marni looks to space to inform its latest home collection, creating a 'sensory journey' with spaceship-inspired sculptures, tribal aliens, and totem stools.
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marni (7)
the traditional full circular skirts worn by cumbia dancers have been made in marni fabrics and suspended in a circular formation to serve as a vibrant backdrop to the live performances.
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atelier du pont (9)
the interior embraces an open plan and removes solid partitions to create a contemporary living space.
atelier du pont's challenge was to design a project that would exist in harmony with its surrounding landscape and have a limited impact on the existing vegetation.
connections: +750
andres gallardo (6)
from heritage brutalist structures to contemporary formal object buildings, the diverse language between and within each city is revealed.
connections: +870
the photo series presents the project as it formalizes the northern chinese city's legacies of ice and music.
ron gilad (10)
curated by ron gilad, the multimedia installation displayed in palazzo di brera merges education, art and industry.
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for his second year as art director of milan's historic brand danese, gilad intervenes with a series of conceptual pieces that reconnect to enzo mari and bruno munari's iconic designs.
connections: +150
martin lejarraga (4)
it is hoped that the structure will not only serve as a refuge for humans, but also for plants, insects, and birds.
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the juxtaposing white and glass exterior of this mortuary designed by martin lejarraga responds to its industrial location.
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gilles retsin (5)
the project explores how augmented reality could be used for fabrication, as opposed to simply visualisation.
the 2017 tallinn architecture biennale pavilion is based on just a few lego-like pieces that can act as column, beam and cladding at the same time.
connections: +650
viccarbe (7)
the italian designer sought to reference the details, lines, and tools of architectural drawing.
connections: +110
'sistema' breaks the sofa down into a series of elements that can be assembled by the customer in any way to create the perfect arrangement, whether it be for domestic or contract use.
CES 2019 (24)
the TV has been designed to be in the room when you want it and to disappear when you don't.
harley-davidson looks to the future with two electric concepts: a trail/mountain bike and minimalist city scooter.
atelier oslo (3)
the house's distinctive image is characterized by a secondary skin of delicate wooden latticework which adds a rich textural quality to the facade
a prefab cabin utilizes a cross-shaped footprint to create several outdoor spaces protected from strong winds and providing various views to the exterior.
biomega (5)
resembling the form of classic mopeds, the biomega OKO e-low pedelec offers four easy levels of assistance.
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the SIN - named by the firm for the 'contemporary urban sprawl of singapore', is a carbon-fibre EV designed primarily for urban transport.
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alcantara (8)
the exhibition includes four installations by sabine marcelis, constance guisset, qu lei lei and space popular.
the result is an installation that recreates a physical and mental environment that highlights the importance a material can have in the work of a designer.
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LAAV architects (6)
the conceptual structure is a symbol and a landmark that connects lebanon's past with the future.
the minimalistic cliff cabin named 'maralah', which in native american means: he/she who was born during an earthquake, is a tribute to the history of the specific area as a native american reserve.
general design (5)
rather than build a completely new residence, the architects decided to stubbornly restore the building to its original state.
the design team removed the existing ceiling and floor finishes, in order to expose the 50-year-old-building's raw concrete structure.
iratzoki & lizaso (7)
debuting at milan design week 2019, the alki 'lan' collection features inconspicuous functional characteristics hidden on its wood and upholstery design.
the object with two benches on either side is made of metal and wood, allowing the cook to enjoy the company of friends and family while preparing the food.
connections: 7
COS (16)
we spoke with the french architect about his background and upbringing, the evolution of his work, and how he feels about the future of the profession.
the french architect is set to create a digitally fabricated pavilion that guides visitors through the courtyard and into the surrounding gardens of a 16th-century palace.
connections: +130
dress code (6)
the short film by dress code takes viewers from the origins in 1991, to the methods and approach which guide the design practice.
connections: 26
chermayeff & geismar are behind the logos for NBC, chase, PBS, showtime, pan AM, univision, national geographic, NYU, the EPA, MoMA, among many others.
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