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OMA wins competition to design new center for the arts in chicago
the scheme is topped with a translucent, tent-like roof with embedded photovoltaics that stretches between the design's two towers.
the scheme is topped with a translucent, tent-like roof with embedded photovoltaics that stretches between the design's two towers.
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africa's ban on plastic bags should set an example for the rest of the world
it forms part of a wider anti-plastic initiative that seems to be taking place across the continent.
it forms part of a wider anti-plastic initiative that seems to be taking place across the continent.
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urbach tower is a 14-meter-tall landmark built from self-shaping wood
the shape change in the wood is driven only by its characteristic shrinking during a decrease of moisture content.
the shape change in the wood is driven only by its characteristic shrinking during a decrease of moisture content.
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shoplifter creates hypernatural environment of colored neon hair for the icelandic pavilion
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'one enters the pavilion as homo sapiens, and exits as chromo sapiens.'
'one enters the pavilion as homo sapiens, and exits as chromo sapiens.'
experimental house concept by atelier FCJZ lets light pass through its façade
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the structure seeks to embrace the natural world, while ensuring that the dwelling maintains the privacy required by domestic life.
the structure seeks to embrace the natural world, while ensuring that the dwelling maintains the privacy required by domestic life.
braun BN0265 chronograph — the iconic watch gets a sleek contemporary makeover
the braun BN0265 chronograph demonstrates that the company’s design values — developed more than half a century ago — are still relevant today.
the braun BN0265 chronograph demonstrates that the company’s design values — developed more than half a century ago — are still relevant today.
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minecraft earth uses augmented reality to let players build in the real world
designed for iOS and android, minecraft earth hopes to build on the success of games such as pokémon go.
designed for iOS and android, minecraft earth hopes to build on the success of games such as pokémon go.
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seaweed green and bamboo-esque walls clad masquespacio’s newest kento restaurant in spain
tying the design with the japanese fresh food concept, masquespacio's interiors imitate traditional roadside food stands in japan.
tying the design with the japanese fresh food concept, masquespacio's interiors imitate traditional roadside food stands in japan.
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chinese artists at venice art biennale: liu wei, nabuqi, yin xiuzhen, yu ji , sun yuan and peng yu
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a round-up of the best works created by contemporary chinese artists, on show in ‘may you live in interesting times’.
a round-up of the best works created by contemporary chinese artists, on show in ‘may you live in interesting times’.
santos bolivar architects scatters rammed-earth hotel across mexican landscape
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rather than housing its services and living spaces within the same volume, the santos bolivar santulan hotel divides each program between five structures.
rather than housing its services and living spaces within the same volume, the santos bolivar santulan hotel divides each program between five structures.
plastique fantastique creates a dream-like space at venice art biennale 2019
'blurry venice' intends to create an oneiric experience, where the boundaries between environment and architecture disappear.
'blurry venice' intends to create an oneiric experience, where the boundaries between environment and architecture disappear.
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FLEXFORM outdoor collection combines elegance and comfort with durability
the furniture collection is artisanally crafted from a harmonious mix of iroko wood, upholstery and high performing steel.
the furniture collection is artisanally crafted from a harmonious mix of iroko wood, upholstery and high performing steel.
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this ultralight teardrop trailer is made from chicken feathers
the feather-based material - which provides insulation and weather protection - offers a strength that is similar to carbon fiber when set in resin.
the feather-based material - which provides insulation and weather protection - offers a strength that is similar to carbon fiber when set in resin.
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the concrete façades of LAN's student residences in paris relay stories of greek mythology
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the project is based on a simple idea: densifying the edge of the plot to create a park at the center.
the project is based on a simple idea: densifying the edge of the plot to create a park at the center.
a quarry and a warehouse designed by esrawe studio showcase material library in guadalajara
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highlighting the project's raw materials, esrawe designed a sculptural building for an elegant retail experience in guadalajara, mexico.
highlighting the project's raw materials, esrawe designed a sculptural building for an elegant retail experience in guadalajara, mexico.
'we are the baby gang,' playful polar bears that grew feathers to beat climate change
a crowded forest of can-caning carnivores.
a crowded forest of can-caning carnivores.
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mechanical artwork by jo fairfax generates japanese zen gardens
jo fairfax's animated drawing machines reflect a dialogue of natural and mechanical forces, and activate with viewers' movements.
jo fairfax's animated drawing machines reflect a dialogue of natural and mechanical forces, and activate with viewers' movements.
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MAPA drops minimal dwelling within lush brazilian forest
organized with compactness and efficiency, MINIMOD offers residents an outward-looking space which enhances the relationship with the lush surrounding forest.
organized with compactness and efficiency, MINIMOD offers residents an outward-looking space which enhances the relationship with the lush surrounding forest.
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TIMBER! brooklyn designers show what they're doing with wood at wanteddesign
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steam bent, sculpted, carved, and cut.
steam bent, sculpted, carved, and cut.
nendo's timber-grid tokyo building tops out with a sky forest terrace
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with wooden rails and pillars weaved into a grid on the façade, the office building peaks with a three-story sky forest lush with greenery.
with wooden rails and pillars weaved into a grid on the façade, the office building peaks with a three-story sky forest lush with greenery.
five winners announced for competition to develop 'big ideas for small lots' in NYC
the collection of proposals, each designed to maximize limited space, range from two to seven-unit buildings.
the collection of proposals, each designed to maximize limited space, range from two to seven-unit buildings.
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A6A constructs self-contained 20 sqm prefab cabin in southwest france
'h-eva' is created as a spatial experience that connects daily life to the outdoors.
'h-eva' is created as a spatial experience that connects daily life to the outdoors.
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impuls camouflages custom motorcycle and e-bike with reflective print
florian huth's artwork presents a contradiction between the visible and the invisible elements of the two-wheeler designs.
florian huth's artwork presents a contradiction between the visible and the invisible elements of the two-wheeler designs.
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IM pei, the architect behind the louvre pyramid, dies aged 102
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with a career spanning over six decades, pei amassed an impressive portfolio of work, including the world-famous glass pyramid conceived for the louvre in paris.
with a career spanning over six decades, pei amassed an impressive portfolio of work, including the world-famous glass pyramid conceived for the louvre in paris.
zaha hadid's al wakrah stadium opens in qatar ahead of 2022 world cup
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the arena's design is inspired by the sails of traditional dhow boats and aims to highlight the region's traditional industries.
the arena's design is inspired by the sails of traditional dhow boats and aims to highlight the region's traditional industries.
automated chauffeur robot parks your car and returns it when summoned
like the hikvision parking robot, new technologies are actively being developed to prevent our terrible and hugely stressful parking.
like the hikvision parking robot, new technologies are actively being developed to prevent our terrible and hugely stressful parking.
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the dior of toy collectors is a cambodian american designer that handcrafts tiny air jordans
if toys and figurines had a met gala to attend, they'd all take a number and impatiently wait their turn to wear a chris pin.
if toys and figurines had a met gala to attend, they'd all take a number and impatiently wait their turn to wear a chris pin.
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carolina penna architects designs a training center around existing trees in brazil
the building is characterized by the large glazed façades that allow an abundance of natural light to flood the spaces.
the building is characterized by the large glazed façades that allow an abundance of natural light to flood the spaces.
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the venice art biennale’s 15 best national pavilions
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the 58th international art exhibition of la biennale di venezia will remain open until november 24, 2019. planning a trip? here's what you won't want to miss.
the 58th international art exhibition of la biennale di venezia will remain open until november 24, 2019. planning a trip? here's what you won't want to miss.
TWA hotel opens inside eero saarinen's terminal building at JFK airport
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saarinen's cathedral to aviation has been reborn as a landmark new york hotel.
saarinen's cathedral to aviation has been reborn as a landmark new york hotel.
LAUFEN and EOOS design first gravity flushed urine-diverting toilet
the sustainable LAUFEN save! toilet traps urine to reduce 80% of the nitrogren found in sewage.
the sustainable LAUFEN save! toilet traps urine to reduce 80% of the nitrogren found in sewage.
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designers create ‘holographic reality’ megastructures that host collective experiences
behruz hairullaev, brandon muir, nicholas licausi propose a revolutionary concept unlike the current individualistic vr/ar technologies.
behruz hairullaev, brandon muir, nicholas licausi propose a revolutionary concept unlike the current individualistic vr/ar technologies.
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kengo kito uses hula-hoops and other colorful objects to create playful compositions
distorted hoops have been used to create mesmeric multicolored arrangements.
distorted hoops have been used to create mesmeric multicolored arrangements.
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david adjaye's residential skyscraper tops out in new york
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serving as a distinct addition to manhattan's iconic skyline, the luxury tower rises to a total height of approximately 800 feet (244 meters), or 66 stories.
serving as a distinct addition to manhattan's iconic skyline, the luxury tower rises to a total height of approximately 800 feet (244 meters), or 66 stories.
haus otto utilizes wire to allow people to make their own 'one dollar glasses'
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the project has been established in an effort to provide glasses to those without the financial means to access them.
the project has been established in an effort to provide glasses to those without the financial means to access them.
