developed by architect santiago calatrava, the center is dotted with white, sublime geometries -- translating it into the 'city of lights'.
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joel filipe (3)
'the city was empty, only fog remained...'
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NYCxDESIGN 2017 (15)
motivated by lighting reflecting off the ocean in shallow water, the lamps showcase different material levels that portray this scenery.
referencing the versatility and texture of surface-patterning, the cipher collection is made of delicate hand-blown crystal cylindrical pieces.
vehic (1)
the trailnest hammock stand clamps securly to the existing roof bars on your car letting you experience vehicular camping from an entirely new perspective.
connections: +240
abimis (2)
the handcrafted 'mirror'-like effect is defined by varying shades, capable of lending the kitchen the appearance of a precious monolith.
connections: 2
designed by french studio festen architecture, this 170 sq.m loft includes an all-steel and sleek open floor kitchen completed by abimis.
connections: 17
gabriel pulecio | light artist (2)
using an array of the latest technologies, gabriel pulecio's infinity immerses users in a seemingly endless room of self reflection accompanied by interactive sights and sounds.
connections: +220
'saturn submerged' is a sculpture composed of multiple mirrored surfaces and LED's, which are fused to create the illusion of infinite depth and imagery.
connections: 2
qeeboo (5)
the collaboration sees hybrid pieces like a shark umbrella stand; a skull stool, lamp and planter; and a flashlight table and wall lamp.
connections: +170
SHOP milan design week 2016’s most beloved products on designboom: the new range of pop, funk, anti-bourgeois furniture designs from 'qeeboo'.
connections: 35
andy yeung (3)
the photographer draws from the notorious kowloon walled city – the now-demolished, densely-populated part of hong kong that was infamous for drug and crime.
connections: +410
dimly lit by warm and cool lights emanating from the surrounding buildings, the fleeting fog weightlessly hangs like a veil above the dense metropolis.
connections: +410
carlos tiscar (1)
carlos tiscar's ‘nook’ is a classic yet contemporary interpretation of the beloved canopy bed, offering a space of seclusion and tranquility to its customers.
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josé parlá (3)
occupying a single-storey structure, the workspace is surrounded by mechanics and manufacturers in the industrial gowanus neighborhood.
connections: +210
named for havana's famed neptuno thoroughare, the eatery will provide authentic cuban food set in atmosphere of visual language founded in cultural history.
connections: 57
ar (1)
the cultural facility serves the local community as well as the larger city as a place for exhibiting and learning.
connections: 1
KXIV (2)
the design features a 3D-printed lace system that sits on top of the shoe's bubble-like form referencing herzog and de meuron's stadium.
connections: +110
the footwear celebrates handmade craftsmanship and advances in digital technology.
connections: +360
HA (human architecture) workhop (2)
this vibrant installation creates an ideal cooling effect and protects from the heavy exposure to sun and wind.
connections: +430
with dedicated spaces for large trees and vivacious plants, this 72 sqm house blends together the serenity of nature with the compactness of urban living.
connections: +430
istanbul design biennial 2016 (5)
the installation interprets creative studio HAS architects’ projects in a performance that blends digital technology with spatial design, forming a synthesis between past and present within the historical single-dome hall of the imperial arsenal.
connections: 9
including almost 100 existing tombstones from cemeteries across istanbul, the exhibition proposes an alternative view of this 'final' object.
connections: 13
mitsuhiro shoji (3)
8 meters above ground, the glass skyroom is an unconventional addition to the factory renovation.
connections: +2130
controlled by pure white color, the space is brushed with aged bamboo, mesh panels and steel.
connections: +1030
jan kattein architects (2)
the project is realized by jan kattein architects and meanwhile space, in collaboration with high street works.
the architects have brought life back to the storefronts through designs that complement the surrounding cities.
connections: 2
taller KEN (2)
the eye-catching facade of this optometry features large openings shaped like a pair of cat’s eye glasses.
connections: 2
the project's vibrant interior is layered with textures and colors, forming an oasis-like escape from the outside world.
connections: +980
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