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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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.
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.
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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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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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.
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.
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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stockholm loop project reuses existing structures to create new infrastructure, by belatchew labs
answering the question of how metropolitan regions can be developed in order to find the solution to the housing crisis, the project applies sustainable existing »
answering the question of how metropolitan regions can be developed in order to find the solution to the housing crisis, the project applies sustainable existing resources instead.
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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.
IBI group completes late will alsop's designs for two geometric stations in canada
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the finch west and pioneer village stations are developed as part of a six-station subway extension between toronto, york and spadina.
the finch west and pioneer village stations are developed as part of a six-station subway extension between toronto, york and spadina.
artist-lovers turn their new york apartment into an astronomical wedding universe
the creative couple hung hundreds of clouds, taped thousands of paint chips to the walls and transformed each room of their queens apartment into a storybook »
the creative couple hung hundreds of clouds, taped thousands of paint chips to the walls and transformed each room of their queens apartment into a storybook scene.
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VITRA revives the unproduced and unpublished eames radio from 1946
revealed at maison et objet 2018 fall, designboom discusses the limited edition design with eames demetrios, grandson of the eameses and director of the eames »
revealed at maison et objet 2018 fall, designboom discusses the limited edition design with eames demetrios, grandson of the eameses and director of the eames office.
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it's all architecture: john pawson discusses his approach to design
ahead of 'art out loud' – a festival of public talks about art and architecture – designboom spoke with pawson to find out what visitors can expect from his »
ahead of 'art out loud' – a festival of public talks about art and architecture – designboom spoke with pawson to find out what visitors can expect from his much-anticipated talk.
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in china, OPEN architecture is building an art museum inside a sand dune
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to construct the subterranean structure, the design team excavated the site and built a concrete network that spans a total area of 930 square meters.
to construct the subterranean structure, the design team excavated the site and built a concrete network that spans a total area of 930 square meters.
liu jiakun completes monochrome hotel as part of sifang art museum complex in china
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in addition, structures by wang shu, david adjaye, and ai weiwei provide on-site accommodation in the form of individual villas.
in addition, structures by wang shu, david adjaye, and ai weiwei provide on-site accommodation in the form of individual villas.
radiolaria # 1, a 3D printed chair that mimics unicellular organisms, by lilian van daal
these structures incorporate all functionalities — flexibility, adaptability, firmness, and stability — necessary for the comfort of a chair.
these structures incorporate all functionalities — flexibility, adaptability, firmness, and stability — necessary for the comfort of a chair.
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elon musk will fly artists around the moon to come up with a masterpiece in 2023
'piloted' by a 42-year-old japanese billionaire, six to eight artists, from painters and sculptors to fashion designers and architects, will share the experience »
'piloted' by a 42-year-old japanese billionaire, six to eight artists, from painters and sculptors to fashion designers and architects, will share the experience with him.
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webe turns decibel sounds into abstract contemporary patterns in a showroom in india
adapting an analogous approach of the old with the new, in both the interior palette and landscape reflects durability and timelessness.
adapting an analogous approach of the old with the new, in both the interior palette and landscape reflects durability and timelessness.
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new film documents BIG's plans for two twisting towers in new york
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directed by lisa vreeland, the short movie features the creative minds behind the mixed-use development, which is currently under construction in west chelsea.
directed by lisa vreeland, the short movie features the creative minds behind the mixed-use development, which is currently under construction in west chelsea.
PLAT ASIA blends dining club with its nearby forest using glass walls and timber
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the volume is split in three units with trees growing in between, maximizing its proximity to nature.
the volume is split in three units with trees growing in between, maximizing its proximity to nature.
