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futura 2000 reveals hand-painted BMW M2 during frieze LA 2020
futura 2000 will design three unique originals and a limited edition of the BMW M2 competition.
futura 2000 will design three unique originals and a limited edition of the BMW M2 competition.
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konstantin grcic generates fantastical landscape with alcantara at MAXXI
grcic decided on a common thread among the MAXXI's architectural archives, placing it in direct connection with the alcantara material.
grcic decided on a common thread among the MAXXI's architectural archives, placing it in direct connection with the alcantara material.
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nine frank lloyd wright properties are currently for sale in the US
the list includes the david and gladys wright house, whose design was based on the circular spiral plan of the guggenheim museum in new york.
the list includes the david and gladys wright house, whose design was based on the circular spiral plan of the guggenheim museum in new york.
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'container atlas' charts the evolution of shipping container architecture
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the architectural guide is back for a second edition, documenting the innovative ways containers have been used in the past decade.
the architectural guide is back for a second edition, documenting the innovative ways containers have been used in the past decade.
iranian designer reza mohtashami envisions the sweeping 'concrete house' as a feature of the landscape
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the curving structure is situated carefully, lightly suspended atop an array of pillars.
the curving structure is situated carefully, lightly suspended atop an array of pillars.
MIT's sensorized skin gives soft robots an idea of touch and place
once covered with it, MIT’s sensorized skin will give robots proprioception or the awareness of motion and position of its body.
once covered with it, MIT’s sensorized skin will give robots proprioception or the awareness of motion and position of its body.
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book report: jean dethier explores the past, present, and future of earth architecture
the publication demonstrates the wide-ranging applications and sustainability of the building material, while presenting a manifesto for its ecological »
the publication demonstrates the wide-ranging applications and sustainability of the building material, while presenting a manifesto for its ecological significance.
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making waves: mercedes-amg and cigarette racing's 12th special edition boat
mercedes-AMG and cigarette racing created a special boat and G-wagon, but which one would you prefer?
mercedes-AMG and cigarette racing created a special boat and G-wagon, but which one would you prefer?
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atelier tekuto + amami design firm build beachfront origami-like concrete villas in japan
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the villas are topped with a modern interpretation of amamian traditional wooden roofs.
the villas are topped with a modern interpretation of amamian traditional wooden roofs.
treehouse hotel in bali by alexis dornier mixes tropical and industrial architecture
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architect alexis dornier has designed a series of stilted treehouses in the uplands of bali that merge tropical and industrial styles of architecture.
architect alexis dornier has designed a series of stilted treehouses in the uplands of bali that merge tropical and industrial styles of architecture.
carl fredrik svenstedt adds cellar clad in curving solid stone to delas frères winery in france
the project comprises the restoration of an existing manor house, and a newly-built wine chai and shop.
the project comprises the restoration of an existing manor house, and a newly-built wine chai and shop.
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andreas schuring designs a monochromatic library for cologne university
the new space caters for around 2500 students and has been created around the theme of 'freedom and order'.
the new space caters for around 2500 students and has been created around the theme of 'freedom and order'.
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barcodes play techno music using hacked scanners by electronicos fantasticos
the modified devices play a variety of rhythmic electronic, scratching and percussive beats, by scanning a series of assorted line patterns.
the modified devices play a variety of rhythmic electronic, scratching and percussive beats, by scanning a series of assorted line patterns.
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OMA's first hotel in bali is 'conceived as a public space'
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OMA has completed its first hotel in bali, the 'desa potato head', which opens the ground and top floors for public events and activities.
OMA has completed its first hotel in bali, the 'desa potato head', which opens the ground and top floors for public events and activities.
airbus reveals blended wing airplane that could cut carbon emissions by 20%
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code-named MAVERIC, the design blends wing and body to produce less aerodynamic drag while making for more spacious cabin interiors.
code-named MAVERIC, the design blends wing and body to produce less aerodynamic drag while making for more spacious cabin interiors.
2020 A' design award and competition - final call for entries
enter now: worldwide recognition and publication of your work awaits winners of 2020 A' design award and competition.
enter now: worldwide recognition and publication of your work awaits winners of 2020 A' design award and competition.
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JWA + SNB's library proposal for gwangju is designed as a stacked pile of books
designed as part of an international competition, the exterior and interior are shaped as a 'slightly disorganized pile of books'.
designed as part of an international competition, the exterior and interior are shaped as a 'slightly disorganized pile of books'.
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banksy surprises with valentine's day-themed mural in hometown bristol
the piece of street art depicts a girl holding a slingshot pointed towards an explosion of bright red flowers.
the piece of street art depicts a girl holding a slingshot pointed towards an explosion of bright red flowers.
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habre eco bike is made from local bamboo and is designed to ease pollution in kathmandu
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made by local artisans using regional bamboo, the bike aims to provide a green alternative to gas-guzzling vehicles.
made by local artisans using regional bamboo, the bike aims to provide a green alternative to gas-guzzling vehicles.
designboom editorial internships available in MILAN!
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are you knowledgeable about architecture, design, art, and technology? passionate about writing, communication, and digital media? join us!
are you knowledgeable about architecture, design, art, and technology? passionate about writing, communication, and digital media? join us!
natural wood and warm lighting fill bfv architectes' office building in paris
light wood prevails throughout bfv architectes' project, changing the wooden elements’ width and spacing to create dynamic effects.
light wood prevails throughout bfv architectes' project, changing the wooden elements’ width and spacing to create dynamic effects.
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formafantasma sets the stage for caravaggio-bernini exhibit at amsterdam's rijksmuseum
different colors have been used to define different areas of the exhibition, with consistent color applied to both displays and furniture.
different colors have been used to define different areas of the exhibition, with consistent color applied to both displays and furniture.
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sawadeesign connects the functions of YAM restaurant in vietnam with burnt orange bridge
the bridge cuts across an open garden at the center of the plot.
the bridge cuts across an open garden at the center of the plot.
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pía mendaro-designed artist's studio in madrid has a bed suspended from its ceiling
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the lightweight, partially suspended platform is accessed via a separate movable structure – reminiscent of airplane step ladders.
the lightweight, partially suspended platform is accessed via a separate movable structure – reminiscent of airplane step ladders.
studio frank havermans designs 'social magnet' installation for shenzhen biennale
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the futuristic installation is a reinterpretation of local building elements found in the ancient village of dapeng.
the futuristic installation is a reinterpretation of local building elements found in the ancient village of dapeng.
COBE's 'urban living room' exhibit goes on view at berlin's aedes architecture forum
on a recent visit to the german capital, designboom visited the venue to experience the exhibition in person.
on a recent visit to the german capital, designboom visited the venue to experience the exhibition in person.
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EPFL develops high-precision 30 second laser 3D printing method
the innovative EPFL technology shows promising potential in various industries, mainly in 3D bio-printing and dentistry.
the innovative EPFL technology shows promising potential in various industries, mainly in 3D bio-printing and dentistry.
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aston martin unveils vantage roadster with world's fastest convertible roof
the vantage roadster sports the world's fastest fully automatic convertible roof and the same twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 as the coupe.
the vantage roadster sports the world's fastest fully automatic convertible roof and the same twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 as the coupe.
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expo 2020 dubai opens huge, intricately woven entry portals by asif khan
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the 21m-tall structures are a futuristic adaption of the traditional mashrabiya.
the 21m-tall structures are a futuristic adaption of the traditional mashrabiya.
satellite dishes in north african cities, photographed by manuel alvarez diestro
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whether clinging onto façades or proliferating on rooftops, the dishes add another layer to the existing urban fabric.
whether clinging onto façades or proliferating on rooftops, the dishes add another layer to the existing urban fabric.
designboom visits olson kundig's ANOHA new children’s museum at jewish museum berlin
ANOHA's design concept combines the story of noah from the torah with interactive exhibits that teach children about caring for the environment.
ANOHA's design concept combines the story of noah from the torah with interactive exhibits that teach children about caring for the environment.
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space engineer builds distraction-free rotary cellphone using vintage dial
the novel 'rotary cellphone' merges parts from an old trimline telephone with a 3D-printed casing.
the novel 'rotary cellphone' merges parts from an old trimline telephone with a 3D-printed casing.
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tiny 3.7 sqm restaurant in vietnam by mamoru maeda puts diners on display
when undertaking the miracle renovation, maeda wanted to create 'the most interesting place on lê thánh tôn street'.
when undertaking the miracle renovation, maeda wanted to create 'the most interesting place on lê thánh tôn street'.
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a tree assembles in brooklyn with framlab's modular vertical farming system 'glasir'
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the project offers self-regulating, vertical farming structures that can provide neighborhoods with affordable, local produce year-round.
the project offers self-regulating, vertical farming structures that can provide neighborhoods with affordable, local produce year-round.
hyper-realistic humans + animals by sun yuan & peng yu take over the st. regis in rome
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on view until april 26, 2020, the display serves as an invitation for guests to interact with the hyper-realistic sculptures.
on view until april 26, 2020, the display serves as an invitation for guests to interact with the hyper-realistic sculptures.
