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estudio galera uses a variety of bricks and bonds to form 'rincon house' in argentina
the uneven site will eventually contain six dwellings, each set amid the region's tall trees and rugged terrain.
the uneven site will eventually contain six dwellings, each set amid the region's tall trees and rugged terrain.
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french theme park trains crows to pick up trash
the goal is not just to clear up but also to show that nature itself can teach us to take care of the environment.
the goal is not just to clear up but also to show that nature itself can teach us to take care of the environment.
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how zaha hadid architects and AKT II reinvented a design classic
the team sought to retain the proportions, scale, and form of the original design, while employing contemporary engineering techniques and materials.
the team sought to retain the proportions, scale, and form of the original design, while employing contemporary engineering techniques and materials.
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jacob hashimoto transforms governors island chapel into a tangible cloud with 'the eclipse'
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the governors island exhibition transforms the interior of the st. cornelius chapel with thousands of delicate rice paper kites.
the governors island exhibition transforms the interior of the st. cornelius chapel with thousands of delicate rice paper kites.
underwater photography by christy lee rogers evokes the beauty of baroque paintings
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the photography series re-examines the artistic medium through the relationship between movement, color, water and light.
the photography series re-examines the artistic medium through the relationship between movement, color, water and light.
the honda eCUB 2, an electric motorcycle by shanghai customs
featuring a 1000 watt electric motor in the rear wheel hub and a removable battery pack, the eCub 2 range is 25 miles (40 km) at a 30 MPH speed.
featuring a 1000 watt electric motor in the rear wheel hub and a removable battery pack, the eCub 2 range is 25 miles (40 km) at a 30 MPH speed.
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SONOS visualizes sounds through graphical rays, with banbanbanban & superNature
the sound 'rays' its graphical form into the air and space, to make itself visible for us so that we re-explore the notion of sound.
the sound 'rays' its graphical form into the air and space, to make itself visible for us so that we re-explore the notion of sound.
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urban society transforms a waste incinerator with tiles bearing the breath of local residents
'breath marks' visualizes the shape of people's breath in 3,000 handmade tiles that cover the entire structure.
'breath marks' visualizes the shape of people's breath in 3,000 handmade tiles that cover the entire structure.
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UNStudio selected to build australia's tallest skyscraper
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the proposal saw off competition from other high-profile firms, including BIG, coop himmelb(l)au, MAD, MVRDV, and OMA.
the proposal saw off competition from other high-profile firms, including BIG, coop himmelb(l)au, MAD, MVRDV, and OMA.
felipe campolina's 40 sqm micro-habitat is a prefab refuge in the shape of a triangle
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the module's prefabricated blocks and steel resemble a large truss.
the module's prefabricated blocks and steel resemble a large truss.
'what the hell is that?' banksy denies massive moscow exhibition
‘I don’t charge people to see my art unless there’s a fairground wheel.’
‘I don’t charge people to see my art unless there’s a fairground wheel.’
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naoko horibe's family house in japanese suburbs merges with surrounding barns
for this project, the architects aimed to create a house which harmonizes with its context in both materiality and geometry.
for this project, the architects aimed to create a house which harmonizes with its context in both materiality and geometry.
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oleo sponge successfully cleans ocean oil spills off californian coast
dip, collect, wring and reuse; oleo sponge is a patent-pending technology that, now successfully tested, cleans oil spills from ocean water.
dip, collect, wring and reuse; oleo sponge is a patent-pending technology that, now successfully tested, cleans oil spills from ocean water.
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NISHIZAWAARCHITECTS uses agricultural netting to shade diners at vietnam restaurant
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the shade both softens direct sunlight and allows foliage and plants to grow more efficiently.
the shade both softens direct sunlight and allows foliage and plants to grow more efficiently.
aleaolea restores spanish gothic ruins of the church of vilanova del la barca
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renovated by studio aleaolea, the 13th century spanish gothic church of vilanova de la barca was partially demolished in 1936 during the spanish civil war.
renovated by studio aleaolea, the 13th century spanish gothic church of vilanova de la barca was partially demolished in 1936 during the spanish civil war.
AI robot instantly defeats where's waldo using facial recognition
'there's waldo' is capable of identifying and pointing to waldo with a top speed of 4.45 seconds.
'there's waldo' is capable of identifying and pointing to waldo with a top speed of 4.45 seconds.
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whakatāne museum's artist residency immerses participants in the country's only active volcano
the museum has invited 20 creative people from around the world, including film makers, curators, artists and educators.
the museum has invited 20 creative people from around the world, including film makers, curators, artists and educators.
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dahir insaat's public transportation system drives over traffic
dahir insaat's concept each features six adjustable pillars that react to the urban environment, even stepping over traffic and crouching under bridges.
dahir insaat's concept each features six adjustable pillars that react to the urban environment, even stepping over traffic and crouching under bridges.
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cadaval & solà-morales' residence exists in perfect symbiosis with its mexican forest surroundings
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casa de la roca features three distinct lookout wings with floor-to-ceiling windows at their ends.
casa de la roca features three distinct lookout wings with floor-to-ceiling windows at their ends.
egg-shaped eye candy: inside the bubble-windowed BMW isetta from 1956
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the entire front end of the car is on a hinge, meaning drivers hop inside via a single, swinging front door.
the entire front end of the car is on a hinge, meaning drivers hop inside via a single, swinging front door.
iratzoki & lizaso designs piknik, a multifunctional picnic table featuring plancha grill
the object with two benches on either side is made of metal and wood, allowing the cook to enjoy the company of friends and family while preparing the food.
the object with two benches on either side is made of metal and wood, allowing the cook to enjoy the company of friends and family while preparing the food.
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walalaland, a short documentary about camille walala's mural in industry city, brooklyn
new york-based filmmaker, romain thomassin, followed the artist during the project, documenting her inspirations, references and methodology.
new york-based filmmaker, romain thomassin, followed the artist during the project, documenting her inspirations, references and methodology.
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video takes viewers through one of the longest routes on the international space station
depicting why life there is not suited to people with claustrophobia, the journey involves squeezing through small, dark tunnels that link the different modules.
depicting why life there is not suited to people with claustrophobia, the journey involves squeezing through small, dark tunnels that link the different modules.
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unequal scenes: drone photography documents stark social inequality across the world
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photographer johnny miller's aerial images reveal architectural barriers – both planned and impromptu – across major metropolises from mexico city to mumbai.
photographer johnny miller's aerial images reveal architectural barriers – both planned and impromptu – across major metropolises from mexico city to mumbai.
world's smallest phone durability test - will it survive?
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being smaller than your thumb and lighter than a coin, the zanco tiny t1 is an ideal backup and emergency phone or companion when travelling light.
being smaller than your thumb and lighter than a coin, the zanco tiny t1 is an ideal backup and emergency phone or companion when travelling light.
penda + smartvoll's pavilion proposal for expo 2020 immerses visitors in austrian rainwater
the design intends to promote water as both a public asset and a basic human right.
the design intends to promote water as both a public asset and a basic human right.
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ziploc upcycles plastic into a line of wearable luxury items
beams couture treats ziploc plastic products as forgotten favorites in the bottom of the drawer, transforming them into luxury fashion items
beams couture treats ziploc plastic products as forgotten favorites in the bottom of the drawer, transforming them into luxury fashion items
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this is the most expressive robot we've ever seen
dubbed SEER: simulative emotional expression robot, the humanoid head was created by japanese artist takayuki todo
dubbed SEER: simulative emotional expression robot, the humanoid head was created by japanese artist takayuki todo
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rediscover architecture for humanity through designboom readers radar
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this latest edition of designboom readers radar explores social impact architecture -- conceived by collaborations between designers and rural communities.
this latest edition of designboom readers radar explores social impact architecture -- conceived by collaborations between designers and rural communities.
nicolás campodonico casts reverent shadows into his san bernardo chapel
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the campdonico san bernardo chapel in argentina houses two suspended beams whose shadows, over time, overlap to form a cross on the interior wall.
the campdonico san bernardo chapel in argentina houses two suspended beams whose shadows, over time, overlap to form a cross on the interior wall.
this aluminum camper comes with a panoramic open roof that lets you sleep under the stars
the lume traveler no. 1 combines the joy of outdoor life with the comfort of ones home.
the lume traveler no. 1 combines the joy of outdoor life with the comfort of ones home.
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world's first graphene jacket uses lightest, strongest, most conductive material
without adding a single gram of weight, vollebak's graphene jacket has superlative, almost magical benefits.
without adding a single gram of weight, vollebak's graphene jacket has superlative, almost magical benefits.
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LLJA sets a botanical labyrinth of 1000 plants at a square in central prague
paying tribute to victoria amazonica, the world's largest water lily, the installation consists of almost a thousand of plants set in levitating white pots.
paying tribute to victoria amazonica, the world's largest water lily, the installation consists of almost a thousand of plants set in levitating white pots.
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carla juaçaba embeds linear home into rio de janeiro's hilly terrain
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the dwelling sits within an area densely populated with trees – all of which had to be maintained as part of the project.
the dwelling sits within an area densely populated with trees – all of which had to be maintained as part of the project.
IKEA's first india store will use solar powered electric rickshaws for deliveries
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the electric rickshaws will make up 20% of the new IKEA store’s delivery fleet, and will be helpful for navigating the country's notoriously dense traffic.
the electric rickshaws will make up 20% of the new IKEA store’s delivery fleet, and will be helpful for navigating the country's notoriously dense traffic.
