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massimo iosa ghini (17)
for his first collaboration with natuzzi italia, italian designer massimo iosa ghini takes to nature as a model of inclusive beauty that can lead to a renewed idea of balance and harmony.
ramoprimo (4)
the background is occupied by bright curved walls, conceived as a theater curtain that conceals the main kitchen and the cake labs.
the walls are made up of rotating columns which change color as they move showing evocative shades of blue and green.
connections: +3100
robin falck (2)
the slanted window pane brings plenty of natural light into the tiny, two-story retreat that houses a micro-kiten, lounge area, a bed, and storage space.
the use of recycled materials in decoration has become a megatrend that shows no signs of fading.
WAY studio (5)
green pops of color peek out from the otherwise muted furniture, adding an outdoor oasis feeling.
connections: +1250
the new dock appears fluid and soft, as if it were born from the ocean itself.
connections: +2130
hong yi (red) (8)
the artist and her team made their own spoof banknotes using etched copper plates.
the piece is inspired by weiwei's quote: the seed is a household object but at the same time it is a revolutionary symbol.
connections: +520
innovative construction system (3)
this innovative bio-technology is used to create COASTALOCK, a durable block that enables marine life to flourish while stabilizing shorelines.
this new kind of breathing architecture increases biodiversity and provides healthy, alternative solutions for urban construction.
connections: +190
AD9 architects (5)
the facade's eight revolving shutters create an illusion of 'the house breathing and changing'.
the front façade is clad in bent brick surfaces punctured by multi-sized round openings, featuring concrete balcony masses.
super sport (103)
from a leisurely walk to an intensive HIIT sprint, the intensity level of the walkolution treadmill is only determined by the user's pace as the product runs without a motor.
with the touch of a button, the automatic pump will ensure that the board inflates up to the perfect pressure while the paddler gets ready for their session.
connections: +100
acute art (6)
the outdoor interactive exhibition brings together AR works by cao fei, olafur eliasson, KAWS, ho tzu nyen, precious okoyomon and tomás saraceno, among others.
fortnite players can experience a digital version of the exhibition from anywhere in the world.
arch out loud (13)
the competition reveals compelling visualizations that tell stories of architecture, interiors, cities, and worlds that could be.
connections: +240
the structure employs a series of canopies that promote sufficient ventilation and protection from the sun, while also forming a durable exterior.
connections: +250
kokaistudios (3)
sitting 210 meters above the ground, the location is designed as an 'island in the sky' with beach-like textures and decorative elements.
the new design opens a dialogue between industrial past and ecological future.
design academy eindhoven (17)
sho ota’s work is an invitation to pause and listen to the voices of wood. he explores the identity of the material not by polishing it but by highlighting its structure and knots.
connections: 17
alternative living meets creative upcycling for this project by design academy eindhoven graduate stella van beers.
pichiavo (1)
the two-story studio includes a space for the artist duo to display its personal collection of artworks by vhils, shepard fairey, robert proch, among others.
estúdio HAA! (3)
'cancha house' emerges as a dreamy home for those who appreciate tranquility and love the mountain views.
the project forms a close connection with the exterior, making the side garden a prominent element in the residents' daily life.
tezuka architects (14)
the house is designed as an unfolding journey upwards, so that the scenery changes as its occupants ascend to the top.
the external form continues internally where the diagonal grid pattern appears in the awning screen and even the book shelves.
RAW architecture (5)
the 'stupa house' stands as a small castle at the outskirts of jakarta, with its own microclimate within and without.
the project works with local craftsmanship and local materials to create three organic-shaped buildings that integrate into the context.
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