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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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AR contact lenses place micro-displays inside your 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.
california-based tech startup mojo vision has revealed its smart contact lenses which use augmented reality to place information inside the wearer's eyes.
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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.
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.
studio monaka tops concrete 'house om' in japan with a V-shaped roof
the roof shape ensures enough privacy for the house, which is nestled seven meters below street level.
the roof shape ensures enough privacy for the house, which is nestled seven meters below street level.
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wallaceliu converts a former steel factory to create chongqing industrial museum
by revealing the existing structure throughout the scheme, the resulting spaces create a delicate balance between past and present.
by revealing the existing structure throughout the scheme, the resulting spaces create a delicate balance between past and present.
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a robot bird built using 40 pigeon feathers flies like the real thing
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.
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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.
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.
crystallized 'rice noodle' sculpture adorns catanian's restaurant interior in china
the client’s love for his grandmother and fortunate inheritance of her recipe, influenced the centerpiece of a crystallized bowl of rice noodles.
the client’s love for his grandmother and fortunate inheritance of her recipe, influenced the centerpiece of a crystallized bowl of rice noodles.
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norman foster, not bjarke ingels, is reworking plans for 2 world trade center
14 years after foster was originally unveiled as the skyscraper's architect, it now seems that he is now working to revamp his original design.
14 years after foster was originally unveiled as the skyscraper's architect, it now seems that he is now working to revamp his original design.
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takashi okuno & associates uses cedar and cypress wood to build family house in japan
the architects took advantage of the L-shaped site by constructing an additional tea house detached from the main building.
the architects took advantage of the L-shaped site by constructing an additional tea house detached from the main building.
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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'.
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!
aleia murawski and sam copeland create miniature worlds for their pet snails
taking inspiration from tv dramas and movies, the dioramic designs feature lofty city apartments, white picket fences, and tiny burnt out cigarettes.
taking inspiration from tv dramas and movies, the dioramic designs feature lofty city apartments, white picket fences, and tiny burnt out cigarettes.
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carlo ratti associati proposes reconfigurable waterfront and floating garden for lugano
developed alongside transport-planning firm mobility in chain (MIC), the design aims to increase the links between city and lake with a system of innovative »
developed alongside transport-planning firm mobility in chain (MIC), the design aims to increase the links between city and lake with a system of innovative public spaces
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aldo deli's 'vanishing tray' works like a scale to make objects disappear
appearing at first as a simple white surface, the tray is is designed to make people wonder what it's for.
appearing at first as a simple white surface, the tray is is designed to make people wonder what it's for.
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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.
'boda boda madness' by jan hoek + bobbin case captures nairobi's eccentric motortaxi drivers
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the bikers are known for adding striking features to their vehicles to attract more customers.
the bikers are known for adding striking features to their vehicles to attract more customers.
airhouse incorporates nature into this house in takao, japan, via exterior + interior terraces
the house is designed to embrace the surrounding scenery, natural light, trees and greenery.
the house is designed to embrace the surrounding scenery, natural light, trees and greenery.
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trace architecture office transforms abandoned residence into village bookstore in rural china
as the structure's rammed earth walls remained intact, the architects were able to keep most of the house’s original architecture.
as the structure's rammed earth walls remained intact, the architects were able to keep most of the house’s original architecture.
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paul kaloustian envisions mountain retreat to blend into the landscape of armenia
each suite of the mountainside resort enjoys a private entrance and views out to the surrounding nature.
each suite of the mountainside resort enjoys a private entrance and views out to the surrounding nature.
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jungle bubbles at luxury resort in thailand let guests sleep alongside elephants
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the transparent structures are perched on raised wooden decks offering uninterrupted views of their surroundings.
the transparent structures are perched on raised wooden decks offering uninterrupted views of their surroundings.
DAZARCHITECTS designs a family house to step into a cliffside in lebanon
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designed as an 'architectural experience from beginning to end,' the new residence takes advantage of the 500m-high site.
designed as an 'architectural experience from beginning to end,' the new residence takes advantage of the 500m-high site.
tectone crafts a monolithic concrete volume for a residential renovation in france
tectone started out with a two-level house with a brick facade and a tile roof, located in a narrow site.
tectone started out with a two-level house with a brick facade and a tile roof, located in a narrow site.
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AUDI unveils AI:ME concept with 'garden roof' at CES 2020
designed to offer drivers a 'third living space', the cabin comes complete with an array of intuitive features.
designed to offer drivers a 'third living space', the cabin comes complete with an array of intuitive features.
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CES 2020: damon hypersport electric superbike adds blackberry QNX tech
through a simple push of a button, the superbike can transform your riding position to suit any type of journey.
through a simple push of a button, the superbike can transform your riding position to suit any type of journey.
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the planty cube is a vertical farming system assembled like LEGO bricks
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the planty cube system can also be controlled via a smartphone, presenting the unique opportunity to farm remotely.
the planty cube system can also be controlled via a smartphone, presenting the unique opportunity to farm remotely.
hydropanels transform air into water turning roofs into wells with unlimited supply
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the technology provides off-grid, independent access to perfect drinking water and could help communities to create their own sustainable source where water is »
the technology provides off-grid, independent access to perfect drinking water and could help communities to create their own sustainable source where water is scarce or unsafe.
fattstudio wraps 'bangson' house in bangkok in white shell of concrete + brick
openings of various sizes bring natural light and air throughout the interior.
openings of various sizes bring natural light and air throughout the interior.
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full scale design of bell nexus air taxi 4EX concept at CES
the new nexus 4EX removes two rotor ducts and adds a purely electric propulsion option.
the new nexus 4EX removes two rotor ducts and adds a purely electric propulsion option.
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christine kröncke interior design creates 'entire living environments'
with 3D visualizations, christine kröncke interior design can be realized at all stages of the design process with customers.
with 3D visualizations, christine kröncke interior design can be realized at all stages of the design process with customers.
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MUJI's 'plain house' is a single-storey timber dwelling for diverse lifestyles
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only available in japan, the residence has been designed for a country dealing with population changes such as declining birthrates and aging citizens.
only available in japan, the residence has been designed for a country dealing with population changes such as declining birthrates and aging citizens.
bernar venet frames belgian motorway in monumental corten steel l'arc majeur
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fabricated out of massive sections of corten steel, bernar venet's sculpture expresses its raw materiality.
fabricated out of massive sections of corten steel, bernar venet's sculpture expresses its raw materiality.
