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AUDI is putting forth a multifaceted effort to work with teams from around the globe to stimulate new visions dedicated to the future of urban mobility.
the team behind the 'RS 7' concept challenges the self-driving system to the extremes so they can acquire important experiences in tuning the piloted functions at performance limits.
the winning proposal is an operating system for urban mobility that provides information in real time about weak points in the traffic network based on data from city departments, private companies, and twitter or foursquare.
making science accessible, teams from berlin, boston, mexico city and seoul gather in germany to share insights on their initial research on 'the next leap in mobility'.
the installation takes on the form of an authentic chinese loom, measuring six meters across and includes all fabric making systems -- from thread feed to textile output.
by placing 'smoke' in the central void of a spiral staircase, visitors were able to enjoy the installation from different perspectives, as they travelled along it.
the wearable wirelessly connects to a smartphone using bluetooth technology, automatically and continuously measuring temperatures so that parents can offer their kids the best care possible.
the nickel-sized digital tattoo unlocks your mobile Moto X with a simple touch of your phone to the adhesive design without the need to type in your password or PIN -- making logging in more secure and a lot faster.
the pavilion visualizes yeat's 'the lake isle of innisfree' writings, which describe visions of longing for nature from the orthogonal confines of the city.
comprised of reclaimed skateboard cut-outs, the large scale installation is a porous shading device, series of small stages and social hub in the courtyard of school-turned-museum.
the 'fool's gold' series wrapping material was chosen on purpose in order to increase the perceived value of the pieces, while at the same time revealing its actual humble materiality.
presented at dutch design week, the varying shapes, textures and sizes of the vessels is part of an ongoing project which explores the way in which ceramics can be produced.
the table draws influence from the various layers that compose the earth's crust and upper mantle -- visualizing them via four marble slabs sourced from specific geographic points in italy.
at this year’s edition of prague's designblok, the renowned lighting company showcases a selection of its most recent products.
the home is clad with materials that not only help naturally cool the property, but also allow it to stand out against the green of the surrounding coconut plantation.
a resort in the tropical environment of thailand takes cues from the surrounding coconut fields matching the same tones and textures found on site.
intricately ornamented flourishes and column caps are made from a stone grey leather to mimic the characteristics of concrete.
the custom-made bandit9 'EVE motorcycle pictured with ukrainian fashion designer, konstantin kofta's geometric bag of elegance.
the selected design includes the construction of a 430 seat auditorium, 650 new reading and working spaces, study and examination rooms, administrative offices, and university storage.
approval of the budget and design for the hall, which is due to open in 2020, was announced march 4th, 2015.
a historic cluster of stone structures in a landmark town are renovated into a contemporary dwelling and guest house, maintaining the aesthetic vernacular.
as well as being a prefabricated building, the wood studio utilizes a number of sustainable methods to enhance the living space and at the same time, minimize the effect on the landscape.
at this year’s edition of prague's designblok, the renowned lighting company showcases a selection of its most recent products.
rather than satisfying the technical requirements for life on mars, the artist wanted to evoke the feeling of living in a parched and barren land, with no possible return to earth.
this latest bamboo creation by shi embodies the philosophy that design should include appropriate application of natural materials and quality craftsmanship that is relevant to societal development and the environment.
moved by the music of the traditional chinese string instrument ruan-xian, jeff dayu shi has formed a set of bamboo presented at beijing design week 2015.
the holiday home has been clad in a sealed, unpainted cedar so the building can naturally weather and recede over time into the surrounding, abundant landscape.
embedded into the landscape of martha's vineyard, this property features as a series of connected cast-concrete volumes.
'casa michael evans' sits atop a stone wall and uses natural materials throughout to reference its pristine mountainous setting.
organized in a one-storey horizontal slab, the spa uses simple geometries and exposed materials to create a purifying tranquil quality of space.
the 1,000 square meter show-home offers prospective inhabitants a look into the development's lifestyle and available amenities.
conceived to be more compact and portable than its predecessor, the matte black unit features a minimal headband and capsule design, making them a lower-cost alternative to the TMA-1 DJ or TMA-1 studio.
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