Nov 14, 2024danica o. kus reveals details of the renovation that seeks to breathe new life into the beaux-arts landmark.
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architectural photography (340)
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Nov 12, 2024the building is composed of 152 raw concrete blocks in varied shapes and sizes, with the tallest reaching 13.1 meters.
manuel alvarez diestro (36)
Oct 25, 2024diestro captures the layered effect of photographing installed images in their new urban context.
Jul 16, 2024'aircon systems' series captures these rectangular, white machines with their circular grids that resemble eyes, observing specific locations at given moments.
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.
school architecture and design (714)
light floods the interior by jose lombana arquitectos through zenithal openings created by double walls that frame the space.
Nov 08, 2024the structure is designed to adapt to future technologies and become a closed-loop, net-positive building.
facades (326)
Nov 26, 2024white powder-coated metal C-channels form the dynamic facade by richärd kennedy architects.
Nov 22, 2024the texture and color of each column on the facade by cino zucchi architetti evoke the traditional stone of the french city.
architecture in brazil (364)
Nov 17, 2024studio bloco combines natural stone, concrete, and wood for an elegant, grounded material palette.
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Oct 25, 2024the volume, suspended on pilotis, creates an open yet covered space on the ground floor that enhances ventilation.
public art (637)
Nov 21, 2024first los angeles, now new york, the dubbed world’s first traveling art carnival brings its rides and attractions by jean-michel basquiat, keith haring and more.
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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.
recycling (376)
Nov 25, 2024crafted from 70 percent recycled aluminum, the minimal-styled device has two protruding speakers with detailed high-frequency sounds and rich bass.
Nov 16, 2024the open net pattern blends functionality with aesthetic appeal, showcasing the wine label.
textile and fabric art (36)
Nov 19, 2024in pursuit of gender equality, the project transforms over 491 headscarves into a lightweight composite material for seating.
connections: +700
Nov 18, 2024across twelve themed galleries, the first-of-its-kind show at qatar's national museum traces the evolution of pakistan's visual arts and architectural practices over the past eighty decades.
dutch design week 2024 (5)
Nov 11, 2024by upcycling mass-produced furniture, YET architecture and BDM architects blurs the lines between standardization and personalization.
Oct 26, 2024brio project aims to spark awareness and appreciation for worms’ potential roles in design and sustainability.
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interactive installation (302)
Nov 27, 2024the installation reflects the artist's signature artistic duality, where utopian ideals meet apocalyptic undertones.
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Nov 26, 2024the project draws inspiration from the regional cultural and architectural patchwork, weaving together local stories into a multifunctional structure.
balloons (64)
Oct 24, 2024rayonne stands as an ephemeral textile device forming shelter conducive to gathering and exchange within the public space.
Oct 09, 2024‘let’s fly’ begins on october 30th, 2024, and also debuts the museum’s newest work, mariposa, which was first unveiled at burning man 2023.
residential architecture and interiors (4201)
Nov 27, 2024house of quad reimagines the vernacular kerala house with sloping roofs, central courtyards, and timber for a modern touch.
Nov 26, 2024glass panels, interconnected garden courtyards, and open-air walkways enhance transparency across each of stella casa's segments.
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architecture in thailand (332)
Nov 23, 2024the interior experience is enlivened with abundant inside-outside encounters, as well as sight lines that forge interaction among inhabitants.
Nov 07, 2024the design incorporates a sequence of hidden scenes and intimate corners, with the entrance tunnel lined with antique glass shoji panels.
timepiece design (388)
Nov 22, 2024marking the 50th anniversary of the brand, the watch ring has a stopwatch feature and can display hours, minutes, seconds, dates, and times of two different cities.
Nov 22, 2024at the center of the timepiece, the miniature 3D character appears to peer outside, its hands squeezing the sapphire crystal glass.
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fashion design phenomena (248)
Nov 20, 2024the removable four-toed ‘gloves’ of the superfinger superstar can also be used as bags or be attached to other shoes.
Nov 15, 2024there’s a patented magnetic closure system backed against a TPU-reinforced lining, so the user uses the magnetic pull to swing the top flap shut and secure it in place.
connections: +470
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