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poseidon's realm: 3XN + GERNER GERNER PLUS design aquarium nestled into the landscape
its grass roof meets the ground as the contorting concrete envelopes the banner of windows, wrapping around the oval-shaped building.
its grass roof meets the ground as the contorting concrete envelopes the banner of windows, wrapping around the oval-shaped building.
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usual studio's chinese working space is decorated with naturally resourced materials
the dynamic, waving rope interface covers the original beam-column system, adding a more energetic atmosphere to the working space.
the dynamic, waving rope interface covers the original beam-column system, adding a more energetic atmosphere to the working space.
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a religious crossroad in a historic slovenian village by enota
from a triangular plot arose this plan of rising sharp planes.
from a triangular plot arose this plan of rising sharp planes.
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carsten höller studies 'how plants feel' after riding down a slide in a florentine palazzo
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the monumental site-specific installation devised by german artist carsten höller and plant neurobiologist stefano mancuso has opened its doors, and we take a »
the monumental site-specific installation devised by german artist carsten höller and plant neurobiologist stefano mancuso has opened its doors, and we take a first look inside the venue.
sun, sea and a soft-top: designboom tests the BMW i8 roadster in majorca
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immediately on viewing, whether as the lucky driver or as a jealous onlooker, the BMW i8 roadster highlights a distinctive, forward-thinking aesthetic.
immediately on viewing, whether as the lucky driver or as a jealous onlooker, the BMW i8 roadster highlights a distinctive, forward-thinking aesthetic.
interview with titan: an emerging french firm on the rise
to learn more about the firm, designboom spoke with its founding partners who discussed their creative approach and some of the major projects they are currently »
to learn more about the firm, designboom spoke with its founding partners who discussed their creative approach and some of the major projects they are currently working on.
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would your toddler prefer a cafe racer, brat, or track bike?
the moto rocker, designed by felix monza, is for little, engine-enthused dreamers.
the moto rocker, designed by felix monza, is for little, engine-enthused dreamers.
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panasonic installs a 'water-drop pavilion' within milan's pinacoteca di brera
it is said that inside this pavilion, visitors experience the cleanest, purest air in the entire city.
it is said that inside this pavilion, visitors experience the cleanest, purest air in the entire city.
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Hermès presents its new home collections within colorful, tile-clad chambers
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seven monolithic and monochrome 'houses' offer visitors an immersive experience – a dip in color to discover the Hermès home collection.
seven monolithic and monochrome 'houses' offer visitors an immersive experience – a dip in color to discover the Hermès home collection.
fondazione prada opens 'torre', the final part of its OMA-designed campus
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inside is an exhibition titled ‘atlas’, which emerged from a dialogue between miuccia prada and italian art historian germano celant.
inside is an exhibition titled ‘atlas’, which emerged from a dialogue between miuccia prada and italian art historian germano celant.
small tables and light on a rock collection by QTA at milan design week
the series illustrates the team's exploration of the possibility to propose unique objects by standardizing only the process and integrating this concept to »
the series illustrates the team's exploration of the possibility to propose unique objects by standardizing only the process and integrating this concept to the ecological idea of upcycling old and unwanted.
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patricia urquiola combines traditional techniques and modernist forms for kettal
comprising a dining armchair, sofas and side tables, the vimini collection takes cues from nanna ditzel's basket chair, finished with traditional braiding.
comprising a dining armchair, sofas and side tables, the vimini collection takes cues from nanna ditzel's basket chair, finished with traditional braiding.
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ANTNA's 'un cuarto mas' expansion prototype aims to solve the housing crisis in mexico
an arrangement of sliding doors in the lateral facade allows a natural crossed ventilation, that apart from lowering the temperature, promotes an opening of the »
an arrangement of sliding doors in the lateral facade allows a natural crossed ventilation, that apart from lowering the temperature, promotes an opening of the interior to the urban set.
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COS + phillip k. smith III reveal reflective 'open sky' installation in a milanese palazzo
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the artwork transforms the historic courtyard into physical ring of reflected sky through carefully-angled mirrored planes. watch our talk with phillip k. smith »
the artwork transforms the historic courtyard into physical ring of reflected sky through carefully-angled mirrored planes. watch our talk with phillip k. smith III!
nendo's solo exhibition 'forms of movement' showcases tactile designs of time, air and motion
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designboom interviews nendo founder oki sato on his showcasing of 10 different collaborations with japanese manufacturers using unique materials and advanced »
designboom interviews nendo founder oki sato on his showcasing of 10 different collaborations with japanese manufacturers using unique materials and advanced techniques.
barber & osgerby's BREA modular lounge system for dedon at milan design week
the system is produced at the highest standards, the upholstered sections look and feel permanent, although they can be removed at a moment’s notice.
the system is produced at the highest standards, the upholstered sections look and feel permanent, although they can be removed at a moment’s notice.
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this industrial headquarters by oppenheim architecture sits on the banks of the miami river
the building draws inspiration from its adjacent context, a context that looks like the set of a miami vice stake out.
the building draws inspiration from its adjacent context, a context that looks like the set of a miami vice stake out.
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maruni celebrates 90 years with wooden chairs by naoto fukasawa and jasper morrison
maruni launches their 2018 collection at this year's salone del mobile consisting of two wooden chairs by designers naoto fukasawa and jasper morrison.
maruni launches their 2018 collection at this year's salone del mobile consisting of two wooden chairs by designers naoto fukasawa and jasper morrison.
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zaha hadid architects plans school in rural china using robotic construction techniques
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composed as a network of barrel and parabolic vaults that open towards the river, the volumes stretch and intersect to accommodate the school's varied program.
composed as a network of barrel and parabolic vaults that open towards the river, the volumes stretch and intersect to accommodate the school's varied program.
sony hidden senses exhibition transforms ordinary objects with extraordinary technology
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open throughout milan design week 2018, we interviewed yutaka hasegawa, VP of sony design, and hirotaka tako, chief art director at sony creative centre, about »
open throughout milan design week 2018, we interviewed yutaka hasegawa, VP of sony design, and hirotaka tako, chief art director at sony creative centre, about the 'hidden senses'.
inga sempé's bienvenue chair for mattiazzi at milan design week
designboom dropped by to see the new the collection and say hi to the designer.
designboom dropped by to see the new the collection and say hi to the designer.
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massimiliano locatelli has designed a 3D printed house for milan design week
could the jagged edges of a 3D printed wall be the new exposed brick in trendy interior design?
could the jagged edges of a 3D printed wall be the new exposed brick in trendy interior design?
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3M™ DI-NOC™ architectural finishes wonder imagination at milan design week 2018
eric quint, chief design officer at 3M, offers insight into the installation and the new architectural foil in terms of both science and design.
eric quint, chief design officer at 3M, offers insight into the installation and the new architectural foil in terms of both science and design.
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daniel libeskind discusses the neoclassical-inspired collection for azzurra
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the launch of the azzurra 'hera' collection by daniel libeskind coincides with the italian brand's opening of its new showroom in milan.
the launch of the azzurra 'hera' collection by daniel libeskind coincides with the italian brand's opening of its new showroom in milan.
amid #deletefacebook, this designer imagined social media as hopeless, deserted motels
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with the #deletefacebook movement, many prominent influencers are checking out of the facebook-inn
with the #deletefacebook movement, many prominent influencers are checking out of the facebook-inn
elizabeth diller named on TIME magazine's annual list of the world's most influential people
the list, now in its 15th year, recognizes the activism, innovation, and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals.
the list, now in its 15th year, recognizes the activism, innovation, and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals.
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raw edges presents spinning lights that dance in perfect synchronicity
the glass lamps are inspired by a traditional israeli dance known as 'horah'.
the glass lamps are inspired by a traditional israeli dance known as 'horah'.
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we+ creates 'breathing' window installation for issey miyake
influenced by iceland's landscape, the tokyo-based studio hangs 70 steam stretch fabric strips that vertically expand and shrink in organic motions.
influenced by iceland's landscape, the tokyo-based studio hangs 70 steam stretch fabric strips that vertically expand and shrink in organic motions.
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‘gu’ is ma yansong’s contemporary interpretation of the traditional wooden armchair
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the translation of 'gu' is 'bones.'
the translation of 'gu' is 'bones.'
konstantin grcic designs a mobile disco smart car concept for mercedes-benz
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konstantin grcic delves into club culture, taking the german automobile company's smart car division on a night out with a mobile disco and DJ booth.
konstantin grcic delves into club culture, taking the german automobile company's smart car division on a night out with a mobile disco and DJ booth.
housing four seasons under one roof: carlo ratti's pavilion for salone del mobile
the structure has been designed as a fun experience for milan's famous design week – but it also carries a serious message.
the structure has been designed as a fun experience for milan's famous design week – but it also carries a serious message.
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crosley's most popular turntable just got the denim treatment
the brand updated its iconic suitcase-style turntable with a new range of finishes including denim, lavender, tourmaline, herringbone and teal.
the brand updated its iconic suitcase-style turntable with a new range of finishes including denim, lavender, tourmaline, herringbone and teal.
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3 world trade center to soon join other giant names in NY's downtown skyline
with an exposed steel exoskeleton and its unique diamond patterned braces, the tower employs a structural system that far exceeds the city's rigorous standards.
with an exposed steel exoskeleton and its unique diamond patterned braces, the tower employs a structural system that far exceeds the city's rigorous standards.
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marc newson's aluminum chair for knoll honors the cantilevered chairs of mies van der rohe
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the project reflects newson's belief that, 'design is about improving things and about looking to the future, pushing technology forward.'
the project reflects newson's belief that, 'design is about improving things and about looking to the future, pushing technology forward.'
philippe starck proves wood is just as good for plastic fantastic kartell
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the woody project is the result of material research and a special patent allowing kartell to demonstrate impressive curve technology.
the woody project is the result of material research and a special patent allowing kartell to demonstrate impressive curve technology.
