another phase of milan's vast citylife development has been realized with the completion of the tower after three years of construction.
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arata isozaki and andrea maffei associati (6)
one of three towers to be constructed in milan's historical trade fair complex, this structure will soon be the tallest in italy, reaching a height of 207 meters upon completion in 2015.
tokyo motor show 2015 (7)
the concept accommodates four people and the interior intermixes warm, organic materials with a next generation connective interface.
connections: 7
the yamaha R&D department created the ‘motobot’ ver.1 to ride an unmodified motorcycle on a racetrack at more than 200 km/h.
connections: +680
ventura lambrate 2015 (9)
LOCK is a collection of wearable objects designed as a symbol of blockages we all have in today’s modern world.
connections: 9
each piece is composed of two seemingly separate lights however, closer inspection will indeed show that they are inseparable.
connections: +170
yasunari tsukada design (3)
set within a densely-built neighborhood and characterized as two volumes, the building has been been clad entirely with a dark paneling and is connected by a transparent passageway.
connections: 3
despite its narrow shape, the salon has been divided into individual working areas and manages to maintain an open feel through the minimal use of partitions.
connections: 3
carli davidson (3)
a varied selection of breeds and ages makes for a host of playful personalities, visible through a stormy spray of spit and stray hairs.
connections: +290
following up on her wildly popular and laughter-inducing series of pet portraits, photographer carli davidson is back with 'shake puppies', a collection of 61 tiny pups candidly caught mid-shake.
connections: +310
HYAD architects (2)
the house stands on a rectangular lot that stretches lengthwise east to west, adjacent to a historical site that has been developed into a peaceful park within a residential area.
connections: +1750
'house in nakafujishima' is built in the shape of a parallelogram and features beautiful, yet rugged views
connections: 2
maximo riera (10)
the collection is a limited edition project as each piece is produced in a non-repeatable color code, making them completely unique.
connections: +830
reusing debris of millenarian olive tree wood, the individual components are adjusted onto a custom-made metallic structure.
connections: 45
tomas kral (3)
focusing on the time spent gathered around a communal table, the pieces espouse a simple, yet distinctive philosophy, formed of both round and rectangular timber components.
connections: 9
the series of suspended lights consists of a rolled mesh construction, which when illuminated, creates a unique diffused effect through the lace veil-like voids in the surface.
connections: 31
moustache (8)
the idea behind this piece is the result of a playful creation setting where the designer wanted to literally put herself in the object she produced.
connections: +920
the exhibition brings together new projects designed by scholten & baijings, formafantasma, bertjan pot, raw-edges, constance guisset, dimitri bahler and jean-baptiste fastrez.
connections: +150
HAWORTH x designboom (17)
we interview kelly robinson who shares why she thinks an open office plan far outweighs the drawbacks, and what she feels are key components to generating employee satisfaction.
connections: +1050
lauren geremia speaks with designboom about how technology has influenced the way she designs office spaces, and what she thinks are key components to generating employee satisfaction in the workplace.
FIAC paris 2015 (3)
the design sees the branches and trunk of a tree stripped back, transitioning into a seat that expresses the strong, untamed nature and beauty of wood.
connections: 13
for the occasion of the international art fair, the french duo have developed two connected, standalone units as a retail space which can be assembled in three hours.
connections: +120
benjamin graindorge (10)
more than 2500 pieces of hand cut wood in different shades form a pixelated pattern across the sideboard's surface, expressing the intricacies of the traditional technique.
connections: 10
presented at maison et objet, the collection features the designer's latest collaboration with french company moustache.
connections: 30
olivier dwek architectures (2)
in order to access the property, one must traverse japanese stepping stones that appear to float above the water’s surface.
connections: +170
by carefully framing different views, the dramatic greek seascape is made even more theatrical.
connections: +360
o4i (3)
made of molded plywood, zesty combines minimal material use with maximum strength, comfort, and style.
connections: +810
using layer-glued compression-moulded ash wood, the chair achieves the impossible - moulding a double-curved 3D surface out of regular veneer.
connections: 35
aamodt plumb architects (3)
the idea behind the design was to pay a homage to architect henry hoover who transformed in 1950 the three bars into a home.
connections: 3
exposed to extreme coastal conditions and hurricane force winds, the long island beach house features a tough exterior shell contrasted by a light-filled interior.
connections: 3
victor sonna (2)
the idea behind his work lies in giving objects a second lease on life, by transforming and converting them into something else.
connections: 14
yesterday's luxury becomes today's need in this recycled construct that utilizes various rusted tools.
connections: +650
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