j.mayer h. has designed a freestanding structure that functions as a tram station, a bus stop, and a restaurant. located in freiburg, a city in the south-west corner of germany, also serves as an urban marker — signifying the entrance to the city center. ‘in re-planning this former traffic hub from the 1970s as part […]
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for their latest project, yacht design studio max zhivov has conceived of a floating house that combines the concept of a houseboat with a catamaran. embracing the spirit of travel, the HT is envisioned to facilitate a mobile lifestyle, allowing users to transport themselves wherever and whenever they please. all images courtesy of max zhivov […]
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louis vuitton has made an addition to its hard-sided luggage series, this time with a multi-tiered trunk perfect for keeping sneakerheads kicks fresh. the sneaker trunk, which is set to be unveiled at art basel’s design miami in december, is made to order and completely customizable with monograms or even an entire painted logo of […]
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combining reclaimed construction waste with traditional indonesian craftsmanship, ZXC studio has renovated the escalier clothing store in potato head beach club, bali. situated at the front of the leisure complex, the existing retail space has been transformed to showcase the collection of brands on offer using a simple layout and a material palette to reflect […]
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adam nathaniel furman has completed an apartment in tokyo‘s nagatacho district, instilling his colorful pop style throughout the 160 square-meters of its interior spaces. combining color, texture, material, and form into a theater of everyday domestic life, the residence is designed to elevate the client’s daily rituals and communal activities into a space of continuously […]
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downtown design returns for its seventh edition in 2019 as a mainstay of dubai design week. it hosts the middle east’s leading design trade show, exhibiting regional and international brands alongside one another, from the likes of arper and pedrali to swarovski and GROHE. in only its second year, though, downtown editions has become a […]
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acne studios has opened its new headquarters, floragatan 13, in the former czechoslovakian embassy in stockholm. conceived by the label’s creative director, jonny johansson, and the in-house design team in collaboration with johannes norlander arkitektur, the project celebrates the character of the existing building – a classic example of brutalist architecture from the 1970s – […]
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death machines of london reimagined a 1977 honda gold wing to create its ‘most radical machine to date’. inspired by the overlapping segments found in early samurai armor, the body of the motorcycle utilises mixed media panels that have been meticulously finished with slow, smooth curves. they meet razor-sharp folds, while the insert grill was […]
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architect joe bruschy proposed the design of a school in the rural area of cabaret, haiti. built out of locally-sourced materials, the project aims to provide the children of the town with a suitable space to learn and grow. joe bruschy created the school around a vast playground. the horizontal, continuous structure houses four classrooms […]
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beginning with the question, ‘how will we live in the future?’, studio LONK has investigated the idea of shared living spaces during 2019’s edition of dutch design week in eindhoven. to explore the concept, the designers teamed up with furniture brand leolux to create ‘filter family’ – an interactive installation that consists of one enormous […]
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the new AUDI e-tron sportback made its debut at the 2019 LA auto show, launched as the company’s second electric car. it uses largely identical hardware to the e-tron SUV, which was revealed last year, packing the same 95 kWh battery with a few new features and specs. images courtesy of AUDI slated for a […]
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in april 2019, ‘MIRA’ — a 40-story tower designed by studio gang — topped out in san francisco. the project, which was first unveiled in 2018, will offer a range of luxury condominium residences with occupancy slated for early 2020. the building is defined by its distinctive bay windows, which twist up the façade of […]
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within the walls of tehachapi california correctional institution, french artist JR creates a one-of-a-kind art activation. at the maximum security 4 facility in southern california, JR and his team capture the portraits and stories of former and currently incarcerated citizens that are keenly focused on rehabilitation, as well as some of the prison staff. together […]
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enso ango, kyoto‘s first dispersed hotel, connects travelers with the city’s daily life and authentic culture through its five distinct properties, scattered in five different locations. with a name and core philosophy rooted in zen, the hotel has been spread across several sites in order to adapt to the existing cityscape and coexist harmoniously with […]
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design studio nervous system has created a series of new spiral puzzles in the shape of ancient fossils. working from the inside-out, the puzzles are pieced together in a swooping spiral to eventually form either an ammonite or a nautilus. images courtesy of nervous system ‘ammonites are extinct cephalopods related to octopi and squid which […]
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with a proposal that takes inspiration from the shape and craftsmanship of boats, WERK arkitekter and snøhetta has won a competition to design a new maritime center for the coastal town of esbjerg in denmark. the winning project – called lanternen – has been developed to provide a number of functions including water sports facilities […]
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indulge yourself with the aston martin DBX, the british brand’s first ever SUV in its 106-year history, as it debuts at the LA auto show 2019. sportiness and practicality has been designed hand-in-hand for the five-seater car. it delivers the exceptional performance and style accustomed to aston martin, yet offers a new level of versatility […]
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a group of scientists have discovered 143 previously unknown ‘geoglyphs’ in peru using artificial intelligence and satellites to uncover ancient drawings. the illustrations are thought to date between 100BC and 500AD and were made by removing the rocky black topsoil of dark stones in the nazca desert revealing light-colored sand underneath. satellite image of a two-headed […]
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bourgeois / lechasseur architects has completed an artists’ residence in the quiet village of saint-jean-port-joli, québec, which, known for its longstanding woodcarving tradition, has been a rallying point for artists from various locations around the world. the result of a an architectural competition launched in 2017, centre est-nord-est serves as a new facility open to artists […]
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design studio NONE collective has conceived and realized the setting for the MIAC italian museum of audiovisuals and cinema, which is expected to open within the cinecittà studios in rome on december 18th, 2019. dedicated to the history of moving pictures, the new multimedia and interactive space intends to spark the imagination of visitors as […]
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artist pedro reyes and fashion designer carla fernández — the cross-disciplinary creative couple from mexico — focus on different practices, yet express similar themes and concerns across their work. the pair often tackles topics such as social values in communities, mexican indigenous cultures, and human interaction in the digital age. reyes and fernández also often […]
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silvio d’ascia architecture in association with the moroccan firm omar kobbité architectes, recently designed the new kenitra TGV station, north of rabat, morocco. the station, part of the ‘royal’ construction project of africa’s first high-speed train line, which connects the mediterranean with the atlantic, is also conceived as a lively transition zone for kenitra, linking […]
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tobias grau has always thought in spatial terms when it comes to lighting. for more than 30 years, the german designer has brought synergy to form and function, championing the latest LED technology into powerful yet minimalist designs that not only illuminate but also animate interiors. its this holistic approach that has seen tobias grau […]
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