the expansive, open-plan interior is spread across two floors and characterized by a concrete staircase that divides the contemporary loft into two.
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loft architecture and design (15)
the historic complex is transformed into architecturally precise, low-energy and high-performance residences in the heart of tribeca.
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SCL architecture (2)
resting atop a set of boulders on a steep hill, the residence seems to be performing a balancing act.
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the end result is an architecture of things, where the new intervention is in constant tension with the history of the existing house.
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geneva motor show 2017 (16)
the techrules ren supercar's distinctive fighter jet-style canopy rises up, allowing people to access its modular three-cockpit layout.
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the bespoke mclaren '720S' supercar customized by the british-automaker's special operations division, MSO, is unveiled in geneva following the debut of »
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jonathan calugi (2)
each drawing depicts one uninterrupted line that symbolizes the idea of airbnb's connection worldwide.
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jonathan calugi is an illustrator based in pistoia, italy who creates clean illustrations and patterns.
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kosho tsuboi (2)
kosho tsuboi blur the analog and the digital with 'magic calendar'—a display made from high resolution electronic paper that and syncs with google calendar from your mobile device.
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'gravity' wireless speaker uses a complex optical reflection formula to present the album art and track information.
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hironao tsuboi (7)
'gravity' wireless speaker uses a complex optical reflection formula to present the album art and track information.
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a hand crafted chair using traditional japanese techniques in an elegant manner.
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shen shaomin (3)
these reproductions of iconic paintings seem to be wrapped in plastic packaging, when they're actually layered in a carefully hand-painted pattern.
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using the controlled nature of the traditional bonsai art form 'living installation' is accompanied by a description with illustrations showing how he has coerced or tortured each plant into bizarre configurations.
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miguel vallinas (3)
'ceci n'est pas', meaning 'this is not' in french, explores the concept of identity and personal choice.
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the series 'roots' reflects on identity, existence and personal choice, showing fashionably dressed figures bearing 'faces' of seasonal plants and floral bouquets instead of human heads.
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feathers (4)
the intricate plumage wearables blend bold color palettes, mixing vibrant blues, purples and pinks, with metallic silvers and golds.
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the collection of experimental relics transforms delicate feathers into garments of protection such as gas masks, helmets and knee pads.
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architecture architecture (3)
a decked courtyard separates and connects the original cottage to the new contemporary scheme.
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the volume has reintroduced natural light into the property, while reorienting living areas towards the northern sun and a generous back garden.
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design days dubai 2017 (2)
the exhibition is featuring creations from three powerhouse designers: stelios mousarris, tarek el kassouf, and nada debs.
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running from 14th to 17th march, design days dubai 2017 presents the collectible modern and contemporary design work of 125 diverse creatives.
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aydin buyuktas (2)
rolling landscapes and cow farms seemingly double over, while baseball and football stadiums appear to reverse the laws of gravity.
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through the use of photography and 3D software, büyüktaş has turned the turkish city of istanbul upside down, transforming sites like sultanahmet square, the grand bazaar and maltepe stadium into warped collages that distort the viewer's perspective of space.
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mark mawson (2)
the series sees vibrantly colored pigment turn into hypnotizing shapes and spirals, seeming to swell out from the screen.
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the series of photographs follow the journey of paint as it plunges underwater.
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jungmo seungyeon (3)
coated with traditional korean varnishes, the pieces glow when a light shines on them.
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when the lamp is on, horizontal and vertical patterns intersect to create a harmonious and intimate lighting.
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erginoglu & calislar (3)
the house is planned both as a private residence the artist can inhabit while he farms and a kind of sanctuary in which he can concentrate on his art.
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the educational facility connects to a grassy landscape on all four sides with a sloped roof. envisioned as the focal point of the site, a water sports centre is incorporated as a pacesetter for the quality of future buildings.
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design indaba 2017 (6)
the artist teased the third edition to the little sun family: a pocket-sized, faceted lamp which harnesses five hours of solar energy to produce four hours of light.
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in celebration of his return to the 2017 design indaba conference, we take a look back at some of osbourne macharia's photographic oeuvre and the vibrant personalities that populate it.
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