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interview with bulgari on heritage, jewellery and the DOMVS museum
bulgari creative director lucia silvestri speaks about inspirations for the 'festa' collection, and heritage curator lucia boscaini discusses the new DOMVS »
bulgari creative director lucia silvestri speaks about inspirations for the 'festa' collection, and heritage curator lucia boscaini discusses the new DOMVS museum.
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ESRAWE + CADENA's installation near the denver art museum explores human encounters
ESRAWE + CADENA studio's latest collaborative project 'la musidora' is born from the fusion of two words that give meaning to its function: music and rocking »
ESRAWE + CADENA studio's latest collaborative project 'la musidora' is born from the fusion of two words that give meaning to its function: music and rocking chair.
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aston martin stretches its supercar to create the vanquish zagato shooting brake
the vanquish zagato shooting brake is the latest in a collaboration between the two companies that started back in 1960 with the DB4 GT zagato.
the vanquish zagato shooting brake is the latest in a collaboration between the two companies that started back in 1960 with the DB4 GT zagato.
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snøhetta designs europe's first underwater restaurant in norway
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'under' will provide an under-water experience inspiring a sense of awe and delight, activating all the senses – both physical and intellectual.
'under' will provide an under-water experience inspiring a sense of awe and delight, activating all the senses – both physical and intellectual.
hennessey's venom F5 hypercar could break the 300 mph barrier
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hennessey releases a teaser of what appears to be the venom F5 hypercar breaking the 300 mph (480 km/h) speed record.
hennessey releases a teaser of what appears to be the venom F5 hypercar breaking the 300 mph (480 km/h) speed record.
checkerboard façade of VTN's hanoi university building contains trees within recessed voids
plantation is used as a green skin to reduce direct heat transfer through the building's windows.
plantation is used as a green skin to reduce direct heat transfer through the building's windows.
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ugo rondinone's living sculpture is the perfect place to live and work
house no.1 uses signature styles from the artist's body of work whilst fusing japanese influences with european arts and crafts.
house no.1 uses signature styles from the artist's body of work whilst fusing japanese influences with european arts and crafts.
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victor pricop's design is a featured entry of the hong kong young architects competition
victor ioan pricop's pavilion entry celebrates hong kong's textile industry with a pet recycled theatrical curtain.
victor ioan pricop's pavilion entry celebrates hong kong's textile industry with a pet recycled theatrical curtain.
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this electronic alphabet synthesizes technology and typography into a 'trademark' typeface
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the forms of 26 characters are based on brands from apple to zenith.
the forms of 26 characters are based on brands from apple to zenith.
krisna cheung designs 'cubby house': a home office combining work and play
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the architects designed a home that would allow them to work while monitoring and engaging with their children.
the architects designed a home that would allow them to work while monitoring and engaging with their children.
'flora' festival sees botanical artists from around the world transform spanish courtyards
inspired by the flamenco dancer and her dress train, 'waterlily pond' created the first-place winning installation as a tribute to the spanish dance.
inspired by the flamenco dancer and her dress train, 'waterlily pond' created the first-place winning installation as a tribute to the spanish dance.
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herzog & de meuron, piet oudolf, and LOLA team up to transform stockholm gasometer site
the development's focal point is a 90 meter-tall residential tower designed by herzog & de meuron.
the development's focal point is a 90 meter-tall residential tower designed by herzog & de meuron.
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aectual 3D prints completely customizable and sustainable floors
showcasing at dutch design week 2017, aectual uses 3D printing technologies to fabricate bespoke, signature flooring designs from recycled materials.
showcasing at dutch design week 2017, aectual uses 3D printing technologies to fabricate bespoke, signature flooring designs from recycled materials.
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jeans thong gone wrong at amazon fashion week
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'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.
cycle on water with the pedal-electric manta5 hydrofoil bike
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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.
PARTY develops psychedelic, touch-sensitive greenhouse installation in tokyo
dubbed 'digital vegetables', the psychedelic garden features seven types of vegetables planted inside, each triggering a different sound when touched.
dubbed 'digital vegetables', the psychedelic garden features seven types of vegetables planted inside, each triggering a different sound when touched.
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google's project loon sends internet balloons to aid puerto rico
following the damage caused by hurricane maria, google's project loon has teamed up with AT&T to provide an emergency internet network of balloons to puerto rico.
following the damage caused by hurricane maria, google's project loon has teamed up with AT&T to provide an emergency internet network of balloons to puerto rico.
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earth kitchen by yuiko shigeta at the eindhoven design academy graduation show
as a result of her inquiry, shigeta’a findings lead to her creation of the earth refrigerator — a natural cooler without the need for electricity, and at »
as a result of her inquiry, shigeta’a findings lead to her creation of the earth refrigerator — a natural cooler without the need for electricity, and at the end of its lifetime, can be returned back to the earth.
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mini furniture for cats in japanese makers campaign
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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.
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.
MB&F legacy machine split escapement watches powered by the invisible
suspended above a frosted surface of color and micro-texture, the MB&F legacy machine split escapement's balance wheel oscillates without any visible intake of »
suspended above a frosted surface of color and micro-texture, the MB&F legacy machine split escapement's balance wheel oscillates without any visible intake of energy.
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DIMORESTUDIO creates a vibrant setting for the newly opened brand new world salon in zürich
the studio employs a rich palette with luxurious fabrics, glossy and mirrored surfaces, bronze and brass finishes, evocative of their ebullient creative »
the studio employs a rich palette with luxurious fabrics, glossy and mirrored surfaces, bronze and brass finishes, evocative of their ebullient creative energy, to define the space.
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kevin hviid x GANNI develop swinging chair made of 600 multi-colored nylon bands
the colorful three meter high hanging couch is an effort to promote positive human interactions in the shared space of public parks and city squares.
the colorful three meter high hanging couch is an effort to promote positive human interactions in the shared space of public parks and city squares.
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the gulas PI1S is a pedal electric motorcycle with 200 km battery range
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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).
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.
expormim fontal collection modernized with contemporary customization
as the first contemporary rattan furniture, the expormim 'fontal' collection has been updated to offer a vast range of customization options, including new colors »
as the first contemporary rattan furniture, the expormim 'fontal' collection has been updated to offer a vast range of customization options, including new colors and textures.
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toyota fine comfort ride concept presented at tokyo motor show 2017
the fuel cell vehicle envisions mobility in a low-carbon society with advanced utilization of hydrogen and renewable energy.
the fuel cell vehicle envisions mobility in a low-carbon society with advanced utilization of hydrogen and renewable energy.
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ABLM combines reflective mirrors with strips of vibrant colorful ceramic in school façade
the project's nickname – the 'almost invisible school' – is a reference to its exterior cladding.
the project's nickname – the 'almost invisible school' – is a reference to its exterior cladding.
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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.
grey brick façade of 180E 88th street will contrast new york's steel and glass skyscrapers
the building's design references the city's pre-war boom in high-rise masonry construction, paying homage to traditional craftsmanship.
the building's design references the city's pre-war boom in high-rise masonry construction, paying homage to traditional craftsmanship.
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seattle-based firm, goCstudio, embraces natural landscape in the design for a local winery
working alongside the vineyard owner, the structure was designed to preserve the landscape and create a well organized space for the multi-faceted business.
working alongside the vineyard owner, the structure was designed to preserve the landscape and create a well organized space for the multi-faceted business.
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m2.senos camouflages geometric and abstract restrooms for a cemetery in portugal
the architects used bold shapes and color to define the new site intervention.
the architects used bold shapes and color to define the new site intervention.
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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.
