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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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petition calls for doriana fuksas to be recognized as equal partner in lifetime achievement award
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.
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a design-lovers holiday guide for gift-giving (and self-spoiling) at brooklyn's industry city
to celebrate the festive season, there's no better time to shop IC's amazing community of brands, designers, and makers.
to celebrate the festive season, there's no better time to shop IC's amazing community of brands, designers, and makers.
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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.
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.
jay osgerby opens his south london home to views of the horizon
jay osgerby was able to recapture the view of the horizon when renovating his 1870s home in south-east london.
jay osgerby was able to recapture the view of the horizon when renovating his 1870s home in south-east london.
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spacewear is the new haute couture: a boot that almost went to the moon
the neil armstrong apollo A7L lunar boot prototype offers unique insight into the intensive design and quality assurance placed upon spaceshoe.
the neil armstrong apollo A7L lunar boot prototype offers unique insight into the intensive design and quality assurance placed upon spaceshoe.
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underwater drones are delivering coral babies to the great barrier reef
the undersea robot works by collecting, caring and dispersing microscopic coral larvae across the reef.
the undersea robot works by collecting, caring and dispersing microscopic coral larvae across the reef.
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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.
MTMDESIGN brings spanish flair to 'tomatito' restaurant design in saigon
the decoration and design plays between vintage and modern, paying homage to spain’s traditional tapas bar culture.
the decoration and design plays between vintage and modern, paying homage to spain’s traditional tapas bar culture.
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take a first look inside OPEN's completed dune art museum in china
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.
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starbucks reserve roastery opens in new york's meatpacking district
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.
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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.
the brabus 700 4x4² final edition rides 60cm off the ground
with outstanding off-road capabilities, the base vehicle has been converted to portal axles, in concert with the multi-adjustable suspension.
with outstanding off-road capabilities, the base vehicle has been converted to portal axles, in concert with the multi-adjustable suspension.
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tom sachs packs his long-standing fascination with switzerland in st. moritz exhibition
'the pack' is an exhibition that gathers new and recent sculptures that materialize the appeal of switzerland as an idealized brand for the artist.
'the pack' is an exhibition that gathers new and recent sculptures that materialize the appeal of switzerland as an idealized brand for the artist.
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fitness and squash club by AMB provides a modern endless space for workout
the club is shaped by tailor-made steel furniture, light cubes, and eternal reflections.
the club is shaped by tailor-made steel furniture, light cubes, and eternal reflections.
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TOP 10 temporary structures of 2018
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we continue our annual review of the year's big stories with a look at the diverse array of temporary structures that caught our eye over the past 12 months.
we continue our annual review of the year's big stories with a look at the diverse array of temporary structures that caught our eye over the past 12 months.
architects turn bangkok townhouses into modern multilayered office
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the interiors take advantage of the industrial look of the raw concrete structure, adding glossy elements and green lively splashes to contrast the strict mood.
the interiors take advantage of the industrial look of the raw concrete structure, adding glossy elements and green lively splashes to contrast the strict mood.
DDAA's dance studio in tokyo creates sculptural features from gym equipment
the contemporary design combines function and form to provide a new way to organize and store training apparatus.
the contemporary design combines function and form to provide a new way to organize and store training apparatus.
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celebrate the festive season with the 2018 designboom shop gift guide
with the festive season quickly approaching, designboom has created a 2018 holiday gift guide with a curated selection from the eclectic designboom shop.
with the festive season quickly approaching, designboom has created a 2018 holiday gift guide with a curated selection from the eclectic designboom shop.
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david adjaye, theaster gates + bono host (RED) charity auction during miami art week
designboom was in attendance at the star-studded auction where we saw the gavel drop on a number of high profile pieces.
designboom was in attendance at the star-studded auction where we saw the gavel drop on a number of high profile pieces.
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pico colectivo stacks shipping containers to make cultural center in venezuela
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the architect has transformed an existing vandalized building, to create the 'cultural production zone' for local communities.
the architect has transformed an existing vandalized building, to create the 'cultural production zone' for local communities.
TOP 10 exhibitions of 2018
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from tom sachs issuing swiss passports for 24 hours, to gelitin's monumental sculptures of giant turds, we look back at the 10 most intriguing exhibitions of 2018.
from tom sachs issuing swiss passports for 24 hours, to gelitin's monumental sculptures of giant turds, we look back at the 10 most intriguing exhibitions of 2018.
andreas angelidakis installs 74 reconfigurable foam modules at toronto's MOCA
in 'DEMOS – a reconstruction', each module can be used to create a seat, a stage, or even a monument.
in 'DEMOS – a reconstruction', each module can be used to create a seat, a stage, or even a monument.
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architecture brio + billionBricks build elevated school in malaysia for marginalized children
the school, which offers safety and security, runs a full learning program six days a week with all necessary curriculum subjects.
the school, which offers safety and security, runs a full learning program six days a week with all necessary curriculum subjects.
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zaha hadid architects presents real-time modeling VR experiment in first latin american exhibition
'project correl' invites visitors οφ the exhibition to collectively build a virtual structure that will grow over the coming months.
'project correl' invites visitors οφ the exhibition to collectively build a virtual structure that will grow over the coming months.
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this prefabricated shelter clings to a mountain peak in the italian alps
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at an altitude of 3,290 meters (10,794 feet), the bivouac seeks to encourage the exploration of the isolated area and its nearby mountaineering routes.
at an altitude of 3,290 meters (10,794 feet), the bivouac seeks to encourage the exploration of the isolated area and its nearby mountaineering routes.
tomás saraceno composes a sundial of solar umbrellas + floating sculptures in miami beach
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presented by audemars piguet and art basel, ‘albedo’ is an atmospherically-attuned installation that allows for daily aerosolar performances and solar cooking »
presented by audemars piguet and art basel, ‘albedo’ is an atmospherically-attuned installation that allows for daily aerosolar performances and solar cooking sessions.
this pinecone-shaped treehouse offers 360 degree views of the forest's canopy
blending the classic pinecone shape with the geometric elements of a geodesic dome, the structure immerses all who enter in the beauty of the natural world.
blending the classic pinecone shape with the geometric elements of a geodesic dome, the structure immerses all who enter in the beauty of the natural world.
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eden installation combines man-made wonders and the beauty of nature
designed by malasian artist pamela tan, the installation invites you to re-discover how nature can be experienced by magnifying subtle details through its »
designed by malasian artist pamela tan, the installation invites you to re-discover how nature can be experienced by magnifying subtle details through its organic structures.
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super-flexible zumtobel SUPERSYSTEM integral collection designed by EOOS
the zumtobel 'SUPERSYSTEM integral' collection comprises of a comprehensive range of carefully miniaturized tools that offers one solution for any project.
the zumtobel 'SUPERSYSTEM integral' collection comprises of a comprehensive range of carefully miniaturized tools that offers one solution for any project.
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paola pivi's 'lies', feathered bike wheels, and double-sided beds at the bass museum in miami
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titled 'art with a view', the exhibition includes pivi's anthropomorphic, feather-covered polar bears; canvases of cascading pearls; video showing fish in flight »
titled 'art with a view', the exhibition includes pivi's anthropomorphic, feather-covered polar bears; canvases of cascading pearls; video showing fish in flight on a passenger jet; and an 80-piece mattress installation.
edoardo tresoldi creates changing faces from wire mesh on barcelona rooftop
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the installation 'limes' is composed of six transparent 5.5 meter high volumes differently arranged to each evolve into a face.
the installation 'limes' is composed of six transparent 5.5 meter high volumes differently arranged to each evolve into a face.
