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nurdles are a huge micro plastic pollution disaster you may have never heard of
it is estimated that over half of the plastic in our oceans are lentil-sized pellets, also know as nurdles, that leak directly from factories to waterways.
it is estimated that over half of the plastic in our oceans are lentil-sized pellets, also know as nurdles, that leak directly from factories to waterways.
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m3architecture transforms a heritage building into a light-filled workplace in brisbane
the project transforms the previously cellular spaces into a hybrid design of activity-based work areas and open-plan workstations.
the project transforms the previously cellular spaces into a hybrid design of activity-based work areas and open-plan workstations.
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DESKIT is a backpack that can be transformed into a desk for kids in india
today, 40 million students in india, aged between six and 14, lack basic infrastructural facilities like tables and chairs in schools.
today, 40 million students in india, aged between six and 14, lack basic infrastructural facilities like tables and chairs in schools.
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natura futura's house of silence features a central courtyard for meditation in ecuador
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designed over a single story, the central courtyard connects the indoor spaces with the external environment.
designed over a single story, the central courtyard connects the indoor spaces with the external environment.
MVRDV plans 'green villa', an office + residential building covered in plants in the netherlands
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its exterior incorporates a gridded 'rack' system with a variety of pots and plants.
its exterior incorporates a gridded 'rack' system with a variety of pots and plants.
kanye west designed yeezy 'star wars'-themed housing for the homeless threatened with demolition
kanye west’s plan to build a star wars-inspired community of affordable housing is being threatened with demolition as the structures violate building codes.
kanye west’s plan to build a star wars-inspired community of affordable housing is being threatened with demolition as the structures violate building codes.
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sò studio designs PEU À PEU sports store with large moving spheres in china
the space incorporates a metal racking system that divides the room while also holding the spheres that move around the shop.
the space incorporates a metal racking system that divides the room while also holding the spheres that move around the shop.
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getaway in 'gateway', an artwork that doubles as a swimming pool you can take a dip in
this summer, artist joana vasconcelos is making a splash at jupiter artland, a contemporary sculpture garden located just outside edinburgh, scotland.
this summer, artist joana vasconcelos is making a splash at jupiter artland, a contemporary sculpture garden located just outside edinburgh, scotland.
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arthur casas frames rio de janeiro views in sophisticated apartment
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arthur casas places all the rooms at the perimeter of the apartment, allowing every space to have unobstructed views of ipanema beach.
arthur casas places all the rooms at the perimeter of the apartment, allowing every space to have unobstructed views of ipanema beach.
the only ferrari-powered boat in the world is up for sale
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back in the 1950s, ferrari powered the 1952 ferrari arno XI racing boat for one thing: to break the world speed record on water.
back in the 1950s, ferrari powered the 1952 ferrari arno XI racing boat for one thing: to break the world speed record on water.
masquespacio artistically completes final kento sushi store in valencia
masquespacio presents the 3 last shops it designed for kento, the japanese take away chain, specialized in sushi.
masquespacio presents the 3 last shops it designed for kento, the japanese take away chain, specialized in sushi.
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moto parilla delivers premium electric bikes designed to be pedaled
all of moto parilla’s bikes feature a high-performance brushless engine, which is highly reliable and really powerful.
all of moto parilla’s bikes feature a high-performance brushless engine, which is highly reliable and really powerful.
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baranowitz goldberg architects turns industrial elements into modern office in tel aviv
the architects manipulated industrial, off-the-shelf products to create woven patterns and see-through partitions for the open-plan space.
the architects manipulated industrial, off-the-shelf products to create woven patterns and see-through partitions for the open-plan space.
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junsekino forms a lush courtyard at the center of tare house in bangkok
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designed to give the client privacy, the courtyard separates the house into two sides for public and private space.
designed to give the client privacy, the courtyard separates the house into two sides for public and private space.
walllasia embeds women's meditation center in the thailandese mountains
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with a striking white design, each of the 100 rooms feature breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and woodlands.
with a striking white design, each of the 100 rooms feature breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and woodlands.
Aedas plans 'one of the most twisting towers in the world' for southwest china
the structure, which is more than 200 meters tall, boasts an expressive façade that seeks to convey a sense of rhythm and dynamism.
the structure, which is more than 200 meters tall, boasts an expressive façade that seeks to convey a sense of rhythm and dynamism.
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WilkinsonEyre continues revitalization of copenhagen's harbor with foot and cycle bridge
the curved profile of the design is only broken when the two swinging sections open for marine traffic.
the curved profile of the design is only broken when the two swinging sections open for marine traffic.
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edoardo tresoldi teases new work at 'arte sella' open air museum in italy
eager to see details of his next adventure, designboom has been following the artist on social media, where he teased a bit of the process behind his new »
eager to see details of his next adventure, designboom has been following the artist on social media, where he teased a bit of the process behind his new installation.
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napp studio abstracts traditional chinese temple for flower market entrance
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napp studio symbolically infused the ‘temple’ typology into the market environment by creating a golden lattice structure.
napp studio symbolically infused the ‘temple’ typology into the market environment by creating a golden lattice structure.
peter kogler transforms rooms with hypnotic installations featuring optical illusions
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by using hypnotizing line designs, peter kogler challenges the viewer’s perception with spaces that go from ordinary to twisted and distorted.
by using hypnotizing line designs, peter kogler challenges the viewer’s perception with spaces that go from ordinary to twisted and distorted.
BioUrban robotic tree fights pollution by performing the work of 368 real trees
created by BioMitech, the project sees a kind of artificial tree that, like its natural peers, absorbs pollution and returns clean air.
created by BioMitech, the project sees a kind of artificial tree that, like its natural peers, absorbs pollution and returns clean air.
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dutch artist hella jongerius transforms paris gallery into massive open textile studio
'interlace' makes use of the building's performative qualities to transform the interior into a constantly shifting loom.
'interlace' makes use of the building's performative qualities to transform the interior into a constantly shifting loom.
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burning man 2019 pavilion reimagines myth of andromeda for female empowerment
'andromeda reimagined: a sanctuary in deep playa,' transforms the male hero narrative to a story of female empowerment.
'andromeda reimagined: a sanctuary in deep playa,' transforms the male hero narrative to a story of female empowerment.
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achille castiglioni - rare unedited video footage from the designboom archives
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as designboom celebrates 20 years online, we present a series of 'retro' videos filmed in our first years, beginning with the ultimate designer – achille »
as designboom celebrates 20 years online, we present a series of 'retro' videos filmed in our first years, beginning with the ultimate designer – achille castiglioni.
aulets arquitectes restores mallorca heritage building for the study of wine
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the new 'felanitx oenological station,' programed for the science and study of wine, showcases the original structural elements.
the new 'felanitx oenological station,' programed for the science and study of wine, showcases the original structural elements.
humans since 1982 transforms drones and CCTV cameras into sculptural artworks
the work makes a comment on the prevalence of technology in our lives and how we are becoming under constant surveillance.
the work makes a comment on the prevalence of technology in our lives and how we are becoming under constant surveillance.
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atelier tree brings life to beijing storefront with golden heart installation
the golden heart is the hutong’s shining jewel from afar, but when seen up close, the exhibited accessories shine through.
the golden heart is the hutong’s shining jewel from afar, but when seen up close, the exhibited accessories shine through.
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TAPO builds horizon house on a japanese hillside to frame views of the ocean
positioned in parallel to the coastline, the building combines light-filled, airy spaces with minimal interiors.
positioned in parallel to the coastline, the building combines light-filled, airy spaces with minimal interiors.
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benjamin shine defies gravity with his latest ethereal sky flow sculpture 'quietude'
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the work is characterized by the artist's signature tulle monumentally scaled to express mindfulness and self-reflection.
the work is characterized by the artist's signature tulle monumentally scaled to express mindfulness and self-reflection.
jean nouvel to design a luxury resort among the rocks of al-ula in saudi arabia
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construction of the project is set to begin early next year in one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.
construction of the project is set to begin early next year in one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.
ben zank composes surrealist portraits that explore human connection with nature
full of suspense, his work talks about gravity, entanglement, stillness, and that precise moment, the one before the fall.
full of suspense, his work talks about gravity, entanglement, stillness, and that precise moment, the one before the fall.
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organic design architecture studio uses steel bars to divide free office space in tokyo
the bars create a 'transparent' atmosphere, connecting the various parts of the space into a whole.
the bars create a 'transparent' atmosphere, connecting the various parts of the space into a whole.
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the vintage-inspired beaulake tahoe – 14 boat electrifies la dolce vita
although with an exterior inspired by the styling of classic lake boats, the beaulake tahoe – 14 surprises with an eco-conscious personality.
although with an exterior inspired by the styling of classic lake boats, the beaulake tahoe – 14 surprises with an eco-conscious personality.
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moscow-based architects design the sonora house with bold folds and clean seams
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the house reflects the brightly colored, minimal geometries of classic modernist mexican architecture.
the house reflects the brightly colored, minimal geometries of classic modernist mexican architecture.
wedged wonders celebrates italy's era-defining concept cars from the late 1960s
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docubyte brings together a multitude of artistic automobiles made by the famous 'carrozzeria' – the italian, avant-garde vehicle styling houses.
docubyte brings together a multitude of artistic automobiles made by the famous 'carrozzeria' – the italian, avant-garde vehicle styling houses.
