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say goodbye to the kilogram as scientists vote to replace it
there is a metal kilogram weight deemed so perfect it is kept in an underground vault in paris - now its getting the boot.
there is a metal kilogram weight deemed so perfect it is kept in an underground vault in paris - now its getting the boot.
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'form of wander' bifurcates and weaves over a florida waterfront pier
the pavilion by MARC FORNES / THE VERY MANY, along the tampa waterfront, branches and weaves into a tangle, mimicking mangroves root structures.
the pavilion by MARC FORNES / THE VERY MANY, along the tampa waterfront, branches and weaves into a tangle, mimicking mangroves root structures.
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fifteen hudson yards will include the highest outdoor residential space in new york city
designed by diller scofidio + renfro in collaboration with rockwell group, the tower is currently under construction on manhattan's west side.
designed by diller scofidio + renfro in collaboration with rockwell group, the tower is currently under construction on manhattan's west side.
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NLÉ unveils expanded version of its makoko floating school in china
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the three structures, clustered around a communal plaza, serve as an open air concert hall, an indoor exhibition space, and a small information center.
the three structures, clustered around a communal plaza, serve as an open air concert hall, an indoor exhibition space, and a small information center.
the mid-century modern 'draper' RV — for mad men-style life on wheels
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if don draper drove an RV...
if don draper drove an RV...
'maidan tent' offers covered leisure space at greek refugee camp
the multifunctional structure can host up to 100 people.
the multifunctional structure can host up to 100 people.
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colorado firefighter assembles nine shipping containers into a family home in denver
the massive 3,840 square foot (356.75 m²) home could’ve been easily designed by any architect.
the massive 3,840 square foot (356.75 m²) home could’ve been easily designed by any architect.
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the fingerreader helps blind people read without braille
simply strap its to your index finger, point to an object and any words or sentences detected are spoken in real time.
simply strap its to your index finger, point to an object and any words or sentences detected are spoken in real time.
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MAD architects to turn traditional chinese courtyard into kindergarten with floating roof
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the canopy transforms the space between the buildings into a colorful setting that functions as an outdoor playground.
the canopy transforms the space between the buildings into a colorful setting that functions as an outdoor playground.
origami lava illuminates an abandoned building surrounded by dormant volcanoes
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the ephemeral installation, made up of 10,000 pieces of folded paper, evokes the volcanic origins of the environment.
the ephemeral installation, made up of 10,000 pieces of folded paper, evokes the volcanic origins of the environment.
HGR arquitectos designs building with circular courtyard as new housing alternative
HGR arquitectos designs residential building with large internal courtyard for neighbors to share and coexist, in mexico city.
HGR arquitectos designs residential building with large internal courtyard for neighbors to share and coexist, in mexico city.
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al borde refurbishes an 18th century ruin in ecuador into family house with suspended beds
having kept the existing earth walls, the architects reinforced them maintaining the open layout of the space, and adding one little yet very significant element »
having kept the existing earth walls, the architects reinforced them maintaining the open layout of the space, and adding one little yet very significant element — wooden sleeping capsules under the ceiling.
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the complex process of pencil production is overwhelmingly satisfying
christopher payne captures the colourful craft in one of the last remaining pencil factories in the united states.
christopher payne captures the colourful craft in one of the last remaining pencil factories in the united states.
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jean nouvel curates 24 palazzo apartments to form 'the rooms of rome'
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the architect imagined the living spaces as a series of bespoke steel boxes, designed to align with the architecture of the historic site.
the architect imagined the living spaces as a series of bespoke steel boxes, designed to align with the architecture of the historic site.
two steel black cabins form striking quebec chalet by appareil architecture
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the objective was 'to let ourselves be guided and inspired by the terrain’s characteristics', explain appareil architecture.
the objective was 'to let ourselves be guided and inspired by the terrain’s characteristics', explain appareil architecture.
'apple iconsiam' is the company's first store in thailand
designed by foster + partners in collaboration with jony ive, the new store is located at the heart of bangkok surrounded by cultural landmarks.
designed by foster + partners in collaboration with jony ive, the new store is located at the heart of bangkok surrounded by cultural landmarks.
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this is the largest ever exhibition staged by chinese artist ai weiwei
the colossal retrospective arrives in brazil to showcase the artist's life story through his most iconic work.
the colossal retrospective arrives in brazil to showcase the artist's life story through his most iconic work.
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françois blanciak designs outdoor exhibition for architecture graduates in sydney
françois blanciak has designed an indoor-outdoor exhibition scheme in a large dotted circle for the university of sydney.
françois blanciak has designed an indoor-outdoor exhibition scheme in a large dotted circle for the university of sydney.
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konstantin grcic designs 'all round' eyewear for JINS
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round-shaped frames have been chosen by famous figures and creative protagonists throughout history.
round-shaped frames have been chosen by famous figures and creative protagonists throughout history.
solidsprout reimagines bangkok's shopping malls as mountains of greenery
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in their latest conceptual project, solidsprout has reimagined the urban landscape of bangkok with mountains of green spaces.
in their latest conceptual project, solidsprout has reimagined the urban landscape of bangkok with mountains of green spaces.
KAAN architecten's crematorium siesegem in belgium is a peaceful oasis for reminiscence
the crematorium siesegem exudes a sense of calm that permeates the site, subtly pursuing visitors to slow down.
the crematorium siesegem exudes a sense of calm that permeates the site, subtly pursuing visitors to slow down.
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yoshimasa tsutsumi's restaurants in chengdu draw from traditional japanese typologies
the architects reference two traditional typologies of japanese houses — a civilian’s house and tea-room of samurai — and extract characteristic elements »
the architects reference two traditional typologies of japanese houses — a civilian’s house and tea-room of samurai — and extract characteristic elements expanding the space into multiple layers.
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studio mieke meijer decks london's coal drops yard with giant sculptural lights
during this festive season, the heatherwick-designed shopping district is decorated in sculptural lights that trace its industrial architecture.
during this festive season, the heatherwick-designed shopping district is decorated in sculptural lights that trace its industrial architecture.
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ABARI rebuilds major archival building in nepal using bamboo and rammed earth
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the structure hosts the largest archive of nepali literature in the country and contains a wide range of historic books and documents.
the structure hosts the largest archive of nepali literature in the country and contains a wide range of historic books and documents.
bourgeois / lechasseur's geodesic domes serve as eco-lux retreats in canadian forest
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each of the three domes sits on a separate wooden patio that overlooks the mountainous landscape.
each of the three domes sits on a separate wooden patio that overlooks the mountainous landscape.
RED7 tower by dutch firm MVRDV launches in moscow
the mixed-use residential tower references the area's constructivist heritage with red brickwork.
the mixed-use residential tower references the area's constructivist heritage with red brickwork.
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yves béhar designs interactive children's gallery for de young museum
de youngsters studio features five immersive activity stations that delve into fundamental art concepts: color, composition, shape and form, texture, and »
de youngsters studio features five immersive activity stations that delve into fundamental art concepts: color, composition, shape and form, texture, and sculpture.
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marc newson + apple's jony ive design lab-grown diamond ring for (RED) charity auction in miami
the process involves the manipulation of atoms to create a diamond block big enough to cut a ring in all its entirety.
the process involves the manipulation of atoms to create a diamond block big enough to cut a ring in all its entirety.
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'the shed' is taking shape in new york city's hudson yards
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designboom takes an in-depth look at the project as designers from diller scofidio + renfro and rockwell group hosted a tour during archtober 2018.
designboom takes an in-depth look at the project as designers from diller scofidio + renfro and rockwell group hosted a tour during archtober 2018.
calvi brambilla transforms venetian palazzo into barovier&toso's luxurious glass showroom
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the journey through the building results in a unique visual experience that demonstrates that both traditional and contemporary styles can coexist.
the journey through the building results in a unique visual experience that demonstrates that both traditional and contemporary styles can coexist.
studio mutt designs vibrant store for universal works in coal drops yard, london
studio mutt has designed a new store and visual identity for british menswear brand universal works at coal drops yard, london.
studio mutt has designed a new store and visual identity for british menswear brand universal works at coal drops yard, london.
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studio briand & berthereau combines terracotta, raw concrete + wood in parisian bookstore
independent bookstore 'ICI' includes a café, a children's' area, an exhibition space, and an 'agora' for people to gather and exchange opinions.
independent bookstore 'ICI' includes a café, a children's' area, an exhibition space, and an 'agora' for people to gather and exchange opinions.
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kinetic machine with hair caught in it explores the chaos and anxiety of our reality
the sculpture UJOO+LIMNEEYOUNG is assembled of multiple rotating gearwheels representing the reality, and hair stuck in it, playing the role of the people.
the sculpture UJOO+LIMNEEYOUNG is assembled of multiple rotating gearwheels representing the reality, and hair stuck in it, playing the role of the people.
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younghan chung conceives korea residence as a series of floating cubes
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'users can freely define the function of each section when they are occupying it for a certain period of time,' explains the architect.
'users can freely define the function of each section when they are occupying it for a certain period of time,' explains the architect.
studio velocity's kowa apartments in japan encourage interaction between neighbors
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the housing complex is divided between individual buildings which open to exterior interstitial gathering spaces, encouraging resident interactions.
the housing complex is divided between individual buildings which open to exterior interstitial gathering spaces, encouraging resident interactions.
