altrath focuses on the constant shifts of light, weather, and movement that animate the megastructure of the brutalist icon.
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david altrath (20)
the photo series offers a surreal glimpse into what altrath describes as a silent stage set 'with alleyways without sounds, houses without life.'
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architectural photography (390)
blue crow media’s 'brutalist berlin' is an architectural guide to more than fifty of the german city’s concrete landmarks.
the geometry of the goal transforms the ordinary into spatial reflection.
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residential architecture and interiors (4664)
a roofed porch traces a perfect square, enclosing a 15 × 15 meter courtyard framed by a colonnade.
the design is inspired by the geometry and structure of a voluminous tent.
architecture in cyprus (31)
the resulting composition reveals a dynamic interplay of voids and solids within a prismatic shell.
the design builds on the idea of the perivolos, the traditional high wall that once enclosed cypriot homes and their gardens.
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coffee cups and mugs (53)
a concept idea, the dish works as a non-electric warmer for employees who want their coffee or tea to stay hot as they work.
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these biodegradable materials come from recycled and local resources, mixed with mycelium to grow organic objects that can be used for different projects.
yiannis ghikas (9)
the designer scans artificiel patterns from buildings in kypseli and kolonaki using photogrammetry and 3d modeling.
with these latest additions, users can extend the tabletops by matching pieces together or create sophisticated compositions by mixing the different shapes.
ceramic art and design (240)
designboom discusses with the designer his early years on construction sites and his recent immersion in clay.
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iris ceramica's victorian stone expands with new white-body wall coverings featuring four striking 3D decors that create mesmerizing sculptural effects.
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3D scanning (11)
the designer scans artificiel patterns from buildings in kypseli and kolonaki using photogrammetry and 3d modeling.
the installation harnesses the forces of nature to create a public dining space that appears to have been unearthed after centuries of burial.
architecture in beijing (212)
the facade is punctuated by circular and rounded windows inspired by alaïa’s signature perforated motifs.
the design balances cultural heritage with the technical needs of conservation.
timepiece design (419)
happy time operates as a small, conceptual sculpture for the wrist, offering a slowed, ambiguous experience of duration.
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a traveler’s watch, it was the japanese architect masayuki kurokawa that designed the accessory way back in 1999.
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3D printing (872)
assembled by hand, the string instruments adopt the lightweight material, which doesn’t react to temperature and humidity.
built with a 3D printed case, the miniature device runs on rechargeable battery and has only one control button.
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architecture in barcelona (106)
altherr désile park details their sensitive, human-centered update of roca's meridian collection, bringing architectonic design to the bathroom.
isern serra's latest project looks like a concept design store, but it's the barcelona flagship of relleno pasta.
retail interiors (804)
the architects allow the perimeter of the site to define the volume, resulting in an architecture that bends, adjusts, and aligns itself with the movement of the street.
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sejima frames the project as a garden-like environment that operates on its own sense of time.
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el departamento (13)
el departamento opts for modular furniture for flexible arrangements and adaptable merchandising.
natural lime mortar, local stone, and solid wood connect the store by el departamento to traditional craftsmanship.
exhibitions (163)
as the year comes to a close, we look back at the top exhibitions, from immersive installations to large-scale retrospectives, that caught our attention.
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pierre augustin rose integrates eighteenth century aubusson tapestry into contemporary furniture.
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