sorry porsche purists, khyzyl saleem fused a VW beetle with a GT3
self taught concept artist khyzyl saleem returns with another outrageous render.
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this jeep wrangler concept by khyzyl saleem abandons its off-road nature
for this concept jeep wrangler, khyzyl saleem lowered the original car, packing it with a ground clearance similar to those found in racecars.
stone sculpture, pure forms + brass become the protagonists of forte_forte boutique in LA
a balance of matter and light, a gentle combination of curved and linear elements, and a play of solidity and transparency complete the new forte_forte interior.
forte_forte opens brass, travertine + gold leaf boutique in tokyo
the store's travertine backdrop wall is dotted with pieces of polished brass and colored mosaic glass.
giulio iacchetti and more elaborate bross' customizable table collections
designers giulio iacchetti, luciano marson and marco spatti elevate the interiors by creating ideal products for dinners, business meetings or coffee breaks, enriching bross' table collections.
bross' expanded lounge system pairs woodwork with enveloping upholstery
designers michael schmidt and marco zito develop bross' lounge systems, merging fine italian craftsmanship with a contemporary aesthetic through collections SIT, WAM, nora and mysa.
KINO architects completes japanese cemetery with arc-shaped plaza for contemplation
the common grave is developed in harmony with the hill that exists on site and the nature that surrounds it.
KINO architects transforms two kyoto machiya townhouses into hotel sumihotaru
the two adjacent buildings share a traditional plaster and wood façade.
sharon johnston and mark lee discuss the ‘slow art’ of architecture in short film
the founders of johnston marklee discuss the difference between art and architecture and the 'casual decision' of opening their office.
the menil drawing institute by johnston marklee opens in texas
the building has been designed for the acquisition, exhibition, study, conservation, and storage of modern and contemporary drawings.
clap studio designs playful, millipede-inspired bench for MISSANA
dubbed 'worm bench', the design is made up of just three modules that can lead to endless color & shape combinations.
vladimir naumov designs dreamy pink 'yeti' sofa for MISSANA LAB
digital artist vladimir naumov has teamed up with MISSANA LAB to bring one of his 3D designs into the real world.
kengo kuma carves community space into grand morillon dorm like a calligraphy stroke
the cluster of buildings is 'carved' away to create a pedestrian promenade that integrates shared community spaces along the way.
white & bright red perforated metal facade clads student housing by BFV in france
the project is comprised of two separate student halls, with each one housing 150 rooms and a variety of common areas.
land ark RV's new home on wheels can double as office or guest house
with its black coating, pitched roof and generous glazing, the 'quatro' RV combines edge with proper comfort.
life-size spiral stairs warp above a new retail store at the universal beijing resort
set in a 30 sqm space, the 'beijing youli' store evokes a sort of warm-toned metaverse bending time and space.
WUUX installs rotating cyberpunk tower inside chinese concept store
looming over a blue-lit interior, the machinic installation's perpetual motion nods to life and human health's cyclical forces.
the folding pontos kayak is just 7lb & packs down to the size of a small tent
pontos kayaks are made for performance in the water and packability on land.
origami-inspired oru kayak inlet folds from box-to-boat in 3 minutes
with an all-new intuitive folding pattern, the oru kayak inlet is their lightest, most compact and fast-to-set-up kayak to date.
atelier JMCA converts peugeot boxer into adjustable mobile office
a completely retractable system, made of 15cm thick panels, serves simultaneously as a double bed, desk, dining table, and storage.
atelier JMCA designs rotating work & turn multi-purpose table
the furnishing has the ability to rotate 180° and can be used as a dining space, cooking station, or multi-purpose work area.
first images unveiled of melbourne's forthcoming NGV contemporary gallery
the design is focused around the 'omphalos' — a central spherical hall that soars more than 40 meters upwards through all levels of the building.
102 quarter-spherical concrete domes adorn punchbowl mosque by candalepas associates
the mosque's sculptural ceiling is a contemporary take on the ornamental vaulting of traditional islamic architecture.
rear studio completes daylit vietnamese house with primitive design accents
with its all-gray facade and dome-shaped entrance, the house evokes a pleasantly antique and quiet atmosphere filled with light, voids, and plenty of greenery.
YT house by studio rear connects indoor spaces with the nature of vietnam
the design uses various openings to bring in vast amounts of natural light into the internal spaces.
kuu arhitektid completes U-shaped estonian house that wraps around a private garden
the dwelling creates a discrete and serene horizontal setting without exaggerated attempts to establish itself, naturally fitting into the wooded landscape.
KUU creates a cozy and chic cottage in the estonian woods
this project consists of simple repeating shapes that resemble a geometric version of the vernacular structures of ancient estonians.
HAEAHN architecture shapes national aviation museum of korea as multi-faceted sculpture
the national aviation museum of korea to elevate the country's flying industry located in gimpo airport, seoul, the national aviation museum of korea »
plans revealed to renovate seoul's olympic gymnastic arena
plans revealed to renovate seoul's olympic gymnastic arena in collaboration with H architecture, HAEAHN has won a national competition to complete »
HAMR extends a czech farmhouse in south bohemia with a delicate timber observatory
the timber extension takes shape with a luminous, semi-transparent expression.
old stone walls show through the glass panes of a 'studio above the river' by martin rajniš
natural sunlight floods the interiors of the studio, while the stone walls beyond absorb the heat and release it later in the evening.
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