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josé maría sánchez garcía architects (2)
this breezy structure emerges from the sand to provide boaters with a sheltered connection between water and land.
connections: +810
milano arch week 2017 (3)
designboom met with the architect who discussed his approach to teaching, his views on the state of architecture in burkina faso, and his insight into socially conscious design.
designboom spoke with the catalan architect at the inaugural milano arch week – a seven-day program of activities, events, and discussions curated by stefano boeri.
liesbet bussche (3)
five large, colorful necklaces made of nautical material adorn the quays along the belgian rivers of 'meuse' and 'sambre'.
connections: +800
the large scale jewelry pendants are exhibited in the streets of cagnes-sur mer, france, paying tribute to suzy solidor's extravagant lifestyle
connections: 3
faraday future (4)
the centerpiece of the project is a user experience center, which rises to form a sculptural and reflective tower.
shown at the CES 2017, the faraday future 'FF 91' defines a new era of electric mobility that fuses exceptionally high performance with precise handling, ultra-luxury, and futuristic intelligence features.
connections: +750
casson mann (2)
led by casson mann, the project sees the removal of the diplodocus dinosaur cast and the introduction of 'hope', a blue whale skeleton.
the complex provides visitors with an immersive educational experience of 20,000-year-old paintings, referred to by archaeologists as the ‘sistine chapel of prehistory’.
pretziada (3)
the collection’s clean and modern lines contrast in a harmonious way with the hand-welding and rough finishes.
connections: 3
the collection plays with the elaborately decorative ceramic containers traditionally gifted to young brides on the island.
connections: 3
P-06 atelier (6)
the scenography gave origin to four volumes or exhibition zones, that materialize the exhibition narrative according to its original script.
connections: +440
the interior and environmental design defines the atmosphere, and guides visitors via an accessible, easily understood visual system.
connections: 6
cao pu (4)
tent-like structures have been distributed around the 'together hostel'; stacked and overlapped to create single and double rooms.
connections: +240
the small two-bedroom apartment has been converted to a light-filled library space filled with over 4,000 books for the residents.
connections: +2120
happy design studio (2)
enhanced with honey comb patterns, the engines show elegance and technology, with the overall grey color adding a touch of supremacy to the flight experience.
connections: +210
the bombardier global 5000 aircraft has been transformed with its exterior surface painted in vertical stripes that are only revealed when approaching for boarding.
connections: +210
kikuma watanabe (5)
the frontal area houses the inhabitants and the worshipers while the rear shrine is set in the forest.
the triangular shape of the shrine symbolizes not only the sacred mountain but also the tunnel that leads to it.
boffi (2)
available in two sizes, ‘cove’ by zaha hadid revisits two of the architect’s projects: the MAXXI museum of art in rome and baku’s heydar aliyev center.
connections: +410
the designs are the result of an exploration into the simplification of forms with maximum clarity.
connections: +270
terrafugia (5)
with geely buying the flying car firm, home-to-sky take-off will become an even closer reality.
connections: +110
their latest concept, the ‘TF-X’ is a fixed wing street legal concept aircraft with electric ground drive and power assist for take off and landing.
connections: 85
id inc. (3)
the design was realized as a lighter and smaller version than the original one, providing a more familiar instrument to people.
connections: +230
id inc used cardboard cubes as a platform for this disaster prevention exhibition, each one perfectly sized to fit enough survival supplies for 72 hours.
DMOA architecten (4)
the narrow, long, and tall house sits upon a beautiful site with endless views of the green landscape in bierbeek, belgium.
connections: +170
the barrier between interior and exterior is held in tension as the density of the vertical pieces have been adjusted to the landscape.
connections: 4
goggles (4)
the seeseaker mask lets you snap while underwater, giving those above the surface a unique perspective into the intriguing underwater world of marine life.
connections: 4
featuring a built-in heads-up display, the goggles implement GPS and bluetooth technology alongside an accelerometer, barometer and gyro sensors for accessing real time run information.
connections: 15
amarist (5)
the designers have reproduced the 80mm mortar shell grenade in alabaster stone and 24-karat gold plated brass, with LED lights enhancing the veins and texture of the stone.
connections: +610
the artwork is a reflection on the volatility of money and its real value.
connections: 72
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