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knack studio transforms former museum into state-of-the-art acoustic resto-club in munich
as a result of the personalized wall and ceiling elements, an overall spatial concept that fulfills both high artistic and aural standards was generated.
as a result of the personalized wall and ceiling elements, an overall spatial concept that fulfills both high artistic and aural standards was generated.
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FREITAG's introduces 'zippelin' an inflatable, lightweight suitcase made of recycled material
using a conventional bike pump, an inner tube frame can be inflated to create a light weight travel option that can be deflated and easily stowed away.
using a conventional bike pump, an inner tube frame can be inflated to create a light weight travel option that can be deflated and easily stowed away.
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shroffleon designs rooftop infinity pool with uninterrupted views of mumbai's landscape
alibagh, often referred to as the hamptons of mumbai, is the location of choice for shroffleon's scenic weekend residence.
alibagh, often referred to as the hamptons of mumbai, is the location of choice for shroffleon's scenic weekend residence.
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daniel arsham sets blue japanese zen garden overlooking rio's sugar loaf mountain
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modern petrified artifacts replace traditional stones as an element of decoration, dotted around the bright blue sand landscape.
modern petrified artifacts replace traditional stones as an element of decoration, dotted around the bright blue sand landscape.
studio saxe crafts jungle yoga pavilion for ‘nalu nosara’ hotel in costa rica
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the project blends contemporary design with local craftsmanship to frame the surrounding nature.
the project blends contemporary design with local craftsmanship to frame the surrounding nature.
archohm's museum of socialism in india is an urban sculpture composed of a juxtaposition of functions
this interactive museum will draw people by its imposing presence and aspires to become a place of joy and contemplation.
this interactive museum will draw people by its imposing presence and aspires to become a place of joy and contemplation.
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MOM connects creatives with the tools to discover brand collaborations by sebastian herkner
visitors to MOM, the digital platform of MAISON&OBJET, can explore creative partnerships between herkner, and brands and manufacturers, discovering his latest »
visitors to MOM, the digital platform of MAISON&OBJET, can explore creative partnerships between herkner, and brands and manufacturers, discovering his latest work as well as classic pieces.
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head of MINI design oliver heilmer talks new technology at IAA 2017
at the world premier of the MINI electric concept and john cooper works GP concept, designboom was a global first when interviewing the new head of MINI design, »
at the world premier of the MINI electric concept and john cooper works GP concept, designboom was a global first when interviewing the new head of MINI design, oliver heilmer.
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mercedes AMG G65 brabus 900 22 one of ten revealed at IAA 2017
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prestige car modifier, brabus, takes the 'G-wagon' to new levels of style, power, and exclusivity at this year’s IAA 2017 in frankfurt.
prestige car modifier, brabus, takes the 'G-wagon' to new levels of style, power, and exclusivity at this year’s IAA 2017 in frankfurt.
yoga photograms hauntingly highlight the human body's poised postures and positions
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husband and wife artistic duo rob and nick carter pay homage to the holistic eastern practice.
husband and wife artistic duo rob and nick carter pay homage to the holistic eastern practice.
reinis ducmanis has created a multifunctional furniture inspired by inkblot tests
'rorschach' is designed with the objective to give the freedom to the user, in this case by letting him or her decide what might be the potential use of this »
'rorschach' is designed with the objective to give the freedom to the user, in this case by letting him or her decide what might be the potential use of this furniture.
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timur bozca conceives the cauta super sailing yacht concept
the 55 meter cauta is designed with a carbon fiber hull, and is outfitted with a diesel-electric engine to enhance sailing pleasure on board.
the 55 meter cauta is designed with a carbon fiber hull, and is outfitted with a diesel-electric engine to enhance sailing pleasure on board.
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herzog & de meuron configures zurich children's hospital to offer a holistic patient experience
the layout of the facility follows an urban grid where departments correspond to 'neighborhoods' and each floor has its own main street.
the layout of the facility follows an urban grid where departments correspond to 'neighborhoods' and each floor has its own main street.
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trees protrude through VTN architects' 'stacked planters house' in vietnam
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conceived as a a 'small park in a dense neighborhood', the home's functions are contained within a series of stacked volumes.
conceived as a a 'small park in a dense neighborhood', the home's functions are contained within a series of stacked volumes.
heatherwick studio's zeitz museum of contemporary art africa opens in cape town
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the nine-floor, 9,500 square meter interior reinvigorates the grain silo complex as a symbol of cape town’s industrial history.
the nine-floor, 9,500 square meter interior reinvigorates the grain silo complex as a symbol of cape town’s industrial history.
tristan auer on car tailoring, creativity, and crafting bespoke interiors for luxury vehicles
designboom spoke with the maison et objet 2017 designer of the year about his interest in car interiors, his artistic process, and instagram as a platform for »
designboom spoke with the maison et objet 2017 designer of the year about his interest in car interiors, his artistic process, and instagram as a platform for his brand.
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NIKE unveils connected NBA jerseys that allow fans to access content via their phones
the sports giant unveiled new basketball jerseys for the 2017-18 season at an exclusive event in los angeles where designboom was in attendance.
the sports giant unveiled new basketball jerseys for the 2017-18 season at an exclusive event in los angeles where designboom was in attendance.
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FR-EE's competition-winning hyperloop proposal to revitalize transportation in mexico
the competition's challenge was to integrate hyperloop technology into an existing economic and social framework to revitalize and catalyze economic growth.
the competition's challenge was to integrate hyperloop technology into an existing economic and social framework to revitalize and catalyze economic growth.
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17 conceptional towers form a 'vertical city' at the chicago architecture biennial
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each standing at a height of 16 feet (5 meters), the abstract skyscrapers have been erected inside the chicago cultural center.
each standing at a height of 16 feet (5 meters), the abstract skyscrapers have been erected inside the chicago cultural center.
honda presents its retro-styled urban EV concept at IAA 2017
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honda reveals its all-electric vehicle, the urban EV concept at the 2017 frankfurt motor show and confirms it will be launched within two years.
honda reveals its all-electric vehicle, the urban EV concept at the 2017 frankfurt motor show and confirms it will be launched within two years.
philipp architekten develops a mobile office as an extension to villa mertz in germany
the brief was to develop an innovative concept of modular buildings for the digital agency and creative consultancy lingner.com, in the listed villa mertz.
the brief was to develop an innovative concept of modular buildings for the digital agency and creative consultancy lingner.com, in the listed villa mertz.
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ross lovegrove snakes 21-meter-long three dimensional tapestry in V&A
at london design festival 2017, ross lovegrove references 15th century tapestries with a 21.3-meter-long fluid, fabric and free-standing installation.
at london design festival 2017, ross lovegrove references 15th century tapestries with a 21.3-meter-long fluid, fabric and free-standing installation.
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priestmangoode reveals initial concept for hyperloop transportation at london design festival
the centrepiece of the exhibition is the first visual of priestmangoode's initial concept for hyperloop transportation technologies.
the centrepiece of the exhibition is the first visual of priestmangoode's initial concept for hyperloop transportation technologies.
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designboom tests mercedes-AMG GT family on race track in germany
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challenged with a rain-soaked race track in driburg, germany, designboom puts the mercedes-AMG GTs through their paces to choose the perfect family member.
challenged with a rain-soaked race track in driburg, germany, designboom puts the mercedes-AMG GTs through their paces to choose the perfect family member.
SOM engineering X architecture exhibition during the chicago architecture biennial
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an engineer should design a structure that an architect would be ashamed to cover up.
an engineer should design a structure that an architect would be ashamed to cover up.
blancas moran designs a family house in mexico city using natural stone and timber
the AA315 family house in mexico city is part of a third generation of architectural interventions in a residential neighborhood, created in the 1930s.
the AA315 family house in mexico city is part of a third generation of architectural interventions in a residential neighborhood, created in the 1930s.
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camille walala inflates bouncy and patterned villa walala at the london design festival
showcasing primary colors and shimmering patterns, the castle appears like a stack of exceptionally large building blocks crossed with a boxing ring.
showcasing primary colors and shimmering patterns, the castle appears like a stack of exceptionally large building blocks crossed with a boxing ring.
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förstberg ling designs a lighthouse-modeled church for a competition entry in finland
förstberg ling's proposal would replace the former, burnt down, church and the design consists of three main parts -- the steeple, the basilica and the parish »
förstberg ling's proposal would replace the former, burnt down, church and the design consists of three main parts -- the steeple, the basilica and the parish hall.
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apple iPhone X unlocks with facial recognition and charges wirelessly
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the all-glass design is packed with a host of new features, including wireless charging, a 5.8-inch super retina display, face ID, and animated emojis.
the all-glass design is packed with a host of new features, including wireless charging, a 5.8-inch super retina display, face ID, and animated emojis.
MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY shapes hyper-thin ‘minima | maxima’ in kazakhstan
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presented during the world expo 2017, the installation transports visitors into a strange, science fiction world where they can engage with a dynamic structure.
presented during the world expo 2017, the installation transports visitors into a strange, science fiction world where they can engage with a dynamic structure.
SOM envisions waterfront towers with cascading terraces for london's greenwich peninsula
‘upper riverside’ comprises a series of cascading towers with prominent, open roof terraces that look out at the riverside vista.
‘upper riverside’ comprises a series of cascading towers with prominent, open roof terraces that look out at the riverside vista.
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DFA proposes 'central park tower' observatory to transform the city's unused reservoir
a glass oculus showcases the functional elements of the tower, with views both up and down.
a glass oculus showcases the functional elements of the tower, with views both up and down.
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flynn talbot illuminates V&A museum gallery as a cathedral of light
for london design festival 2017, flynn talbot transforms the victoria & albert musuem's prince consort gallery into an immersive blue and orange light »
for london design festival 2017, flynn talbot transforms the victoria & albert musuem's prince consort gallery into an immersive blue and orange light installation.
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AUDI's all-electric 'aicon' concept car promises a luxurious autonomous experience
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rather than a robotic taxi, the vehicle seeks to combine the advantages of door-to-door transportation with the ambiance of a first-class airline cabin.
rather than a robotic taxi, the vehicle seeks to combine the advantages of door-to-door transportation with the ambiance of a first-class airline cabin.
foodies rejoice: yukiko morita transforms real bread into functional lamps
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the ingredients used in the lamp include flour, salt, yeast, LED lights and batteries, which are then coated with a layer of resin to protect the bread from »
the ingredients used in the lamp include flour, salt, yeast, LED lights and batteries, which are then coated with a layer of resin to protect the bread from decaying.
