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patel taylor's lombard wharf residential tower in london twists upwards with delightful ease
the façade seems to twist as it rises – an illusion created by the subtle changes in shape of the precast-concrete balconies.
the façade seems to twist as it rises – an illusion created by the subtle changes in shape of the precast-concrete balconies.
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sarah meyohas opens 'cloud of petals' exhibit in new york, a data driven taxonomy of roses
meyohas wanted the scent to call petals to mind, in an almost intoxicating way.
meyohas wanted the scent to call petals to mind, in an almost intoxicating way.
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grimshaw's zero-carbon modular houses are designed to work as part of a community
named ‘atelio’, the environmentally-conscious concept employs cutting edge technology and recycled materials.
named ‘atelio’, the environmentally-conscious concept employs cutting edge technology and recycled materials.
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macbook-roofed apple store opens on chicago's riverfront
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celebrating the opening, the apple store will host 'the chicago series,' a month-long set of events that will provide attendees with the tools to pursue their »
celebrating the opening, the apple store will host 'the chicago series,' a month-long set of events that will provide attendees with the tools to pursue their passions, from photography and music to coding and app design.
BIG's T-shaped east harlem residential building tops out in new york
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the building will be clad with an interlocking checkerboard pattern that allows for floor-to-ceiling windows in each of the 233 units.
the building will be clad with an interlocking checkerboard pattern that allows for floor-to-ceiling windows in each of the 233 units.
the lasso bag is a locally sourced, waterproof wool-felt everyday essential
the lasso bag is an ethically produced product from a single piece of water-repellant wool-felt mix and a strap assembled by the customer at home.
the lasso bag is an ethically produced product from a single piece of water-repellant wool-felt mix and a strap assembled by the customer at home.
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see new images taken inside zaha hadid's 520 west 28th street in new york
the new images of 520 west 28th include a 75-foot sky lit pool, a sculptural wall in the lobby, and the only private IMAX theater in new york city.
the new images of 520 west 28th include a 75-foot sky lit pool, a sculptural wall in the lobby, and the only private IMAX theater in new york city.
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maison cartier combines scent with climate engineering for 'OSNI' installation in paris
visitors are invited to enter into the closed space, then take a spiral staircase leading them to the 'cloud of scent'.
visitors are invited to enter into the closed space, then take a spiral staircase leading them to the 'cloud of scent'.
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giant bird's nest in kenya lets safari guests sleep luxuriously above the trees
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the entire structure has been built using raw materials, such as farmed wood and tree branches that have been woven together by local community members.
the entire structure has been built using raw materials, such as farmed wood and tree branches that have been woven together by local community members.
richard branson sinks 80-foot coral kraken for art relief reef
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the project is richard branson's idea to create an artificial reef by repurposing the shipwreck of the kodiak queen below the seas of the british virgin islands.
the project is richard branson's idea to create an artificial reef by repurposing the shipwreck of the kodiak queen below the seas of the british virgin islands.
jean-pascal flavien's life-size house installation at the esther schipper gallery
made of two near identical structures posed at an angle and apparently held by a central hinge, the house addresses a notion of doubling, coupling, and splitting »
made of two near identical structures posed at an angle and apparently held by a central hinge, the house addresses a notion of doubling, coupling, and splitting — processes that continue throughout the exhibition.
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jeans thong gone wrong at amazon fashion week
'thong jeans' are the most recent in a line of denim disasters and the latest love-to-hate topic on the internet.
'thong jeans' are the most recent in a line of denim disasters and the latest love-to-hate topic on the internet.
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the imaginary worlds of iconic film directors are brought to life in a curated bedroom series
the movie directors represented in the project include sofia coppola, peter jackson, hayao miyazaki, tim burton, and more.
the movie directors represented in the project include sofia coppola, peter jackson, hayao miyazaki, tim burton, and more.
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scott jarvie's void rug creates the illusion of a gaping black hole
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the illusion of depth is achieved by careful consideration of perspective, light and texture.
the illusion of depth is achieved by careful consideration of perspective, light and texture.
drawings and drone shots detail zaha hadid's one thousand museum as it nears full height
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the tower, which will climb to 62 floors, already boasts a striking exoskeleton that will eventually comprise close to 5,000 individual pieces.
the tower, which will climb to 62 floors, already boasts a striking exoskeleton that will eventually comprise close to 5,000 individual pieces.
other projects reimagines traditional chinese pavilions using confucius philosophy
based on confucian philosophy, the beauty of other projects' chinese pavilion lies within its nothingness and emptiness.
based on confucian philosophy, the beauty of other projects' chinese pavilion lies within its nothingness and emptiness.
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cycle on water with the pedal-electric manta5 hydrofoil bike
replicating the cycling experience on water, the manta5 hydrofoil bike and its silent, pedal-electric 400-W motor is suitable on lakes, rivers and oceans.
replicating the cycling experience on water, the manta5 hydrofoil bike and its silent, pedal-electric 400-W motor is suitable on lakes, rivers and oceans.
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mercedes-AMG G65 final edition luxury all-terrain vehicle
the G65 final edition marks the farewell of mercedes-benz's iconic AMG V12-engined G-class, strictly limited to 65 units.
the G65 final edition marks the farewell of mercedes-benz's iconic AMG V12-engined G-class, strictly limited to 65 units.
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V&A dundee construction update: kengo kuma's vision takes shape
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located at the heart of the city's revitalized waterfront, the form of the institution is inspired by scotland’s rugged cliffs.
located at the heart of the city's revitalized waterfront, the form of the institution is inspired by scotland’s rugged cliffs.
designboom editorial internship available in new york city!
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are you knowledgeable about technology and design? passionate about writing and digital media? designboom is seeking an intern to join our growing team in new »
are you knowledgeable about technology and design? passionate about writing and digital media? designboom is seeking an intern to join our growing team in new york city!
bloodhound SSC races the only supersonic car to travel faster than the speed of sound
thrust SSC, the team's previous 1997 record-holding supersonic car set in the nevada desert, coincidentally celebrates its 20th anniversary on race day.
thrust SSC, the team's previous 1997 record-holding supersonic car set in the nevada desert, coincidentally celebrates its 20th anniversary on race day.
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mini furniture for cats in japanese makers campaign
a campaign for cat furniture in japan is unveiled amid craftsmen's hopes to build upon a once-prosperous industry.
a campaign for cat furniture in japan is unveiled amid craftsmen's hopes to build upon a once-prosperous industry.
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LAVA's proposal for sydney's garden island features floating markets and harbor baths
in the proposed plans, 19th century heritage buildings are re-imagined as cultural facilities, while new residential buildings reference the natural forms »
in the proposed plans, 19th century heritage buildings are re-imagined as cultural facilities, while new residential buildings reference the natural forms associated with the region.
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polestar one electric car is volvo's answer to high performance EV
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the polstar electric performance vehicle is a two-door, 2+2 seat grand tourer coupé with an electric performance hybrid drivetrain.
the polstar electric performance vehicle is a two-door, 2+2 seat grand tourer coupé with an electric performance hybrid drivetrain.
new images of jean nouvel's monad terrace as work gets underway in miami beach
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the building is the first in miami beach to be constructed above west avenue's new height, meaning that all interior spaces are well above the flood plain.
the building is the first in miami beach to be constructed above west avenue's new height, meaning that all interior spaces are well above the flood plain.
the gulas PI1S is a pedal electric motorcycle with 200 km battery range
the gulas PI1S is a 38 horsepower electric motorcycle with integrated foot pedals that let riders glide past traffic at up to 115 km/h (71 mph).
the gulas PI1S is a 38 horsepower electric motorcycle with integrated foot pedals that let riders glide past traffic at up to 115 km/h (71 mph).
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xin shixiang's city in the rain is an urban utopia of virtual realistic superposition
xin shixiang's proposal is a virtual utopian city that exists on the internet and provides people who enjoy rainy days a spiritual sanctuary alienated from the »
xin shixiang's proposal is a virtual utopian city that exists on the internet and provides people who enjoy rainy days a spiritual sanctuary alienated from the real world.
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shortlisted designs for west kowloon nursery park pavilion play with space and surface
320 submissions were received, which were judged by an expert panel of local and international jurors.
320 submissions were received, which were judged by an expert panel of local and international jurors.
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dinara kasko cooks up algorithmically-modeled cake made from 81 separate segments
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using a graphic algorithm editor, a mold was made by taking the traditional pyramid and carefully changing the tilt of its form.
using a graphic algorithm editor, a mold was made by taking the traditional pyramid and carefully changing the tilt of its form.
MVRDV plans landscape of buildings topped with green roofs for zhangjiang future park
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the project has been designed as a new focal point for shanghai, with communal public amenities combining nature, culture, and entertainment.
the project has been designed as a new focal point for shanghai, with communal public amenities combining nature, culture, and entertainment.
federico babina turns legendary architects into humorous, handcrafted, ceramic figurines
each sculpture encompass the aesthetic of a particular architect with a touch of fantasy, humor, and the artist's imagination.
each sculpture encompass the aesthetic of a particular architect with a touch of fantasy, humor, and the artist's imagination.
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lotus' trooper caravan is a home on wheels made for off-the-grid escapes
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aston martin residences let you live out your james bond fantasies in miami
the 66-story waterfront tower represents the brand’s expansion beyond high-end sports cars into luxury residential design.
the 66-story waterfront tower represents the brand’s expansion beyond high-end sports cars into luxury residential design.
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3XN plans staggered tower for toronto with public podium at ground level
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the project was developed in close consultation with the neighborhood and involved three community engagement sessions over the course of three months.
the project was developed in close consultation with the neighborhood and involved three community engagement sessions over the course of three months.
ETH zürich crafts ultra-thin curved concrete roof
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researchers from ETH zürich successfully build a prototype of an ultra-thin, curved concrete roof using innovative digital design and fabrication methods.
researchers from ETH zürich successfully build a prototype of an ultra-thin, curved concrete roof using innovative digital design and fabrication methods.
