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library architecture and design (182 articles)
andreas schuring designs a monochromatic library for cologne university
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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'.
JWA + SNB's library proposal for gwangju is designed as a stacked pile of books
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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'.
architecture in germany (147 articles)
andreas schuring designs a monochromatic library for cologne university
#architecture
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'.
designboom visits olson kundig's ANOHA new children’s museum at jewish museum berlin
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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.
musical instruments (126 articles)
barcodes play techno music using hacked scanners by electronicos fantasticos
#technology
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.
musician designs microtonal guitar with LEGO built fretboard
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inspired by his son's love of LEGO, the microtonal guitar can be used to play semi-tones, or tones in between the semi-tones.
inspired by his son's love of LEGO, the microtonal guitar can be used to play semi-tones, or tones in between the semi-tones.
A' design award and competition (36 articles)
2020 A' design award and competition - final call for entries
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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.
2020 A' design award and competition - call for entries
#design
desiring worldwide recognition and publication of your work? register your designs before the deadline on february 28, 2020.
desiring worldwide recognition and publication of your work? register your designs before the deadline on february 28, 2020.
atelier tekuto (24 articles)
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.
atelier tekuto carves boltun's headquarters out of a compact concrete block in japan
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the studio has followed a similar process to that of two famous japanese sculptors of buddha statues, who used to ‘excavate’ the shapes from pieces of wood.
the studio has followed a similar process to that of two famous japanese sculptors of buddha statues, who used to ‘excavate’ the shapes from pieces of wood.
hotel architecture and design (328 articles)
atelier tekuto + amami design firm build beachfront origami-like concrete villas in japan
#architecture
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.
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.
architecture in japan (687 articles)
atelier tekuto + amami design firm build beachfront origami-like concrete villas in japan
#architecture
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.
basecamp tokyo by torafu architects combines office and co-living space
#architecture
the renovated building provides a comfortable 'basecamp' for workers travelling to tokyo every day.
the renovated building provides a comfortable 'basecamp' for workers travelling to tokyo every day.
architecture in korea (249 articles)
JWA + SNB's library proposal for gwangju is designed as a stacked pile of books
#architecture
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'.
GBO's inflatable 'AIR cinema' featuring a robotic ride lands in south korea
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the inflatable and nomadic structure offers a traditional film experience in the age of digital streaming.
the inflatable and nomadic structure offers a traditional film experience in the age of digital streaming.
banksy (40 articles)
banksy surprises with valentine's day-themed mural in hometown bristol
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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.
banksy unveils 'scar of bethlehem' nativity complete with israel's west bank barrier
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the artist's 'modified' nativity shows baby jesus against the concrete wall that separates palestinians and israelis.
the artist's 'modified' nativity shows baby jesus against the concrete wall that separates palestinians and israelis.
public art (278 articles)
banksy surprises with valentine's day-themed mural in hometown bristol
#art
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.
duyi han pays homage to coronavirus medical workers with chapel mural in hubei province
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the mural is dedicated to the everyday medical workers who are selflessly putting themselves at the front line of the virus.
the mural is dedicated to the everyday medical workers who are selflessly putting themselves at the front line of the virus.
street art (246 articles)
banksy surprises with valentine's day-themed mural in hometown bristol
#art
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.
tristan eaton illustrates super bowl tickets to celebrate the NFL's 100th anniversary
#art
recognized for his pop imagery and freehand spray paint style, eaton portrays miami’s lively culture through vivid neon colors.
recognized for his pop imagery and freehand spray paint style, eaton portrays miami’s lively culture through vivid neon colors.
where people work (456 articles)
natural wood and warm lighting fill bfv architectes' office building in paris
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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.
TOOP architectuur transforms shipping containers into pair of offices in belgium
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the two have been developed to answer the spatial requirements of two different sites.
the two have been developed to answer the spatial requirements of two different sites.
architecture in france (342 articles)
natural wood and warm lighting fill bfv architectes' office building in paris
#architecture
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.
a white concrete exoskeleton frames aires mateus + AAVP's residential complex in paris
#architecture
the project is defined by its outward structural expression, as the building is enclosed in a rhythmical concrete exoskeleton.
the project is defined by its outward structural expression, as the building is enclosed in a rhythmical concrete exoskeleton.
