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volkswagen debuts new logo aiming to clean its polluter image
the rebranding campaign debuts a refreshed and digitally friendly image that gives a minimalist take to the classic logo.
the rebranding campaign debuts a refreshed and digitally friendly image that gives a minimalist take to the classic logo.
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apple and google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology
the tech giants will collaborate to enable the use of bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of the virus.
the tech giants will collaborate to enable the use of bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of the virus.
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rammed earth bayalpata hospital opens in nepal, by sharon davis design
with the new campus, the bayalpata hospital will offer low-cost, high-quality care to 100,000 patients a year from achham.
with the new campus, the bayalpata hospital will offer low-cost, high-quality care to 100,000 patients a year from achham.
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lush greenery envelops RAW architecture's multi-purpose complex in indonesia
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the project, which combines a diversity of programs, includes the erection of a new three storey bamboo structure.
the project, which combines a diversity of programs, includes the erection of a new three storey bamboo structure.
will gamble inserts a contemporary extension into the ruins of a parchment factory in the UK
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instead of demolishing the ruin, the architect proposed 'a building within a building' in order to preserve and celebrate it.
instead of demolishing the ruin, the architect proposed 'a building within a building' in order to preserve and celebrate it.
MoMA launches free online courses on modern art, photography and fashion
during each course, students will be able to hear directly from curators, artists and designers, and take a closer look at the works featured in MoMA's collection »
during each course, students will be able to hear directly from curators, artists and designers, and take a closer look at the works featured in MoMA's collection and exhibitions
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the gravastar robot is a futuristic speaker that looks like it came from space
zoeao, the manufacturers of gravastar, have come up with a unique concept for a bluetooth speaker by giving it a futuristic look and a 'war-damaged' aesthetic.
zoeao, the manufacturers of gravastar, have come up with a unique concept for a bluetooth speaker by giving it a futuristic look and a 'war-damaged' aesthetic.
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studio monaka lifts wooden house on set of concrete foundations in japan
the entire construction has been raised to protect the interior from rainwater that flows around the site.
the entire construction has been raised to protect the interior from rainwater that flows around the site.
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student creates transparent masks for the deaf and hard of hearing community
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ashley lawrence has designed a face mask with a clear window that allows others to see and read lips and facial expressions.
ashley lawrence has designed a face mask with a clear window that allows others to see and read lips and facial expressions.
this tiny gerbil museum showcases famous rodent artworks from da vinci to van gogh
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UK-based art couple marianna benetti and lorenzo lorenzin who have created a miniature art museum for their gerbils pets.
UK-based art couple marianna benetti and lorenzo lorenzin who have created a miniature art museum for their gerbils pets.
BWAO combines a boxing ring with a bar to create 'FLOW space' in beijing
on the 7th floor of an office building in the shunyi district of beijing, BWAO has brought together an 'absurd clash of programs'.
on the 7th floor of an office building in the shunyi district of beijing, BWAO has brought together an 'absurd clash of programs'.
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colorful glass decorates this kaleidoscopic kindergarten in china by SAKO architects
SAKO architects uses 483 pieces of polychromatic glass to decorate this kindergarten in tianshui, china.
SAKO architects uses 483 pieces of polychromatic glass to decorate this kindergarten in tianshui, china.
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mtka adds inhabitable elliptical void below the roof of this house in tokyo
this supplementary surface offers another layer for the family to occupy.
this supplementary surface offers another layer for the family to occupy.
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tomoaki uno architects completes wooden house in japan with blind street façade
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the residence is topped with a gable roof, whose overhanging eaves provide a sheltered exterior perimeter.
the residence is topped with a gable roof, whose overhanging eaves provide a sheltered exterior perimeter.
TACTIC-A uses modularity to build an adaptable social housing prototype in mexico
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built as part of a housing laboratory in apan, the project is divided into three stages that can be built independently.
built as part of a housing laboratory in apan, the project is divided into three stages that can be built independently.
recycled timber and prefabricated steel builds gussa's lodge in tropical costa rica
designed to consider the tropical climate, the lodge provides the ideal place to experience the lush surroundings.
designed to consider the tropical climate, the lodge provides the ideal place to experience the lush surroundings.
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fran silvestre arquitectos' 'can ras' disappears into the forested shores of mallorca
the strategy of shifting subdivided geometries generates interstitial exterior patios spaces.
the strategy of shifting subdivided geometries generates interstitial exterior patios spaces.
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this contest asked people to create the (miniature) home of their dreams in clay
called clay play, the contest by eny lee parker was launched on her instagram account with the designer showing her ideal miniature room.
called clay play, the contest by eny lee parker was launched on her instagram account with the designer showing her ideal miniature room.
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julian charrière shares a message of hope during coronavirus lockdown
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charrière has drawn by hand a message of hope into the sanded dust of a globe from the 60s, referencing his earlier work 'we are all astronauts'.
charrière has drawn by hand a message of hope into the sanded dust of a globe from the 60s, referencing his earlier work 'we are all astronauts'.
antoine bertin decoded COVID-19 to make a melody from the virus
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audio artist antoine bertin has come up with a way to hear the coronavirus by decoding the genome of COVID-19 and turning it into a sequence of A, C, G and U »
audio artist antoine bertin has come up with a way to hear the coronavirus by decoding the genome of COVID-19 and turning it into a sequence of A, C, G and U notes.
NASA reveals ‘pillars of creation’ image in new infrared light
the image was taken in 1995 and reveals incredible details in infrared light of the eagle nebula.
the image was taken in 1995 and reveals incredible details in infrared light of the eagle nebula.
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apple unveils face shield design with downloadable assembly and cleaning instructions
different slots in the head band allow the mask to fit different head sizes, providing either a regular fit or offering extra space.
different slots in the head band allow the mask to fit different head sizes, providing either a regular fit or offering extra space.
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quatre caps compares today's cities to parasites with 'the nice host'
conceived by quatre caps, 'the nice host' addresses the exponential growth of cities, comparing them to parasites that spread throughout the ecosystem.
conceived by quatre caps, 'the nice host' addresses the exponential growth of cities, comparing them to parasites that spread throughout the ecosystem.
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foster + partners shares template for a reusable face visor to aid the fight against COVID-19
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the assembly instructions and file for digital flatbed cutters has been shared by the architecture practice.
the assembly instructions and file for digital flatbed cutters has been shared by the architecture practice.
polestar precept envisions avant-garde, vegan, electric manifesto car
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perfect proportions and avant-garde aesthetics drive their idea for the electric age.
perfect proportions and avant-garde aesthetics drive their idea for the electric age.
scientists create enzyme that breaks down plastic to raw materials
french scientists have discovered a mutant bacterial enzyme that can break down plastic for recycling within hours.
french scientists have discovered a mutant bacterial enzyme that can break down plastic for recycling within hours.
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print your own COVID-19 mask at home with germain verbrackel's simple template
using just paper, string and some tape, the template creates a disposable mask for quick errands.
using just paper, string and some tape, the template creates a disposable mask for quick errands.
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tomoaki uno architects places concrete + wood residence on steep slope in japan
the house's top floor is built in wood, which helps it blend in with its forest surroundings.
the house's top floor is built in wood, which helps it blend in with its forest surroundings.
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domagoj dukec interview: electricity and elegance unite in BMW concept i4
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'design is about using human psychology to create emotions, desire and new possibilities,’ explains domagoj dukec, head of BMW design, on the launch of the BMW »
'design is about using human psychology to create emotions, desire and new possibilities,’ explains domagoj dukec, head of BMW design, on the launch of the BMW concept i4.
ora ito designs the lightweight angell bike featuring a handlebar touchscreen
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with a stylish rounded frame and weighing just 13.9 kg, the electric bike offers a smart and effortless way to get around.
with a stylish rounded frame and weighing just 13.9 kg, the electric bike offers a smart and effortless way to get around.
simple handrail redesign lets older users rest for a while when climbing
the ‘rest for a while’ staircase alters parts of the handrail to create a seat where people can take a break while climbing.
the ‘rest for a while’ staircase alters parts of the handrail to create a seat where people can take a break while climbing.
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IHA residence by wallmakers embraces natural materials and upcycling in southern india
compressed earth blocks, made primarily from damp soil, have been used to create the building's brick façade.
compressed earth blocks, made primarily from damp soil, have been used to create the building's brick façade.
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virtually tour le corbusier’s la tourette in this delightful video by spirit of space
the video highlights the use of natural light giving an authentic experience of le corbusier's final building located on a hillside near lyon, france.
the video highlights the use of natural light giving an authentic experience of le corbusier's final building located on a hillside near lyon, france.
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interview: david shrigley on his artistic interpretation of maison ruinart
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to learn more about shrigley's creative approach to the project, we spoke with the artist who also explained the evolution of his work to date.
to learn more about shrigley's creative approach to the project, we spoke with the artist who also explained the evolution of his work to date.
heatherwick studio's construction of 'little island' pier in NYC captured in new images
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set to open in 2021, the venue's current status has been documented in new images taken by photographer paul clemence.
set to open in 2021, the venue's current status has been documented in new images taken by photographer paul clemence.
