Aug 04, 2021the defining feature of skyhouse by XTEN architecture is the ceiling made up entirely of a grid of skylights that fills the space with a soft light.
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xten architecture (2)
Aug 04, 2021
Aug 17, 2011this contemporary update to an existing dwelling sited on the steep slopes below the hollywood sign creates a terraced perimeter with panoramic views of the natural landscape.
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mamm design (5)
Aug 03, 2021the refurbishment presents an interesting blend of old and new characteristics, while concrete, brick, wood complete the materiality palette of the project.
Sep 30, 2018tomonoki-himawari, located in tokyo’s arakawa ward, is a newly established private kindergarten with a capacity of 175 people.
jason decaires taylor (11)
Aug 02, 2021dubbed 'MUSAN', the underwater forest is the first of its kind, and it takes shape as an arrangement of over 93 pieces in tree, human and hybrid forms.
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Feb 03, 2021the portraits are based on members of the local community, from an 80-year-old fisherman, to a 9-year-old primary school student.
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ryoji ikeda (5)
Jul 27, 2021ryoji ikeda’s largest european exhibition has been extended until september 18, 2021.
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Oct 20, 2020imagined as a subterranean exploration of sound and light, the ryoji ikeda show invites visitors to immerse themselves in highly-charged dynamic digital universes.
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tokyo olympics 2020 (25)
Jul 26, 2021at halftime of the USA-france men’s basketball game at the tokyo olympics 2020, the robot did an appearance and showed the crowd its impressive shooting abilities.
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Jul 26, 2021from the cardboard beds for athletes to kengo kuma's ‘living tree’ stadium, we've compiled a guide to the long-anticipated sporting event.
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estudio guto requena (17)
Jul 26, 2021in this flagship store, estudio guto requena simulated all senses through the coverings, the soundscape, and an immersive installation.
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Jun 29, 2021the façade receives a projection mapping over the painting every evening shaping the lgbtqia+ flag while illuminating and animating it.
sustain (2)
Jul 25, 2021researchers at chalmers university in sweden have developed a rechargeable battery built into cement that could become a construction material of the future.
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Jun 25, 2021like a sunflower, the arrangement of these 3D-printed houses follows the sun circle, where the lots and houses are radially distributed around a central communal area.
jason bruges (5)
Jul 25, 2021the installation draws inspiration from the aesthetic and craft of the traditional zen garden and from the sportsmen and women who carefully perfect their movements to train and excel in their fields.
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Nov 06, 2016the artwork is influenced by and extends from the design of the cathedral, creating a secondary layer of dynamic, temporal and ephemeral architecture sculpted purely from light.
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west 8 (24)
Jul 23, 2021the winning proposal will be the catalyst for the city promoting a new and vibrant district.
Feb 05, 2021an international competition called for ideas to transform the AZCA area of the spanish capital into an open and connected destination for culture and recreation.
paolo pettigiani (8)
Jul 22, 2021the photographer catches the fascinating pink water adding a vibrant dramatic contrast with the surrounding landscape.
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Jun 06, 2020pettigiani's unique technique turns the stream, shrubs and the herd of four-legged fluffy inhabitants bright red.
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lemoal lemoal architectes (3)
Jul 20, 2021pierre chevet sports hall by lemoal lemoal architectes serves as a hall for physical exercise and changing rooms and is the first new public building constructed with hempcrete blocks.
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Mar 15, 2020the translucent polycarbonate surface ensures consistent luminosity throughout its interior while increasing its presence on the site.
orange architects (4)
Jul 20, 2021designed around sustainable solutions, the all-electric house offers fossil fuel free functions as well as independent solar energy enhanced by the insulated roof, walls and windows
Apr 14, 2021orange architects created a connection, that was previously lost, to the establishment with the market square attracting more metropolitan programming to it
benedetto bufalino (23)
from the ground, the work appears as an abstracted series of arbitrary white lines, only taking shape from above.
Sep 05, 2019the artwork, called 'the bus pool', has been open to locals since being revealed to the public in august.
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MX3D (7)
Jul 16, 2021after several years of work, the futuristic bridge has now opened to the public in amsterdam's red light district.
Dec 12, 2019the joint has a hollow structure that is then filled with concrete post-print by takenaka engineers, providing a more economical solution.
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tham and videgard arkitekter (22)
Jul 15, 2021the mess hall is designed with gently curving colonnades, both classical and contemporary.
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Dec 02, 2019the tower, which is defined by the white steel column structure, is designed to become a new landmark for the city.
burn & broad (2)
Jul 14, 2021this summer, new york city-based design studio burn & broad launched an art installation across the 5 boroughs titled it’s a sign - a street-art love letter to NYC.
Oct 07, 2020the light-hearted graphics force passersby to look up, peal their faces away from their phones, and simply smile.
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