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world's first floating farm houses cows in hurricane-resilient structure
the high-tech, multilevel facility will float in the water in rotterdam, located roughly 50 miles outside of amsterdam.
the high-tech, multilevel facility will float in the water in rotterdam, located roughly 50 miles outside of amsterdam.
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KAAN architecten completes CUBE, a glass and concrete study center for tilburg university
the building features a secluded interior that feels like an opening in the woods.
the building features a secluded interior that feels like an opening in the woods.
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portuguese coast villa by CORE architects overlooks the ocean
the building features in its core a bioclimatic analysis and a green thinking side by side with the sleek and sophisticated contemporary design.
the building features in its core a bioclimatic analysis and a green thinking side by side with the sleek and sophisticated contemporary design.
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phillip k. smith III creates 'floating bar of light' for detroit skybridge
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the structure has been conceived as a floating bar of light that hovers dramatically above the streets below.
the structure has been conceived as a floating bar of light that hovers dramatically above the streets below.
do ho suh suspends traditional korean house and bamboo garden on a london footbridge
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the project reflects the artist’s own experience of moving across continents and between cultures, and continues his career-long investigation of memory, »
the project reflects the artist’s own experience of moving across continents and between cultures, and continues his career-long investigation of memory, migration, the multiplicity of the immigrant experience.
brazil and japan coexist in masquespacio's kaikaya tropical sushi restaurant in valencia
the interior combines japanese elements with brazilian tropicalismo.
the interior combines japanese elements with brazilian tropicalismo.
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kota mizuishi's house in otai has a timber screen that encloses a sheltered outdoor space
the double-height space can also be used by the owner's parents, and has a transparent ceiling that allows natural light to enter.
the double-height space can also be used by the owner's parents, and has a transparent ceiling that allows natural light to enter.
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turner prize 2018 at tate tackles pressing social issues, from civil rights to identity politics
the exhibition features the works of this year's shortlisted artists, which include forensic architecture, naeem mohaiemen, charlotte prodger and luke willis »
the exhibition features the works of this year's shortlisted artists, which include forensic architecture, naeem mohaiemen, charlotte prodger and luke willis thompson.
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doug aitken to occupy former bank in detroit with a mind-warping, mirror-clad house
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visitors traverse a terrain of river rocks and earth in order to reach the structure, beckoning them to enter the artwork.
visitors traverse a terrain of river rocks and earth in order to reach the structure, beckoning them to enter the artwork.
this sculptural hall in china mimics topography and movement
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zhanghua architects generated the building through a gradated negotiation between the angular rear face and the curving front face.
zhanghua architects generated the building through a gradated negotiation between the angular rear face and the curving front face.
gucci recreates noah's ark in latest campaign 'gucci gothic'
models are seen gathering animals across a rural landscape, including tigers, snakes, camels and ostriches, before leading them to a massive wooden boat »
models are seen gathering animals across a rural landscape, including tigers, snakes, camels and ostriches, before leading them to a massive wooden boat constructed by the fashion house to reenact the tale.
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argentinian artists exhibit dog houses made of sustainable materials in buenos aires
for this event, architects, artists, and designers from various fields have presented their proposals for dog houses made of sustainable materials.
for this event, architects, artists, and designers from various fields have presented their proposals for dog houses made of sustainable materials.
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engineers give robot dog an extra arm to be humans' new best friend
ALMA is a quadrupedal robot with an extra mechanical arm, capable of performing a range of 'manipulation tasks'.
ALMA is a quadrupedal robot with an extra mechanical arm, capable of performing a range of 'manipulation tasks'.
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industrial style royal enfield garage cafe in goa is covered with portuguese hand-painted tiles, by studio lotus
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the retail building, with its zinc roof, laterite infill walls and the distinctive charcoal grey metal and glass façade, effortlessly bridges its setting with »
the retail building, with its zinc roof, laterite infill walls and the distinctive charcoal grey metal and glass façade, effortlessly bridges its setting with industrial craftsmanship.
this factory in india has a sunken void that allows monsoon waters to safely flood the site
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when it is not filled with water, the space can be used as a shaded breakout space for employees.
when it is not filled with water, the space can be used as a shaded breakout space for employees.
leica releases SOFORT, an affordable instant camera
the camera can capture up to 10 62 x 46 mm frames in color or monochrome.
the camera can capture up to 10 62 x 46 mm frames in color or monochrome.
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the earth house in iran by azeri and lotfolahi centers around a coutyard
soil, clay, and cement create a feeling of warmth and consistency throughout the two monolithic volumes, complemented by natural stone flooring.
soil, clay, and cement create a feeling of warmth and consistency throughout the two monolithic volumes, complemented by natural stone flooring.
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elon musk gives glimpse into spaceX mars base vision
musk has stated a full ‘mars base alpha’ – a preliminary city on the red planet – could be completed as soon as 2028.
musk has stated a full ‘mars base alpha’ – a preliminary city on the red planet – could be completed as soon as 2028.
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designboom graduates from Kul Kul Farm and IBUKU's Bamboo U
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after an intensive 11-day workshop, designboom graduates from the august course of Bamboo U in the heart of bali.
after an intensive 11-day workshop, designboom graduates from the august course of Bamboo U in the heart of bali.
MAD proposes 'living garden' as home of the future at china house vision 2018
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in place of a traditional home - where walls and roofs form boundaries - a curved, floating roof slopes downwards atop an open grid-like structure.
in place of a traditional home - where walls and roofs form boundaries - a curved, floating roof slopes downwards atop an open grid-like structure.
vincent leroy installs a reflective floating particle at premiere vision show in paris
the 7-meter in diameter monumental piece constantly turns in slow motion bending the reality.
the 7-meter in diameter monumental piece constantly turns in slow motion bending the reality.
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BplusB architectures shapes urban beehives like geometric totem animals for a park in lille
the two micro-perforated structures are designed as big owls that protect the hives within their white-steel, geometric bodies.
the two micro-perforated structures are designed as big owls that protect the hives within their white-steel, geometric bodies.
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hartley cycles creates bespoke bikes for city cyclists at homo faber
made with a variety of metalwork techniques, hartley cycles are fully customized to each customer, resulting in a design that perfectly fits them and their riding »
made with a variety of metalwork techniques, hartley cycles are fully customized to each customer, resulting in a design that perfectly fits them and their riding style.
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NLÉ designs brick classrooms and dormitories for a boarding school in tanzania
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the buildings are defined by their catenary arches, which subtly reference the site's undulating topography.
the buildings are defined by their catenary arches, which subtly reference the site's undulating topography.
designboom talk in beijing: how to create a sense of home – architecture in the age of global nomads
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join designboom and MINI LIVING for the 'how to create a sense of home – architecture in the age of global nomads' talk on september 26th from 17:30 at china »
join designboom and MINI LIVING for the 'how to create a sense of home – architecture in the age of global nomads' talk on september 26th from 17:30 at china house vision.
step inside the 1960s 'prairie house' in oklahoma collaged in swirling cedar shingles
the vision of architect herb greene, the abode references everything from primordial creatures to protective shelters and futurist objects.
the vision of architect herb greene, the abode references everything from primordial creatures to protective shelters and futurist objects.
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matali crasset suspends books in a circular monorail for le consortium's bookstore in dijon
the project draws from françois truffaut's film 'fahrenheit 451', which presents a dystopia where books are forbidden and fire fighters burn any that are found.
the project draws from françois truffaut's film 'fahrenheit 451', which presents a dystopia where books are forbidden and fire fighters burn any that are found.
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giant hairy guardians protect an oasis of native mexican craft in east london
in perfect contrast to the industrial setting of the capital, sisal sanctum shines a light on ancient methods and the local communities impacted by the changing »
in perfect contrast to the industrial setting of the capital, sisal sanctum shines a light on ancient methods and the local communities impacted by the changing landscape of material production.
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designboom editorial internships available in MILAN!
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are you knowledgeable about architecture or technology? passionate about writing? designboom is seeking interns to join our headquarters in MILAN.
are you knowledgeable about architecture or technology? passionate about writing? designboom is seeking interns to join our headquarters in MILAN.
MVRDV clads leisure complex with golden façades and imprints of surrounding structures
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dubbed 'the imprint', the development contains a nightclub in one building, while the other accommodates an indoor theme park.
dubbed 'the imprint', the development contains a nightclub in one building, while the other accommodates an indoor theme park.
modernist house in lithuanian pine forest bridges a creek, by archLAB
the private residence involves the nature in its design — to keep the trees where they are, the architects have made holes for them in the ceiling and floor.
the private residence involves the nature in its design — to keep the trees where they are, the architects have made holes for them in the ceiling and floor.
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vudafieri-saverino combines flemish and italian aesthetics for delvaux's first milan boutique
the belgian leather luxury goods house opens its first milanese store in a recently-restored palazzo off of via montenapoleone.
the belgian leather luxury goods house opens its first milanese store in a recently-restored palazzo off of via montenapoleone.
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artists and designers from all over the world decorate PURO kraków kazimierz hotel
the venue is the latest and largest lifestyle hospitality experience from PURO hotels, located in the center of kraków’s creative community in the historic »
the venue is the latest and largest lifestyle hospitality experience from PURO hotels, located in the center of kraków’s creative community in the historic kazimierz district.
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sandstone house in ahmedabad, india, by SPASM features secret gardens
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the private home is a cross in plan, which allows for easy ventilation and the possibility of a seamless connection with the outdoors.
the private home is a cross in plan, which allows for easy ventilation and the possibility of a seamless connection with the outdoors.
prada recruits kazuyo sejima, elizabeth diller + cini boeri for accessory designs
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the trio of leading female architects have designed unique new pieces created from prada's emblematic nylon.
the trio of leading female architects have designed unique new pieces created from prada's emblematic nylon.
