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benedict redgrove launches NASA photography book with unseen spatial artifacts
the result is a collection of intimate, finely-detailed images of objects from the past yet with a purpose and meaning for the future.
the result is a collection of intimate, finely-detailed images of objects from the past yet with a purpose and meaning for the future.
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exhibition seeks to view the world of insects as models for design at 21_21 design sight
held at tokyo's 21_21 design sight, the show observes the animal's diversity aiming to discover new design possibilities.
held at tokyo's 21_21 design sight, the show observes the animal's diversity aiming to discover new design possibilities.
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paper doll can do sit-ups using 'artificial muscle' made from special polymer
a foil paper doll has the ability to do sit-ups by using a crystalline organic material that has been spiked with a special polymer.
a foil paper doll has the ability to do sit-ups by using a crystalline organic material that has been spiked with a special polymer.
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witherford watson mann builds a theater inside a 17th century stable block in the UK
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shortlisted for the 2019 RIBA stirling prize, the project uses a rich material palette to complement the existing structure.
shortlisted for the 2019 RIBA stirling prize, the project uses a rich material palette to complement the existing structure.
mohammad hassan forouzanfar introduces skyscrapers to iranian villages
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forouzanfar plays with the lack of verticality in iranian architecture and imagines towers designed with the vernacular style.
forouzanfar plays with the lack of verticality in iranian architecture and imagines towers designed with the vernacular style.
NUDES proposes a flamingo observatory built from 'twig' like components in abu dhabi
the design of 'nest' envisions a construction system inspired by design processes found in nature.
the design of 'nest' envisions a construction system inspired by design processes found in nature.
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apollo: the forgotten films features never-before-seen footage of 1969 moon landing
the film reveals the lengths an army of engineers, scientists and astronauts went through, to achieve one of america’s greatest technological feats.
the film reveals the lengths an army of engineers, scientists and astronauts went through, to achieve one of america’s greatest technological feats.
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pampers launches 'lumi' smart diapers that track baby pee
'lumi' comprises an all-in-one connected system that includes two activity sensors for diapers, a logitech camera that works as a wi-fi monitor and an app to »
'lumi' comprises an all-in-one connected system that includes two activity sensors for diapers, a logitech camera that works as a wi-fi monitor and an app to record all the data.
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hayri atak envisions a boutique hotel suspended over a cliff edge in norway
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appearing as an extension of the cliff itself, each hotel room is designed with a balcony that precariously cantilevers over the edge.
appearing as an extension of the cliff itself, each hotel room is designed with a balcony that precariously cantilevers over the edge.
female surfers star in this fantasy-inducing infrared film and photo series by billabong
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the series follows a surreal journey shot as if a fictional land is being uncovered for the first time.
the series follows a surreal journey shot as if a fictional land is being uncovered for the first time.
nh village architects includes rainwater collection system in vietnamese house
the main rainwater collecting elements such as the water tanks and drain pipes become part of the house’s interior aesthetic.
the main rainwater collecting elements such as the water tanks and drain pipes become part of the house’s interior aesthetic.
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coolnvintage and deus ex-machina present a restored, motorcycle-hauling land rover
a two-door 1966 land rover series 2A was fit with a former fire engine that had not run in decades, but was complete enough to restore.
a two-door 1966 land rover series 2A was fit with a former fire engine that had not run in decades, but was complete enough to restore.
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n.yamada architect and associates clads japanese residence in dark cedar exterior
the outer cedar board walls, textured and finished like in the ancient times, contrast against the light, clean interiors.
the outer cedar board walls, textured and finished like in the ancient times, contrast against the light, clean interiors.
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jacobsen arquitetura plans the FL house as slender transparent volume in brazil
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the design of the house is informed by the surrounding topography.
the design of the house is informed by the surrounding topography.
sou fujimoto's 'white tree' in montpellier photographed by nils koenning
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the 17-storey mixed-use tower accommodates residential units, office space, an art gallery, a restaurant, and a panoramic bar.
the 17-storey mixed-use tower accommodates residential units, office space, an art gallery, a restaurant, and a panoramic bar.
dosa studio + TAAC transform early 20th century manor into taco restaurant in mexico city
the interior incorporates long mirrors on the wall and hand-made terrazzo floors.
the interior incorporates long mirrors on the wall and hand-made terrazzo floors.
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specialized hides the motor of its turbo creo e-bike inside ultra-lightweight carbon frame
weighing in at just 11.9 kg (26.2 lb), it boasts 240w of pedal assistance power courtesy of a 380-Wh battery, which has been placed inside the down tube.
weighing in at just 11.9 kg (26.2 lb), it boasts 240w of pedal assistance power courtesy of a 380-Wh battery, which has been placed inside the down tube.
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chiharu shiota's 'the soul trembles' exhibition opens at tokyo's mori art museum
the berlin-based international artist is known for performances and installations that express the intangible.
the berlin-based international artist is known for performances and installations that express the intangible.
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this experimental, carbon-neutral house is made almost entirely out of cork
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the project is an attempt to make solid walls and roofs from a single bio-renewable material.
the project is an attempt to make solid walls and roofs from a single bio-renewable material.
LEGO builds a life-size version of buzz aldrin's apollo 11 spacesuit
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taking 300 hours and 44,051 LEGOs to complete, the work is modelled from the iconic photograph of aldrin walking on the moon.
taking 300 hours and 44,051 LEGOs to complete, the work is modelled from the iconic photograph of aldrin walking on the moon.
tadao ando's early drawings and hand-drawn plans go on view in tokyo
the exhibit showcases ando's early architectural materials that date back to the 1970s.
the exhibit showcases ando's early architectural materials that date back to the 1970s.
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artists create three rest areas along a hiking trail in northern italy
artists antoinette bader, franz messner, and michael fliri have transformed the route, which is 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) northwest of bolzano.
artists antoinette bader, franz messner, and michael fliri have transformed the route, which is 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) northwest of bolzano.
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a cardboard oil rig burns to the ground in the center of valencia
the installation was destroyed as a criticism of current political affairs.
the installation was destroyed as a criticism of current political affairs.
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ryosuke harashima morphs traditional japanese artifacts into contemporary objects
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inspired by the objects’ ‘spirits’ and the passing of time, harashima brought together the old and the new into his STILLIFE collection.
inspired by the objects’ ‘spirits’ and the passing of time, harashima brought together the old and the new into his STILLIFE collection.
sandellsandberg clads swedish wildlife park building in playful red wooden drapes
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the entrance building of the park is designed like a barn, with large windows and a thatched roof.
the entrance building of the park is designed like a barn, with large windows and a thatched roof.
pedro varella's copacabana beach installation results in a new topographic landscape
the structure not only demarcates the scale of the work, but also serves as a multi-functional platform for the public to engage with.
the structure not only demarcates the scale of the work, but also serves as a multi-functional platform for the public to engage with.
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MAD architects' first building in europe 'UNIC' nears completion in paris
situated in the emerging 17th arrondissement, the project is expected to be completed in september 2019.
situated in the emerging 17th arrondissement, the project is expected to be completed in september 2019.
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dummy models reveal what the iphone 11 will most likely look like
dummy models based on descriptions from case manufacturers give a pretty good idea of what the iPhone 11 will look like.
dummy models based on descriptions from case manufacturers give a pretty good idea of what the iPhone 11 will look like.
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adapted submarine system proposes to re-freeze the arctic with hexagonal 'ice babies'
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in response to rising sea levels, the project seeks to restore the polar ecosystem by re-freezing sea water that has melted.
in response to rising sea levels, the project seeks to restore the polar ecosystem by re-freezing sea water that has melted.
designboom rounds up 10 space-related projects on apollo 11’s 50th anniversary
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today, the apollo 11 landing continues to captivate as artists and designers keep looking towards the moon.
today, the apollo 11 landing continues to captivate as artists and designers keep looking towards the moon.
spend the night in an oscar mayer weinermobile available on airbnb
for one night only, people in chicago can have the opportunity to eat, live and sleep inside the 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels.
for one night only, people in chicago can have the opportunity to eat, live and sleep inside the 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels.
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tesla opens solar-powered V3 supercharger station in las vegas
tesla's las vegas charging station makes use of the brand-new V3 charging platform as well as solar power and batteries to help reduce the need for grid-based »
tesla's las vegas charging station makes use of the brand-new V3 charging platform as well as solar power and batteries to help reduce the need for grid-based electricity.
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all-black 'house M&M' in amsterdam is accessed via a giant sliding door
the project saw the transformation of an 'old shack' into a private residence complete with a studio and workspace.
the project saw the transformation of an 'old shack' into a private residence complete with a studio and workspace.
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readers radar: discover how architecture in china is shaped by books
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in this edition of readers radar, designboom explores the great importance of books in the design of reading spaces throughout china.
in this edition of readers radar, designboom explores the great importance of books in the design of reading spaces throughout china.
doug aitken sends mirror-surfaced hot air balloon across massachusetts
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the nomadic art installation takes the form of a reflective balloon sculpture.
the nomadic art installation takes the form of a reflective balloon sculpture.
