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personal square - how much space would there be for every dutch person?
considering the social distancing regulations in the netherlands, studio 212 fahrenheit has introduced a 2,404 m² yellow square, depicting each resident's »
considering the social distancing regulations in the netherlands, studio 212 fahrenheit has introduced a 2,404 m² yellow square, depicting each resident's appropriate personal area.
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the 'parallaxis' short film follows two augmented humans as they survey earth's terrain
created by matthew bird, the new moving-image work was launched at the adelaide international festival in early 2020.
created by matthew bird, the new moving-image work was launched at the adelaide international festival in early 2020.
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ace hotel kyoto by kengo kuma pays homage to the city's creative spirit
designed in partnership with kengo kuma and longtime ace partner commune design, the hotel has recently opened its doors.
designed in partnership with kengo kuma and longtime ace partner commune design, the hotel has recently opened its doors.
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david obendorfer pays tribute to BMW’s first electric car with '02 reminiscence' concept
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the original BMW 1602 elektro-antrieb was first unveiled during the 1972 olympic games in munich.
the original BMW 1602 elektro-antrieb was first unveiled during the 1972 olympic games in munich.
sony launches wearable air conditioner that fits in your pocket
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as temperatures soar, the idea of a portable, wearable air conditioner seems pretty idyllic.
as temperatures soar, the idea of a portable, wearable air conditioner seems pretty idyllic.
CHROFI + FABPREFAB site australian courtyard house in mungo brush
the dwelling is organized as a flexible and transformative collection of prefabricated living spaces.
the dwelling is organized as a flexible and transformative collection of prefabricated living spaces.
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wooden framed sliding doors connect R/UDO's office in tokyo to urban surroundings
with its curtain partitions, the interior by R/UDO allows diverse spacial changes, accommodating the various office activities.
with its curtain partitions, the interior by R/UDO allows diverse spacial changes, accommodating the various office activities.
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qarta architektura completes triangular VŠPJ lecture hall in historic czech republic
the volume is expressed with soft, rounded corners, integrating the new hall into its complex context.
the volume is expressed with soft, rounded corners, integrating the new hall into its complex context.
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motocrew crafts minimalist, M power revamp to BMW K100 RS motorcycle
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M power is added to a neo-retro, white and black custom.
M power is added to a neo-retro, white and black custom.
ai weiwei mask charity initiative raises over $1 million dollars in a month
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earlier this year, when the coronavirus was wreaking havoc in china and before it was declared a pandemic, designboom traveled to berlin to meet ai weiwei at his »
earlier this year, when the coronavirus was wreaking havoc in china and before it was declared a pandemic, designboom traveled to berlin to meet ai weiwei at his studio.
studio edwards inserts adaptive yellow-framed work pods into sackville studio, melbourne
with rolling frames and sliding wooden panels, the four pods provide an office that can be easily removed, transformed and adapted to changing needs.
with rolling frames and sliding wooden panels, the four pods provide an office that can be easily removed, transformed and adapted to changing needs.
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how a mobile phone produced by harman kardon will look like
directly inspired by harmon kardon's speaker soundsticks, 'harmony' delivers an organic, transparent look.
directly inspired by harmon kardon's speaker soundsticks, 'harmony' delivers an organic, transparent look.
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japan unveils new bullet train that can keep on running during an earthquake
the N700S — S stands for supreme — has a ‘rescue pack’ lithium-ion battery that can move an affected train at low speed in the event of a serious »
the N700S — S stands for supreme — has a ‘rescue pack’ lithium-ion battery that can move an affected train at low speed in the event of a serious interruption of the overhead power supply, like an earthquake.
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foster + partners plans 'one beverly hills' development for los angeles
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two greenery-filled residential towers will be surrounded by 4.5 acres of publicly accessible botanical gardens.
two greenery-filled residential towers will be surrounded by 4.5 acres of publicly accessible botanical gardens.
kubo tsushima architects renovates and extends 'edoyu' spa in tokyo with curtain-like façade
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passing through the façade symbolizes the transition from the city to the spa retreat.
passing through the façade symbolizes the transition from the city to the spa retreat.
salagnac arquitectos expresses 'casa guayacán' as a translucent timber volume
the costa rica dwelling is a composition of simple lines and geometric solids with a lattice of rhythmic timber.
the costa rica dwelling is a composition of simple lines and geometric solids with a lattice of rhythmic timber.
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kyoto hotel room by kubo tsushima features a 'moon' light fixture that waxes and wanes
when the lights are dimmed, the moon changes from a full moon to a crescent.
when the lights are dimmed, the moon changes from a full moon to a crescent.
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pharrell williams + pentatonic launch the 'pebble', a dining toolkit made from recycled CDs
the compact and portable design includes a knife, fork, spoon, straw, and chopsticks.
the compact and portable design includes a knife, fork, spoon, straw, and chopsticks.
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barry wark imagines an 'urban cliff' of growing plants for glasgow school of art extension
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the proposal creates a new public space and art studios while simultaneously exploring notions of ruin and urban wilderness.
the proposal creates a new public space and art studios while simultaneously exploring notions of ruin and urban wilderness.
yen-hao, chu combines clean lines and solid wood to design the muzhi cupboard
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perfect for storing table and kitchenware, the cupboard is available in american ash or american black walnut.
perfect for storing table and kitchenware, the cupboard is available in american ash or american black walnut.
snøhetta exhibition at aedes architecture forum explores the firm's rural designs
titled 'arctic nordic alpine', the exhibition is dedicated to the firm's contemporary architecture in vulnerable landscapes
titled 'arctic nordic alpine', the exhibition is dedicated to the firm's contemporary architecture in vulnerable landscapes
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atelier oslo + lundhagem cantilever oslo's new main library to create sheltered entrance
the cantilevered floors are suspended from the roof, which has a characteristic folded geometry that provides structural strength.
the cantilevered floors are suspended from the roof, which has a characteristic folded geometry that provides structural strength.
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haoyu wang revisits utopian megastructures from the 1960s to build a virtual world
the project, titled 'A CITY OF NOWHERE', seeks to recover the role of architectural imagination.
the project, titled 'A CITY OF NOWHERE', seeks to recover the role of architectural imagination.
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traditional chinese cooling fan meets luminaire design in 'ogi lamp' by yen-hao, chu
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when the light shines through the glass lampshade, the luminaire appears like a fuller, three-dimensional tuan fan.
when the light shines through the glass lampshade, the luminaire appears like a fuller, three-dimensional tuan fan.
NASA's eau de space, a perfume that smells just like space
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some astronauts have described the smell of space as ‘seared steak, raspberries and rum.’
some astronauts have described the smell of space as ‘seared steak, raspberries and rum.’
bloco arquitetos restores milton ramos' concrete 'MR 53 house' in brasília
the restoration plan involved adapting the property to the needs of its new owner, while recovering elements from the original design.
the restoration plan involved adapting the property to the needs of its new owner, while recovering elements from the original design.
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terracotta-colored concrete volumes + wooden lattice frames complete hotel in mexico
set amid the exotic vegetation, the project consists of 4 separate volumes and uses recycled wood to create floors, doors and railings.
set amid the exotic vegetation, the project consists of 4 separate volumes and uses recycled wood to create floors, doors and railings.
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ronokiri presents an alternative iPhone 12, complete with security stun gun
as the tech world awaits the release of the iPhone 12, moscow-based designer ronokiri presents a series of alternative concepts.
as the tech world awaits the release of the iPhone 12, moscow-based designer ronokiri presents a series of alternative concepts.
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world's tallest hybrid timber tower planned for sydney, australia
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the building will operate on 100% renewable energy from day one of operation and will include solar panels built into its façade.
the building will operate on 100% renewable energy from day one of operation and will include solar panels built into its façade.
underground bunker 'plan B' features spacious living room with glass-encased tree
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whatever happens on the earth's surface, life in 'plan B' will continue with comfort and functionality.
whatever happens on the earth's surface, life in 'plan B' will continue with comfort and functionality.
an undulating concrete ceiling tops almora house by TZG architects in australia
located on a site close to balmoral beach, the new residence displays the plasticity of concrete.
located on a site close to balmoral beach, the new residence displays the plasticity of concrete.
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'tanjun' lighting collection combines japanese culture + minimalist design
each light by moon moth showcases a unique geometry, in the form of a composition of wooden blocks + thin metal rods.
each light by moon moth showcases a unique geometry, in the form of a composition of wooden blocks + thin metal rods.
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takashi murakami says his company faces bankruptcy amid COVID-19
murakami, who says ‘I’m a silly human being,’ hopes that by making public his own mistakes, young people won’t repeat them.
murakami, who says ‘I’m a silly human being,’ hopes that by making public his own mistakes, young people won’t repeat them.
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stefano boeri's china office to build tree-filled rehabilitation center in shenzhen
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the project takes the form of a fully accessible building with integrated green terraces and gardens dedicated to rehabilitation.
the project takes the form of a fully accessible building with integrated green terraces and gardens dedicated to rehabilitation.
bjarke ingels group plants vestre's eco-friendly furniture factory in a norwegian forest
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the design team sought to re-imagine the factory typology by bridging the gap between environment, transparency, and manufacturing.
the design team sought to re-imagine the factory typology by bridging the gap between environment, transparency, and manufacturing.
