Sep 28, 2018the mundane becomes magic.
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olivia erlanger (2)
Sep 28, 2018
Oct 14, 2017BMW open work opens with olivia erlanger's adaptive 'body electric' exhibit, which explores the changing relationship between humans and their environment.
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miki nemcek (2)
Sep 27, 2018'good(bye) design' is a reminder of how people slowly lose a relationship with good design, looking back at immortal design icons with an audiovisual experience.
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Aug 13, 2017'enjoy this piece with proper sound in a dark room and let your mind relax...' the artist suggests.
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matthias jung (3)
Sep 26, 2018the series depicts imaginary houses made of little pieces taken from photos, flying in the skies.
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Sep 22, 2015using personal pictures taken on trips around europe, asia and north america, matthias jung stretches reality by collaging several elements together to form phantasmagoric architectural compositions.
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ronit baranga (2)
Sep 25, 2018the bizarre pieces combine traditional teapots, cups and saucers with human body parts such as fingers, open mouths, and tongues.
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Jan 12, 2007a hybrid tea set that combines human form with stoneware.
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kota mizuishi architect atelier (4)
Sep 24, 2018the double-height space can also be used by the owner's parents, and has a transparent ceiling that allows natural light to enter.
Mar 04, 2014the family home challenges the dichotomy between privacy and transparency through a series of carefully positioned windows.
zhanghua architects (2)
Sep 24, 2018zhanghua architects generated the building through a gradated negotiation between the angular rear face and the curving front face.
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May 01, 2017designed to honor the internationally-acclaimed artist, yu qingcheng gallery by zhanghua architects honors the importance of movement and transition through life.
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variant (2)
Sep 17, 2018the work invites visitors to leave their own message or doodle while, after a couple of minutes, the temporal marks naturally disappear.
Jul 23, 2018the coin was issued by the bank of latvia in 2018.
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london design biennale 2018 (3)
Aug 18, 2018the exhibition features a virtual gaming platform that engages students, whilst the other is a telepresence robot that includes children with long-term illnesses to school life.
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Aug 12, 2018the installation will use the stumps of found tree trunks to represent the breathtaking surroundings of brazil's mata atlântica rainforest.
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will alsop (4)
Sep 17, 2018the finch west and pioneer village stations are developed as part of a six-station subway extension between toronto, york and spadina.
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May 14, 2018known for his somewhat controversial designs comprised of modernist buildings full of bright colors and unusual forms, the architect passed away yesterday.
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sifang art museum site (9)
Sep 16, 2018in addition, structures by wang shu, david adjaye, and ai weiwei provide on-site accommodation in the form of individual villas.
Jun 18, 2015the chinese artist has contributed to the range of works produced and showcased by renowned creatives on the expansive grounds of sifang parkland in nanjing.
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normann copenhagen (7)
Sep 14, 2018comprising a bookstore, café, and a showroom of contemporary scandinavian furniture by normann copenhagen, the shop blends aspiration with tradition.
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Sep 24, 2016this multi-directional LED table lamp that can be delivered flat-packed.
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elenberg fraser (2)
Sep 11, 201865 federal street project offers a return to a visceral relationship with auckland’s natural landscape.
Sep 01, 2014the high-rise comprises a 10 level podium containing automated car parking and apartments, with a further 64 levels of residential units positioned above.
plumen (8)
Sep 11, 2018enhancing advanced and slimming technology, plumen relaunches their iconic 001 LED lightbulb with greater control, performance and longevity.
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Mar 14, 2018following the launch of the wattnott light bulbs series over a year ago, plumen works with designer daniel becker to extend its LED filament collection with two new additions, willow and wilma.
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parse/error (4)
Sep 10, 2018the installation proposes to observe in real time the use of these faces symbolizing tears and sadness, transforming them into a visual and luminous flow.
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Mar 01, 201845 words — each chosen for its strength and ability to make people react.
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THONET (18)
Sep 04, 2018resulting in a mix between the bauhaus objectivity and a warm and haptic look-and-feel, the two complimentary pieces owe their seating comfort to their constant supple flexing.
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Jul 05, 2018on a recent trip to the bauhaus in dessau, germany, designboom joined thonet to discover how together, they forged a totally different design aesthetic from which we all benefit from today.
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studio besau marguerre (4)
Apr 23, 2012the fiberglass and resin threads are wrapped around a standard stool shape, creating a visually light furniture piece that is deceivingly sturdy.
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Apr 23, 2012the portable plot of land is a response to the idea of what the designer would take with them in the unlikely event that they have to leave earth.
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