fiber-reinforced plastic tops the facades to soften daylight, while eye-level glass panels open the interior to unobstructed views of tokyo bay.
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architecture in tokyo (332)
the opening in ginza follows three years after the brand’s first foray into japan with the tokyo EDITION, toranomon.
renovation and restoration architecture and design (911)
topped by a semi-transparent 'crown' facade, the museum will bring a modern intervention to historic rotterdam.
its 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.
residential architecture and interiors (4201)
house of quad reimagines the vernacular kerala house with sloping roofs, central courtyards, and timber for a modern touch.
glass panels, interconnected garden courtyards, and open-air walkways enhance transparency across each of stella casa's segments.
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solar power (387)
design team ‘otherlab’ says that riders can fit up to 15 kilos of objects in the storage, which is enough for three large grocery bags, a work bag, a helmet, a carry-on suitcase, or other items.
connections: +720
safety features are in place too, including navigation lights, a horn, fenders, and cleats to tie the boat to a dock.
connections: +1350
dutch design week 2024 (5)
by upcycling mass-produced furniture, YET architecture and BDM architects blurs the lines between standardization and personalization.
brio project aims to spark awareness and appreciation for worms’ potential roles in design and sustainability.
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wind power (77)
when the sails are not able to tap into these energy sources during the journey, the two propeller shafts can also produce electricity and act as hydro turbines.
during dutch design week 2024, the converted nacelle, or the top part of a wind turbine, invites visitors into its furnished compact home.
mobile units (105)
made from an eco-friendly composite of recycled polypropylene and fiberglass, DISCOVER 3D by LEMKI robotix is 80% recyclable.
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dubbed as an all-weather accommodation, the lodging has an atmospheric environment because of the large panoramic windows wrapping its rear side.
art and architecture in saudi arabia (96)
titled diriyah art futures, the project unfolds as a cluster of volumes, reinterpreting massivity, permeability and complexity in a contemporary context.
connections: +240
populous draws from saudi arabia’s natural landscapes and conceptualizes the venues as seeds emerging from the earth.
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skyscraper architecture and design (349)
new york-based architecture studio ODA has revealed its latest project, 'ombelle,' set to rise in fort lauderdale, florida.
reports reveal over 10 million cubic meters of earth have been moved in preparation for the structure and its surrounding podium sites.
india mahdavi (16)
AGO projects showcases new work by kueng caputo in a display dubbed hallo, sunshine from october 15 to november 2, 2024.
pomo museum to open in trondheim, norway Opening on 15 February 2025, PoMo is a new museum in Trondheim, Norway, that will bring international modern and »
exhibition design (635)
the recent renovation was inaugurated by the president of italy, sergio mattarella, during the museum’s bicentenary celebration in 2024.
across 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.
art basel paris/design miami.paris 2024 (6)
AGO projects showcases new work by kueng caputo in a display dubbed hallo, sunshine from october 15 to november 2, 2024.
set inside a historic parisian train station, this pop-up dining experience by we are ona and brutalisten runs through october 20th.
AGO projects (3)
designboom visited barragán's house last month, and had a chance to view the artworks from sides that have never been accessible to the public before, thanks to this installation.
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nine pieces of furniture question the limits of objects, while bizarre ceramics draw from the city's broken urban fragments.
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renovation (3)
HAGISO expands already existing rest facilities and extends floating decks over the slope to offer a unique perspective of the surroundings.
'kyoto wand' is more than just a typical café.
wood and timber architecture and design (1100)
house of quad reimagines the vernacular kerala house with sloping roofs, central courtyards, and timber for a modern touch.
jiri krejcirik places velvet-upholstered drawers atop the ash wood table with a gradient finish in blue and red.
connections: +1250
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