Mar 05, 2016the design is composed of a series of plane surfaces that create an uninterrupted and smooth form, resulting in a sort of intimate, personal alcove.
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imm cologne 2016 (24)
Mar 05, 2016
Feb 24, 2016the italian designer's bathtubs draw upon traditional structures in a modern and sophisticated manner.
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ESPASSO (2)
Mar 04, 2016the exhibition in new york highlights the cross-cultural exchange of ideas between casas' native brazil and the united states.
connections: 30
Dec 10, 2014the em transito exhibition curated by ESPASSO celebrates the best of brazilian design, with never-before-seen works by such luminaries as oscar niemeyer and sergio rodrigues.
connections: 36
the armory show 2016 (2)
Mar 04, 2016the presentation reflects the oeuvre of studio job through a curated selection of creative work over the past ten years, highlighting the practice's attention to craftsmanship and ornamentation.
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Feb 16, 2016'autopsy' is a collection of six unique stools/tables editions, realized in casted bronze with bespoke colored oxidations and ceramic, referencing south african traditional fertility dolls.
T°RED bikes (3)
Mar 03, 2016distinct in its construction, the cycle uses aerospace aluminum alloy, a composition that is 20% lighter and 30% stiffer than similar alloys that use zinc.
connections: +650
Feb 23, 2016the hybrid uses an electrical power unit fully built into the lenticular disc rear wheel which, together with lithium batteries, recharges by a KERS system when decelerating.
connections: +650
flora borsi (6)
Mar 03, 2016the two figures intersect at various meeting points - the face, neck, shoulder, and chest - to form bizarre and brain-bending human configurations.
connections: +100
Jan 21, 2016for each composition, borsi matches her hairstyle, makeup, and eye color to match the characteristics of each animal, dying her hair orange to mimic the hue of a goldfish and painting her face snow white to match the texture of a dove.
connections: +390
isa genzken (4)
Mar 03, 2016public art fund presents a pair of oversized blooms that appear delicate and willowy, despite their stainless steel framework.
connections: +820
Aug 30, 2009from her aerodynamic wood sculptures of the seventies, concrete works of the eighties through to her more recent fragile installations made from various items of consumer culture, genzken's work draws a fine line between beauty and destruction.
connections: 4
murman arkitekter (3)
Mar 01, 2016located in a winter sports resort, the distinctive structure has been finished with an untreated wood that will weather naturally over time.
connections: +180
Feb 17, 2010the sofa's form comes from the idea of having a room within a room and can be arranged in a number of configurations.
connections: 36
eisen bernard bernardo (2)
Mar 01, 2016while the overall style of each fine artwork is maintained, the mash-ups create quirky and unexpected unions of contemporary and classical imagery.
connections: 2
Jan 11, 2016cut-out pieces from painted masterpieces like 'starry night' by vincent van gogh and 'the birth of venus' by sandro botticelli are configured into the shape of company logo marks like NASA and barbie.
connections: +250
alric galindez architects (5)
Feb 29, 2016the building explores concrete in its raw and natural state and despite being windowless, the home uses skylights and internal patios to create a comfortable interior setting.
connections: 5
Aug 02, 2015the argentinian residence is separated into two floors, with continuous glass lines running vertically across its entirety.
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delta light (4)
Feb 29, 2016designboom visited arik levy at his paris atelier to preview the new lighting design project for delta light.
connections: +640
May 03, 2015designboom speaks with delta light founder paul ameloot and architect damiaan vanhoutee about the development of the company's expansion, and their favorite details of the new addition.
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autostadt (6)
Feb 26, 2016approximately five minutes each, the video installations react to corresponding architectural structures, taking advantage of given perspectives and establishing altered three-dimensional forms.
connections: +220
Mar 21, 2014the arboreal installation is a learning landscape that provides interventions for a diverse range of interactions that teach kids of all ages about sustainability.
connections: 58
whale! architecture (2)
Feb 24, 2016positioned on a hillside in chile, the house is formed as a lightweight volume, wrapped entirely in a charred pine wood and focuses on reduced energy consumption.
connections: +110
Feb 17, 2016the structure of the family home follows the uneven topography of the site to form an interior comprised of five platforms, which frame the surrounding wetlands.
connections: +110
olaf mooij (5)
Feb 23, 2016the motivation behind the project recalls the artist’s memories as a postwar child when he used to play in the basement of his house where his parents kept a stove in case of a new attack.
connections: +240
Mar 09, 2015the car's exterior is upholstered with plush foam and leather, influenced by the chesterfield couch from which the piece gets its name.
connections: 5
l'escaut (4)
Feb 21, 2016the outdoor atelier perfectly facilitates the mental transition from domestic place to work space.
connections: +110
Jan 07, 2013the skating facility has been built in the form of a whale, clad in a shimmering metal skin of 200,000 aluminium scales.
connections: 4
integrated field (4)
Feb 15, 2016a internal courtyard sits at the heart of this thai home, which has been programmed to serve simultaneously as a private dwelling and a studio space.
connections: +390
Jan 27, 2016the scheme is defined by a series of intertwining layers that blur the boundary between internal and external space.
connections: +390
takuro yamamoto architects (5)
Feb 14, 2016located in a densely populated nieghborhood, the appropriately titled 'little house with a big terrace' was developed in close collaboration with clients who were seeking a better standard of urban living.
connections: +1750
Aug 14, 2013a series of interconnected voids featuring a cave-like entrance and large courtyard shape this house in an area of japan known for its heavy snowfall.
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