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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 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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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.
if the legendary air jordan XI sneaker was a ducati motorcycle it would look like this
every part of the ducati 916 has been extravagantly tailored or recreated using 3D-print technology to fit the air jordan XI design concept.
every part of the ducati 916 has been extravagantly tailored or recreated using 3D-print technology to fit the air jordan XI design concept.
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architects turn bangkok townhouses into modern multilayered office
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.
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pico colectivo stacks shipping containers to make cultural center in venezuela
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.
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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.
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.
TOP 10 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.
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.
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cheongju international craft competition 2019 supports stellar creations
with applications open from may 1-31, 2019, cheongju international craft competition 2019 aims to source, showcase and support outstanding work in the field.
with applications open from may 1-31, 2019, cheongju international craft competition 2019 aims to source, showcase and support outstanding work in the field.
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these watches use nixie tubes to display digits
the designers have developed special technologies for each model to add innovative features to the retro look.
the designers have developed special technologies for each model to add innovative features to the retro look.
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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.
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.
edoardo tresoldi creates changing faces from wire mesh on barcelona rooftop
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.
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'the plinth' will be the high line's new destination for public art
simone leigh's 'brick house' will be unveiled at the opening of the spur in 2019 and will remain on view through september 2020.
simone leigh's 'brick house' will be unveiled at the opening of the spur in 2019 and will remain on view through september 2020.
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street artist hyuro covers the world in giant murals
featuring dreamlike compositions, her works blend politics with a surrealist sensibility and play with the urban environment.
featuring dreamlike compositions, her works blend politics with a surrealist sensibility and play with the urban environment.
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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.
zaha hadid's tallest towers to date have been documented in new images
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the development initially provided accommodation for the 2014 youth olympic games and is now in its legacy stage.
the development initially provided accommodation for the 2014 youth olympic games and is now in its legacy stage.
'borrowing for birth' by lewu design studio covers abandoned furniture in colored foam
the experimental brand gives old furniture a new lease of life by adding foamed silica gel to the surface of chairs and tables.
the experimental brand gives old furniture a new lease of life by adding foamed silica gel to the surface of chairs and tables.
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project eleven builds contemporary yet retro-futuristic rainbow pavilion in russia
uneven sections create a dynamic and expressive composition that brings a slight ripple into this seemingly austere shape.
uneven sections create a dynamic and expressive composition that brings a slight ripple into this seemingly austere shape.
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cranchi E26 classic modernizes yachting lifestyle of 1950s italy
measuring 7.85-meter in length, cranchi E26 classic yacht combines a sophisticated style with a sporty character.
measuring 7.85-meter in length, cranchi E26 classic yacht combines a sophisticated style with a sporty character.
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aston martin electrifies classic cars with reversible EV concept
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with the aston martin reversible EV concept, vintage vehicles can be retrofitted and converted for zero emissions.
with the aston martin reversible EV concept, vintage vehicles can be retrofitted and converted for zero emissions.
master of italian design gio ponti celebrated in paris retrospective
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from milan’s iconic pirelli tower to an aerodynamic coffee machine, ponti's body of work reflects on his life as a renaissance man, a polymath, and a »
from milan’s iconic pirelli tower to an aerodynamic coffee machine, ponti's body of work reflects on his life as a renaissance man, a polymath, and a multi-hyphenate.
studio fuksas reveals winning design for the new gelendzhik airport in russia
the airport will provide connections to eleven domestic destinations and is set to become a new landmark for the area.
the airport will provide connections to eleven domestic destinations and is set to become a new landmark for the area.
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taking the top off the new mclaren 2019 720S spider convertible
with a retractable hard top so impressive mclaren has has registered three patents worldwide.
with a retractable hard top so impressive mclaren has has registered three patents worldwide.
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hou de sousa's iridescent prismatic installation in georgetown frames a myriad of perspectives
the piece is unique on all sides, encouraging the public to explore the exterior, as well as meander through its translucent 'streets'.
the piece is unique on all sides, encouraging the public to explore the exterior, as well as meander through its translucent 'streets'.
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TOP 10 private houses of 2018
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we continue our annual TOP 10 round up of the year's most talked about projects with a look at the stunning residential dwellings featured on designboom in 2018.
we continue our annual TOP 10 round up of the year's most talked about projects with a look at the stunning residential dwellings featured on designboom in 2018.
aulets arquitectes' vaulted brickwork reflects the historic architecture of mallorca
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among the historic center of felanitx, on the spanish mediterranean island of mallorca, aulets arquitectes sites a municipal archive which expresses the »
among the historic center of felanitx, on the spanish mediterranean island of mallorca, aulets arquitectes sites a municipal archive which expresses the architectural language of its context.
andrés gallardo photographs MAD architects' harbin opera house in china's ice city
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.
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mecanoo completes glass + burnt wood villa on the waterfront of a british lake
the house is surrounded by trees and plants that ensure enough privacy.
the house is surrounded by trees and plants that ensure enough privacy.
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heiwa BMW R75/6 custom motorcycle dazzles with glittery body paint
created by kengo kimura, the heiwa BMW R75/6's simple but elegant body is sprayed with a dark purple, milkway-like paint.
created by kengo kimura, the heiwa BMW R75/6's simple but elegant body is sprayed with a dark purple, milkway-like paint.
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H&P architects builds cultural community space in vietnam out of waste materials and debris
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the building combines repurposed scaffolding steel pipes, rock debris, and bamboo sticks.
the building combines repurposed scaffolding steel pipes, rock debris, and bamboo sticks.
TOP 10 motorcycle and scooter designs of 2018
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including mass-productions, customs and conceptual projects, see our electrifying list of TOP 10 motorcycle and scooter designs of 2018.
including mass-productions, customs and conceptual projects, see our electrifying list of TOP 10 motorcycle and scooter designs of 2018.
