Jun 15, 2016designed by british firm marks barfields architects, the tower will be the tallest in the world and open this summer to visitors to brighton.
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marks barfield architects (5)
Jun 15, 2016
May 05, 2016designed to showcase the city's rich architectural heritage, the system would encourage visitors to explore the city without the use of cars.
kiki van eijk (4)
Jun 14, 2016the collections explore aspects of nature expressed through a visual balance of organic and man-made forms, controlled motion and warm light, projecting the dutch designer's signature whimsical, but substantive aesthetic.
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Mar 12, 2012the backdrops of each display along with the two-dimensional figures have been finished in a painterly, watercolor effect exhibiting a fantastical and surreal aesthetic reminiscent of alice in wonderland, in contrast to the classic forms and shapes of the Hermès line.
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scholten and baijings (17)
Jun 12, 2016the graphic markings reveal a new spatial context transforming different interiors in new and unexpected ways.
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Apr 15, 2016contouring lines create a graphical impression upon scholten & baijings' wooden chairs.
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salone del mobile milano award (10)
Jun 10, 2016designboom CEO massimo mini was part of the prestigious jury that nominated the recipients of the international award highlighting the furniture and design sector's finest innovations.
May 20, 2016stripped down to the bare essentials, the height adjustment feature offers standing, sitting and lounge options allowing distinct niches for work, meetings and relaxation.
withings (4)
Jun 08, 2016with expanded full body analytics, exclusive cardiovascular health insights and a seamless conecction to the ‘health mate’ app, ‘body cardio’ plans to be the world’s most advanced scale.
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Nov 10, 2014the withings 'activité' fuels a healthy motivation by tracking movements, keeping the wearer continuously informed and supported until the goal is reached.
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ICHIBANSEN / nextstations (2)
Jun 08, 2016the train consists of only two coaches and 45 seats, offering passengers the most beautiful views of different japanese landscapes.
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Jan 24, 2014dissolving the boundary between the waiting room and the platform, the isolated train station provides a light-filled space where people can wait.
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patrick dougherty (3)
Jun 08, 2016using crafted woven compositions made from locally-sourced willow saplings and sticks, the artist has wrapped the outside of the school in a monumental field of entwined branches.
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Aug 29, 2014set within the fortress walls, the installation invites viewers to enter and explore the tangled passageways and windows built into its tree-like expanse.
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ROW studio (9)
Jun 07, 2016the barber shop features a golden reflective ceiling that mirrors the interior of the space.
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Nov 21, 2014ROW studio & piopio editions have collaborated on the 001 silla which they presented at the abierto mexicano de diseño 2014.
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refresh design (2)
Jun 06, 2016the project has been conceived as a blueprint for similar homes, transforming an underutilized backyard into a multi-generational house to cater for different life stages.
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Mar 01, 2015a unique site with habitual flooding led the beach side house to cantilever on either side of a raised central foundation.
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lighthouse sea hotel young architects competition (3)
Jun 05, 2016the proposed scheme seeks to pay tribute to the almost forgotten light beam that has guided hundreds of ships to the safety of the italian coast.
May 21, 2016the competition entry proposes a contemporary lighthouse with a podium where divinity meets the human.
christopher jenner (3)
Jun 04, 2016casting this ancient craft in a new light, jenner hand traced the infinite looping of rush around strakes, eventually arriving at a silhouette reminiscent of a reclining figure.
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Mar 21, 2014measuring 400mm x 600mm each, the bulbous forms push the boundaries of what is capable with glass blowing methods, produced as single pieces; using the traditional craft technique to realize the handmade triple-layered opal shades.
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new york design week 2016 (39)
Jun 03, 2016each module has its own specific contour, based directly off of an elaborate cut sheet digitally drawn up by the architects.
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May 29, 2016'en throne' comprises few primary shapes, yet has a imposing presence that generates a sense of curiosity - concurrently commanding and alluring.
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bookmarks (11)
Jun 02, 2016 the transparent bookmark displays the gadget's technological functions, using the electrical circuit as its graphic emblem.
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Sep 22, 2015the design reduces the industrial mechanisms of a reading lamp down to a simple bookmark.
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olivier ratsi (2)
Jun 01, 2016anamorphic loops simulate immaterial space, utilizing horizontal and vertical 'pelures' (peels) to create the illusion of depth and dematerialization.
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Nov 23, 2013basic geometric elements like lines, triangles, and squares projected onto the flat surface suddenly unfold, peeling away in multiple layers to create illusions of space.
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urban-think tank (16)
May 31, 2016the display examines the role of the museum in the 21st century -- focusing on 'the people's museum' in sarajevo, bosnia and herzegovina.
Oct 30, 2015located in the migros museum for gegenwartskunst, the exhibition brings together artists, architects, and scientists in order to discuss important issues facing contemporary society.
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greg lynn (8)
May 29, 2016presented inside the US pavilion at the venice architecture biennale, the project is titled ‘the center for fulfillment, knowledge and innovation’, and integrates a range of different programs.
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Nov 19, 2012designboom: what is the best moment of the day? it's usually when I wake up. I like a cup of coffee, sunrise, the day hasn't started yet, that's when I am most creative anyway.
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