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W office (2 articles)
graphic white volumes and open courtyards build family residence in jakarta
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the dwelling features a number of open garden areas, essentially forming an oasis in the middle of the urban metropolis.
the dwelling features a number of open garden areas, essentially forming an oasis in the middle of the urban metropolis.
floating wood logs and tropical interiors adorn 'kayu kayu' restaurant in indonesia
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the whole design is heavily influenced by the backround of the restaraunt's clientele, comprised by wood craftsmans, furniture makers and garment artisans.
the whole design is heavily influenced by the backround of the restaraunt's clientele, comprised by wood craftsmans, furniture makers and garment artisans.
digital printing (1 articles)
selpic P1 is the world’s smallest handheld printer
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the well-rounded portable printer uses inkjet technology but operates like a pen, allowing users to print photos, barcodes, QR codes, or just plain text on almost any porous »
the well-rounded portable printer uses inkjet technology but operates like a pen, allowing users to print photos, barcodes, QR codes, or just plain text on almost any porous surface, not limited to just paper.
design in dialogue (2 articles)
patricia urquiola on her prolific and powerful oeuvre for friedman benda's 'design in dialogue'
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the architect and designer intimately discussed her inspiration, long-time collaborations, and joyful capacity for generating such a diverse body of work.
the architect and designer intimately discussed her inspiration, long-time collaborations, and joyful capacity for generating such a diverse body of work.
iris van herpen delves into creative collaborations for friedman benda's 'design in dialogue'
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the fashion innovator discusses a series of wide-ranging recent collaborations that have pushed the boundaries of her practice.
the fashion innovator discusses a series of wide-ranging recent collaborations that have pushed the boundaries of her practice.
kenya (1 articles)
architecture for dogs exhibition at japan house london with kazuyo sejima, toyo ito + more
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the collection of architecture typologies for dogs will be presented for the first time in europe at the japan house london starting 19 september 2020.
the collection of architecture typologies for dogs will be presented for the first time in europe at the japan house london starting 19 september 2020.
suit (1 articles)
cray x, a smart power suit that supports workers when lifting loads up to 28 kg
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this power suit combines human intelligence with machine power by supporting or enhancing the wearer’s movements, thereby reducing the risk of workplace accidents and »
this power suit combines human intelligence with machine power by supporting or enhancing the wearer’s movements, thereby reducing the risk of workplace accidents and strain-related illnesses.
african house design competition by archstorming (6 articles)
architects use the ancient nubian vault as a modern solution for rural tanzania
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the system offers a low-cost solution as the majority of the construction uses sunbaked bricks made from local soil.
the system offers a low-cost solution as the majority of the construction uses sunbaked bricks made from local soil.
okuma studio combines local materials with modular design for house in tanzania
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the design aims to radically improve the standards of living in east africa by lowering the cost of a climate efficient dwelling.
the design aims to radically improve the standards of living in east africa by lowering the cost of a climate efficient dwelling.
shigeru aoki architect & associates (2 articles)
shigeru aoki rotates part of an existing building to create 'double skin house' in japan
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the renovation project seeks to reinstate a forgotten connection between the dwelling and its surroundings.
the renovation project seeks to reinstate a forgotten connection between the dwelling and its surroundings.
shigeru aoki builds a kindergarten over a 100-year-old wooden house in japan
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the retained timber frame in the canteen space allows the children to see, touch and experience the traditional wooden structure.
the retained timber frame in the canteen space allows the children to see, touch and experience the traditional wooden structure.
ziihome (3 articles)
bent resin panels + solid wood complete modern TV cabinet by ruhan chen
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resin is a friendly alternative material for customers who like the look of transparent cabinets but have children at home.
resin is a friendly alternative material for customers who like the look of transparent cabinets but have children at home.
yen-hao, chu combines clean lines and solid wood to design the muzhi cupboard
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perfect for storing table and kitchenware, the cupboard is available in american ash or american black walnut.
perfect for storing table and kitchenware, the cupboard is available in american ash or american black walnut.
jet (1 articles)
zapata's flyboard air claims to be the safest, most maneuverable personal aviation system
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the flyboard air has been designed to be piloted with little training — having good body balance is what helps control it.
the flyboard air has been designed to be piloted with little training — having good body balance is what helps control it.
salagnac arquitectos (3 articles)
salagnac arquitectos invites traveling surfers to explore costa rica's nomadic hotel
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the hotel is sited along a coastal road leading to costa rica's guiones beach, a small but popular surf destination.
the hotel is sited along a coastal road leading to costa rica's guiones beach, a small but popular surf destination.
salagnac arquitectos expresses 'casa guayacán' as a translucent timber volume
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the costa rica dwelling is a composition of simple lines and geometric solids with a lattice of rhythmic timber.
the costa rica dwelling is a composition of simple lines and geometric solids with a lattice of rhythmic timber.
julien paccard (1 articles)
julien paccard explores spatial textures through 'grrrnd zero' skateboarding film series
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the not so usual stars of the skateboarding films include seven textures: mosaic, wood, rock, marble, brick, metal, and glass.
the not so usual stars of the skateboarding films include seven textures: mosaic, wood, rock, marble, brick, metal, and glass.
partners hill (2 articles)
partners hill + hogg & lamb compose the breezy and poetic 'mermaid multihouse' in australia
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the australian architects present the house as an investigation into multi-generational living.
the australian architects present the house as an investigation into multi-generational living.
partners hill harnesses rainwater within rooftop of its translucent 'longhouse' in australia
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the project is expressed as a massive greenhouse which is large enough for the natural landscape to flourish inside.
the project is expressed as a massive greenhouse which is large enough for the natural landscape to flourish inside.
tono mirai architects (2 articles)
tono mirai's 'red container' in japan is a micro dwelling made almost entirely from larch wood
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the versatile design can be used for various purposes and is capable of supporting both retail and residential programs.
the versatile design can be used for various purposes and is capable of supporting both retail and residential programs.
organic timber forms blend tono mirai's shell house into a japanese forest
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like a shell, the house protectively curves around the north and west elevations before opening out to the surroundings.
like a shell, the house protectively curves around the north and west elevations before opening out to the surroundings.
