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bosetti-desjardins restores marble-clad historical building in mexico city
interpreting the building’s history and context, the designers repaired the original marble and exposed the floor-to-ceiling glass.
interpreting the building’s history and context, the designers repaired the original marble and exposed the floor-to-ceiling glass.
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WOOD-SKIN redesigns UN assembly hall ceiling to resemble sand dune waves
made out of mesh sheet structure and okumè, the geometric panels break the symmetry of the circular conference room.
made out of mesh sheet structure and okumè, the geometric panels break the symmetry of the circular conference room.
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bez+kock architekten adds travertine extension to 17th century german museum
the extension is connected to the historic building via a bridge with panoramic windows.
the extension is connected to the historic building via a bridge with panoramic windows.
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cabinland continues to grow with the completion of the mossy, dream-like diamond cabin
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the creative duo presents the latest progress for the ongoing cabinland, including the new diamond cabin.
the creative duo presents the latest progress for the ongoing cabinland, including the new diamond cabin.
adolfo natalini, founder of radical architecture group superstudio dies aged 78
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born near florence in 1941, natalini was best known as one of the founders of superstudio, alongside cristiano toraldo di francia.
born near florence in 1941, natalini was best known as one of the founders of superstudio, alongside cristiano toraldo di francia.
full scale studio builds 'jongluck villa 168' to connect three families in thailand
the design focuses on connecting the three families through the use of indoor, outdoor and semi-outdoor space.
the design focuses on connecting the three families through the use of indoor, outdoor and semi-outdoor space.
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these robotically-painted portraits are among the first cultural artifacts of a dawning age
husband and wife artistic duo rob and nick carter take on digital age technologies with one of their most technically pioneering projects to date.
husband and wife artistic duo rob and nick carter take on digital age technologies with one of their most technically pioneering projects to date.
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louis vuitton and NBA unveil blue velvet, LV monogramed travel trophy case
the trunk is coated with the brand’s iconic emblem monogram canvas and fitted with traditional brass fixtures.
the trunk is coated with the brand’s iconic emblem monogram canvas and fitted with traditional brass fixtures.
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metallica frontman's built-from-scratch vintage car collection goes on view in LA
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hetfield, a lifelong car enthusiast, views his collection as a form of expression to convey his creativity.
hetfield, a lifelong car enthusiast, views his collection as a form of expression to convey his creativity.
sweden's floating, circular 'arctic bath' hotel opens on the lule river
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its main building is designed to resemble a bird's nest.
its main building is designed to resemble a bird's nest.
EXH designs 'brick castle with a bamboo façade' to facilitate tourism in rural china
the complex includes small hotel units, restaurants, a spa, and other facilities.
the complex includes small hotel units, restaurants, a spa, and other facilities.
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dwelling by studio rick joy echoes carved urban sculpture in polanco, mexico city
the building is penetrated by three lightwells, each filled with lush greenery and ambient natural sunlight.
the building is penetrated by three lightwells, each filled with lush greenery and ambient natural sunlight.
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mork-ulnes embeds concrete 'ridge house' into the landscape of northern california
the use of board-formed concrete allows the home to establish a connection with the area's history of wood construction.
the use of board-formed concrete allows the home to establish a connection with the area's history of wood construction.
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pigalle basketball court in paris gets 2020 refresh with gaming-inspired graphics
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the court has become a landmark for its fashion-forward aesthetic and ever-evolving creative interventions.
the court has become a landmark for its fashion-forward aesthetic and ever-evolving creative interventions.
powerhouse plans floating, all-timber office building for rotterdam port
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expected to remain in the dutch port for a period of 5 to 10 years, the design boasts a wide range of state-of-the-art sustainability measures.
expected to remain in the dutch port for a period of 5 to 10 years, the design boasts a wide range of state-of-the-art sustainability measures.
gold medal: urwahn bikes x schmolke 3D-prints copper-coated racing bike
its glimmering design is defined by an aerodynamic, lightweight yet stiff construction.
its glimmering design is defined by an aerodynamic, lightweight yet stiff construction.
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carles enrich studio preserves expressive materials with its revitalized penthouse in verdi
barrel vaulting of timber and brickwork spans the length of the light-filled penthouse apartment in barcelona.
barrel vaulting of timber and brickwork spans the length of the light-filled penthouse apartment in barcelona.
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exhibition explores how designers are shaping the future at the philadelphia museum of art
visitors will encounter lab-grown food, robotic companions, family leave policy proposals, and textiles made of seaweed.
visitors will encounter lab-grown food, robotic companions, family leave policy proposals, and textiles made of seaweed.
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‘cycling through water’ provides a unique experience of belgium's lake district
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the design invites visitors to explore the natural landscape by a series of cycle paths and bridges.
the design invites visitors to explore the natural landscape by a series of cycle paths and bridges.
interview with michael anastassiades, maison&objet designer of the year 2020
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for maison&objet, michael anastassiades has assembled for the very first time in one place, a previously unseen installation of 16 mobile chandeliers.
for maison&objet, michael anastassiades has assembled for the very first time in one place, a previously unseen installation of 16 mobile chandeliers.
VOLA on design: ilse crawford humanizes interior and furnishing design
‘before design, there is empathy. without it, there is no good design,’ states ilse crawford in the third short film of VOLA on design.
‘before design, there is empathy. without it, there is no good design,’ states ilse crawford in the third short film of VOLA on design.
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rolls-royce designs nuclear reactors to generate power in the UK
british luxury automobile maker rolls-royce plans to install and operate factory-built power stations in the UK by 2029.
british luxury automobile maker rolls-royce plans to install and operate factory-built power stations in the UK by 2029.
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eco moyo education center in kenya adds two new classrooms clad in dried coconut leaves
the leaves are intertwined with sisal to provide some protection while maintaining the connection to nature.
the leaves are intertwined with sisal to provide some protection while maintaining the connection to nature.
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mohammad hassan forouzanfar adds contemporary frames to ancient iranian ruins
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over time, historical layers accumulated in persepolis, yet forouzanfar wanted to add a new, more modern reading to the city.
over time, historical layers accumulated in persepolis, yet forouzanfar wanted to add a new, more modern reading to the city.
effe - perfect wellness creates spa spaces as unique as every client
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of all size and scale, we highlight six unique, tailor-made spa and sauna projects from around the world by effe perfect wellness.
of all size and scale, we highlight six unique, tailor-made spa and sauna projects from around the world by effe perfect wellness.
the voice of a 3,000-year-old mummy has been recreated by scientists
the ancient mummy 'nesyamun' lived during the politically volatile reign of pharaoh ramses xi, between 1099 and 1069BC.
the ancient mummy 'nesyamun' lived during the politically volatile reign of pharaoh ramses xi, between 1099 and 1069BC.
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doomsday clock says the end of the world is just 100 seconds away
it's the closest to catastrophe that scientists have judged the world to be at any point since its creation in 1947, the start of the cold war.
it's the closest to catastrophe that scientists have judged the world to be at any point since its creation in 1947, the start of the cold war.
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japan house exhibits traditional japanese woodcraft from the hida region in los angeles
the exhibition invites visitors to discover the spirit of japanese woodcraft through legendary artisans.
the exhibition invites visitors to discover the spirit of japanese woodcraft through legendary artisans.
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exclusive first images of kengo kuma's completed olympic stadium for tokyo 2020
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the façade consists of overlapping, multi-layered eaves made of wood gathered from japan's 47 prefectures.
the façade consists of overlapping, multi-layered eaves made of wood gathered from japan's 47 prefectures.
tadao ando's new art museum nears completion in southern china
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set to open on march 21st, 2020, the latest construction images of the building have been revealed.
set to open on march 21st, 2020, the latest construction images of the building have been revealed.
vacation vs immigration: designers fuse a refugee boat with an inflatable swan
the 'black swan lifeboat' was designed by avihai mizrahi and neil nenner and will be on display in design museum holon until may 9, 2020.
the 'black swan lifeboat' was designed by avihai mizrahi and neil nenner and will be on display in design museum holon until may 9, 2020.
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squishy flesh suits created by textile artist daisy collingridge
squishy flesh suits by london-based artist daisy collingridge layer bulbous forms over swathes of 'muscular' fabric.
squishy flesh suits by london-based artist daisy collingridge layer bulbous forms over swathes of 'muscular' fabric.
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buro ehring proposes a sunken urban stadium for montpellier
the proposal revolves around a sunken pitch, where the stadium itself becomes virtually invisible amidst habitable volumes
the proposal revolves around a sunken pitch, where the stadium itself becomes virtually invisible amidst habitable volumes
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sky-frame: bjarke ingels' point of view on the world and his work
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on his 'house ferry' at the port of copenhagen, the danish architect details how he tries to create a utopian reality with his unwavering pragmatism.
on his 'house ferry' at the port of copenhagen, the danish architect details how he tries to create a utopian reality with his unwavering pragmatism.
bjork and microsoft use AI to create music that changes with the weather
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björk has collaborated with microsoft to create AI-generated music based on on the changing weather patterns and position of the sun.
björk has collaborated with microsoft to create AI-generated music based on on the changing weather patterns and position of the sun.
