being only 2.4 meters in length, two ‘microlinos’ can be parked in a single conventional parking space.
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geneva motor show 2016 (19)
bosch built in a haptic display called ‘neosense’ that gives the driver a tactile option of operating mechanical buttons through a touchscreen.
connections: +430
neuman hayner architects (4)
the airy and inviting dwelling features two wings; each housing different programs and connected by a long passageway looking out to the patio and pool.
connections: +120
a brick cube becomes a living space for a family of two in israel.
connections: 4
MIMA architects (3)
the base of the home is clad with mirrors, a gesture influenced by the minimalist sculpture of artists such as donald judd, john mccracken and robert morris.
taking 2 months to assemble, the sharp and modern design promotes quick and simple construction process, whilst being affordable and of a high construction quality.
connections: +430
blitz architecture + interiors (5)
designed to accommodate a rapidly expanding staff, the 50,900 square foot office is spread over two floors in a multi-tenant building in santa clara, california.
a collaborative environment for the san francisco, CA headquarters of squaretrade, with bold colors and simple geometries.
connections: +1020
avihai shurin (7)
the simple bread cutter provides six unique shapes that can be arranged into any conceivable composition, ensuring a dose of creativity with each meal.
connections: 27
made out of plastic, ‘nail it’ is a tool that keeps your fingers out of danger with its different nail-placing holes that suit most sizes.
connections: 27
fred gelli / tátil (3)
the designer discusses the connection between his work and nature, the creative industry in brazil, and details about his firm’s most important projects to date.
the logo for the rio 2016 paralympic games is a shape and symbol intended to be accessible to all individuals, due to its multisensory nature.
connections: +280
grupo arquitectura (2)
while the exterior elevations feature hardly any openings, the internal façades are glazed, with balconies and terraces arranged around a secluded garden.
connections: +730
located in a suburb of mexico city, the program is divided between two concrete buildings, one housing primary living accommodation and the other containing its services.
connections: +730
shenzhen bi-city biennale of urbanism \ architecture 2015 (4)
using minimal furnishings, xian architects provides a space where visitors can pause, reflect, and observe the small often forgotten details of existence.
the exhibition explores the spatial, organizational, and material ingenuities born from necessity in our rapidly urbanizing global communities.
living wall (1)
using a custom rebar metal screen that wraps around the entire structure, the design allows plants to overtake the building putting its inhabitants directly in touch with nature.
connections: 1
dirk vander kooij (8)
the project grew out of a research initiated by the gallery in 2014 with the idea of placing the sound system at the center of the culture and to celebrate the mystery of sound with iconic and outsized objects.
connections: 20
the dutch designer's bold and playful chairs blur the line between sculpture and furniture design
connections: 8
zemberek design (3)
fun and colorful spaces include curvilinear forms, abstracted wheels, and sliding units that symbolize movement and activity.
connections: +950
the design team completely reorganized the space, with a wall delineating the interior and separating the building's circulation routes from the main display area.
connections: +950
march gut (2)
masked by a traditional façade, the building's back has been radically changed into steps to encourage visitors to relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the vineyard landscape.
a former wine cellar is converted into a 4 level structure preserving elements of its previous self.
williamson chong (2)
every effort was made to produce an open and airy family-oriented spaces out of what was previously a cluster of small and awkward rooms.
connections: +290
in making the production line entirely transparent, customers, baristas, and wholesale clients can better understand the relevant processes involved.
connections: +290
touring superleggera (3)
the italian custom coach builder celebrates a 90th anniversary with a bold interpretation of an open top car - the alfa romeo disco volante spyder.
developed on the chassis of the ferrari F12, only five models of the bespoke touring superleggera 'berlinetta lusso' two-seater coupé will be hand-produced.
shedkm (2)
the residences are made from prefabricated timber pods that are delivered to site with minimal disruption to neighbors.
connections: +230
the 'outside/in' doll's house by UK designers shedkm and james ireland can be played with like a large rubik's cube puzzle.
connections: 11
de la espada (9)
the italian-born creative has conceived a family of works that while expressing classic forms and materials, offer a contemporary flair and relevance.
connections: 40
the 'union' collection carries a bold aesthetic with simple lines, featuring warm wood structures that are complemented by subduedly toned soft, upholstered elements.
connections: 41
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