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.
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fashion technology (69)
architecture in japan (1571)
Nov 25, 2024'bamboo gate' rises from the levee that fell during the 2018 floods as two circular volumes bridged by an undulating roof.
Nov 18, 2024fiber-reinforced plastic tops the facades to soften daylight, while eye-level glass panels open the interior to unobstructed views of tokyo bay.
shigeru ban (122)
Oct 29, 2024the timber roof features a skylight that casts an emblem-like shadow during the summer solstice.
Jun 01, 2024discover the altruistic practice of shigeru ban, who is lauded for his 'curiosity, commitment, endless innovation, infallible eye, and acute sensibility.'
connections: +340
wood and timber architecture and design (1099)
Nov 25, 2024jiri krejcirik places velvet-upholstered drawers atop the ash wood table with a gradient finish in blue and red.
connections: +1250
Nov 22, 2024charred accoya wood and green aluminum accents on the facade make the residence by kumiki architecture blend with the greenery around it.
museums and galleries (719)
Nov 25, 2024marian goodman gallery's inaugural show 'your patience is appreciated' celebrates a diverse roster of artists within the revived space.
connections: +990
Nov 24, 2024designboom speaks to OMA’s david gianotten, andreas karavanas, and collaborating architect andrea tabocchini, about the redesign of the recently-unveiled gallery.
architecture in the netherlands (368)
Nov 22, 2024charred accoya wood and green aluminum accents on the facade make the residence by kumiki architecture blend with the greenery around it.
Oct 30, 2024along with the district's nearly car-free layout, the design fosters social interaction among residents, businesses, and visitors.
connections: +370
concrete architecture and design (786)
Nov 26, 2024transparency transitions to privacy as glazed open spaces blend into concrete geometric volumes.
Nov 25, 2024its branches rise through a rectangular opening in the roof, forging a visual connection between the interior and the outdoors.
residential architecture and interiors (4200)
Nov 26, 2024glass panels, interconnected garden courtyards, and open-air walkways enhance transparency across each of stella casa's segments.
connections: +4590
Nov 25, 2024its branches rise through a rectangular opening in the roof, forging a visual connection between the interior and the outdoors.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (910)
Nov 26, 2024its hot-flaming look shines through the two-toned red paint livery, and the 1988 vehicle’s signature wood grain panels still appear in this redesigned version.
Nov 24, 2024designboom speaks to OMA’s david gianotten, andreas karavanas, and collaborating architect andrea tabocchini, about the redesign of the recently-unveiled gallery.
pink (24)
Oct 29, 2024a pink concrete masonry block extends the original 1960s rowhouse.
Aug 28, 2024the phone features a shiny mirror on the front and comes with accessories like charms and gem stickers, allowing users to fully embrace the late 1990s and early 2000s nostalgia.
connections: +340
david shrigley (11)
Oct 29, 2024titled mantis muse, the three-meter-tall installation was created to emphasize the importance of art in education.
connections: +410
Oct 30, 2023the british artist has used the pulped remnants of discarded the da vinci codes to craft 1,250 copies of george orwell's iconic dystopian masterpiece.
connections: 11
sculpture (396)
Nov 22, 2024mexican artist garcía contreras explores death and memory through his exhibition at pioneer works in brooklyn, new york.
connections: +740
Nov 12, 2024held inside alserkal avenue’s concrete, OMA's first completed project in the UAE, the event is an evening of sound art and musical performances by six artists.
connections: +1090
architecture in spain (674)
Nov 22, 2024classic wooden floors and traditional joinery coexist with current patterns and textures, curved transitions, and folding forms.
Nov 21, 2024the space is characterized by natural materials and handmade elements, creating a serene and honest atmosphere.
HANGHAR (7)
Oct 29, 2024crafted entirely from raw MDF, the cabinet by HANGHAR acts less as a traditional room and more as an autonomous piece of furniture.
Jan 09, 2024with visually equal perspectives and distinct color codes, each space produces a series of hexagonal rooms indifferent to their program or orientation.
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