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time-sensitive shower curtain spikes inflate to limit water consumption
saving the world from shower hoggers and thus over consumption of water, elisabeth buecher's shower curtain inflates soft spikes after four minutes of use.
saving the world from shower hoggers and thus over consumption of water, elisabeth buecher's shower curtain inflates soft spikes after four minutes of use.
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EPFL engineers develop robots that walk like humans
one of COMAN’s distinguishing features is its joints which are integrated with elastic elements that give it greater flexibility when performing different tasks.
one of COMAN’s distinguishing features is its joints which are integrated with elastic elements that give it greater flexibility when performing different tasks.
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ole scheeren to convert concrete office building into layered residential high-rise in frankfurt
located on the banks of the main river, the 'riverpark tower' features transparency, openness and an sculptural architecture.
located on the banks of the main river, the 'riverpark tower' features transparency, openness and an sculptural architecture.
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construction on álvaro siza's first US building set to get underway in new york
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named '611 west 56th street', the tower will be over 400 feet tall (120 meters) and contain 80 residences across 35 storeys.
named '611 west 56th street', the tower will be over 400 feet tall (120 meters) and contain 80 residences across 35 storeys.
dear to me: peter zumthor puts his most-appreciated art on show at kunsthaus bregenz
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centering around the cultural themes he himself cherishes, the exhibition turns the museum into a place of architectural discussion and educational discourse.
centering around the cultural themes he himself cherishes, the exhibition turns the museum into a place of architectural discussion and educational discourse.
electric automobile on the road to compete in 3000 km solar race
this four-seat electric car has a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and a range of 800 km (497 m) running just on its rooftop solar panels, and has been designed for »
this four-seat electric car has a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) and a range of 800 km (497 m) running just on its rooftop solar panels, and has been designed for practicality, speed and endurance.
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shadevolume stacks rotating and colorful totems of light across london
during london design festival 2017, shadevolume sculpts two 'totem' installations of rotating, colorful light by deforming and combining classic lampshades.
during london design festival 2017, shadevolume sculpts two 'totem' installations of rotating, colorful light by deforming and combining classic lampshades.
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hou de sousa + archotus' national museum of world writing proposed as songdo cultural landmark
rather than a singular building, the museum reads as a below-grade, unearthed village.
rather than a singular building, the museum reads as a below-grade, unearthed village.
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renault's sleek SYMBIOZ concept car synthesizes architecture + autonomous driving
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the fully autonomous, electric car proposes a change to the way humans interact with their vehicles.
the fully autonomous, electric car proposes a change to the way humans interact with their vehicles.
samuel aguiar reimagines the VX-1 maxi scooter into a futuristic motorcycle
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the repurposed vetrix VX-1 maintains its original features, including 65Nm of torque, a top speed of 75 mph (120 kph) and a theoretical maximum range of 173 »
the repurposed vetrix VX-1 maintains its original features, including 65Nm of torque, a top speed of 75 mph (120 kph) and a theoretical maximum range of 173 miles (280 km).
azuma makoto composes + decomposes flower landscapes at exhibition in rio
the project includes a cut flower garden on the exterior of the museum and a large installation of flowers in the interior of the museum.
the project includes a cut flower garden on the exterior of the museum and a large installation of flowers in the interior of the museum.
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proterra catalyst E2 max electric bus sets world record + drives 1101.2 miles on a single-charge
an innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation has set a world record for driving the longest distance ever traveled by an electric vehicle on a single charge.
an innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation has set a world record for driving the longest distance ever traveled by an electric vehicle on a single charge.
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archohm's head office in india echoes a visual collage of materials and colors
the main building is divided into five near platonic and bold volumes, each of which is draped by surfaces dedicated to a particular material, responding to its »
the main building is divided into five near platonic and bold volumes, each of which is draped by surfaces dedicated to a particular material, responding to its individual functions, climate and context.
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IKEA democratic design day 2017 keynote event live on designboom
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in collaboration with IKEA, designboom invites readers to watch the democratic design day 2017 program presentations now, via our live streaming throughout »
in collaboration with IKEA, designboom invites readers to watch the democratic design day 2017 program presentations now, via our live streaming throughout friday, september 22nd, 2017.
MAD architects proposes to transform paris' tour montparnasse into a city-scale mirror
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the design would transform the black monolithic building into an artistic lighting installation that presents an upside down reflection of the city.
the design would transform the black monolithic building into an artistic lighting installation that presents an upside down reflection of the city.
simon fujiwara installs 1:1 replica of anne frank house inside tel aviv's dvir gallery
fujiwara's interpretation of the secret annex can be experienced as a three dimensional, sculptural object with elements of contemporary socio-political »
fujiwara's interpretation of the secret annex can be experienced as a three dimensional, sculptural object with elements of contemporary socio-political commentary.
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this self-healing robotic chair falls apart and picks itself back up again in minutes
the robot is given the ambitious task of finding its scattered legs and restoring itself to its original configuration.
the robot is given the ambitious task of finding its scattered legs and restoring itself to its original configuration.
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felipe pantone designs miller division skateboard deck to embody the sport's energy
with this project, the artist lends his artistic style to the creation of an optically trilling skateboard deck.
with this project, the artist lends his artistic style to the creation of an optically trilling skateboard deck.
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amata + triptyque plan timber building in são paulo that absorbs carbon dioxide
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each 1m³ of reforested wood has absorbed one metric ton of atmospheric carbon dioxide from the environment.
each 1m³ of reforested wood has absorbed one metric ton of atmospheric carbon dioxide from the environment.
vincent callebaut proposes spiral-shaped eco-resort for the philippines
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the design is a response to over-fishing, mass tourism, and pollution in the form of plastic waste and toxic products.
the design is a response to over-fishing, mass tourism, and pollution in the form of plastic waste and toxic products.
caruso st john and thomas demand in dialogue at the chicago architecture biennial
conceived as a 'constellation of figural volumes', the five scale models have been stripped of their contexts to stand as isolated architectural objects.
conceived as a 'constellation of figural volumes', the five scale models have been stripped of their contexts to stand as isolated architectural objects.
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not your traditional laundromat: amp architects' 'lavano' becomes japanese community hub
this design seeks to create a friendly space with the comforts of a domestic setting and the utility function of a laundromat.
this design seeks to create a friendly space with the comforts of a domestic setting and the utility function of a laundromat.
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appollo architects creates intimate urban home in bustling tokyo neighborhood
wooden louvers give privacy to the interior, while still allowing light, breezes, and views for the residents.
wooden louvers give privacy to the interior, while still allowing light, breezes, and views for the residents.
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new terminal at amsterdam airport schiphol designed as atmospheric and light-filled space
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both departing and arriving passengers can enjoy a scenic route through the terminal
both departing and arriving passengers can enjoy a scenic route through the terminal
aleksandra gaca designs renault's concept car interior as extension of home on the road
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the construction of the fabric gives it a strong yet soft quality – making the application of the textile suitable for the car, as well as the home.
the construction of the fabric gives it a strong yet soft quality – making the application of the textile suitable for the car, as well as the home.
mimarlar ve han tümertekin's olive oil mill in turkey traverses from public to private
to define the concept and strategy of the project, mimarlar ve han tümertekin has reflected on 'how to anchor an industrial building into a landscape?'.
to define the concept and strategy of the project, mimarlar ve han tümertekin has reflected on 'how to anchor an industrial building into a landscape?'.
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visualizing the city of autonomous vehicles: ‘driver less vision’ opens in seoul
the architects overlap machine and human vision through an immersive dome.
the architects overlap machine and human vision through an immersive dome.
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arbol design pays tribute to photographer kenkichi tanaka in latest exhibition space in japan
the guest house is designed in true japanese form, while sharing several characteristics with its adjoining exhibition space.
the guest house is designed in true japanese form, while sharing several characteristics with its adjoining exhibition space.
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FREITAG introduces 'zippelin', an inflatable lightweight suitcase made of recycled material
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using a conventional bike pump, an inner tube frame can be inflated to create a light weight travel option that can be deflated and easily stowed away.
using a conventional bike pump, an inner tube frame can be inflated to create a light weight travel option that can be deflated and easily stowed away.
herzog & de meuron configures children's hospital in zurich to offer a holistic patient experience
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the layout of the facility follows an urban grid where departments correspond to 'neighborhoods' and each floor has its own main street.
the layout of the facility follows an urban grid where departments correspond to 'neighborhoods' and each floor has its own main street.
ken okuyama transforms the ferrari 599 into the kode57 supercar
ken okuyama's kode57 is a 702 horsepower V12 open-cockpit supercar designed to recall classic cars from the 1950's
ken okuyama's kode57 is a 702 horsepower V12 open-cockpit supercar designed to recall classic cars from the 1950's
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sinot eliminates boundaries between man and ocean with its 120 meter-long 'nature' yacht
the design seeks to create a functional yet desirable retreat on the open sea.
the design seeks to create a functional yet desirable retreat on the open sea.
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todd bracher designs an optically optimized, glare-free LED pendant
the objective is to control 100% of the photons and deliver them away from the eye, and position them with precision and nuance toward the pendant’s purpose.
the objective is to control 100% of the photons and deliver them away from the eye, and position them with precision and nuance toward the pendant’s purpose.
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NIKE unveils connected NBA jerseys that allow fans to access content via their phones
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the sports giant unveiled new basketball jerseys for the 2017-18 season at an exclusive event in los angeles where designboom was in attendance.
the sports giant unveiled new basketball jerseys for the 2017-18 season at an exclusive event in los angeles where designboom was in attendance.
daniel arsham sets blue japanese zen garden overlooking rio's sugar loaf mountain
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modern petrified artifacts replace traditional stones as an element of decoration, dotted around the bright blue sand landscape.
modern petrified artifacts replace traditional stones as an element of decoration, dotted around the bright blue sand landscape.
