léo caillard duplicates his existing warped classical marble sculptures as NFT drops
the distorted classical marble sculptures of léo caillard get their NFT duplicates, a way for the artist to bridge reality with virtuality.
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hipsters in stone: léo caillard dresses classical figures in fashionable garb
cropped pants, ray bans, and plaid shirts turn the stone statues into fashionably dressed figures.
raphaël navot composes theatrical, maze-like lounge at maison&objet 2023
raphaël navot approaches interior design like theater by creating characters and characteristics to extend an emotion to the user.
ukranian designers display art of resilience at maison&objet january 2023
maison&objet exhibits the art of resilience with a dedicated showcase of ukrainian design that mixes traditional techniques with contemporary ideas
in the picturesque hills of lithuania, a cluster of guest houses by HEIMA gazes skywards
the resulting complex unwraps around four recreational buildings, each of them introducing a different shape.
HEIMA architects creates theatrical atmosphere for a one-bedroom apartment in vilnus
purple, green, and grey hues contrast with the natural color of the wooden floor, while metal and marble details bring an elegant chic into the interior.
dellekamp schleich develops IESEC campus in mexico under the principles of arte povera
IESEC campus stands in the university zone of Saltillo in Mexico Architectural studio dellekamp schleich designs IESEC University's new campus in Mexico »
dellekamp schleich and AGENdA replace heritage church destroyed to earthquake in mexico
destroyed by an earthquake, a five centuries-old church in mexico has been rebuilt with monumental arches and vaulting.
villa jasmine: brazilian architecture by victor ortiz meets the tropical ivory coast
villa jasmine boasts a unique and playful structure of mushroom-shaped columns.
jewel-like façade of 4,000 double curve components enclose orange côte d’ivoire HQ
dassault systemes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform tools enabled jet contractors to digitally design the unique façade for manufacturing & assembly.
adam mcewen pens obituaries in memory of greta thunberg and dolly parton at gagosian
the heartfelt obituaries of adam mcewen on the living personalities sincerely celebrate their legacy in a comical and funereal attempt.
greta thunberg denounces COP26 leaders: 'no more blah blah blah'
'no more whatever the fuck they’re doing in there. we’re sick and tired of it and we’re gonna make the change whether they like it or not.'
alexander lervik sets up a furniture collection with pegs and wedges of solid wood
the limited edition collection applies bright colors on wooden armchairs and tables.
tingest creates home training equipment to fit any interior décor
given how exercising at home is on the rise, this collection offers a stylish twist to training equipment that blends easily with indoor furniture and design.
hvila editions stars glowing dragon scales, amoeba sand vases, & tree-trunk urns
three artists and designers orchestrate a seeming fever dream with their artistinal techniques for the selected works by hvila editions.
carpenters workshop gallery X lehmann maupin present 'second nature' exhibition in aspen
bringing together multiple contemporary artists and designers, the display explores the ways in which the natural world coexists with the technological.
inside outside shrouds new parisian building with a perforated textile façade
the façade is designed with circular perforations to cast playful spotted shadows throughout the interiors.
designboom interviews dutch designer petra blaisse of inside outside
the designer discusses her approach, her inspirations, and the studio's work on the site beneath the collapsed bridge in genova, italy.
moussafir architectes unfolds weill building around courtyard
the firm has been employed by the french clothing brand to renovate one of their office spaces, in which a number of programs unfold around a central courtyard.
moussafir architectes: la luciole concert hall, france
that architecture is a beacon in its rural surroundings, an imprint of the client’s passionate personality, and a concert hall that creates a strong sense of closeness between artist and audience.
a fleet of AI-powered robotic spam cans narrate their tales with keyboards in hand
once cans of cooked pork, neil mendoza’s spambots take on the tale of storytellers for a whimsically dystopian installation.
this art installation lets you poke, inflate, or add a disco ball to famous paintings
created by los angeles based artist, neil mendoza, 'mechanical masterpieces' reimagines famous paintings for the 21st century.
john mayer talks wandering hours with audemars piguet code 11.59 starwheel
the ‘wandering hours’ mechanism of the audemars piguet code 11.59 starwheel was invented for an insomniac pope from 17th century.
lucy sparrow exhibits her entirely felt-made mcdonald's in miami
each food art piece created by lucy sparrow in her ‘mcfelt collection’ was entirely hand-sewn, hand-painted, and made from felt.
moon hoon stacks concrete volumes to build rock-shaped dwelling in south korea
the exposed concrete shapes evoke the basalt rocks forming in the region, giving the impression that the house has been standing there for a long time.
concrete cuts and curves pierce through moon hoon-renovated building in seoul
complementing the new façade design is a wormhole-like staircase that cuts through all three levels.
paul le quernec builds cocoon-shaped living units for new nursery in france
designed for children from broken homes, the living units are entirely separated from other programs to instill a sense of personal refuge.
school by paul le quernec considers the impact of design on children’s development
the clover-shaped building houses a nursery and primary school that were developed considering the different ways of teaching these institutions conduct.
cozy cleo table lamp is made from recycled cardboard and 3D printed plastic bottles
recycled card is molded without additives for the base, while shredded plastic bottles are 3D printed for the corrugated shade.
a 'spine' of slanted walls forms makoto yamaguchi's game production company in tokyo
the sloping walls facilitate lighting, ventilation, and acoustics while forming a distinctive spine-like exterior.
discoveries arise as fascinating japanese scenery is captured
the project in progress by architect makoto yamaguchi and photographer kentaro kumon can be viewed at the MYD gallery in tokyo until july 30, 2022.
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