ALTS design office organizes its flexible, adjustable iwakura house to adapt to any future lifestyle, without fixed individual rooms.
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ALTS design office (20)
the 16sqm shop was designed as a contemporary gable roof, with an exposed wooden structure and clad in a light grey facade.
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marina abramovic (12)
virtual reality fans get to drench themselves into olufar eliasson's rainbow showers, save marina abramović from drowning or immerse into their bodies in anish kapoor's artwork
abramovic describes her method as an 'exploration of being present in both time and space, in a year when reconnecting with ourselves has never been more important'.
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andré teoman (4)
the act of welding transforms the plain metal surfaces into tactile, decorated objects.
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the project provides a new use for the countless nets and nylon threads that pile up on beaches and get lost in the sea.
bornstein lyckefors (4)
proposed to settle in gothenburg, sweden, the structure is designed to house reception halls, secret rooms, as well as an archive of party ephemera.
blurring the line between public and professional space, this law firm is taking of more accessible approach to doing business.
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atelier starzak strebicki (4)
atelier starzak strebicki has completed its six year long project to revitalize the city hall in the historical center of poznań, poland.
the interior design by atelier starzak strebicki includes multifunctional 'wall-furniture' that divide the space into separate rooms.
heri&salli (6)
architects heri&salli completely restyle five guestrooms in an ex viennese brewery apartment building using strings of straw with eye popping splashes of color.
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designed for the gegenbauer vinegar brewery, the accommodation features a large bed constructed using an interlocking lattice of stacked timber beams.
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bruketa&zinic (8)
the students wrote out the name of the institution in their own handwriting, used as input for AI.
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custom-made lighting fixtures in a classic spy flick death-ray form by brigada.
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deus ex machina (6)
fitted simply with an allen key, deus ex machina embraces its DIY mentality with a surf-inspired yamaha XSR700 remodel.
a two-door 1966 land rover series 2A was fit with a former fire engine that had not run in decades, but was complete enough to restore.
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pimont arquitetura (2)
once the metallic screens are closed, the interior volume is highlighted, where wood, concrete and metal are dominating the space.
suspended above the landscape, the residence an uninterrupted view of the bay that was previously blocked by the neighbouring houses.
liz west (10)
the immersive and luminous pavilion is on view until august 2021 at london's canary wharf.
liz west creates 'presence' from hundreds of color transmitting panels to become a shimmering kaleidoscopic tunnel.
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architects EAT (3)
an arrangement of white concrete masonry blocks and wooden details animate the long façade, sparking a lively dialogue with the adjacent street.
the remodel of the fitzroy loft in a 125-year old chocolate factory exposes the original structure in conjunction with modern materials.
ryuichi sasaki (4)
the facade with the recessed walls reflects the rareness and exotic nature of the rough environment found in the midst of tokyo's bustling streets.
square openings in the façade are positioned closer together at the base of the building, becoming more spread out as the structure rises.
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link arkitektur (11)
artworks located in the atria and high circulation areas, bring color and life into the building, softening the traditionally sterile hospital environment.
the structure is norway's first museum to be built in compliance with the passive house standard.
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nature lover (1)
to protect the big old tree, housescape design lab built a wall around it making it become part of the design but separate from the main structure.
LE GRAND PRIX DU CARRÉ HERMÈS (5)
after more than 11,000 creatives registered on designboom for the competition in 2019, Hermès now shares two of the winning designs — read the story behind their creation and imagination.
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the winners have been chosen among nearly 5,500 candidates from 123 countries.
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LOCALARCHITECTURE (13)
the structure is made up of tweezer-shaped timber elements, which were cut by CNC machine and assembled without glue.
LOCALARCHITECTURE optimizes space, prioritizes views, and creates a 'distinctive' architectural object with this residential project.
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