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firm uses dark concrete and glimmering metal for groundwater pumping station in austria
the seven-meter-long structure is built using washed-out, dark concrete with the intention to 'craft the façade with the water contained within the volume.'
the seven-meter-long structure is built using washed-out, dark concrete with the intention to 'craft the façade with the water contained within the volume.'
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sergey makhno builds a japanese garden in ukrainian suburbs
walking through the terraced site, one would encounter with eventual sculptures of different materials highlighting the sophisticated architectural solutions.
walking through the terraced site, one would encounter with eventual sculptures of different materials highlighting the sophisticated architectural solutions.
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sinot's 115m superyacht concept presents the 'art of life'
the entire design is about spaciousness, openness and freedom, as testified by the owner’s state room and private lounge on main deck and upper deck.
the entire design is about spaciousness, openness and freedom, as testified by the owner’s state room and private lounge on main deck and upper deck.
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BIG conceives an 'intimate garden village' for michelin-star restaurant in copenhagen
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noma's various functions are organized as a collection of separate yet connected buildings.
noma's various functions are organized as a collection of separate yet connected buildings.
bang & olufsen and michael anastassiades compose sound installation for LDF 2018
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celebrating the launch of the mesmerizing beosound edge, bang & olufsen and michael anastassiades create 1/6000, an interactive sound installation during london »
celebrating the launch of the mesmerizing beosound edge, bang & olufsen and michael anastassiades create 1/6000, an interactive sound installation during london design festival 2018.
the offset dining table by philippe malouin comes with misaligned legs in solid oak
the legs attach to its top by way of an off-center threaded connector.
the legs attach to its top by way of an off-center threaded connector.
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fabrizio cicero's controversial 'minchia' luminaria: a shining swear word in the sky
at the center of the luminaria is the sicilian term 'minchia', local dialect that indicates the male sexual organ, a crying out of the word 'd**k'.
at the center of the luminaria is the sicilian term 'minchia', local dialect that indicates the male sexual organ, a crying out of the word 'd**k'.
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office building in ahmedabad, india, by FLXBL resembles an origami model
the red shape levitates over a garden area on slender steel girders that give the building an industrial aesthetic.
the red shape levitates over a garden area on slender steel girders that give the building an industrial aesthetic.
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sP+a constructs brick vaulted library for a school in india
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conceived as an extension of the ground plane, the scheme responds to children's preference of landscape over man-made structures with an accessible roof.
conceived as an extension of the ground plane, the scheme responds to children's preference of landscape over man-made structures with an accessible roof.
BMW and south african artist esther mahlangu catapult ndebele art to the world
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on a recent trip to south africa with BMW group culture, designboom met esther mahlangu, saw her latest BMW art car venture and learned about her current »
on a recent trip to south africa with BMW group culture, designboom met esther mahlangu, saw her latest BMW art car venture and learned about her current projects.
bubbling 'boolean operator' punctuates suzhou's bustling urban landscape
across the world from its brooklyn studio, MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY has generated a continuous surface that grows outward from a network of columns, peeling open »
across the world from its brooklyn studio, MARC FORNES / THEVERYMANY has generated a continuous surface that grows outward from a network of columns, peeling open into an enclosed shell.
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bottega conticelli unveils vespa wrapped in leather at homo faber
created by italian designer stefano conticelli, the motorcycle matches the iconic italian postwar design with a meticulous handmade production methods.
created by italian designer stefano conticelli, the motorcycle matches the iconic italian postwar design with a meticulous handmade production methods.
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the personal floating lodges of the Z9 resort line the shoreline of a thailand lake
designed by thailand-based dersyn studio, the resort features individual 'raft-like' accommodations for guests to tune into the environment.
designed by thailand-based dersyn studio, the resort features individual 'raft-like' accommodations for guests to tune into the environment.
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ferrari unveils new SP1 and SP2 sportscars based on iconic monza models of the past
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their design is said to reference the 'barchetta' - little boat in italian - the classic open-top racing model of the 1940s and 1950s.
their design is said to reference the 'barchetta' - little boat in italian - the classic open-top racing model of the 1940s and 1950s.
world's first ocean-going solar yacht can cruise the globe with no need for a fuel stop
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the 78-foot electric boat features a giant solar array, which covers the boats top, generating up to 320 kWh on a sunny day.
the 78-foot electric boat features a giant solar array, which covers the boats top, generating up to 320 kWh on a sunny day.
paulo moreira transforms porter's house in porto into pink and blue home
covering it with pink-colored metal sheets, the transformation of this hidden home, has brought it back to life.
covering it with pink-colored metal sheets, the transformation of this hidden home, has brought it back to life.
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matteo thun unveils davines village in italy, the house of sustainable beauty
developed following the concept of home, the davines village reinterprets the archetypes of italian dwellings found in rural areas in a contemporary way.
developed following the concept of home, the davines village reinterprets the archetypes of italian dwellings found in rural areas in a contemporary way.
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robert venturi, pioneer of postmodernism, passes away aged 93
the american architect, who was awarded the pritzker prize in 1991, passed away peacefully at his home on tuesday september 18, 2018.
the american architect, who was awarded the pritzker prize in 1991, passed away peacefully at his home on tuesday september 18, 2018.
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pedro pires sculpts large-scale skull using 140 life vests and rubber from a refugee dinghy
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titled '14.000 newtons', the sculpture is made of materials from a boat found in the greek island of lesvos in 2016.
titled '14.000 newtons', the sculpture is made of materials from a boat found in the greek island of lesvos in 2016.
all-new, all-electric AUDI e-tron fitted with virtual exterior mirrors
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with a dynamic, silent, fun and capable electrified performance, the AUDI e-tron highlights the future of SUVs.
with a dynamic, silent, fun and capable electrified performance, the AUDI e-tron highlights the future of SUVs.
AUDI 25th hour project predicts cities of the future without congestion
by simulating scenarios, the AUDI 25th hour project illustrates how their designers are creating solutions for the mobility of the future, including driverless »
by simulating scenarios, the AUDI 25th hour project illustrates how their designers are creating solutions for the mobility of the future, including driverless cars.
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big multifunctional shelf at park avenue, NY, features lush green gardens, by studio JCW
the proposal provides diverse programs, spaces, and views for the public, as well as much more green space than existing conditions.
the proposal provides diverse programs, spaces, and views for the public, as well as much more green space than existing conditions.
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sony is bringing back the playstation classic and it's loaded with its best games
sony is bringing back the original playstation as a miniature console called the playstation classic, almost 25 years after its initial release.
sony is bringing back the original playstation as a miniature console called the playstation classic, almost 25 years after its initial release.
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james turrell opens skyspace in the austrian mountains
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the building is equipped with a mobile dome, which, when closed, allows the room to be used for 'ganzfelds' – another of turrell's artistic concepts.
the building is equipped with a mobile dome, which, when closed, allows the room to be used for 'ganzfelds' – another of turrell's artistic concepts.
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.
okuda san miguel collaborates with HAROW for multicolor version of the skull armchair
the spanish artist has transformed the armchair with his signature multicolor patterns.
the spanish artist has transformed the armchair with his signature multicolor patterns.
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cyril lancelin fills ligne roset store with an inflatable maze of golden arches for LDF 2018
the inflatable structure is the result of two extruded, continuous lines that, in three dimensions, create a complex environment.
the inflatable structure is the result of two extruded, continuous lines that, in three dimensions, create a complex environment.
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2018 warsaw home trade fair set to be bigger and better than ever
open from october 4-7, the 2018 warsaw home trade fair welcomes over 700 polish and international brands, including VITRA, kartell and magis.
open from october 4-7, the 2018 warsaw home trade fair welcomes over 700 polish and international brands, including VITRA, kartell and magis.
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IKEA's innovation lab unveils self-driving car concepts
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SPACE10, in collaboration with f°am studio, has proposed seven concepts that explore how autonomous vehicles can help us lead more fulfilling everyday lives.
SPACE10, in collaboration with f°am studio, has proposed seven concepts that explore how autonomous vehicles can help us lead more fulfilling everyday lives.
studio maoom replaces standard seating with a 7,000-brick hill in seoul's coffee nap roasters
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the hill offers a continuous surface of flooring and furniture where customers can enjoy a cup of coffee and sit freely, wherever and however they choose.
the hill offers a continuous surface of flooring and furniture where customers can enjoy a cup of coffee and sit freely, wherever and however they choose.
chris engman's immersive architectural landscapes explore perception and illusion
the site-specific installation 'containment' is created as a part of fotofocus biennial 2018 exhibition 'chris engman: prospect and refuge.'
the site-specific installation 'containment' is created as a part of fotofocus biennial 2018 exhibition 'chris engman: prospect and refuge.'
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paper blinds by natchar sawatdichai employ a mechanism that allows you to adjust their shape
cutting and folding paper into dimensional patterns, the designer creates customizable blades made of three simple elements.
cutting and folding paper into dimensional patterns, the designer creates customizable blades made of three simple elements.
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CASE-REAL renovates traditional japanese townhouse for aesop retail space
a once dilapidated machiya structure has been re-constructed as a hybridization of residential and retail space.
a once dilapidated machiya structure has been re-constructed as a hybridization of residential and retail space.
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join us - an evening in conversation with bang & olufsen and michael anastassiades
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set to be as magical as the beosound edge speaker itself, designboom will co-host an evening in conversation with bang & olufsen and michael anastassiades on »
set to be as magical as the beosound edge speaker itself, designboom will co-host an evening in conversation with bang & olufsen and michael anastassiades on wednesday september 19 in london.
studio giftig transforms eindhoven's monumental thomas hall with photorealistic graffiti art
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the artist duo has covered the hall's walls and ceiling with a massive, surreal scene of bold colors and distinct figures.
the artist duo has covered the hall's walls and ceiling with a massive, surreal scene of bold colors and distinct figures.
