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NAN covers a sales center in wenzhou with a geometrical aluminum pattern
aiming to create an organic connection between people and city through porosity, the project adopts the traditional simple box structure.
aiming to create an organic connection between people and city through porosity, the project adopts the traditional simple box structure.
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winning projects of the 2018 laka competition 'architecture that reacts' revealed
this year's projects featured architectural, design, or technological solutions capable of dynamic interaction with their surroundings.
this year's projects featured architectural, design, or technological solutions capable of dynamic interaction with their surroundings.
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yuji tanabe develops wooden house for surfers based on the formation of swell waves
the structure features three towers of different heights that allow it to float above water.
the structure features three towers of different heights that allow it to float above water.
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sulapac, the biodegradable material that wants to fight plastic
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with almost 300 million tons of plastic being produced every year, there is a chance that by 2050 there will be more of this material than fish in our oceans.
with almost 300 million tons of plastic being produced every year, there is a chance that by 2050 there will be more of this material than fish in our oceans.
tippet rise art center to break ground on francis kéré-designed pavilion
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located close to the art center's central campus, the design is inspired by the traditional togunas of the dogon culture of mali.
located close to the art center's central campus, the design is inspired by the traditional togunas of the dogon culture of mali.
taller DEA and KOZ architectes collaborate to create social housing in mexico city
the construction details and finishes combine sophistication with ordinary features to achieve a distinctive character.
the construction details and finishes combine sophistication with ordinary features to achieve a distinctive character.
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this residential complex in marseille consists of terraced layers, by pietriarchitectes
'le crique', or 'the creek', forms two distinct units, surrounded by dense vegetation.
'le crique', or 'the creek', forms two distinct units, surrounded by dense vegetation.
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lagranja instills an upbeat playfulness to 'gravity' high tech hub in hong kong
polished concrete floors, metal finishes, and illustrated surfaces give an overall impression of being inside a giant spaceship.
polished concrete floors, metal finishes, and illustrated surfaces give an overall impression of being inside a giant spaceship.
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COBE designs copenhagen's red cross volunteer house as an 'urban living room'
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an occupiable roof takes the form of a large public staircase extending to the adjacent red cross headquarters.
an occupiable roof takes the form of a large public staircase extending to the adjacent red cross headquarters.
TOP 10 reader submissions of 2018 – private spaces
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from a beach cabin to a suspended greenhouse, we highlight 10 private spaces from our reader submissions of 2018.
from a beach cabin to a suspended greenhouse, we highlight 10 private spaces from our reader submissions of 2018.
triennale design museum exhibition reflects on the value of purchasing food products
celebrating coop's 70 years, valori in scatola is curated by giulio iacchetti and francesca picchi, and designed by matteo ragni.
celebrating coop's 70 years, valori in scatola is curated by giulio iacchetti and francesca picchi, and designed by matteo ragni.
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'grounded' installation explores the future of dutch terschelling polder
with the meadow birds as the indicator, the designer investigated the wellbeing of this ancient cultural landscape that is under increasing pressure.
with the meadow birds as the indicator, the designer investigated the wellbeing of this ancient cultural landscape that is under increasing pressure.
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cake artist beatriz muller crafts gingerbread replica of the new york city skyline
'gingerbread city' weights approximately 135 kg and reaches 1.8 meters in height.
'gingerbread city' weights approximately 135 kg and reaches 1.8 meters in height.
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david chipperfield architects completes new entrance building for berlin's museum island
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the james simon galerie building is now complete, and has been handed over to local authorities ahead of its public opening in summer 2019.
the james simon galerie building is now complete, and has been handed over to local authorities ahead of its public opening in summer 2019.
petition calls for doriana fuksas to be recognized as equal partner in lifetime achievement award
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many supporters have already signed the letter, including denise scott brown, rem koolhaas, paola antonelli, and bjarke ingels.
many supporters have already signed the letter, including denise scott brown, rem koolhaas, paola antonelli, and bjarke ingels.
nendo employs gravitational science to design the perfect pen
the concept behind the project focuses on the subtle movements that make up the motion of writing.
the concept behind the project focuses on the subtle movements that make up the motion of writing.
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COS + paul cocksedge install gravity-shifting light artwork at coal drops yard store
'orbits' comprises a series of six natural rocks suspended from malleable hoops of light, which have been fabricated in stainless steel and LED.
'orbits' comprises a series of six natural rocks suspended from malleable hoops of light, which have been fabricated in stainless steel and LED.
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james turrell and marina abramović to design spa for motown hotel in australia
the hotel, like the neighboring NOMA museum, is the brainchild of businessman and art collector david walsh, with both projects also sharing the same architect »
the hotel, like the neighboring NOMA museum, is the brainchild of businessman and art collector david walsh, with both projects also sharing the same architect – fender katsalidis.
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MAD's nanjing zendai himalayas center nears completion in china
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the mixed-use development seeks to restore the spiritual harmony between humanity and nature.
the mixed-use development seeks to restore the spiritual harmony between humanity and nature.
take a first look inside OPEN's completed dune art museum in china
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largely enveloped by a sand dune, the subterranean museum contains a total of ten interconnected galleries and a café.
largely enveloped by a sand dune, the subterranean museum contains a total of ten interconnected galleries and a café.
the story behind christo and jeanne-claude's surrounded islands in miami at PAMM
as with christo and jeanne-claude's previous art projects, surrounded islands was entirely financed by the artists, through the sale of preparatory drawings, »
as with christo and jeanne-claude's previous art projects, surrounded islands was entirely financed by the artists, through the sale of preparatory drawings, collages, and early works.
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postmates unveils its friendly-faced autonomous delivery robot
using velodyne lidar, cameras and advanced sensors, serve creates a virtual picture of the world in real time.
using velodyne lidar, cameras and advanced sensors, serve creates a virtual picture of the world in real time.
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psychiatrist knits anatomically correct model of the human brain
dr. norberg has used cotton yarns in different colors to accurately represent the complex organ's various parts.
dr. norberg has used cotton yarns in different colors to accurately represent the complex organ's various parts.
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starbucks reserve roastery opens in new york's meatpacking district
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following the opening of its first location in italy, starbucks presents the reserve roastery new york, marking the fourth location worldwide and the second in »
following the opening of its first location in italy, starbucks presents the reserve roastery new york, marking the fourth location worldwide and the second in the united states.
this weekend villa in japan resembles a pile of leaves, by kias
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each function of the building faces its own desired orientation for better light and privacy solutions.
each function of the building faces its own desired orientation for better light and privacy solutions.
MSDL architectes converts montréal's dow planetarium into circular business incubator
the transformation draws from the building’s former function and iconic circular shape.
the transformation draws from the building’s former function and iconic circular shape.
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richard branson's virgin galactic spaceplane reaches the edge of space
a mile stone in virgin galactic's 14-year journey that has suffered several delays and a fatal crash in 2014.
a mile stone in virgin galactic's 14-year journey that has suffered several delays and a fatal crash in 2014.
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archive divides an office in shanghai with plywood-framed screens
the polycarbonate dividers allow for a transparent work environment appropriate for a modern workplace.
the polycarbonate dividers allow for a transparent work environment appropriate for a modern workplace.
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TOP 10 concept cars of 2018
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as a sign of the times, our TOP 10 concept cars of 2018 are nearly all electric.
as a sign of the times, our TOP 10 concept cars of 2018 are nearly all electric.
virgil abloh in conversation with designboom
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louis vuitton menswear creative director virgil abloh engaged in a public talk at spazio maiocchi in milan.
louis vuitton menswear creative director virgil abloh engaged in a public talk at spazio maiocchi in milan.
architects peel an old building for an authentic café in korea
after years of transformations, the architects have designed a project that mostly comprised of destruction to reveal the original architecture and build a »
after years of transformations, the architects have designed a project that mostly comprised of destruction to reveal the original architecture and build a modern café.
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PECK citylife fine dining at milan's new temple of gastronomical delights
when it comes to italian gastronomy, since 130 years PECK sets the standard for the rest of the world. vudafieri saverino partners have designed the new deli and »
when it comes to italian gastronomy, since 130 years PECK sets the standard for the rest of the world. vudafieri saverino partners have designed the new deli and wine outlet, with restaurant and cocktail bar.
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perkins + will unveils residential project in são paulo inspired by bamboo
the design brings elements from the natural world into the building to support the physical and mental wellbeing of residents.
the design brings elements from the natural world into the building to support the physical and mental wellbeing of residents.
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maxwell carefully crafts 'infinitum' to re-imagine traditional acoustic guitar design
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the design embodies the philosophy that 'the guitar should make you want to play it, so much that it is hard to put down'.
the design embodies the philosophy that 'the guitar should make you want to play it, so much that it is hard to put down'.
puma reissues 1986 smart sneaker that was way ahead of its time
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the OG smart running shoe with a computer chip built into its chunky heel module is making a comeback.
the OG smart running shoe with a computer chip built into its chunky heel module is making a comeback.
