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MVRDV conceives vanke's new shenzhen HQ as a 'new type of skyscraper'
unofficially dubbed 'vanke 3D city', the 250-meter-tall (820 ft) tower is due to start construction in mid-2019.
unofficially dubbed 'vanke 3D city', the 250-meter-tall (820 ft) tower is due to start construction in mid-2019.
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technogym personal line delivers wellness solutions for home interiors
designed by antonio citterio, the technogym personal line has transformed home fitness equipment into desirable design objects that complement interiors.
designed by antonio citterio, the technogym personal line has transformed home fitness equipment into desirable design objects that complement interiors.
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rainbow bridge by SPF:architects references long beach's breaking waves
the bridge's steel framing is complemented by a dynamic LED lighting system.
the bridge's steel framing is complemented by a dynamic LED lighting system.
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its not a car but ford's high-tech noise-cancelling doghouse
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a modern, minimalistic kennel designed to prevent your pup from feeling the fear of fireworks.
a modern, minimalistic kennel designed to prevent your pup from feeling the fear of fireworks.
ora ito's flying nest is the nomadic accommodation that travels around the globe
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the mobile rooms offer the chance to be immersed in a remote location and this winter they will be at the avoriaz ski resort.
the mobile rooms offer the chance to be immersed in a remote location and this winter they will be at the avoriaz ski resort.
designboom interviews li xiaodong at the 2018 world architecture festival
the architect discussed the distinction between eastern and western thought, the current state of chinese architecture and the biggest challenges of working as an »
the architect discussed the distinction between eastern and western thought, the current state of chinese architecture and the biggest challenges of working as an architect today.
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china breeds super cockroach to eat away 50-tonne-a-day waste problem
the roaches are grown in controlled temperatures and humidity, using artificial intelligence that learns from experience and mistakes.
the roaches are grown in controlled temperatures and humidity, using artificial intelligence that learns from experience and mistakes.
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honda's self-driving AWV is a multi-talented quad bike built for off-grid missions
honda's AWV uses AI, GPS and visual sensors, to transport supplies to hard-to-reach locations.
honda's AWV uses AI, GPS and visual sensors, to transport supplies to hard-to-reach locations.
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TOP 10 schools and educational buildings of 2018
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from projects by some of the field's biggest names, to a prototypical classroom for a campus in ghana, take a look at the TOP 10 educational projects featured on »
from projects by some of the field's biggest names, to a prototypical classroom for a campus in ghana, take a look at the TOP 10 educational projects featured on designboom over the past 12 months.
foster + partners designs 80,000-seat lusail stadium for 2022 world cup in qatar
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the venue will be the largest used during the tournament, which is scheduled to kick off on november 21, 2022.
the venue will be the largest used during the tournament, which is scheduled to kick off on november 21, 2022.
suspended wooden book house is clad in translucent panels by shulin architectural design
the structure provides a serene reading space for the residents of a chinese mountain village.
the structure provides a serene reading space for the residents of a chinese mountain village.
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honda super cub motorcycle kitted up by K-speed and storm aeropart
bathed in a black and brown colorway, storm aeropart adds bulky plastic panelling to K-speed's honda super cub custom.
bathed in a black and brown colorway, storm aeropart adds bulky plastic panelling to K-speed's honda super cub custom.
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YLAB arquitectos creates sunny interior in barcelona apartment renovation
the design opens the spaces up to an inner courtyard creating a 'gallery-garden' and bringing light into the apartment.
the design opens the spaces up to an inner courtyard creating a 'gallery-garden' and bringing light into the apartment.
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UNStudio designs TBC forum, an innovative cultural hub in tbilisi
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the project proposes a cultural hub that will act as a catalyst for the development of a new area of the city.
the project proposes a cultural hub that will act as a catalyst for the development of a new area of the city.
hokusai's 'great wave' emerges as a giant mural on building facade
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divided into elements defined by the size of each volume, the famous engraving covers almost 60,000 square meters in total.
divided into elements defined by the size of each volume, the famous engraving covers almost 60,000 square meters in total.
first images of sweden's 29th ICEHOTEL revealed
the destination is the first and largest hotel built of snow and ice and is reborn in a new guise every winter.
the destination is the first and largest hotel built of snow and ice and is reborn in a new guise every winter.
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autocamp's luxury airstream trailers bring style to camping in yosemite
the trailers are custom-designed in collaboration between anacapa and airstream USA to create bright, spacious interiors.
the trailers are custom-designed in collaboration between anacapa and airstream USA to create bright, spacious interiors.
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super strong mink cabin can withstand the harshest winters
featuring bright colorful accents and porthole-inspired doors and windows.
featuring bright colorful accents and porthole-inspired doors and windows.
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3D-printed heads let hackers break into your phone
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facial recognition is not as effective as it seems and could offer hackers an entry route into your private information.
facial recognition is not as effective as it seems and could offer hackers an entry route into your private information.
TOP 10 3D-printing stories of 2018
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our TOP 10 3D-printing stories of 2018 proved that, once again, innovations with 3D-printing never seem to slow down.
our TOP 10 3D-printing stories of 2018 proved that, once again, innovations with 3D-printing never seem to slow down.
meet elowan, a plant-robot hybrid that knows where the light is
elowan is an attempt to demonstrate what augmentation of nature could mean.
elowan is an attempt to demonstrate what augmentation of nature could mean.
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HEIMA architects creates theatrical atmosphere for a one-bedroom apartment in vilnus
purple, green, and grey hues contrast with the natural color of the wooden floor, while metal and marble details bring an elegant chic into the interior.
purple, green, and grey hues contrast with the natural color of the wooden floor, while metal and marble details bring an elegant chic into the interior.
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MDDM creates bright and flexible office space from converted factory in beijing
designed for movie production company CWITM, the space uses the existing industrial rooflights to maximize natural light.
designed for movie production company CWITM, the space uses the existing industrial rooflights to maximize natural light.
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sulapac, the biodegradable material that wants to fight plastic
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with almost 300 million tons of plastic being produced every year, there is a chance that by 2050 there will be more of this material than fish in our oceans.
with almost 300 million tons of plastic being produced every year, there is a chance that by 2050 there will be more of this material than fish in our oceans.
tippet rise art center to break ground on francis kéré-designed pavilion
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located close to the art center's central campus, the design is inspired by the traditional togunas of the dogon culture of mali.
located close to the art center's central campus, the design is inspired by the traditional togunas of the dogon culture of mali.
legend meets sci-fi with the royal enfield x bandit9 arthur motorcycle
as the first collaboration between royal enfield x bandit9, the handcrafted 'arthur' motorcycle re-imagines a continental GT into a museum-worthy 'inspiration »
as the first collaboration between royal enfield x bandit9, the handcrafted 'arthur' motorcycle re-imagines a continental GT into a museum-worthy 'inspiration bike'.
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swell installation by we+ vizualizes the movement of wind and light
carefully positioned, each piece captures different aspects of the surroundings by following the wind flow and reflecting light, and creates stereophonic scenery.
carefully positioned, each piece captures different aspects of the surroundings by following the wind flow and reflecting light, and creates stereophonic scenery.
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the scattered zallinger refuge cabins by noa* overlook the tyrolean dolomites
noa* (network of architecture) completes the renovation and expansion of the zallinger refuge at the seiser alm, or alpe di siusi, in the italian dolomites.
noa* (network of architecture) completes the renovation and expansion of the zallinger refuge at the seiser alm, or alpe di siusi, in the italian dolomites.
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COBE designs copenhagen's red cross volunteer house as an 'urban living room'
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an occupiable roof takes the form of a large public staircase extending to the adjacent red cross headquarters.
an occupiable roof takes the form of a large public staircase extending to the adjacent red cross headquarters.
the story behind christo and jeanne-claude's surrounded islands in miami at PAMM
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as with christo and jeanne-claude's previous art projects, surrounded islands was entirely financed by the artists, through the sale of preparatory drawings, »
as with christo and jeanne-claude's previous art projects, surrounded islands was entirely financed by the artists, through the sale of preparatory drawings, collages, and early works.
winning projects of the 2018 laka competition 'architecture that reacts' revealed
this year's projects featured architectural, design, or technological solutions capable of dynamic interaction with their surroundings.
this year's projects featured architectural, design, or technological solutions capable of dynamic interaction with their surroundings.
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yuji tanabe develops wooden house for surfers based on the formation of swell waves
the structure features three towers of different heights that allow it to float above water.
the structure features three towers of different heights that allow it to float above water.
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taller DEA and KOZ architectes collaborate to create social housing in mexico city
the construction details and finishes combine sophistication with ordinary features to achieve a distinctive character.
the construction details and finishes combine sophistication with ordinary features to achieve a distinctive character.
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psychiatrist knits anatomically correct model of the human brain
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dr. norberg has used cotton yarns in different colors to accurately represent the complex organ's various parts.
dr. norberg has used cotton yarns in different colors to accurately represent the complex organ's various parts.
TOP 10 reader submissions of 2018 – private spaces
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from a beach cabin to a suspended greenhouse, we highlight 10 private spaces from our reader submissions of 2018.
from a beach cabin to a suspended greenhouse, we highlight 10 private spaces from our reader submissions of 2018.
