dynamic red tunnels shoot you through to floating neon speech bubbles in the y-comic-x? exhibition of chinese comics. architecture firm studio 10 designed the exhibition of chinese comics for the design society at the sea world culture and arts center in shenzhen, china. the concept for their design was a narrative drawing that takes the […]
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architect alexis dornier has built house aperture, a handcrafted, two-bedroom residence that combines carefully selected reused timber, glass, steel elements and singaraja limestone cladding. part of the uluwatu surf villas, a surf and travel resort in bali, indonesia, the house sits on a sloping plot and offers panoramic views of the indian ocean.all images by […]
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IKEA is to launch a minimal yet very user-friendly remote control for its SONOS symfonisk speakers on october 1st, 2019. measuring just 50mm in diameter and 18mm in height, the product has appeared on the french version of the swedish furniture brand’s website and is to be made available soon in the UK, however, a […]
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a white cane that uses smart technology aims to help visually-impaired people navigate their surroundings. called weWALK, the device is equipped with built-in speakers, smartphone integration, and sensors that send vibrations to warn users of obstacles up ahead. the weWALK cane consists of an electronic handle with a regular ‘analog’ white cane that is inserted […]
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perched along the edge of the shouf mountains overlooking the mediterranean sea, the ‘house of many vaults’ sits below a shrine in the lebanese village of niha — one of the country’s most visited religious sites. designed by LEFT architects, the 30 meter x 30 meter (98 x 98 ft) residence is a reinterpretation of […]
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literally reflecting the endless possibilities of LG SIGNATURE’s technology and design, studio fuksas created the kaleidoscopic ‘infinity’ installation for the brand’s stand at IFA 2019 in berlin, germany. under the theme ‘art inspires technology, technology completes art’, the design represented the symbolic relationship between the two disciplines and how they are intertwined. at the same […]
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following the success of its past three editions, the materia independent design festival returns for its fourth edition taking place on the 19th-22nd of september, 2019. the event, which will occupy the historic site of the monumental complex of san giovanni, in catanzaro, italy, has been created and organized by officine AD and is under […]
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following the launch of jaguar‘s all-new 2020 land rover defender during the frankfurt moro show, LEGO has revealed an impressively detailed technic version made in partnership with the british automaker. not only does the 2,573-piece kit feature authentic body panels and wheels, but it also includes three differentials, fully independent suspension, and LEGO’s ‘most sophisticated […]
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since vantablack – which holds the world record as the darkest man-made substance – is not available to consumers, singularity designs has created a super black display that is accessible to collectors, artists and curious members of the public. after two years of research and development, the team has made ‘singularity 2’, which they say […]
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hypothesis atelier gave shape to the public library for the students’ community of the town of grand-lahou, in ivory coast, once only a dream of six friends. the school teachers fought for financial support for six years, successfully getting funded by the ONG JADE, the ivory siamois scouts and the swiss scouts, resulting in the […]
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CASE-REAL has transformed a former dry cleaner’s store with an uneven exterior wall line and roof shape into sushi takigawa, a 20 sqm counter-type sushi restaurant in fukuoka, japan. while its exterior, whose walls are finished with stucco, is designed to quietly blend into the surroundings at night, the restaurant’s interior features a distinct atmosphere […]
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at the cannes yachting festival 2019, italian shipbuilding company sanlorenzo has officially unveiled the SD96 — a 28-meter-long entry level model yacht. the watercraft, which remains faithful to sanlorenzo’s heritage while embracing new ideas, is the result of tireless research and attention to the importance of liveability on board. known for collaborating with world renowned […]
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LUO studio has designed a large temporary structure in puyang city, china, to provide a new space for locals to buy fresh produce during the demolition and reconstruction of the existing shengli urban market. due to the client’s requirements, the architects focused on creating a low cost building with a short construction period. with this […]
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back in may, mcdonald’s sweden celebrated world bee day by building the ‘world’s smallest mcdonald’s’ — a mini replica of its’ golden arches that doubles up as a beehive. its latest initiative goes one step further, considering that bees might appreciate somewhere to stay after chowing down on fast food, converting mcdonald’s billboards into tiny […]
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for 25 years now, the annual furniture trade fair 100% design has been an unmissable event in london’s creative calendar. the 2019 edition will once again encompass all things design from furniture to lighting through to textiles and accessories. the expected 27,000+ visitors of professionals, buyers and design enthusiasts will explore leading trends, upcoming creatives and […]
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when commissioned with ‘the village cafe’, a cafe/bar located in moradabad, india, design firm portal 92 analyzed the historical and cultural meaning of a village in india, and used it to design an intricate and lively space. when creating the cafe, the designers studied the dichotomy of thought regarding what villages represent and the interpretations […]
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studio malka architecture has completed ‘oxygen’ – a multi-purpose complex nestled in the heart of paris‘ bustling la défense business district. the recent intervention is designed as a new gate of the city as it straddles the famous ‘royal axis’ that was conceived in the 16th century to form a perspective between the historic monuments […]
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the factory and showroom of tier4 in japan became peppered with blue lines and dots by japanese design firm SESN. the white-washed room is only intervened by a low wooden baseboard and sporadic blue paint. the space becomes light and airy, ideal for a young technology company. tier4 is a company that is developing driving […]
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a site specific installation conceived especially for venice, uemon ikeda’s ‘fragility’ reveals the delicate nature of the city. this ‘red wire’ or ‘il filo rosso’ seeks to provoke a painful thought: the most fascinating and overwhelmingly beautiful city in the world is simultaneously the most fragile and vulnerable, having been built in the heart of […]
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netherlands-based vanquish yachts has combined the luxury of a superyacht with the mobility of a water scooter. designed by guido de groot design and studio delta, the VQ16 model can travel long distances in relative comfort, and is clearly recognisable as the smaller sister of other vanquish yachts. the vanqraft VQ16 is a crossover between […]
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