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hong kong's 'cafe wander' is designed in two halves by absence from island + studio etain ho
the cozy cafe space is unified by the white above and contrasted with the color below.
the cozy cafe space is unified by the white above and contrasted with the color below.
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eight steel roofs with different textures top factory in japan by kenzo makino & associates
the factory building has been designed to also serve as an exhibition hall, showcasing the steel roofing products as well as their construction process.
the factory building has been designed to also serve as an exhibition hall, showcasing the steel roofing products as well as their construction process.
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ryue nishizawa's ochoquebradas house in chile photographed by cristóbal palma
the dwelling is topped with an undulating concrete roof that references the waves crashing against the adjacent shoreline.
the dwelling is topped with an undulating concrete roof that references the waves crashing against the adjacent shoreline.
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oppenheim architecture mimics switzerland's hillside villages with lago maggiore retreat
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designed to span three sites that each rise above the alpine lake, the retreat celebrates unique and varied spirit of its context.
designed to span three sites that each rise above the alpine lake, the retreat celebrates unique and varied spirit of its context.
terrazzo sections + curved corners complete modernist apartment interior in vietnam
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the design reminisces about architect louis kahn’s aesthetics, especially the material sensation of terrazzo that was prevalent in saigon in the 1950s and 60s.
the design reminisces about architect louis kahn’s aesthetics, especially the material sensation of terrazzo that was prevalent in saigon in the 1950s and 60s.
'cover crop' is a socially-distanced art installation at queens county farm in new york
parallel paths allow groups of people to walk side-by-side while maintaining the appropriate social distance.
parallel paths allow groups of people to walk side-by-side while maintaining the appropriate social distance.
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new genoa bridge by renzo piano inaugurated after just 420 days of construction
following the tragic collapse of the morandi bridge in august 2018, piano donated a replacement design, which he described as 'simple and sober'.
following the tragic collapse of the morandi bridge in august 2018, piano donated a replacement design, which he described as 'simple and sober'.
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graphic white volumes and open courtyards build family residence in jakarta
the dwelling features a number of open garden areas, essentially forming an oasis in the middle of the urban metropolis.
the dwelling features a number of open garden areas, essentially forming an oasis in the middle of the urban metropolis.
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patricia urquiola on her prolific and powerful oeuvre for friedman benda's 'design in dialogue'
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the architect and designer intimately discussed her inspiration, long-time collaborations, and joyful capacity for generating such a diverse body of work.
the architect and designer intimately discussed her inspiration, long-time collaborations, and joyful capacity for generating such a diverse body of work.
tatsuya tanaka creates escapist miniature scenes from face masks and household items
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bread beds and brush showers highlight the newfound significance of our domestic environments.
bread beds and brush showers highlight the newfound significance of our domestic environments.
the olea all suite hotel develops around a 4000 sqm lake-like pool in zakynthos, greece
the peaceful retreat combines mediterranean architecture with tropical modernism.
the peaceful retreat combines mediterranean architecture with tropical modernism.
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MICROSCAPE carefully restores a 17th century oratory in lucca, italy
first built in 1638, the oratory of the guardian angels is adorned with rich baroque frescoes, stucco-work and paintings.
first built in 1638, the oratory of the guardian angels is adorned with rich baroque frescoes, stucco-work and paintings.
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wutopia lab adds micro chinese garden to 'the hiding house' in shanghai
volcanic rock and taihu stones in the garden emphasize the green trees and white residence.
volcanic rock and taihu stones in the garden emphasize the green trees and white residence.
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teardrop-shaped tents in belgium let you spend a night hanging from the trees
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blurring the line between sculpture and architecture, the structures are the work of dutch artist dre wapenaar.
blurring the line between sculpture and architecture, the structures are the work of dutch artist dre wapenaar.
bold sloping cube welcomes visitors to second-hand clothing store in st. petersburg, russia
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appearing in the middle of the entrance hall, the interesting cube clads a hidden staircase leading to the rest of the shop.
appearing in the middle of the entrance hall, the interesting cube clads a hidden staircase leading to the rest of the shop.
inevitable (death is our 'something in common') is a conceptual artwork made of human hair
created by wasim zaid, the project aims to remind viewers about the inevitable truth of passing away.
created by wasim zaid, the project aims to remind viewers about the inevitable truth of passing away.
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the soul of the past with a clean energy spirit: zero labs reveals classic electric land rover
the land rover will come with either an 85 or 100 kwh battery with a range reaching up to 235 miles, making 300-600 horsepower.
the land rover will come with either an 85 or 100 kwh battery with a range reaching up to 235 miles, making 300-600 horsepower.
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fina is a foldable plywood kayak created by cristina borràs
the five-meter long kayak is divided in three different sections through two five-degree transversal cuts.
the five-meter long kayak is divided in three different sections through two five-degree transversal cuts.
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a pastel-colored vestibule forms the core of this apartment in camogli, italy
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realized by genoa based studio, gosplan, the vestibule serves as a ceremonial space and is decorated by simple geometries.
realized by genoa based studio, gosplan, the vestibule serves as a ceremonial space and is decorated by simple geometries.
intricate paper insects delivering prescription drugs by merel slootheer
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the project intends to draw attention to the prevalence of prescription drugs in society by comparing them with insects.
the project intends to draw attention to the prevalence of prescription drugs in society by comparing them with insects.
dawn aerospace unveils the dawn mk-II aurora, their new suborbital spaceplane
the dawn MK-II aurora by dawn aerospace has been created to access space in a whole new way.
the dawn MK-II aurora by dawn aerospace has been created to access space in a whole new way.
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MVRDV proposes mirrored 'floating garden' above ettlinger-tor masterplan in germany
the dutch firm blurs the stark boundary of urban and green space, filling a void within the city blocks with plant-life.
the dutch firm blurs the stark boundary of urban and green space, filling a void within the city blocks with plant-life.
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virgin galactic unveils design of supersonic passenger jet that can reach mach 3
the design philosophy of the mach 3 aircraft by virgin galactic is geared around making high speed travel practical, sustainable, safe and reliable, while making »
the design philosophy of the mach 3 aircraft by virgin galactic is geared around making high speed travel practical, sustainable, safe and reliable, while making customer experience a top priority.
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recycling, local craft + low-tech solutions define 'mo de movimiento' restaurant in madrid
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two massive, handcrafted terracotta ovens welcome guests into the restaurant.
two massive, handcrafted terracotta ovens welcome guests into the restaurant.
NIKE weaves 85,000 kilos of sustainable material into new flagship store in paris
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prior to the paris opening, designboom spoke with john hoke, NIKE’s chief design officer, who shared insights into the creation of this new space.
prior to the paris opening, designboom spoke with john hoke, NIKE’s chief design officer, who shared insights into the creation of this new space.
foster + partners completes 'open and inviting' apple store in beijing's sanlitun quarter
the venue seeks to create a dialogue with the surrounding pedestrian streets, addressing the large open square that is a social focus for the district.
the venue seeks to create a dialogue with the surrounding pedestrian streets, addressing the large open square that is a social focus for the district.
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floating wood logs and tropical interiors adorn 'kayu kayu' restaurant in indonesia
the whole design is heavily influenced by the backround of the restaraunt's clientele, comprised by wood craftsmans, furniture makers and garment artisans.
the whole design is heavily influenced by the backround of the restaraunt's clientele, comprised by wood craftsmans, furniture makers and garment artisans.
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BATIT studio applies 2000 handmade ceramic pieces to create a colorful wall carpet
the wall-mounted artwork was created for the tel aviv crafts and design biennale, 2020.
the wall-mounted artwork was created for the tel aviv crafts and design biennale, 2020.
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watch how NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will navigate itself to an asteroid
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to arrive at the asteroid's surface, OSIRIS-REx will use an onboard image software known as natural feature tracking (NFT).
to arrive at the asteroid's surface, OSIRIS-REx will use an onboard image software known as natural feature tracking (NFT).
animated GIFs restore UNESCO cultural sites to their original glory
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the collection of images aims to raise awareness of six UNESCO cultural sites in danger of disappearing forever.
the collection of images aims to raise awareness of six UNESCO cultural sites in danger of disappearing forever.
a thatched roof café in mekong river delta by AD+studio reflects 'adrift' local lifestyle
the café follows the traditional regional stilt house typology, characterized by a simple structure, with a light roof system covering the temporary framework »
the café follows the traditional regional stilt house typology, characterized by a simple structure, with a light roof system covering the temporary framework below.
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marchi architectes integrates renault’s symbioz electric car into its transforming 'house 33'
H33's 'car-elevator' transforms the house and its relationship with the electric car.
H33's 'car-elevator' transforms the house and its relationship with the electric car.
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rhb architects designs a gymnasium in france to align with neighboring buildings
articulated by a minimal white volume, the elevations have been carefully traced to align with the surrounding architecture.
articulated by a minimal white volume, the elevations have been carefully traced to align with the surrounding architecture.
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NOMOTO is an unrecognizable, graffiti-covered motorbike concept by joey ruiter
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'I wanted to create a piece that's completely unnoticeable and so familiar, you're just going to walk past it.'
'I wanted to create a piece that's completely unnoticeable and so familiar, you're just going to walk past it.'
zaha hadid architects unveils the roatán próspera residences in honduras
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the roatán próspera residences respond to the climate, terrain and environment of the roatán island, embodying its lifestyle choices and enabling inhabitants »
the roatán próspera residences respond to the climate, terrain and environment of the roatán island, embodying its lifestyle choices and enabling inhabitants to turn them into personalized homes.
