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'sneakerium' offers an afterlife for worn out NIKE sneakers
a new life as a plant host is given to a pair of sneakers after being thrown out.
a new life as a plant host is given to a pair of sneakers after being thrown out.
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nature, craft, science + myth converge for 'garden of eden' exhibit at DESIGNART TOKYO
the exhibition leads visitors on a journey through projects, which result from an israeli perspective on nature, culture, technology and myth.
the exhibition leads visitors on a journey through projects, which result from an israeli perspective on nature, culture, technology and myth.
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forte_forte combines brick, yellow onyx + brass in its latest boutique in london
its interior draws from the materiality of london's clay buildings.
its interior draws from the materiality of london's clay buildings.
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junya ishigami sculpts poetic landscape 'water garden' at japanese oasis art biotop
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the didactically invasive, large-scale water garden calls for the relocation of an entire forest tree by tree.
the didactically invasive, large-scale water garden calls for the relocation of an entire forest tree by tree.
ingo maurer passes away aged 87
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a pioneer of luminaire and light design.
a pioneer of luminaire and light design.
the encompass toothbrush uses a J-shaped head to clean teeth in 20 seconds
instead of cleaning 1-2 teeth at a time, the device uses a j-shaped brush which surrounds all sides of the teeth.
instead of cleaning 1-2 teeth at a time, the device uses a j-shaped brush which surrounds all sides of the teeth.
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seungjoon song captures the color of earth in sienna stool collection
the pieces are inspired by the notion of time and combine a smooth lacquer finish with a rough, oxidized surface.
the pieces are inspired by the notion of time and combine a smooth lacquer finish with a rough, oxidized surface.
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small world photography reveals the microscopic detail of nature
winning photographs include a disco-hued turtle embryo and a closeup of a housefly's eye.
winning photographs include a disco-hued turtle embryo and a closeup of a housefly's eye.
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hamonic + masson envisions limassol tower with 'independent island' swimming pools
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limassol tower rises with columns that bloom into exterior swimming pools and green areas, each linking directly to an individual unit.
limassol tower rises with columns that bloom into exterior swimming pools and green areas, each linking directly to an individual unit.
jean-pierre lott carves subterranean grotto from monaco bedrock with villa troglodyte
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carved out of the natural terrain, the project questions humanity's relationship with nature.
carved out of the natural terrain, the project questions humanity's relationship with nature.
kazunori fujimoto architects completes house in ashiya, japan, with concrete spiral staircase
the curved sculptural staircase gives softness to the rigid interior.
the curved sculptural staircase gives softness to the rigid interior.
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the color of baked bread adorns the façade of I IN's pinocchio bakery in japan
the shimmering, ochre-colored intervention is designed to evoke the appearance of warm, baked bread.
the shimmering, ochre-colored intervention is designed to evoke the appearance of warm, baked bread.
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brick façades and circular windows define boman's archery house in france
the modest intervention is designed to make the most of the green belt site and form a connection with the surrounding natural environment.
the modest intervention is designed to make the most of the green belt site and form a connection with the surrounding natural environment.
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bjarke ingels group designs eight penthouses for KING toronto development
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the homes perched on top of the south mountain, a greenhouse and a tea house, are surrounded by lush vegetation.
the homes perched on top of the south mountain, a greenhouse and a tea house, are surrounded by lush vegetation.
studio 5•5 creates a colorful grid-like scenography for exhibition in paris
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the colorful grids can be assembled and reconfigured on demand for roaming or even another exhibition.
the colorful grids can be assembled and reconfigured on demand for roaming or even another exhibition.
BWAO repurposes chinese hutong to host student exhibition for beijing design week 2019
BWAO inserted five wall elements that created three courtyards bringing in light and open space into the temporary pavilion.
BWAO inserted five wall elements that created three courtyards bringing in light and open space into the temporary pavilion.
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85-foot keith haring mural cut out of new york wall and sent to auction
the mural’s 13 figures were cut out and preserved into 15 separate sections that are expected to fetch between $3 million - $5 million USD.
the mural’s 13 figures were cut out and preserved into 15 separate sections that are expected to fetch between $3 million - $5 million USD.
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luca serafini's alfa romeo montreal vision GT concept is what supercars should be like
as seen on the renders, the concept car is an homage to the 1970s 2+2 coupé sports car produced by the italian manufacturer.
as seen on the renders, the concept car is an homage to the 1970s 2+2 coupé sports car produced by the italian manufacturer.
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the 3D-printed 'haus' smart home is earthquake proof and move-in ready
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the 'haus' model is a fully autonomous unit with the option to run entirely on solar power.
the 'haus' model is a fully autonomous unit with the option to run entirely on solar power.
exercice rethinks the ping pong paddle to establish new rules of the game
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the french duo has imagined three different ping pong tables and twelve new paddle designs.
the french duo has imagined three different ping pong tables and twelve new paddle designs.
carlo ratti reveals final design for italian pavilion at expo 2020 dubai
the scheme comprises three boats that will embark on a figurative journey to dubai before being converted to form the structure's roof.
the scheme comprises three boats that will embark on a figurative journey to dubai before being converted to form the structure's roof.
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OMA plans stepped residential tower for kuwait city's waterfront
the design, led by OMA partners iyad alsaka and reinier de graaf, consists of five blocks forming a stepped sequence.
the design, led by OMA partners iyad alsaka and reinier de graaf, consists of five blocks forming a stepped sequence.
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'beautiful machines' traces the era of the elegant sports car
tracing 90 years of automotive class, 'beautiful machines: the era of the elegant sports car' takes its readers on a grand tour of the greatest cars ever created.
tracing 90 years of automotive class, 'beautiful machines: the era of the elegant sports car' takes its readers on a grand tour of the greatest cars ever created.
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designboom explores ellis island's abandoned hospital through JR's 'unframed' artwork
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the tour offers the chance to learn about new york's immigration history, while visiting contagious disease wards and other places usually closed to the public.
the tour offers the chance to learn about new york's immigration history, while visiting contagious disease wards and other places usually closed to the public.
beijing fenghemuchen space design builds yue library as wooden forest of books in hangzhou
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its 10-meter-high interior is divided into several horizontal layers.
its 10-meter-high interior is divided into several horizontal layers.
codesignlab builds a low-cost and off-grid housing prototype in cameroon
the design-to-build process combines local techniques and digital prefabrication with the aim of developing ecological architecture in africa.
the design-to-build process combines local techniques and digital prefabrication with the aim of developing ecological architecture in africa.
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NASA makes history with first ever all-female spacewalk
on october 18, 2019, the first ever all-female spacewalk saw NASA astronauts christina koch and jessica meir venturing outside the international space station.
on october 18, 2019, the first ever all-female spacewalk saw NASA astronauts christina koch and jessica meir venturing outside the international space station.
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scientists develop faux-flesh to give touch devices a 'skin-on' interface
smartphones could be wrapped in artificial skin to give them a more natural feel, according to researchers.
smartphones could be wrapped in artificial skin to give them a more natural feel, according to researchers.
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banksy opens online store selling limited edition pieces and items starting at £10
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potential buyers are allowed to pick one item only, and are prompted to answer the following tie-breaker question: ' ̶w̶h̶y̶ ̶ does art matter?'
potential buyers are allowed to pick one item only, and are prompted to answer the following tie-breaker question: ' ̶w̶h̶y̶ ̶ does art matter?'
kathleen ryan creates moldy fruit sculptures from semi-precious gemstones
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the series of 'rotten' over-sized fruit has been intricately made as a comment on the culture of excess.
the series of 'rotten' over-sized fruit has been intricately made as a comment on the culture of excess.
sawadeesign forms large circular enclosures for hoc mon pet shelter in vietnam
the circular plan intends to create softness and stimulate the sense of curiosity, movement and activity of the animals.
the circular plan intends to create softness and stimulate the sense of curiosity, movement and activity of the animals.
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brothers swap real-life for LEGO creations in clever stop-animation trilogy
each video takes the duo months to make, experimenting with LEGO to create lifelike objects including LEGO jam, LEGO eggs and LEGO toast.
each video takes the duo months to make, experimenting with LEGO to create lifelike objects including LEGO jam, LEGO eggs and LEGO toast.
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mackay-lyons sweetapple's monumental smith house overlooks the shores of nova scotia
the project consists of three pavilions across a two-acre oceanfront site adjacent to the architect's farm.
the project consists of three pavilions across a two-acre oceanfront site adjacent to the architect's farm.
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archetonic applies a layer of permeable green cables to office façade in mexico city
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what was originally a residential structure has been transformed to create a new office space that integrates indoor and outdoor environments.
what was originally a residential structure has been transformed to create a new office space that integrates indoor and outdoor environments.
volvo unveils its first fully electric car: the XC40 recharge
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the XC40 recharge is the first of a family of fully electric models volvo plans to release over the next five years.
the XC40 recharge is the first of a family of fully electric models volvo plans to release over the next five years.
