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luca poian envisions self-supporting timber footbridge at parco del lura
the team expresses influence from a self-supporting system first studied by leonardo da vinci in the 15th century.
the team expresses influence from a self-supporting system first studied by leonardo da vinci in the 15th century.
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textured feather-like roof tops wetland visitor center proposal in abu dhabi
the project explores the relationship between curves and lines, as well as enclosure and exposure.
the project explores the relationship between curves and lines, as well as enclosure and exposure.
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ON-A proposes to 're-nature' barcelona's camp nou stadium as 26-hectare city park
the facilities attached to the 99,000-seat arena would be maintained and function independently below the surface of the new park.
the facilities attached to the 99,000-seat arena would be maintained and function independently below the surface of the new park.
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ryue nishizawa's ochoquebradas house in chile photographed by cristóbal palma
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the dwelling is topped with an undulating concrete roof that references the waves crashing against the adjacent shoreline.
the dwelling is topped with an undulating concrete roof that references the waves crashing against the adjacent shoreline.
wutopia lab adds micro chinese garden to 'the hiding house' in shanghai
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volcanic rock and taihu stones in the garden emphasize the green trees and white residence.
volcanic rock and taihu stones in the garden emphasize the green trees and white residence.
auhaus builds a beachside house around a tiered central courtyard in australia
a stone's throw from the beach, the design looks to make the most of the coastal site and incredible ocean views.
a stone's throw from the beach, the design looks to make the most of the coastal site and incredible ocean views.
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photographer captures rainbow effect as sunlight passes through hummingbirds' wings
titled winged prism, this series of photographs by christian spencer shows nature’s mastery and perfection.
titled winged prism, this series of photographs by christian spencer shows nature’s mastery and perfection.
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a lone figure runs through an otherworldly landscape in this music video by kachi chan
created for the song, delusion, the 11 minute video features a surreal alien landscape to complement olivier cong's musical style.
created for the song, delusion, the 11 minute video features a surreal alien landscape to complement olivier cong's musical style.
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oppenheim architecture mimics switzerland's hillside villages with lago maggiore retreat
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designed to span three sites that each rise above the alpine lake, the retreat celebrates unique and varied spirit of its context.
designed to span three sites that each rise above the alpine lake, the retreat celebrates unique and varied spirit of its context.
terrazzo sections + curved corners complete modernist apartment interior in vietnam
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the design reminisces about architect louis kahn’s aesthetics, especially the material sensation of terrazzo that was prevalent in saigon in the 1950s and 60s.
the design reminisces about architect louis kahn’s aesthetics, especially the material sensation of terrazzo that was prevalent in saigon in the 1950s and 60s.
'apple central world' in bangkok is housed beneath a cantilevered tree canopy
the venue's two levels are connected by a spiral staircase that wraps around a timber core and a cylindrical elevator clad in mirror-polished stainless steel.
the venue's two levels are connected by a spiral staircase that wraps around a timber core and a cylindrical elevator clad in mirror-polished stainless steel.
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'senja' cabin by bjørnådal arkitektstudio takes the form of norwegian stones + mountains
its design draws from the ancient building traditions of the sámi people.
its design draws from the ancient building traditions of the sámi people.
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x museum in beijing by TEMP rethinks cultural space + artwork display design
through this project, TEMP aimed to respond to the most basic question concerning art museums and cultural spaces: 'how should a painting be hung on a wall?'
through this project, TEMP aimed to respond to the most basic question concerning art museums and cultural spaces: 'how should a painting be hung on a wall?'
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patricia urquiola on her prolific and powerful oeuvre for friedman benda's 'design in dialogue'
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the architect and designer intimately discussed her inspiration, long-time collaborations, and joyful capacity for generating such a diverse body of work.
the architect and designer intimately discussed her inspiration, long-time collaborations, and joyful capacity for generating such a diverse body of work.
tatsuya tanaka creates escapist miniature scenes from face masks and household items
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bread beds and brush showers highlight the newfound significance of our domestic environments.
bread beds and brush showers highlight the newfound significance of our domestic environments.
MMV arquitectos elevates a corten steel clad volume for events space in porto
situated in a rural locale, the project challenged the architect to develop a sensitive response that integrates well into the landscape.
situated in a rural locale, the project challenged the architect to develop a sensitive response that integrates well into the landscape.
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watch elon musk launch the spaceX starship rocket prototype 500 feet above ground
‘mars is looking real,’ musk tweeted after the spaceX starship hop test. ‘progress is accelerating.’
‘mars is looking real,’ musk tweeted after the spaceX starship hop test. ‘progress is accelerating.’
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CHYBIK + KRISTOF completes lahofer winery in the czech republic with undulating roof
the roof doubles as an amphitheater for cultural events, open to both locals and visitors.
the roof doubles as an amphitheater for cultural events, open to both locals and visitors.
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teardrop-shaped tents in belgium let you spend a night hanging from the trees
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blurring the line between sculpture and architecture, the structures are the work of dutch artist dre wapenaar.
blurring the line between sculpture and architecture, the structures are the work of dutch artist dre wapenaar.
bold sloping cube welcomes visitors to second-hand clothing store in st. petersburg, russia
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appearing in the middle of the entrance hall, the interesting cube clads a hidden staircase leading to the rest of the shop.
appearing in the middle of the entrance hall, the interesting cube clads a hidden staircase leading to the rest of the shop.
bamboo, wood + colorful fabrics adorn interior of boat house floating οn chapora river, india
each room has been assigned an element of nature -water, fire, earth and air- translated into bold colors and textures.
each room has been assigned an element of nature -water, fire, earth and air- translated into bold colors and textures.
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henrique barros-gomes turns an old community oven into a holiday home in rural portugal
an austere exterior, materialized in rough granite, contrasts with a clearly contemporary interior.
an austere exterior, materialized in rough granite, contrasts with a clearly contemporary interior.
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saflex structural laminated glass dome crowns renzo piano's academy museum of motion pictures
the spectacular, shimmering glass roof shields visitors from the elements yet provides perfect, crystal clear views of hollywood.
the spectacular, shimmering glass roof shields visitors from the elements yet provides perfect, crystal clear views of hollywood.
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a pastel-colored vestibule forms the core of this apartment in camogli, italy
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realized by genoa based studio, gosplan, the vestibule serves as a ceremonial space and is decorated by simple geometries.
realized by genoa based studio, gosplan, the vestibule serves as a ceremonial space and is decorated by simple geometries.
intricate paper insects delivering prescription drugs by merel slootheer
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the project intends to draw attention to the prevalence of prescription drugs in society by comparing them with insects.
the project intends to draw attention to the prevalence of prescription drugs in society by comparing them with insects.
hong kong's 'cafe wander' is designed in two halves by absence from island + studio etain ho
the cozy cafe space is unified by the white above and contrasted with the color below.
the cozy cafe space is unified by the white above and contrasted with the color below.
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eight steel roofs with different textures top factory in japan by kenzo makino & associates
the factory building has been designed to also serve as an exhibition hall, showcasing the steel roofing products as well as their construction process.
the factory building has been designed to also serve as an exhibition hall, showcasing the steel roofing products as well as their construction process.
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'cover crop' is a socially-distanced art installation at queens county farm in new york
parallel paths allow groups of people to walk side-by-side while maintaining the appropriate social distance.
parallel paths allow groups of people to walk side-by-side while maintaining the appropriate social distance.
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recycling, local craft + low-tech solutions define 'mo de movimiento' restaurant in madrid
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two massive, handcrafted terracotta ovens welcome guests into the restaurant.
two massive, handcrafted terracotta ovens welcome guests into the restaurant.
NIKE weaves 85,000 kilos of sustainable material into new flagship store in paris
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prior to the paris opening, designboom spoke with john hoke, NIKE’s chief design officer, who shared insights into the creation of this new space.
prior to the paris opening, designboom spoke with john hoke, NIKE’s chief design officer, who shared insights into the creation of this new space.
new genoa bridge by renzo piano inaugurated after just 420 days of construction
following the tragic collapse of the morandi bridge in august 2018, piano donated a replacement design, which he described as 'simple and sober'.
following the tragic collapse of the morandi bridge in august 2018, piano donated a replacement design, which he described as 'simple and sober'.
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graphic white volumes and open courtyards build family residence in jakarta
the dwelling features a number of open garden areas, essentially forming an oasis in the middle of the urban metropolis.
the dwelling features a number of open garden areas, essentially forming an oasis in the middle of the urban metropolis.
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the olea all suite hotel develops around a 4000 sqm lake-like pool in zakynthos, greece
the peaceful retreat combines mediterranean architecture with tropical modernism.
the peaceful retreat combines mediterranean architecture with tropical modernism.
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watch how NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will navigate itself to an asteroid
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to arrive at the asteroid's surface, OSIRIS-REx will use an onboard image software known as natural feature tracking (NFT).
to arrive at the asteroid's surface, OSIRIS-REx will use an onboard image software known as natural feature tracking (NFT).
animated GIFs restore UNESCO cultural sites to their original glory
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the collection of images aims to raise awareness of six UNESCO cultural sites in danger of disappearing forever.
the collection of images aims to raise awareness of six UNESCO cultural sites in danger of disappearing forever.
