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lexus designs space vehicles for humans on the moon
one concept – which carries a single rider – is called zero gravity, and inspired by the brand’s LF-30 concept and electrified vision.
one concept – which carries a single rider – is called zero gravity, and inspired by the brand’s LF-30 concept and electrified vision.
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green roofs and timber façades articulate mono architekten's school extension in berlin
the new after-school care center uses natural and renewable building materials to comply with the school's ethos.
the new after-school care center uses natural and renewable building materials to comply with the school's ethos.
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exclusive first images of kengo kuma's completed olympic stadium for tokyo 2020
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.
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liz diller interview: 'architecture has a danger of becoming obsolete'
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designboom talks to liz diller about the changing role of architects, student activism and her dream brief.
designboom talks to liz diller about the changing role of architects, student activism and her dream brief.
interview with erwin wurm on body-based art and beverage-drinking at 'yes biological'
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designboom spoke with wurm about this latest evolution of his work, the participatory aspect of the exhibition, and his fears, and hopes, for the future.
designboom spoke with wurm about this latest evolution of his work, the participatory aspect of the exhibition, and his fears, and hopes, for the future.
tadao ando's new art museum nears completion in southern china
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.
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sky-frame: bjarke ingels' point of view on the world and his work
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.
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ESA plant shows how astronauts could extract oxygen from moondust
the oxygen extraction uses a method called molten salt electrolysis, which involves placing the material in a metal basket with molten calcium chloride salt to »
the oxygen extraction uses a method called molten salt electrolysis, which involves placing the material in a metal basket with molten calcium chloride salt to serve as an electrolyte, heated to 950°c.
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kengo kuma wraps 'the exchange' in sydney with a sculpturally curving timber screen
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the organically designed building is surrounded by high rise buildings characterized by rigid geometries and hard surfaces.
the organically designed building is surrounded by high rise buildings characterized by rigid geometries and hard surfaces.
FR-EE and planet collective envision communal living in burning man with the holon temple
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the structure's timber elements are braced by 34 rings, each a symbolic representation of each year of burning man’s existence.
the structure's timber elements are braced by 34 rings, each a symbolic representation of each year of burning man’s existence.
ASB glassfloor transforms floor and wall surfaces into vivid monitors
such as an enormous advertising space, a training partner with live tracking system, an extraordinary shopping experience or the solution to your individual »
such as an enormous advertising space, a training partner with live tracking system, an extraordinary shopping experience or the solution to your individual architectural project.
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bjork and microsoft use AI to create music that changes with the weather
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.
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valentino gareri designs a low cost modular prototype for schools in africa
the proposal is inspired by vernacular architecture and is to be built using local materials and construction techniques.
the proposal is inspired by vernacular architecture and is to be built using local materials and construction techniques.
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one thousand museum, zaha hadid's miami skyscraper, fully unveiled in new images
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the project takes its name from its location opposite 'museum park', and offers views across biscayne bay towards miami beach.
the project takes its name from its location opposite 'museum park', and offers views across biscayne bay towards miami beach.
the red barn by roger ferris + partners reinterprets traditional new england architecture
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in contrast to the traditionalism of the surrounding estate, the building houses its functions in minimalist, graphic efficiency.
in contrast to the traditionalism of the surrounding estate, the building houses its functions in minimalist, graphic efficiency.
takashi okuno and associates revives ceremonial traditions in compact teahouse in japan
takashi okuno and associates explain how ‘great masters of the old tea ceremony could find the whole universe within this minimal space.’
takashi okuno and associates explain how ‘great masters of the old tea ceremony could find the whole universe within this minimal space.’
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XAA's lakeside academy appears to float on water in meishan city, china
a glass curtain wall wraps around the entire building, giving it an element of lightness and translucency.
a glass curtain wall wraps around the entire building, giving it an element of lightness and translucency.
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zuzhai public toilet by atelier cnS expresses its history with reused crushed rubble
with the reuse of crushed and broken bricks and tiles, the structure conveys its history in a new form.
with the reuse of crushed and broken bricks and tiles, the structure conveys its history in a new form.
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AR contact lenses place micro-displays inside your eyes
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california-based tech startup mojo vision has revealed its smart contact lenses which use augmented reality to place information inside the wearer's eyes.
california-based tech startup mojo vision has revealed its smart contact lenses which use augmented reality to place information inside the wearer's eyes.
a robot bird built using 40 pigeon feathers flies like the real thing
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scientists wanting to understand the mechanics of bird flight have created pigeonbot, a robot made from 40 pigeon feathers.
scientists wanting to understand the mechanics of bird flight have created pigeonbot, a robot made from 40 pigeon feathers.
toru shimokawa stacks two wooden volumes for japanese house in izumi
the house is surrounded by a series of gardens on all sides.
the house is surrounded by a series of gardens on all sides.
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campos studio embeds the sooke house within the forest of a rocky hill in canada
the architects have replicated the experience of the forest inside the house.
the architects have replicated the experience of the forest inside the house.
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daniel arsham investigates classical objects artfully eroded with 'paris, 3020' at perrotin
erosions are chiseled into the surface of the hydrostone, subtly recalling the technique of renaissance sculptors.
erosions are chiseled into the surface of the hydrostone, subtly recalling the technique of renaissance sculptors.
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villa majorelle, the iconic home of art nouveau in nancy, reopens its doors after restoration
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the villa was designed by architect henri sauvage for the furniture designer louis majorelle around 1901-1902.
the villa was designed by architect henri sauvage for the furniture designer louis majorelle around 1901-1902.
IKEA plans new city store in vienna, complete with green façades and no car parking
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the innovative concept is developed to serve the ever-increasing number of people who live without cars.
the innovative concept is developed to serve the ever-increasing number of people who live without cars.
studio roosegaarde's holocaust monument lights rotterdam with 104,000 luminescent stones
the temporary monument will travel to 170 municipalities with a holocaust history in the netherlands.
the temporary monument will travel to 170 municipalities with a holocaust history in the netherlands.
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from toilet paper to dry ice, 24 manipulated musical instruments go on view in berlin
the 'prepared pianos' are commonly understood as pianos altered by placing objects between or on the strings.
the 'prepared pianos' are commonly understood as pianos altered by placing objects between or on the strings.
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marco segovia deconstructs popular cartoon characters into abstract still life sculptures
taking the most recognizable features of the cartoon characters, segovia brings them to life on cinema 4D
taking the most recognizable features of the cartoon characters, segovia brings them to life on cinema 4D
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the exolung gives divers an 'unlimited' underwater air supply
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exolung translates the diver's swimming motions into air movement, keeping breathing air flowing as long as the diver keeps swimming.
exolung translates the diver's swimming motions into air movement, keeping breathing air flowing as long as the diver keeps swimming.
prada's 'hyper leaves' take over galeries lafayette's flagship store in paris
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two interior installations are joined by 15 original window displays as part of a special set-up inspired by the theme: 'wild nature'.
two interior installations are joined by 15 original window displays as part of a special set-up inspired by the theme: 'wild nature'.
the neomano robotic glove powers people with hand paralysis
the product prototype, named neomano, is a 'smart glove' designed to help patients rehabilitate a hand after a stroke.
the product prototype, named neomano, is a 'smart glove' designed to help patients rehabilitate a hand after a stroke.
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virgil abloh brings an urban language to galerie kreo with graffiti-sprayed, concrete furniture
the gallery and the designer stress that today's art and culture is now longer categorized as 'high' or 'low', or 'avant-garde'.
the gallery and the designer stress that today's art and culture is now longer categorized as 'high' or 'low', or 'avant-garde'.
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ames brings colombian traditional craftsmanship to MAISON&OBJET 2020
the brand presents new furniture, carpets and accessories, hand-manufactured by small enterprises.
the brand presents new furniture, carpets and accessories, hand-manufactured by small enterprises.
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designboom editorial internships available in MILAN!
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are you knowledgeable about architecture, design, art, and technology? passionate about writing, communication, and digital media? join us!
are you knowledgeable about architecture, design, art, and technology? passionate about writing, communication, and digital media? join us!
the first building of zaha hadid's 'unicorn island' nears completion in chengdu, china
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the construction video of the almost complete building shows just one part of the 67-hectare mixed-use masterplan.
the construction video of the almost complete building shows just one part of the 67-hectare mixed-use masterplan.
