Nov 02, 2024there’s a floating apartment at the bottom of the airship which is the Cube Houseboat, a red glass house that’s built on top of an aluminum catamaran.
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airplane design (200)
Nov 02, 2024
Sep 20, 2024airbus introduces new interior features, offering airlines enhanced comfort, personalization, and significant weight savings.
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interactive installation (300)
Nov 15, 2024bright red speaking and listening tubes reference traditional emergency vehicle sirens.
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Nov 12, 2024john tain unravels a pursuit of indigenous solutions embedded in lahore’s historic spaces and daily rhythms to image sustainable futures.
town and concrete (13)
Nov 02, 2024inspired by the intricate layers of perfumes, cyril lancelin's installation features a structure formed by interconnected, tubular polygons.
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Sep 28, 2024the pyramid is symbolic of the french artist’s signature style, assembling simple forms into playful, monumental configurations.
architecture in china (1873)
Nov 25, 2024visitors are surrounded by tall evergreen trees, exaggerating the experience of being immersed in china's forests.
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Nov 23, 2024büro ole scheeren divides the project between two towers connected by lush, stepping terraces.
PLAT ASIA (6)
Nov 02, 2024the structures by PLAT ASIA pay homage to the traditional mongolian ger, modernized with high-performance PTFE membranes.
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Nov 08, 2023plat asia draws from the diverse landscape of the area, including deserts, steppes, and rivers, integrating these elements into the spatial experience.
spas and resorts (206)
Oct 29, 2024episode #23 explores the intricate design and sustainable practices that make st. regis red sea resort a model for eco-conscious development and regenerative tourism.
Oct 28, 2024designboom visits the albany resort in the bahamas, which redefines elite living with tailored architecture, privacy, and tropical beauty.
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CEBRA architecture (17)
Nov 01, 2024the new campus by CEBRA will house one of the largest libraries of LEGO elements in the world.
Oct 04, 2022with influence from the surrounding mountains, the building replicates rugged cliffs and sheer rock faces.
LEGO (215)
creator matt denton found an e-bike kit online which helps transform his motorbike into an electric LEGO-inspired ride.
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Sep 13, 2024the fully drivable replica of the supercar is made from 342,817 lego technic elements and weighs around 1,220 kilos.
architecture in denmark (222)
Nov 07, 2024'our cities deserve thoughtfulness, not haste,' says curator josephine michau as copenhagen announces inaugural architecture biennial 2025.
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Nov 04, 2024originally built as a summer villa in the early 1900s, JAJA architects' extension now supports children and families in need.
where people work (908)
Nov 23, 2024büro ole scheeren divides the project between two towers connected by lush, stepping terraces.
Nov 22, 2024the texture and color of each column on the facade by cino zucchi architetti evoke the traditional stone of the french city.
NASA (177)
Nov 01, 2024for the jacket’s inside, the brand injects silica aerogel built by the same team that makes the space agency’s heat shield for the mars rover.
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Oct 30, 2024on the front view of the watch, the NASA meatball logo appears as well as the laser-etched math formula of the ‘drake equation’.
vollebak (10)
Mar 15, 2024vollebak is back with a new glow-in-the-dark ‘firefly’ jacket. this time, its copper-orange shade gets even brighter and more fiery when exposed to sunlight.
a phosphorescent compound is sewn into vollebak’s solar charged and insulated hat which helps it store light and re-emit it slowly over time up to 12 hours.
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materials (108)
broken pieces of soft mirrors are pieced together using medical cotton gauze and 18-carat gold finishing, while the electric components installed allow them to move autonomously.
Nov 18, 2024holcim shapes greener cities, driving sustainability in urban development through projects like london’s wood wharf and ellinikon in athens.
fashion technology (69)
unveiled during complexcon 2024 in las vegas, the 3D printed silhouette receives the same airbag tubes at the bottom of the heel part for soft cushioning.
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Nov 01, 2024for the jacket’s inside, the brand injects silica aerogel built by the same team that makes the space agency’s heat shield for the mars rover.
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architecture interviews (276)
Nov 25, 2024marian goodman gallery's inaugural show 'your patience is appreciated' celebrates a diverse roster of artists within the revived space.
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Nov 24, 2024designboom speaks to OMA’s david gianotten, andreas karavanas, and collaborating architect andrea tabocchini, about the redesign of the recently-unveiled gallery.
vantablack (9)
Nov 01, 2024a series of archival giclée prints hand-signed with stuart semple's newly adopted name will be available for 72 hours starting today.
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Jul 18, 2023artist stuart semple has unveiled PINKIE the barbiest pink as a response to mattel’s registered trademark over its signature color.
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