described as a 'functional, intelligent, and spiritually rich residence embracing light, books, and technology', the home was envisioned for a couple that believes ‘a house is a part of the transforming life cycle.’
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tomoko ikegai / ikg inc (3)
its walls incorporate soils varying in color, from amber to milky white.
michael graves architecture and design (5)
thanks to self-retracting hinges and internal magnets, the cane can break down easily into a compact shape and stretch out without a glitch.
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dedicated to sardar patel, the enormous monument tops out at 182 meters (597 feet) – almost twice the height of the statue of liberty.
space travellers (5)
the two mazes highlight the contemplative experience of walking through the beautiful landscapes of the two sites.
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space travellers proposes its design for the new sara hildén art museum to celebrate the industrial legacy of its site in tampere, finland.
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selfie (25)
the device takes off right from your palm to follow you around and capture footage that can be sent directly to the snapchat app.
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it connects automatically to smartphones so you no longer need to dangle your expensive mobile on a meter-long pole when taking a selfie…
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framlab (4)
the new type of infrastructure takes inspiration from clouds to passively cool cities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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soft interior edges seem to pull the aeroponic community garden into each unit.
SAMOO (8)
designed to adapt to rising sea levels, the floating city is comprised of bridging platforms that can easily grow and expand.
designed as a box withing a box, the prominent infrastructure houses and exhibits the historical records of korea's presidents for the new administrative city of sejong.
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international space station (16)
the crew-4 mission is a historic trip as it is sending the first black woman to the ISS — jessica watkins.
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NASA is using 3D telemedicine technology to teleport doctors to the ISS.
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cosimo scotucci (7)
naturally lighting up at night, the proposed installation mimics solar radiation wavelengths needed by plants to thrive and heal.
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'is it possible to transform the oceans into immense freshwater reservoirs?' is the question that cosimo scotucci tackles.
Antrax IT (4)
antrax IT has a new home for its designer radiators, created in collaboration with matteo thun, daniel libeskind and piero lissoni.
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designers like daniel libeskind, piero lissoni, matteo thun, antonio rodriguez, marc sadler, rodolfo dordoni and victor vasilev sign some of antrax IT's most acclaimed radiators.
studio seilern architects (4)
the house comprises a series of linked, standalone rooms organized around a poolside courtyard and gradually reaching for the aegan landscape.
the 650-seat 'andermatt concert hall' includes a flexible stage capable of incorporating a 75-piece orchestra.
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lacoste and stevenson architects (6)
as visitors meander through the pavilion, they will encounter artworks from NVG'S collection, including a QR code that can be read digitally.
each playroom in the blackfriars children’s center is in the form of a house as might be drawn by a child; a box with a pitched roof.
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strandbeests by theo jansen (5)
in the most recent period, theo jansen has developed the ‘volantum’ (2020-2021), a strandbeest that flies.
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made out of yellow plastic tube, the experimental sculptures use the power of wind to move.
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HTC VIVE arts (8)
Its stunning location inside the historical structure of the Giaggiandre adds an immersive backdrop, reflecting the 16-meter screen on the water surface.
see wonderland through the eyes of alice in the museum's first virtual reality experience created in partnership with HTC VIVE arts.
DOG (3)
communal living in tokyo: four dwellings are clustered around a central garden courtyard with pockets of privacy.
the 50-year-old japanese house has been reduced in size to fit the needs of its two residents.
hookie co (7)
with its small WiFi antenna, the 'silver ANT' looks more like an autonomous motorcycle drone.
tardigrade is the world's first concept moon motorcycle, that took its name from the microscopic animals that are able to survive extreme conditions.
watches & wonders 2022 (5)
the watch is covered with the blackest substance ever produced artificially, from its dial to its case, right down to its integrated bracelet.
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on the occasion of watches & wonders 2022, Hermès presents times travels the world, an installation created in collaboration with canadian artist sabrina ratté.
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