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baranowitz goldberg architects turns industrial elements into modern office in tel aviv
the architects manipulated industrial, off-the-shelf products to create woven patterns and see-through partitions for the open-plan space.
the architects manipulated industrial, off-the-shelf products to create woven patterns and see-through partitions for the open-plan space.
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Aedas plans 'one of the most twisting towers in the world' for southwest china
the structure, which is more than 200 meters tall, boasts an expressive façade that seeks to convey a sense of rhythm and dynamism.
the structure, which is more than 200 meters tall, boasts an expressive façade that seeks to convey a sense of rhythm and dynamism.
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WilkinsonEyre continues revitalization of copenhagen's harbor with foot and cycle bridge
the curved profile of the design is only broken when the two swinging sections open for marine traffic.
the curved profile of the design is only broken when the two swinging sections open for marine traffic.
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GEOM design stacks red bricks to build the façade of JPG coffee in china
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the 'take-out-only' cafe is designed to cater for the fast-paced urban context of zhujiang new town.
the 'take-out-only' cafe is designed to cater for the fast-paced urban context of zhujiang new town.
this jacket is made from 2 billion glass spheres + reflects every color in the visible spectrum
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the vollebak black squid jacket reveals a metallic, oil slick-like effect in daytime conditions, but when exposed to bright light, reflects every color in the »
the vollebak black squid jacket reveals a metallic, oil slick-like effect in daytime conditions, but when exposed to bright light, reflects every color in the visible spectrum.
edoardo tresoldi teases new work at 'arte sella' open air museum in italy
eager to see details of his next adventure, designboom has been following the artist on social media, where he teased a bit of the process behind his new »
eager to see details of his next adventure, designboom has been following the artist on social media, where he teased a bit of the process behind his new installation.
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BioUrban robotic tree fights pollution by performing the work of 368 real trees
created by BioMitech, the project sees a kind of artificial tree that, like its natural peers, absorbs pollution and returns clean air.
created by BioMitech, the project sees a kind of artificial tree that, like its natural peers, absorbs pollution and returns clean air.
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norberto miranda creates huge inflatable beans to host exhibitions in mexico
the inflatable structures have been formed to host music, science and cultural events for all ages in the village of papalotla.
the inflatable structures have been formed to host music, science and cultural events for all ages in the village of papalotla.
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ryue nishizawa shapes terasaki house around massive roof in japan
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the roof is designed so that it curves and bends into a shape that is different from a single gabled or sloping roof, enveloping the indoors.
the roof is designed so that it curves and bends into a shape that is different from a single gabled or sloping roof, enveloping the indoors.
dejan todorović converts former warehouse into training test center for wurth serbia
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architect dejan todorović's 30m-long translucent polycarbonate wall divides a former warehouse into evenly-lit, sophisticated areas.
architect dejan todorović's 30m-long translucent polycarbonate wall divides a former warehouse into evenly-lit, sophisticated areas.
volkswagen presents all-electric ID. BUGGY at pebble beach concours d'elegance
as a modern interpretation of the classic dune buggy, the concept is designed to be 'off-road' ready and features no roof or doors.
as a modern interpretation of the classic dune buggy, the concept is designed to be 'off-road' ready and features no roof or doors.
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dutch artist hella jongerius transforms paris gallery into massive open textile studio
'interlace' makes use of the building's performative qualities to transform the interior into a constantly shifting loom.
'interlace' makes use of the building's performative qualities to transform the interior into a constantly shifting loom.
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urwahn reinvents the bike frame in stadtfuchs V5F, made for rigorous city use
the stadtfuchs blends ergonomic design, functionality and safety, resulting in an elastic rear-suspension that enables the bike to dampen any bump.
the stadtfuchs blends ergonomic design, functionality and safety, resulting in an elastic rear-suspension that enables the bike to dampen any bump.
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BMW revives marcello gandini's 1970s classic garmisch concept car at concorso d'eleganza
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with this revival, BMW pays homage to one of italy’s most influential car designers and adds an exciting chapter to the company’s history.
with this revival, BMW pays homage to one of italy’s most influential car designers and adds an exciting chapter to the company’s history.
natura futura's house of silence features a central courtyard for meditation in ecuador
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designed over a single story, the central courtyard connects the indoor spaces with the external environment.
designed over a single story, the central courtyard connects the indoor spaces with the external environment.
burning man 2019 pavilion reimagines myth of andromeda for female empowerment
'andromeda reimagined: a sanctuary in deep playa,' transforms the male hero narrative to a story of female empowerment.
'andromeda reimagined: a sanctuary in deep playa,' transforms the male hero narrative to a story of female empowerment.
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humans since 1982 transforms drones and CCTV cameras into sculptural artworks
the work makes a comment on the prevalence of technology in our lives and how we are becoming under constant surveillance.
the work makes a comment on the prevalence of technology in our lives and how we are becoming under constant surveillance.
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atelier tree brings life to beijing storefront with golden heart installation
the golden heart is the hutong’s shining jewel from afar, but when seen up close, the exhibited accessories shine through.
the golden heart is the hutong’s shining jewel from afar, but when seen up close, the exhibited accessories shine through.
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MVRDV plans 'green villa', an office + residential building covered in plants in the netherlands
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its exterior incorporates a gridded 'rack' system with a variety of pots and plants.
its exterior incorporates a gridded 'rack' system with a variety of pots and plants.
arthur casas frames rio de janeiro views in sophisticated apartment
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arthur casas places all the rooms at the perimeter of the apartment, allowing every space to have unobstructed views of ipanema beach.
arthur casas places all the rooms at the perimeter of the apartment, allowing every space to have unobstructed views of ipanema beach.
TAPO builds horizon house on a japanese hillside to frame views of the ocean
positioned in parallel to the coastline, the building combines light-filled, airy spaces with minimal interiors.
positioned in parallel to the coastline, the building combines light-filled, airy spaces with minimal interiors.
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ben zank composes surrealist portraits that explore human connection with nature
full of suspense, his work talks about gravity, entanglement, stillness, and that precise moment, the one before the fall.
full of suspense, his work talks about gravity, entanglement, stillness, and that precise moment, the one before the fall.
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organic design architecture studio uses steel bars to divide free office space in tokyo
the bars create a 'transparent' atmosphere, connecting the various parts of the space into a whole.
the bars create a 'transparent' atmosphere, connecting the various parts of the space into a whole.
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the only ferrari-powered boat in the world is up for sale
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back in the 1950s, ferrari powered the 1952 ferrari arno XI racing boat for one thing: to break the world speed record on water.
back in the 1950s, ferrari powered the 1952 ferrari arno XI racing boat for one thing: to break the world speed record on water.
junsekino forms a lush courtyard at the center of tare house in bangkok
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designed to give the client privacy, the courtyard separates the house into two sides for public and private space.
designed to give the client privacy, the courtyard separates the house into two sides for public and private space.
the vintage-inspired beaulake tahoe – 14 boat electrifies la dolce vita
although with an exterior inspired by the styling of classic lake boats, the beaulake tahoe – 14 surprises with an eco-conscious personality.
although with an exterior inspired by the styling of classic lake boats, the beaulake tahoe – 14 surprises with an eco-conscious personality.
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IN studio builds wooden 'cultivable' house for family of farmers in japan
the residence's design is focused on the connection to the surrounding field and local farmland.
the residence's design is focused on the connection to the surrounding field and local farmland.
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atelier sérgio rebelo completes 'odeon' bar in the bohemian heart of tallinn
odeon by atelier sergio rebelo expresses a leafy ambience framed with copper hues and giant mirrored pillars throughout the space.
odeon by atelier sergio rebelo expresses a leafy ambience framed with copper hues and giant mirrored pillars throughout the space.
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walllasia embeds women's meditation center in the thailandese mountains
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with a striking white design, each of the 100 rooms feature breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and woodlands.
with a striking white design, each of the 100 rooms feature breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and woodlands.
napp studio abstracts traditional chinese temple for flower market entrance
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napp studio symbolically infused the ‘temple’ typology into the market environment by creating a golden lattice structure.
napp studio symbolically infused the ‘temple’ typology into the market environment by creating a golden lattice structure.
first phase of illuminated river lights up the thames in london
historic landmarks of river thames - the millennium, southwark, cannon street and london bridges - are lit up in the first phase of illuminated river.
historic landmarks of river thames - the millennium, southwark, cannon street and london bridges - are lit up in the first phase of illuminated river.
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gustafson porter + bowman completes first phase of valencia's 'parque central'
the design comprises a series of varied, multi-level gardens that have been created as a series of large 'bowls' – inspired by the region's traditional ceramics.
the design comprises a series of varied, multi-level gardens that have been created as a series of large 'bowls' – inspired by the region's traditional ceramics.
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ryu mitarai & associates connects floors of house + restaurant in tokyo with curved staircase
the four-story building combines a japanese restaurant and a private residence.
the four-story building combines a japanese restaurant and a private residence.
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peter kogler transforms rooms with hypnotic installations featuring optical illusions
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by using hypnotizing line designs, peter kogler challenges the viewer’s perception with spaces that go from ordinary to twisted and distorted.
by using hypnotizing line designs, peter kogler challenges the viewer’s perception with spaces that go from ordinary to twisted and distorted.
achille castiglioni - rare unedited video footage from the designboom archives
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as designboom celebrates 20 years online, we present a series of 'retro' videos filmed in our first years, beginning with the ultimate designer – achille »
as designboom celebrates 20 years online, we present a series of 'retro' videos filmed in our first years, beginning with the ultimate designer – achille castiglioni.
