Mar 22, 2016being 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)
Mar 22, 2016
Mar 15, 2016bosch built in a haptic display called ‘neosense’ that gives the driver a tactile option of operating mechanical buttons through a touchscreen.
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neuman hayner architects (4)
Mar 22, 2016the 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
Oct 13, 2012a brick cube becomes a living space for a family of two in israel.
connections: 4
MIMA architects (3)
Mar 21, 2016the 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.
Mar 24, 2015taking 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)
Mar 21, 2016designed 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.
Mar 08, 2014a collaborative environment for the san francisco, CA headquarters of squaretrade, with bold colors and simple geometries.
connections: +1020
avihai shurin (7)
Mar 17, 2016the 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
Feb 02, 2016made 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)
Mar 16, 2016the 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.
Jan 06, 2012the 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)
Mar 14, 2016while the exterior elevations feature hardly any openings, the internal façades are glazed, with balconies and terraces arranged around a secluded garden.
connections: +730
Feb 17, 2016located 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)
Mar 14, 2016using minimal furnishings, xian architects provides a space where visitors can pause, reflect, and observe the small often forgotten details of existence.
Jan 24, 2016the exhibition explores the spatial, organizational, and material ingenuities born from necessity in our rapidly urbanizing global communities.
living wall (1)
Mar 13, 2016using 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.
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dirk vander kooij (8)
Mar 13, 2016the 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
Feb 23, 2016the dutch designer's bold and playful chairs blur the line between sculpture and furniture design
connections: 8
zemberek design (3)
Mar 12, 2016fun and colorful spaces include curvilinear forms, abstracted wheels, and sliding units that symbolize movement and activity.
connections: +950
Jan 23, 2016the 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)
Mar 09, 2016masked 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.
Apr 05, 2014a former wine cellar is converted into a 4 level structure preserving elements of its previous self.
williamson chong (2)
Mar 09, 2016every 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
Jan 27, 2015in making the production line entirely transparent, customers, baristas, and wholesale clients can better understand the relevant processes involved.
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touring superleggera (3)
Mar 08, 2016the italian custom coach builder celebrates a 90th anniversary with a bold interpretation of an open top car - the alfa romeo disco volante spyder.
Mar 04, 2015developed 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)
Mar 07, 2016the residences are made from prefabricated timber pods that are delivered to site with minimal disruption to neighbors.
connections: +230
Oct 18, 2013the '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)
Mar 07, 2016the italian-born creative has conceived a family of works that while expressing classic forms and materials, offer a contemporary flair and relevance.
connections: 40
Feb 13, 2015the '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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