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why do we empathize with this beaten up robot?
even the least emotive robot can pull on our own emotions.
even the least emotive robot can pull on our own emotions.
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3XN's olympic HQ in lausanne emulates the movements of an athlete
the dynamic, undulating flow of the façade appears differently from all angles, conveying the energy of an athlete in motion.
the dynamic, undulating flow of the façade appears differently from all angles, conveying the energy of an athlete in motion.
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tin&ed host virtual dance party and invite designers from around the world
launched during design indaba 2019, 'we come in peace' is an evolving digital installation that explores the relationships between humans, nature and technology.
launched during design indaba 2019, 'we come in peace' is an evolving digital installation that explores the relationships between humans, nature and technology.
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how ora ito transformed a le corbusier-rooftop into a contemporary art space in marseille
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the space sees a different artist take over the rooftop every summer, focusing on the confrontation between the artwork and the architecture.
the space sees a different artist take over the rooftop every summer, focusing on the confrontation between the artwork and the architecture.
junya ishigami tops 2019 serpentine pavilion with sweeping slate roof canopy
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the design is made by arranging slates to create a single canopy roof that appears to emerge from the ground of the surrounding park.
the design is made by arranging slates to create a single canopy roof that appears to emerge from the ground of the surrounding park.
david adjaye designs memorial pavilion for the 'father of south african jazz'
'african monuments are a place of gathering and reflection, they help us edify the significance of our ancestors, our heritage and culture,' explains adjaye, who »
'african monuments are a place of gathering and reflection, they help us edify the significance of our ancestors, our heritage and culture,' explains adjaye, who was born in ghana.
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snøhetta designs 'peace bench' as a symbol of diplomacy and dialogue at UN headquarters
the six and a half meter-long installation is engraved with nelson mandela's famous words: 'the best weapon is to sit down and talk'.
the six and a half meter-long installation is engraved with nelson mandela's famous words: 'the best weapon is to sit down and talk'.
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syndicate's reflective pyramid for garage museum's summer movie theater opens in moscow
the new 'garage screen' is focused on user experience for both audiences and visitors of the square.
the new 'garage screen' is focused on user experience for both audiences and visitors of the square.
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edoardo tresoldi suspends wire mesh structure for marcelo burlon's fashion show
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mostly lit in white, the structure resulted in the perfect backdrop for burlon’s vibrant streetwear collection.
mostly lit in white, the structure resulted in the perfect backdrop for burlon’s vibrant streetwear collection.
emory motorsports rebuilds 1960 porsche 365 RSR with post-apocalyptic style
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emory motorsports has developed a resto-modified 1960 porsche dubbed the emory porsche 356 RSR, combining two old classics in the process.
emory motorsports has developed a resto-modified 1960 porsche dubbed the emory porsche 356 RSR, combining two old classics in the process.
joey zeledón's coat hanger chair reworks marcel breuer's iconic design
joey zeledón combines a continuous steel rod with coat hangers to create a fully supportive chair.
joey zeledón combines a continuous steel rod with coat hangers to create a fully supportive chair.
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URBANUS renovates three-story residence from the 80s in guangzhou, china
the house is covered in maroon tiles in reference to the original brickwork structure.
the house is covered in maroon tiles in reference to the original brickwork structure.
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zhekai zhang uses discarded coffee grounds to color the 'COFFIRE' pendant light
with his latest project, zhang explores a novel use for the billions of cups of coffee consumed worldwide each day.
with his latest project, zhang explores a novel use for the billions of cups of coffee consumed worldwide each day.
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effe tailor-makes perfect spa systems inside salone del mobile 2019
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effe exemplifies how refinement does not reduce customization or luxury with their spa facilities at salone del mobile 2019.
effe exemplifies how refinement does not reduce customization or luxury with their spa facilities at salone del mobile 2019.
bicycle architecture biennale launches in amsterdam ahead of global tour
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the selected schemes include a distinctively arched structure in the netherlands and a ring-shaped bridge planned for germany.
the selected schemes include a distinctively arched structure in the netherlands and a ring-shaped bridge planned for germany.
ocean tea bags are sea life-shaped sachets that come alive in your cup
a combination of perforations and layers, which create various transparencies, define each creature’s body.
a combination of perforations and layers, which create various transparencies, define each creature’s body.
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x+living's fairy-tale spaces feature whimsical swimming pool in china
x+living's colorful accents and caticature-esque geometries create dreamy environments filled with polka-dotted and striped furniture.
x+living's colorful accents and caticature-esque geometries create dreamy environments filled with polka-dotted and striped furniture.
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sustainability runs through the grain of TAKT’s wooden furniture
TAKT is attempting to rewrite the script when it comes to production and consumption, including the entire lifecycle of their products.
TAKT is attempting to rewrite the script when it comes to production and consumption, including the entire lifecycle of their products.
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after controversy, andrea bowers removes images from #MeToo work at art basel 2019
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the eye-catching red walls presented text and photos that told the stories of men and women accused of sexual misconduct.
the eye-catching red walls presented text and photos that told the stories of men and women accused of sexual misconduct.
four coach-built fiat beach cars park up at design miami basel 2019
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titled riviera rendezvous, stuart parr collection unites vintage fiats that epitomize la dolce vita in the 1960s-1980s.
titled riviera rendezvous, stuart parr collection unites vintage fiats that epitomize la dolce vita in the 1960s-1980s.
IZ architects completes vietnamese house with front courtyard enclosed by steel grid
a tall tree is growing at the center of the house.
a tall tree is growing at the center of the house.
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XTU envisions a mangrove-like memorial with giant waterfall in singapore
as part of a global competition, architects were invited to submit their proposals to design a new landmark on singapore's waterfront.
as part of a global competition, architects were invited to submit their proposals to design a new landmark on singapore's waterfront.
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jacques ferrier + sensual city studio bring greenery to shanghai's busiest intersection
'T20' is a mixed-use scheme that combines office, civic, commercial, and cultural space, as well as elevated pedestrian walkways.
'T20' is a mixed-use scheme that combines office, civic, commercial, and cultural space, as well as elevated pedestrian walkways.
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how an indie band packed 20 instruments into one vintage piano to create a hybrid orchestra
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it took three years to make.
it took three years to make.
this mobile, off-grid, corten steel workspace is a project manager's rustic dream
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'site shack' ships fully constructed, and requires no additional assembly.
'site shack' ships fully constructed, and requires no additional assembly.
leeroy new turns old plastic into sculptural armour for 'aliens of manila' cyber-site series
filipino artist leeroy new repurposes colanders, cables and plastic tubes, to create sculptural armour and transform ordinary civilians into otherworldly beings.
filipino artist leeroy new repurposes colanders, cables and plastic tubes, to create sculptural armour and transform ordinary civilians into otherworldly beings.
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alice pegna crafts intricate dresses and headpieces with spaghetti
when deciding to employ spaghetti, the designer wanted to divert it from its usual use, cooking.
when deciding to employ spaghetti, the designer wanted to divert it from its usual use, cooking.
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heathrow airport reveals preferred expansion masterplan
the public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposals as part of an exhaustive consultation process.
the public will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposals as part of an exhaustive consultation process.
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kristoffer tejlgaard builds fully transparent 'water droplet' pavilion
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the structure's curvature lends it incredible strength and allows for a thin façade without the need for internal load bearing walls or steel frames.
the structure's curvature lends it incredible strength and allows for a thin façade without the need for internal load bearing walls or steel frames.
designboom editorial internships available in NEW YORK!
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are you knowledgeable about architecture, design, art, and technology? passionate about writing and digital media? then we want to hear from you!
tesler + mendelovitch develops a bendable wooden textile to create sculptural interiors
taking inspiration from natural fibers and geometric structures, the duo has transformed rigid planks of timber into a flexible material.
taking inspiration from natural fibers and geometric structures, the duo has transformed rigid planks of timber into a flexible material.
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artist immortalizes trump's most controversial quotes onto hand-embroidered textile pieces
diana weymar plans to continue her 'tiny pricks project' until trump is out of office.
diana weymar plans to continue her 'tiny pricks project' until trump is out of office.
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domino's partners with self-driving startup 'nuro' to pilot driverless pizza delivery
self-driving delivery startup nuro is teaming up with domino’s to launch a pilot for driverless pizza delivery in houston, texas.
self-driving delivery startup nuro is teaming up with domino’s to launch a pilot for driverless pizza delivery in houston, texas.
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foster + partners designs modular stations for saudi arabia's high-speed railway
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the four stations that make up the route are inspired by the region's ancient architectural traditions.
the four stations that make up the route are inspired by the region's ancient architectural traditions.
AZL architects completes kiln building in china with concrete arches and brick
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the arched façade is built as a reference to the kiln’s brick arches.
the arched façade is built as a reference to the kiln’s brick arches.
