanning over six decades, pei amassed an impressive portfolio of work, including the world-famous glass pyramid conceived for the louvre in paris.
