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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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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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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'.
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.
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 to the exhibition to collectively build a virtual structure that will grow over the coming months.
'project correl' invites visitors to the exhibition to collectively build a virtual structure that will grow over the coming months.
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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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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.
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.
virgil abloh in conversation with designboom
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.
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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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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.
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.
puma reissues 1986 smart sneaker that was way ahead of its time
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.
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glithero's table light can be switched on through a rally of conductive copper dominos
the dominos can be arranged in any configuration as long as the rally starts and finishes at the base of the lamp.
the dominos can be arranged in any configuration as long as the rally starts and finishes at the base of the lamp.
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TD atelier's self-build fishing factory in japan with distinctive triangular roof
the project involved the renovation and extension of an existing hut and was self-built by the architect, students and fishermen.
the project involved the renovation and extension of an existing hut and was self-built by the architect, students and fishermen.
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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.
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.
trail marker blends compact camping with cargo hauling
completely built by hand, this hybrid trailer will give you the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy nature.
completely built by hand, this hybrid trailer will give you the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy nature.
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italian studio wok blends history and modernity with a country home in verona
milan-based studio wok completes its transformation of a derelict barn in rural chievo, outside the northern city of verona.
milan-based studio wok completes its transformation of a derelict barn in rural chievo, outside the northern city of verona.
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sliding dividers easily turn this tel aviv apartment into an open space
the apartment has been renovated for a single man who wanted to embrace the exterior green surroundings and enable as much natural light to enter the space.
the apartment has been renovated for a single man who wanted to embrace the exterior green surroundings and enable as much natural light to enter the space.
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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.
TOP 10 reader submissions of 2018 – public spaces
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from a water sports center in denmark to a dim sum restaurant in hong kong, we highlight 10 of the most impactful public spaces from our 2018 readers submission.
from a water sports center in denmark to a dim sum restaurant in hong kong, we highlight 10 of the most impactful public spaces from our 2018 readers submission.
CASACOR miami brings experiential urban living to brickell city centre
the exhibition features a variety of micro-environments, where visitors can engage with design ideas that may apply to their own living spaces.
the exhibition features a variety of micro-environments, where visitors can engage with design ideas that may apply to their own living spaces.
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megowan architectural's two angle house in australia responds to its corner site
by following the contours of the land, the design prioritizes the ocean views while maximizing its sun exposure.
by following the contours of the land, the design prioritizes the ocean views while maximizing its sun exposure.
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olafur eliasson brings ice watch installation to london to inspire action against climate change
blocks of ice were taken out of the nuup kangerlua fjord in greenland and are on view outside tate modern until december 21, 2018.
blocks of ice were taken out of the nuup kangerlua fjord in greenland and are on view outside tate modern until december 21, 2018.
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sou fujimoto's 'white tree' grows to its full height in the south of france
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with the mixed-use tower nearing completion, photographer vincent hecht visited the site to document its progress.
with the mixed-use tower nearing completion, photographer vincent hecht visited the site to document its progress.
andrés gallardo photographs MAD architects' harbin opera house in china's ice city
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the photo series presents the project as it formalizes the northern chinese city's legacies of ice and music.
the photo series presents the project as it formalizes the northern chinese city's legacies of ice and music.
NASA's voyager 2 probe has reached interstellar space
after 41 years journeying through space, the voyager 2 has passed beyond the sun’s influence.
after 41 years journeying through space, the voyager 2 has passed beyond the sun’s influence.
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bjarke ingels group and heatherwick studio further revise plans for google mountain view campus
first announced in march 2015, this latest update includes provision for affordable housing and more green spaces.
first announced in march 2015, this latest update includes provision for affordable housing and more green spaces.
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gwenael nicolas captures versace's complexity and diversity in new miami store
the store proposes a journey to discover — or rediscover — the icons of the brand from a different perspective.
the store proposes a journey to discover — or rediscover — the icons of the brand from a different perspective.
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fran silvestre arquitectos builds minimal 'hofmann house' in valencia
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fran silvestre arquitectos completes the 'hofmann house' among a landscape surrounded by gardens in valencia, spain, with a view of the distant sea.
fran silvestre arquitectos completes the 'hofmann house' among a landscape surrounded by gardens in valencia, spain, with a view of the distant sea.
sara shakeel is the artist putting glitter on everything
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with an obsessive love for crystals, collage artist sara shakeel has gained near half a million followers transforming photos into beautiful shiny artworks.
with an obsessive love for crystals, collage artist sara shakeel has gained near half a million followers transforming photos into beautiful shiny artworks.
